New migrants in Chicago are camped on the street outside of police stations without warm clothes or tents or blankets. Janice Rutherford will coordinate a drive to collect clean blankets, gently used sleeping bags and tents, as well as winter gear like coats, hats, gloves, and boots for adults and children. These will be driven […]
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Mitten Tree Tradition Continues
Over 40 years ago, The McKinley Mitten Tree began with a collection mittens and gloves for the Champaign-Urbana Day Care that met in the foundation basement. Men’s winter socks were added when The Times Shelter for homeless community members met nightly for 16 years in the McKinley Church basement. Both of those groups moved on […]
Kinship Coffee House at McKinley is Open for Business!
The Kinship Coffee House at the McKinley Foundation has passed all inspections and is fully staffed, so we are now ready to open our doors to the public. This coming week, Kinship will be open M-F from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hours will expand in the weeks ahead. On November 26, Kinship will host […]
Recitals this Weekend
Don’t miss out on a chance to see some Champaign County youth in their recitals this weekend! On Saturday morning, you can see children from Therese Miller’s Studio at the following times in our church sanctuary. Recital 1 is 9:00–9:30 a.m. Recital 2 is 9:30–10:00 a.m. Both of these are 5-7 year old students Recital […]
Increased Need for Thanksgiving Baskets
The McKinley Church & Foundation, in partnership with Garden Hills Elementary School, will provide Thanksgiving baskets for families who are food insecure throughout Champaign and Urbana. This year we have requests for more baskets than ever before. The Foundation has committed to giving out 60+ baskets and needs your help to achieve this goal. The […]
Worship on November 12
This Sunday, November 12, Pastor Heidi will explore two troubling Bible passages in the light of current world events. One from Joshia 24:1-3, 14-25 and the other from Matthew 25:1-13. “The trouble with our God-stories is that they are both beautiful and broken. Both essential and dangerous,” says Debbie Thomas from Journeys with Jesus. Where […]
CU Reparations Coalition: Rue Simmons will be guest speaker on November 16th
Rue Simmons, who as an Alderman in Evanston, led with others the passage of the first municipally-funded reparations legislation for Black residents, will speak on November 16 at 7:00 at New Covenant Fellowship, 124 White St. in Champaign. After her work as Alderman Ms. Simmons formed FirstRepair, an not-for-profit organization for the advancement of local […]
Come Share Thanks at our Annual Thanksgiving Dinner
Mark your calendars for Sunday, November 19 and plan to stay after worship for a traditional Thanksgiving potluck in the Presby Dining Hall. Turkey, stuffing, green beans, and potatoes will be provided. If you have kitchen facilities, please bring a side dish or two to share. We are looking for salads, vegetables, breads, and desserts. […]