Terms of Service

Effective Date: February 22, 2026

Welcome to the website of Immanuel Lutheran Church, ELCA (“Church,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing or using this website, including submitting a prayer request through our online form, you agree to the following Terms of Service (“Terms”).

1. Purpose of This Website

This website is provided for informational, ministry, worship, and community engagement purposes. Content may include service information, sermons, events, prayer requests, and other faith-based materials.

2. Prayer Submission Form

Our website includes a “Submit a Prayer” form allowing users to submit prayer requests to our ministry team.

Information You May Provide:

• Name (optional)
• Email address (optional)
• Prayer category
• Person the prayer is for
• Prayer message
• Public or private selection
• Confirmation of permission
• Agreement to these Terms

Public vs. Private Requests

If marked public, your prayer request may be displayed on the website or shared in church services or ministry groups. Private requests will only be shared with authorized ministry leaders.

3. Permission and Representation

By submitting a prayer request, you confirm that you have permission from the person the prayer concerns and that the information provided does not violate any laws or third-party rights.

4. Content Standards

You agree not to submit content that is:

• Defamatory or abusive
• Threatening or unlawful
• Obscene or inappropriate
• In violation of applicable laws

5. Use of Submitted Content

By submitting a prayer request, you grant Immanuel Lutheran Church, ELCA permission to display, distribute, and share the content for ministry purposes, consistent with your public/private selection.

6. Privacy

Submitted information is accessible only to authorized church personnel. We do not sell or rent personal information. While reasonable steps are taken to secure data, no online transmission is guaranteed 100% secure.

7. No Professional Advice

Communications from church staff or volunteers are spiritual in nature and are not medical, legal, or professional counseling advice.

8. Intellectual Property

All website content is the property of Immanuel Lutheran Church, ELCA unless otherwise stated. Content may not be reproduced for commercial purposes without written permission.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Immanuel Lutheran Church, ELCA, its staff, and volunteers shall not be liable for damages resulting from the use of this website.

10. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of MN.

11. Contact Information

Immanuel Lutheran Church, ELCA
Email: immanuel@brainerd.net
Phone: (320) 277-3939