Emmanuel Memorial Episcopal Church

06/03/2026

Our acolyte robing room needed a little re-organizing. Thank you to our volunteers who came out to tidy up!

05/08/2026

A group of staff and parishioners met at Barkstall Elementary this morning for High Five Friday, where students are greeted with high fives as they come into the school. It was a blast!

05/06/2026

04/27/2026

This is your reminder that registration for Episcopal Church Camp of Illinois 2026 is open! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to send your kids to a memorable week of camp at the lowest available cost. This year’s week of camp will be held from Sunday, June 21st through Friday, June 26th. Sign up now to take advantage of the $25 early bird discount. Additional discounts are available for first time campers (half off!) and students that refer a first time camp attendee. To register, click the link below.

https://portal.campnetwork.com/Register/Register.php?camp_id=397251&fbclid=IwY2xjawRFK0ZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE0QXVhOUxDMkFndjV2NG5Oc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHitTxzc76UigtKZYXWr_d-1i6qYmU_Ba7qXw_-g4uEMCC3gaE1H5fmzSZRx1_aem_EnBpS_IphW00barugQAvpA

04/27/2026

Yesterday was a joyous Sunday at Emmanuel! Bishop Brian Burgess joined us as one infant was baptized, 10 people were confirmed, one person was received into the Episcopal Church, and one person reaffirmed her faith.

04/23/2026

Wilber is on the Eastern edge of West Side Park on State St., looking South. Wilber is on top of Emmanuel Memorial Episcopal Church. The church was founded in 1858, meeting at schoolhouses and meeting halls until 1883, when their first church at the corner of University and Church opened its doors. Through the years, the congregation has expanded and so has its church with a new building in 1917 and the Harris J. Mowry Jr. building in 1964.

04/10/2026

Our Easter Vigil reminded us of the beauty of Christ's light, his victory over death, and our sharing in his resurrection through baptism.

(Photos courtesy of Della Perrone)

04/07/2026

Palm Sunday was full of drama and joy, as we processed into church, listened to Scriptures, read together the Passion, considered the sermon, and received the Holy Sacrament of the Altar.

(Thank you to Della Perrone for the lovely photos)

01/08/2026

At last night’s Epiphany liturgy, we prayed for our new curate, Fr Joseph Roberts.

01/07/2026

Some photos from tonight’s Epiphany Mass, after we processed by candlelight and marked the Great Hall with blessed chalk and prayer.