Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Find answers to some of the frequently asked questions below.

When was your church formed?

Immanuel Community Church was pioneered in 1991 under God's direction and the leadership of Pastor Smucker.   Immanuel was formed from two churches, Redeemer Community Church in Flushing, a Mennonite Church, and Elim Tabernacle, a non-denominational Christian Church.   Initially, the new church was based in Bayside, New York.   Eventually, the church's location was moved to Flushing, where it currently resides.

Are there many different nationalities in the Flushing Community?

Yes, there are many nationalities.  It was said that when there was a world's fair in Flushing, New York, the whole world came and stayed.  The Flushing Community have immigrants from Africa, Asia, Europe, Central America and South America.  We have Jews and Arabs living peacefully in the same neighborhoods.  Flushing was also the place where religious liberty was first practiced.