Plan to spend some extra time after worship this Sunday, September 17 to help celebrate all the ways McKinley is at work in our community and beyond. Many people have planned creative displays to show what the committees and projects of the church and foundation are doing. In addition to these wonderful displays, there will […]
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Help Feed UIUC Students!
Throughout the month of September, McKinley Foundation is raising funds for its Student Outreach & Ministry Program that feeds 30 to 40 food insecure UIUC students year-round. Our goal is to raise $6,000 and we’re nearly halfway there! Please support this important mission of McKinley by participating in our Flamingo Flocking Fundraiser. You can flock […]
Worship on September 3
In Matthew 16 Jesus asks the disciples, “Who do people say I am? Who do you say I am?” This Sunday we will wrestle with this question and how our answers affect the world.
VOTE for the Pantry!
The McKinley Garden Hills Pantry has been nominated to receive donations from the Common Ground Co-op Round Up program and we need any of you who are members of the Co-op to vote for us. Elections take place between Thursday, September 7 and end on Thursday, September 14. Watch for a special email and scroll […]
We All Eat!
From Cindy Shepherd, Green Team Member at McKinley and on the Staff of Faith in Place: Did you know our food system is shaped in many ways by federal legislation called “The Farm Bill.” The Farm Bill comes up for discussion and revision every five years. This is the year! Now is the time when […]
Save the Date – Live and Learn at McKinley Church and Foundation
Livin’ it Up at McKinley is coming on Sunday, September 17 following Worship Services. You won’t want to miss this great community event. More info to come, we look forward to seeing friends and family there!
Welcome Andrew Woodruff – McKinley’s New Organist!
This Sunday we welcome Andrew Woodruff, McKinley’s new organist! Andrew has a degree in both organ performance and organ technology. Andrew works at Buzard Pipe Organ Builders here in Champaign, IL. We look forward to getting to know you, Andrew! Welcome!
Worship on August 27
How do we respond to bullying and unkindness – especially when we are the ones who have been unkind? Join Heidi and Sara as they lead an intergenerational worship service. The scriptures are Matthew 15: 21-28 (where Jesus seems to be unkind to the Canaanite woman) and Psalm 133 (How good it is when earth’s […]