Immanuel United Church of Christ, in conjunction with our nonprofit organization, Joyful Journeys Inc., is enthusiastic to be celebrating our 19th Gala!  This annual event is a fundraiser to support our ministry, which reaches out in many different capacities to lift the people in the remote village of Madhavapatnam India, this year specifically the JJ Hostel […]

We are incredibly grateful for everyone who supported our Christmas in July Towel Drive for the Circle of Friends Shoppe; in addition to individuals who contributed, we also received a large donation from Mr. Bob’s Under the Bridge as they shared their bounty! May God continue to bless this ministry as a source of support […]

Throughout the month of July, the Circle of Friends Shoppe is collecting new and gently used bath towels. Our desire is to have a large enough supply to ensure that everyone who comes through our Shoppe, and needs a towel, would receive one. As always, if you are unable to donate the requested items, but […]

Have we got a show planned for you!!! The India Task Force is excited to announce their upcoming Spring Fundraiser in support of Joyful Journeys India Ministry…

Period Poverty is a term used to describe inadequate access to period products and the issues that go along with “that time of the month”. Often families are forced to make the hard decisions between putting food on the table or purchasing pads for their daughters; consequently, the absentee rate from school for these young […]

Through the generous hearts of many over the holiday season, we were able to restock much needed items at the Circle of Friends Shoppe thanks to the bounty shared under the Giving Tree; individuals/families of Washington County who are served at the Shoppe will certainly appreciate the kindness shown. In addition, the response to our […]

Each year we invite people to support the Circle of Friends Shoppe by purchasing a needed item, or two…, for the Giving Tree; with record numbers of individuals and families being served we request your help restocking the shelves now more than ever. Here is a list of the items most in demand. Donations can […]

The 2023 India Gala raised just over $17,500. Praise the Lord for its success!! We give thanks for the generosity of so many of Immanuel Church’s family and friends, who gave of their time, talents, treasures, and financial contributions in order to raise money for our ministry in India.  With the profits from the Gala, […]