MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR MICHAEL FISHER
The Requiem Mass for Michael Fisher will take place at Emmanuel at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 3rd. If you would like to be part of the choir, the rehearsal is at 10 a.m.; please reach out to Choirmaster Nick Pothier for more information. We also want to give Mike's family the gift of a reception afterwards, which Lori Dobrik has graciously agreed to organize; if you will be at the funeral, please bring a sweet or savory ready to serve.  Also those who would be available to help set-up for the reception and/or clean-up following are asked to contact Lori Dobrik at 217-621-6649 or dobrik@msn.com.


SACRED SPACES MINISTRY
Have you ever wondered what work goes on behind the scene to ready Emmanuel’s Sacred Spaces for worship each week and each season?  You are invited for coffee and an information/training meeting in the Great Hall on Saturday May 7th, 9:00-10:30 a.m. Contact Lori Dobrik, Craig Russell or Lynn Ryle with questions. Hope to see you there!


NICHOLAS POTHIER RECITAL
You're invited to our choirmaster's third DMA recital, Monday May 2nd at 4 p.m. Enjoy this afternoon of French chamber music, "Franck, Fables, and Fairytales," at Faith United Methodist Church or live-streamed on Facebook.


PUB THEOLOGY
Young adults at Emmanuel! Pub theology returns in two weeks on Thursday, May 12 at 7 p.m. We will be looking at Luke 19-21 and will meet once again at the Blind Pig in downtown Champaign. Questions? Contact Marisa. 


CONSECRATION RSVP
Hoping to attend the Consecration of the Very Rev. Brian Burgess as the 12th Bishop of Springfield? The liturgy is Saturday, May 21, 2022 at 11:00 am at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul in Springfield, and due to limited seating, all attending MUST RSVP here. One person can complete the form as many times as they need to if they are registering multiple individuals. You will need to bring your confirmation email as your "ticket" to the Consecration. 


NOEL AND HERBST SCHOLARSHIPS
A reminder that Emmanuel  members can apply for scholarship aid for college, graduate, or seminary education until May 10th. Please contact the office for information.


OFFICE CLOSED
The church office will close at 10:45 on Tuesday, May 3rd for Michael Fisher's memorial service.