Our Story
Emmanuel Lutheran Church formed in November of 2015. Emmanuel is a Hebrew word that means "God With Us" which was one of the titles given to Jesus at the time of his birth. Jesus is Emmanuel - God with us - and we at Emmanuel are pleased to be called by this title, giving us a regular remembrance that Jesus and God are truly with us, today and every day.
THE BEGINNING OF EMMANUEL
Our congregation began as a small group of Christians, mostly Lutherans, who were seeking a church that would be traditional in its faith and practice. Through the summer and fall of 2015, we gathered regularly in people's homes for Bible study, prayer, and reflection. After carefully considering the options before us, we decided to form our own congregation and become a member congregation of the North American Lutheran Church (NALC).
We held our first worship service on the First Sunday in Advent, November 29, 2015. Since that time we have gathered regularly for worship, to hear the Word of God in preaching and receive Holy Communion according to the Lutheran tradition.
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Contact Information
814.826.1352
Mailing Address
PO Box 682
State College, PA 16804