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Arts@Emmanuel honors diversity,  
fosters creativity,
and provides a safe environment
for artistic and spiritual exploration.

We have been an inclusive community arts center for over a quarter century with a state-of-the-art art gallery and professional dance studio. Over the years, we have participated in Art Scene many times and have provided diverse creative experiences for the mind, body and soul, for free or at a nominal cost to everyone who would like to attend.

 

Through art exhibits, workshops, concerts, dance, theater, creative writing, fabric art, and more, we offer a holistic, inclusive, accessible, and welcoming space for creative expression.

 

Our beautiful sanctuary has excellent acoustics, ideal for our hosting of “Handel’s Messiah” for nearly 30 years. In addition, performances such as “The Gay Man’s Chorus”, Sean Johnson and the Wild Lotus Band, Mark Dvorak and others have found an exuberant audience at our facilities, with volunteers who help assure each event is a huge success.

 

As Director of Arts@Emmanuel, I am proud to represent such a diverse, inclusive and creative organization.

 

Sincerely,

Susan Hurley-Whitacre

Susanhurley2010@gmail.com

Sing Joys of Spring

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EMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 920 3RD AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61104  815.963.4815
Mailing Address: PO Box 4362 Rockford, IL 61110
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Office Hours:

8:00am - Noon, Monday and Friday

8:00am - 2:00pm Tues., Wed., Thurs. 815.963.4815

Pastor Frank: 309.509.5241

Parish Nurse: 815.222.1299

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Food Pantry:
9:30am - 11:30am, every Friday except Holidays

 

Service Hours:

9:00am - Traditional Worship

10:30am - ReFresh Worship

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RAASE

Rockford Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation

For Information go to our website: RAASE.net

or Phone 888-823-2364

Emmanuel is a RIC congregation. LGBTQ+ individuals are openly welcomed.

Emmanuel is an ELCA church and a member of the Northern IL Synod.

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