
Upcoming events

Foundations Class
In this 5-week class, we study the basics of the faith through the Apostles’ Creed, the Lord’s Prayer, and the 10 Commandments. This is for anyone who would like to know more about the Christian faith, as well as anyone who would like to be baptized, have their children baptized, or become a member at Immanuel. From 7pm - 9pm.
Register HERE.

Lent Worship & Prayer
All are welcome! These nights of prayer, musical worship, and guided silence are designed to create space to experience Jesus and receive from the ministry of the Holy Spirit.

Immanuel Welcome Teams Lunch and Training
If you volunteer on the Hospitality, Connect, or Welcome Desk team, join us on April 13 at 12:30! We will eat together, share stories, and break into teams for training. We plan to be done by 2:30.
And, if you're interested but not a volunteer, we would love to have you on one of the teams: The Welcome Desk Team offers friendly faces at the desk; the Hospitality Team shares greetings, coffee, and communion; The Connect Team plans fun, connecting events. Register HERE. Email karen@immanuelatl.org with questions!

Good Friday Services
April 18th at 6 and 8pm.
Childcare available at the 6pm for kids 4 and under. Register HERE.

Easter Sunday
Join us on Easter Sunday to celebrate the resurrection! We will have three services: 8:15, 10, and 11:45am.

Spring Picnic
Join us May 4th for a spring picnic at Mason Mill Park! Bring your own snacks, picnic blanket, and lawn games. This is a great opportunity to connect with others at Immanuel and meet new folks as well. All are welcome!
Register HERE.

Immanuel Kids Camp
Join us for Kids Camp June 2nd-5th from 9am-1pm for four days of learning, worship, and pirate fun and games! Kids Camp is for rising 1st Grade through rising 6th Grade. Register HERE.

Lent Contemplative Prayer
The season of Lent calls us into times of reflection and contemplative prayer. These practices are meaningful when we engage in them together. If you need a space to breathe during Lent, we invite you to join us on March 20 & 27 at 7:30pm.

Parent Workshop
Growing Up in the Digital Age: How to Raise Savvy Cyber Kids
Join us Saturday, March 15th, as Savvy Cyber Kids presents their Digital Parenting Program. Come learn how informed parents can help kids make smarter decisions with technology!
Savvy Cyber Kids, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to enable youth, families and school communities to be empowered by technology, gives children the “modern street smarts” that are required for digital safety—engaging with them on what they are experiencing and empowering them to be safe by making appropriate decisions in the online world.
Saturday, March 15th 10am-noon. Register HERE.

Ash Wednesday Services
Join us for our Ash Wednesday services on March 5th as we mark the beginning of the season of Lent. Services will be held at 7am, 12pm, and 7pm. We hope all will come and receive an ashen cross as we begin this Lenten journey together.
Childcare will be available for the 7pm service only. Register HERE.

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Feast
Immanuel community–come one, come all! Let’s eat pancakes together! Shrove Tuesday is a traditional pre-Lent celebration where people use up their butter, eggs, and flour in preparation for fasting.
Historically, on the eve of Lent, church bells would ring out, people would come to church to confess sins and receive forgiveness, and pancakes would be had by all! At Immanuel, we are excited to carry the tradition by feasting together on pancakes, turkey sausage, and fruit.
You can sign up to volunteer HERE.
Registration has been closed.** If you are unable to register and would still like to attend, please email karen@immanuelatl.org.

Black History Month: Worship & Dialogue
Join members of Immanuel and Israel Missionary Baptist as we engage in a time of worship and spend some time in dialogue with author/speaker Joel Goza.
Taking place at Israel Missionary Baptist Church. No registration required!

Courageous Conversations (with Israel Baptist)
During the season of Epiphany, a time where we explore God’s expansive story of reconciliation, we will be engaging in several dialogues called “Courageous Conversations” with members of Israel Baptist Church. We will have an opportunity as brothers and sisters in Christ to eat together and discuss our lived experiences at the intersection of faith and race. We hope to create a cohort experience in which the same groups (with representations from both churches) will meet over the course of three nights, receive guidance by a table facilitator, and center discussions on provided content. Register HERE.
UPDATED DATES/LOCATIONS:
Tuesday, Feb 11th at 7pm at Israel - Small group facilitated conversations
Saturday, Feb 22nd at 5pm at Israel - Worship & Dialogue with Joel Goza
Tuesday, Feb 25th at 7pm at Immanuel - Small group facilitated conversations

Newcomers Meeting
If you’re new to Immanuel and want to get to know more about us, this is a great first step. Meet our leadership team right after the 11am service in the sanctuary for an introduction into the history, culture and community of Immanuel Anglican. No registration required!

MLK Day Service Project
Immanuel is assembling a team of volunteers for the MLK project again this year! The project completes repairs without cost in senior citizens' homes in our Decatur community to allow them to stay safely and comfortably. This year there are more than 20 homes that will have needed repairs done. Our main workday will be Saturday January 18 from 9-5, with potential for additional work on Sunday the 19th and Monday the 20th. Lunch will be provided! This project is always a fun and rewarding experience.
Register HERE. After entering your information, choose to register with an organization or group. Then choose "Immanuel Anglican Church".

Sabbath Sunday
As a sabbath practice, we will not be meeting for regular Sunday services on December 29th. We encourage you to spend some extra time with family or visit another church in the area! Happy New Year!

Christmas Eve Services
Join us on Christmas Eve to celebrate the birth of our Savior! Services are 3pm and 5pm, with childcare for kids 3 and under - register HERE.

