Happy New Year! December 3, 2023 – the 1st Sunday on Advent – is the beginning of the liturgical church year. Join Heidi, McKinley UKirk College students, and the worship team as we start the year with the theme of hope.
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Worship on November 26
This week, November 26, Barbara England and members of the worship committee will lead Sunday worship. The theme will be Sacred Pause. Heidi, Alonza, and other worship team members will assist.
Check Out the New Kinship Cafe!
The Kinship Cafe in the McKinley Foundation is now open and you are invited to check it out this Sunday after worship. Plan to stop by the first floor of the Foundation beginning at 11:30 a.m. to try a beverage and visit with other McKinley folks. Owner Marc McConney is offering free coffee and half […]
Decorate the Sanctuary for Christmas
On Sunday, December 3, stay after church to share the fun of decorating the sanctuary for Christmas. We will put up and decorate the tree and hang greenery as a church family. You can still order poinsettias to be added to the beauty and add a dedication to your gift using the insert in the […]
Green Friday
Greetings from the Green Team Committee! What is Green Friday? It’s the eco-friendly counterpart to Black Friday’s shopping craze. Instead of impulsive buying, Green Friday encourages thoughtful shopping, sustainable choices, and giving back. Plan your purchases ahead of time rather than impulse buying, and consider giving to sustainable causes. If the weather is nice, you […]
Musicians: Come Sing and Play for Us This Advent/Christmas Season
McKinley musicians! Advent and Christmas are approaching quickly and we would love to have you share your talents with us during this time of anticipation and celebration! Starting this Sunday there will be clipboards for sign up handed out during service. If you can sing, play an instrument, or both, please put your name in! […]
Grateful Gathering: Sunday, November 19 at 3:00 p.m. at the Spurlock Museum
The Interfaith Alliance of Champaign County invites you to an afternoon program of community, music, and interfaith reflection. Please join us on Sunday, November 19 at 3:00 p.m. at the Spurlock Museum – 600 S. Gregory, Urbana.
Worship on November 19
One of the traditional Thanksgiving scripture passages talks about worrying and not giving thanks. How might worry and thankfulness be connected or in conflict? Join Heidi, Sara, McKinley kids, members, and friends as we offer prayers of thanksgiving and prayers to lift our worries.