ÿþ<html> <head> <title>Emmanuel Memorial Episcopal Church</title> <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1"> </head> <body bgcolor="#FFFFFF" text="#000000" link="#FFFFFF" vlink="#FFFFFF" alink="#0000CC" topmargin="0"> <table width="800" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" height="506"> <tr> <td height="395" bgcolor="#9A3334" align="center" valign="top" rowspan="2"> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <table width="100%" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="3" bordercolor="#FFFFFF" align="center"> <tr> <td align="center" valign="middle"><a href="http://www.emmanuelmemorial.org"><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2" color="#FFFFFF">Home</font></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" valign="middle"><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><a href="http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?address=208%20W%20University%20Ave&city=Champaign&state=IL&zipcode=61820-3912&country=US&title=%3Cb%20class=%22fn%20org%22%3E208%20W%20University%20Ave%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%20/%3E%20%3Cspan%20style=%22display:inline;margin-bottom:0px;%22%20class=%22locality%22%3EChampaign%3C/span%3E,%20%3Cspan%20style=%22display:inline;margin-bottom:0px;%22%20class=%22region%22%3EIL%3C/span%3E%20%3Cspan%20style=%22display:inline;margin-bottom:0px;%22%20class=%22postal-code%22%3E61820-3912%3C/span%3E,%20%20%3Cspan%20style=%22display:inline;margin-bottom:0px;%22%20class=%22country-name%22%3EUS%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E&cid=lfmaplink2&name=&dtype=s" target="_blank"><font color="#FFFFFF">Location</font></a></font></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" valign="middle"><a href="http://www.emmanuelmemorial.org/newcomers.htm"><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2" color="#FFFFFF">Newcomers' Guide</font></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" valign="middle"><a href="http://www.emmanuelmemorial.org/history.htm"><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2" color="#FFFFFF">History</font></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" valign="middle"><a href="http://www.emmanuelmemorial.org/calendar.htm"><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2" color="#FFFFFF">Calendar of Events</font></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" valign="middle"><a href="http://www.emmanuelmemorial.org/communication.htm"><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2" color="#FFFFFF">Communication</font></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" valign="middle"><a href="http://www.emmanuelmemorial.org/members.htm"><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2" color="#FFFFFF">Members<br> Section</font></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" valign="middle"><a href="http://www.emmanuelmemorial.org/resources.htm"><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2" color="#FFFFFF">Spiritual Resources</font></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" valign="middle"><a href="http://www.emmanuelmemorial.org/links.htm"><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2" color="#FFFFFF">Links</font></a></td> </tr> </table> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </td> <td height="75" align="right" colspan="2" valign="top"> <p><br> <img src="../combobanner.jpg" width="715" height="58"></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" width="551" height="520"> <blockquote> <p><br> <font size="5" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Education</font></p> <p><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><a href="#sundayschool"><font color="#9A3334">Sunday School</font></a></font></p> <p><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><a href="#youthgroup"><font color="#9A3334">Youth Group</font></a></font></p> <p><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><a href="#adulted"><font color="#9A3334">Adult Education</font></a></font></p> <p><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><a href="#bookstall"><font color="#9A3334">Parish Bookstall</font></a></font></p> <p><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><a href="#library"><font color="#9A3334">Lucy A. Keck Memorial Library</font></a></font></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="3"><b><font color="#9A3334"><a name="sundayschool"></a>Sunday School</font></b></font></p> <p><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">We currently have two atria (classrooms) of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd; one for three-through six-year olds and the other for ages seven through eleven. The program focuses on the parables of Christ and "Christian-formation" how and why we use various gestures, prayers, and materials in worship. In addition to Sunday School, the children also prepare and present the annual Christmas Pageant on Christmas Eve.</font></p> <p><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Though we do not currently offer a Sunday morning class for middle and high school age youth, options available for them include Youth Group, Inquirers' and Confirmation classes, Acolytes, and diocesan programs such as Church Camp, Beginnings, Happening and Work Week.</font></p> <p><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="3"><b><font color="#9A3334"><a name="youthgroup"></a>Youth Group</font></b></font></p> <p><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">The Youth Group promotes friendships through social activities, provides service to the church through special projects, provides service to the community through outreach, and learns more about the Christian faith through discovery and study.