Immanuel Lutheran Church, Olean, NY

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PALM SUNDAY BRUNCHMembers and friends of Immanuel and St. John's are invited to a Palm Sunday (April 2) Brunch at 12:15 pm. Please RSVP here, or sign up in church on March 26. RSVPs help us plan for the appropriate amount of food! Welcome to Immanuel! Worship begins at 9:30 am on Sundays, with coffee hour following. Please see map below for our location. MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDYJoin us on Wednesdays at 10 am at church for a lively, one-hour Bible Study. PASTOR'S WEEKLY MESSAGE CAN BE VIEWED ONLINEOur sister congregation, St. John's Lutheran Church in Allegany, NY, posts the weekly message at http://www.stjohnsallegany.com At Immanuel we’re followers of Jesus, who love each other & those around us. We’re child friendly, with a special Children's Church (appropriate for young folks of different ages) during worship time. And we offer casual worship, using both traditional & contemporary forms of music. We will make you feel welcome! Our building is handicapped accessible. To attend worship, please enter through the front entrance on Laurens Street.
IMMANUEL CHRISTIAN CHILD CARE GALA--May 13, 2023--Join in the fun for a good cause! Purchase tickets by clicking here or on the image below.
Finding Us
From State Street (Route 417): Turn on N. 4th St.& proceed one block to Laurens. The Church is on your right (across from Oak Hill Park). The parking lot is behind the church, on N. 4th St. On-street parking is also available. From Union Street (Route 16): Turn onto Laurens St. Proceed 4 blocks to North Fourth Street. The church will be on your left (you'll see Oak Hill Park ahead of you). To use our parking lot, turn left onto North 4th St.--the parking lot is behind the church.
Rev. Dr. Derek J. Cheek
Pastor Derek came to Immanuel in 2004. We have made many changes under his leadership. Our focus has become centered on following Jesus in our everyday lives. We seek to be a blessing to real people in our world. To make these goals reality, we have structured the style of our services to reflect the diversity of those who worship with us in our present day. We strive to faithfully blend the best of the past with the best of the present in ways that are easy for all to embrace. We have renovated our worship space to ensure that it is both reverent of God and welcoming to guests. Recognizing that we live in more relaxed times than days-gone-by, our worship is casual, without being a “pep rally.” Pastor Derek’s sermons often involve dialogue with the congregation (but don’t worry, he doesn't “call on” people!). We typically follow the Church’s lectionary reading schedule, to ensure we cover most of the Bible’s main themes over the course of 3 years. We also have several small groups which meet throughout the week to facilitate learning and fellowship.
Music and Worship
Our musicians play both contemporary and traditional music during most services. Vocalists and instrumentalists are welcome to join them. A special Children's Church is part of every worship service—children attend the first and last parts of the service with their families, and have a special worship and message in the middle that is tailored to their needs and interests. Children are also welcome to remain in the regular worship service with their families. Occasionally, children help lead the service too! Immanuel practices early Communion. However, if you have children who are not ready to participate, you are encouraged to bring them to receive a blessing from Pastor.
Immanuel Christian Child Care (ICCC)
Immanuel Christian Child Care is a non-demonimational Christian child care that is housed within Immanuel Lutheran Church. We provide fun and learning for children 6 weeks to 12 years old, Monday through Friday, 6:30am to 5:30pm. We pride ourselves in providing a loving and nurturing "home away from home" for all our kiddos. "Where a person's a person. No matter how small." Call 716-372-8533 or email iccc.children@gmail.com
Mission & Vision
Our Mission: To share Jesus with others by being Christs in thought, word, and deed. Our Vision: To be an open and authentic faith community striving to reach the un-churched.