Emmanuel Lutheran Church

Emmanuel Lutheran Church, an ELCA Lutheran congregation located at 920 3rd Ave in Rockford, Illinois, has served the community since its founding on July 20, 1882. The church is known as a welcoming and affirming spiritual community that is progressive and inclusive, offering Sunday morning worship services, soul garden programs featuring education and spiritual reflection, and nature-based spirituality programs. Officially designated as a Reconciling in Christ congregation in 2013, Emmanuel actively supports the LGBTQ+ community and broader social justice causes through outreach programs including a food pantry and community partnerships.