</font></p> <p><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Youth Group is open to those in sixth grade through high school, and new members are always welcome. Most meetings begin with a meal followed by an activity and end with the reading of Compline in the church. The group's activities are selected by members, and everyone takes a turn leading Compline.</font></p> <p><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Parents and other parishioners provide assistance by making meals, chaperoning, providing transportation, and generously supporting the activities financially. Thank you to all!</font></p> <p><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="3"><b><font color="#9A3334"><a name="adulted"></a>Adult Education</font></b></font></p> <p><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">The primary focus of Adult Christian Education is the weekly meeting of the Adult Forum, a series of programs in the spring and fall, roughly corresponding with the school year. </p> <p>We continue to discuss the book  If God Is Love: Rediscovering Grace in an Ungracious World by P. Gulley and J. Mulholland. The authors  show how far we have drifted from Jesus s message of grace, love, and hope.  If God Is Love offers a beautiful portrait of of the power of love and acceptance, challenging us to a new way of life. This book is highly recommended by Father Hall. Copies of the book may be purchased at Adult Forum or in the Church office for $10. Please join us any Sunday at 9:10 between services in the adult education room when we will discuss this very readable, insightful book.</font></p> <p><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Upcoming Schedule</strong></p> <p><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><em>Feb. 5</em> Chapters 3 & 4: Being Gracious, Living Graciously<br> <em>Feb. 12</em> Chapters 5 & 6: Gracious Religion, Gracious Christianity<br> <em>Feb. 19</em> Chapters 7 & 8: The Politics of Grace, Money and Grace<br> <em>Feb. 26</em> Chapter 9: Gracious Justice<br> <em>Mar. 4</em> Chapter 10: Final Chapter, A Gracious World</font></p> <p><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="3"><b><font color="#9A3334"><a name="bookstall"></a>Parish Bookstall</font></b></font></p> <p><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">The Bookstall offers books targeted toward Episcopal and Anglican topics, religious jewelry, greeting cards, and Advent calendars seasonally. There are also a variety of items bearing the Episcopal shield including T-shirts, flip-flops, bags and checkbook covers. If you are interested in joining this enterprise, contact Lori Dobrik or Bill MacDonald. </font></p> <p><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="3"><b><font color="#9A3334"><a name="library"></a>Lucy A. Keck Memorial Library</font></b> </font></p> <p><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Visit the Keck Library if you would like to browse, borrow books, or sit peacefully in a quiet and comforting place. New acquisitions are featured in the Messenger. The Library thanks everyone who has donated books or used the library.</font></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </blockquote> </td> <td align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#9A3334" height="520" width="164"> <table width="160" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" bordercolor="#000000" height="406"> <tr> <td height="165" align="right"><b><img src="../smwin.jpg" width="161" height="165" border="1"></b></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" align="center" height="240" bgcolor="#9A3334"> <p>&nbsp;</p> <table width="100%" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" bordercolor="#FFFFFF"> <tr> <td align="center" height="25"><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2" color="#999999"><a href="service.htm">Service</a></font></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" height="25"><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2" color="#999999"><a href="worship.htm">Worship</a></font></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" height="25"><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2" color="#999999"><b><font color="#FFFFFF">Education</font></b></font></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" height="25"><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2" color="#FFFFFF"><a href="evangelism.htm">Evangelism</a></font></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" height="25"> <p><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><a href="pastoral.htm"><font color="#FFFFFF">Pastoral Care </font></a></font></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" height="25"><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2" color="#FFFFFF"><a href="prayerlistweb2009.doc">Prayer List</a></font></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" height="25"><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2" color="#FFFFFF"><a href="../Messenger/archive.htm">Messenger</a></font></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" height="25"><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2" color="#FFFFFF"><a href="vestryminutes.htm">Vestry Minutes </a></font></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" height="25"><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2" color="#FFFFFF"><a href="acolytes.htm">Acolyte Schedule </a></font></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" height="25"><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2" color="#FFFFFF"><a href="meetings.htm">Meeting Schedule</a></font></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" height="25"><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2" color="#FFFFFF"><a href="rectorscorner.htm">Rector's Corner </a></font></td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> </body> </html>