Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Two Harbors, MN

06/09/2026

As we begin the beautifully green summer season after Pentecost, here is a wonderful reflection on discipleship in this season from Emmanuel's own Rev. Dr. Anna Madsen! In this month's Living Lutheran

Back in the day, maybe even yet still, one’s first year of seminary involved serving several hours a week in a Ministry in Context (MIC) congregation. The goal was to...

06/09/2026

Read more about our new bishop-elect and neighbor, Pr. Taryn Montgomery in this article!

Elected April 25 as bishop of the Northeastern Minnesota Synod, Taryn Montgomery is excited for the opportunity to stand on the cusp of something new.

06/06/2026

This Sunday we hear Jesus call unexpected disciples with stirring words. We respond to that call in our lives today, and in doing so we join Christ at his table, where we are healed and raised from death. At worship and in the world, may your faith make you well.

06/03/2026

Your amazing NEMN Synod “assembly quilters” gathered at the office today for lunch and review of the quilt auction at Synod Assembly in April. Great conversation, laughter, and ideas were shared. Pastors Rollie & Taryn (not pictured) were grateful for the invite to join them!

We thank God for the steady hands and sewing machines of these fine leaders (and for their techy-in-residence Bob;) With the help of quilters from around the synod, they have raised thousands of dollars for ELCA World Hunger year after year. Help us thank them for their faithful ministry! 🧵🪡 🍱 💙

06/02/2026

A blessing to celebrate our first Silver Fjord partnership with the Two Harbors Area Food Shelf this Sunday! More about the Silver Fjord partnership here: https://www.emmanuelth.org/silver-fijord

06/02/2026

Emmanuel's Peacemakers quilting group stitched up some Betty's Pies today to celebrate the beginning of summer! Their ministry at Emmanuel, throughout the community, and around the world is such a blessing to so many!🥰

06/02/2026

The ELCA has received a $1.2 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. that will enable LDR to strengthen its capacity to support communities.

06/02/2026

We had such a wonderful celebration on Sunday, and glad to partner with Two Harbors Area Food Shelf to help extend the table to all our neighbors!

In partnership with Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Two Harbors we are celebrating being the first recipients of the Silver Fjord Award! Thank you for the generous financial support and volunteerism!

05/30/2026

Wonderful youth night this week with our friends from United Church of Two Harbors and Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Two Harbors - grilling out at the park, writing on stones with what we want to hold onto from this school year, passing on the joy!

05/29/2026

A thought-provoking reflection on being human -- created by God -- in an age of rapidly changing technology. Well worth a devotional reflection (4 minute video). From our ecumenical brother in Christ Pope Leo

Magnifica Humanitas, the first encyclical of 🙏An encyclical dedicated to you. Dedicated to your magnificent humanity, which we must care for and...