At the Annual Financial Meeting of Immanuel Presbyterian Church on January 25, the congregation voted to elect the Rev. Teresa A. Larson and the Rev. Robert W. Ater co-pastors beginning September 1, 2026. Larson and Ater currently serve the congregation as associate pastors. Rev. Larson joined the pastoral team in the fall of 2020 and Rev. Ater has served Immanuel since August of 2004. The motion was presented by Dr. Deborah Anderson, chair of the Human Resources Committee

During April's Minute-for-Mission, Community Center for Immigrants (CCI) Exectuive Director Caitlyn Lewis interpreted the important work CCI does to help local immigrants navigate the federal immigration system. By offering supportive services under one roof, CCI helps people secure their legal status, continue their education, access better jobs, and move forward with greater stability. In five years, CCI has served more than 2,500 immigrants, worked with over 600 students,

Immanuel is providing evening meals for guests at the Cathedral Center Shelter for Women and Families every quarter this year. The next dates are Sunday, May 17; Monday, May 18; and Tuesday, May 19. To volunteer, sign up for a particular date and menu item, prepare the food in your home, and deliver the meal to the center where the staff will serve it. If you wish to help serve, put “I want to serve” in the comment box on the sign-up form. To sign-up, go to https://bit.ly/IPC

Immanuel's "Habitat Team" invites you to help build this year's Presbyterian Coalition Habitat for Humanity Home. This year's home is at 1236 N. 24th Street and there are two upcoming opporutnities to help: Saturday, May 16 (8:15 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) - wall panelizing at the Habitat warehouse; and Saturday, June 6 (8:15 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) - for framing at the home site. People with all levels of experience are welcome! Would you like to help? Register at: https://vhub.at/Pre

Immanuel members and friends joined a press conference on March 26 hosted by Immanuel mission partner, Common Ground , and the Milwaukee City Attorney's office, to announce a lawsuit seeking improved living conditions for hundreds of Milwaukee renters. The photo above shows Immanuel's Rev. Rob Ater looking on as his Common Ground colleauge, the Rev. Dr. Donna Childs, speaks about the moral call to stand up for justice with our neighbors. Common Ground is a broad based organ

At its meeting earlier this month, the Milwaukee Presbytery elected Immanuel member Abby Tsao Debbink to serve as the presbytery’s Young Adult Advisory Delegate (YAAD) to the 227 th General Assembly. YAADs play a crucial advisory role during the assembly, ensuring that the voices of young people are part of shaping the organization and ministry of the Presbyterian Church (USA). The General Assembly will meet in late June at the Baird Center in downtown Milwaukee, and more i

After worship on February 22, the Adult Education Committee hosted an overflow crowd in the newly refurbished and updated Johnstone Library! Friends enjoyed coffee, snacks, and great conversation as they perused the collection. Check out the wonderful space before or after worship on any Sunday morning. This month the library is featuring a display of resources for Black History Month.

Over 100 members and friends enjoyed a delicious and enjoyable "Shrove Sunday" Pancake Brunch following worship on Transfiguration Sunday, February 15. A longtime Immanuel tradition, this annual event recalls a time in Christian households when fat, eggs, and milk had to be used up before the Lenten fast began. The annual "Shrove Sunday" Pancake Brunch is hosted by the Parish Life Council. For more information about how to volunteer with the Parish Life Council, contact Rev

What a joyful reunion! Members of Immanuel's Living Waters for the World team recently visited their wonderful partners at the Arrechavaleta Baptist Church of God in Matanzas, Cuba. Members of the team reported: "It's wonderful to see the clean water system, originally installed in 2019, still successfully operating and serving the community." Thank you to the Immanuel congregation for supporting this enduring partnership that keeps clean water flowing. The team also visi