Advent Worship & Prayer
As we enter the sacred season of Advent, join us for a reflective worship and prayer service designed to prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ. This evening will feature instrumental arrangements that guide us into the deep, quiet anticipation of the season along with repetitive singing and prayer. The atmosphere will be contemplative, drawing us into prayerful reflection on the hope, peace, joy, and love that Advent brings.
This service is an invitation to pause embrace the beauty of waiting on God—both in silence and in music. Come and be refreshed as we align our spirits with the expectancy of Christ’s arrival, in His time.

Immanuel Kids Christmas Pageant
Immanuel Kids ages Kindergarten through 5th grade are invited to be a part of Immanuel Kid's Annual Christmas pageant on December 7th, 2024 at 4pm.
Rehearsal will be held on Sunday, December 1st at 2:30 pm and Dress Rehearsal will be Saturday the 7th at 3pm (one hour before the pageant). If you are participating, you must be able to attend rehearsals.
Register HERE.

Advent Biblical Metaphors Class
Join us for an Advent study in biblical metaphors. We will focus on three different metaphors for God, study the scriptures, and ask questions about what these metaphors tell us about God, ourselves, and the world. Register HERE.

Immanuel Champion Lunch and Learn
At Immanuel, our mission is expressed through intentional partnerships. In line with our vision of being faithful neighbors, we’ve developed a partnership framework that focuses on resourcing and supporting those already doing good work, primarily in our own community. While we may not have the scale to launch independent ministries, we are rich in relational and holistic resources. Our conviction is that by partnering with these organizations, we can make a meaningful and long-lasting impact.
Our Partner Champions are key individuals who serve as liaisons between Immanuel and our partner organizations. They help our community understand both the spiritual and material needs of our partners and build networks of support. If you're interested in leadership opportunities, connecting with our current and former champions is a great way to start. You’ll have the chance to observe, learn, and grow in your own faith journey.
Join us for this Lunch-and-Learn to explore how you can get involved and take the next step in leadership.
Register HERE.

1-3 John Bible Study
Join us for a 3-week Bible study on the books of 1, 2 and 3 John starting Oct 30th at 7pm. Karen Guess will lead us as we discover how John’s purposes for writing these letters reveal important themes that we can practice together at Immanuel—themes like abiding love, deep and true connection to Jesus, and faithful hospitality. To optimize our discussion and connection with the text, the class will have an hour or two of bible study pre work for each week. Register HERE.

Fall Festival!
Come join us on October 27th from 4 to 6pm for Immanuel's annual Fall Festival! We will have activities for all ages and stages!
To volunteer for the Fall Festival, click HERE.
To sign up to bring baked goods, click HERE.
To sign up for a trunk or treat slot, click HERE.
To donate to our candy wishlist, click HERE.

Parent Workshop
Join us as we learn from Drew Phillips, LMFT and Parent Coach about how to approach our kids as "whole brained" individuals, learning techniques and strategies to build our relationships with our kids and have better approaches to things like discipleship and discipline. Register HERE.
10-Year Celebration!
This fall is the 10-year anniversary of Immanuel as a church body in Decatur! We will be celebrating together on Sunday, September 29th during both of our morning services. We look forward to worshipping, praying, and making space together to look back in gratitude on what God has done in our midst as we continue to build on the foundation that has been laid here in this community! We will have treats to celebrate between the services.


Discipleship Band Info Meeting
Discipleship Bands are another way to find deeper relationships within the church. These are small groups of 3-5 people who meet weekly to engage in transformational questions and to pray for one another. To learn more about them, join us at our informational session on September 22 after the 11am service.

Jubilee Book Clubs
Continue in Immanuel's work of racial reconciliation by joining upcoming book clubs offered by our Jubilee Council! This fall, council members will lead us through Bryan Stevenson’s Just Mercy and Kwon & Thompson's Reparations: A Christian Call for Repentance and Repair—books whose unique themes and stories capture the severity of Christ's mandate for racial justice and healing. Register HERE.

Class on Privilege
Join us as we consider several biblical stories that encourage us to leverage our privilege for the good of our neighbors. Register HERE.

Newcomer's Meeting
If you’re new to Immanuel and want to get to know more about us, this is a great first step. Meet our leadership team right after the 11am service in the sanctuary for an introduction into the history, culture, and community of Immanuel Anglican. No registration required!


Engaging Homelessness Class
Lazarus will offer an Engaging Homelessness class at Immanuel on Tuesday, August 13th, as a way to equip people to love our neighbors living on the margins well, in thoughtful and dignifying ways. Allison McGill, the founder of Lazarus, will share personal stories and practical tips from her 20+ years of experience working with our friends experiencing homelessness. There will be a Q&A session at the end for any specific questions. Register HERE.

Blessing of the Backpacks
Students, bring your backpacks to church on July 28th so we can bless them before you begin your school year! You will be invited up at the end of each service for a blessing.

Communion Sunday
Join us as we gather for communion in the atrium at 9 and 11am and hold space for prayer and quiet reflection in the sanctuary.

Kids Camp
At Kids Camp, we learn about Jesus, have fun, and enjoy time together! We will meet together June 3rd-6th from 9am-1pm for four days of learning, worship, fun, and games! Kids Camp is for rising 1st Grade through rising 6th Grade. Register HERE.

Summer Book Clubs
Love reading? Love hanging out? Love just having something to do during the summer? If you answered yes to any or all of these, summer book club groups are for you. Sign up HERE.

Philemon Class
Join us as we study Paul's briefest letter in the New Testament and how it highlights forgiveness, redemption, and reconciliation. Register HERE.