We are Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church – and this means to us:
IMMANUEL (“God with us”) - God is creator, owner, and sustainer of all that is. He entrusts His creation to us for good stewardship. He is active in His world and among us, expects us to love and praise Him and do His will for our well-being.
EVANGELICAL (“living the Gospel, the Good News”) - through God’s grace we are saved and forgiven in Jesus Christ. We freely proclaim the Good News to all.
LUTHERAN – deeply rooted in the Gospel of God’s grace which was given a new emphasis and clear definition by Martin Luther and the other reformers, gathering around God’s word and the sacraments.
Our Pastor
Pastor Sönke Schmidt-Lange joined Immanuel Church in October 2003. Originally from Germany and only the third pastor to serve at our Somerton location, Pastor Schmidt-Lange is bilingual, conducting traditional and blended services in English and German. Pastor Schmidt-Lange formerly served as pastor in Germany, in Toronto/Canada, and in Manhattan, New York City.
