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Worship on July 2: “Claiming Joy” with guest preacher Rev. Macy Ruple

Using the familiar stories of the lost and found coin and sheep, Rev. Macy Ruple will preach on July 2 and lead us in communion. Macy was ordained in 2022 after graduating from Columbia Theological Seminary, and moved to the Champaign area in October of 2021, just one month after marrying her wife, Sarah. When […]

Mama Bears Invite

The UP Center and Illinois Public Media will present a special screening of the documentary, “Mama Bears,” followed by a panel discussion with audience Q &A on Friday, June 30 at 7pm at The Virginia Theatre: They call one another “mama bears” because of the ferocity with which they fight for their children’s rights. Although […]

Worship on June 25

This Sunday, June 25 we celebrate National Pride Day. This will be an intergenerational service featuring McKinley musicians and readers as well as poetry and prayers by LGBTIQA+ writers.

Congregational Meeting – Sunday, June 25, 2023

The congregation of McKinley Memorial Presbyterian Church is called to meet this Sunday, June 25, 2023, immediately following the worship service (about 11:30 a.m.). The purpose of this meeting is to elect officers for the coming year and to vote on the Terms of Call (salary) of Heidi Weatherford. By Order of Session.

Worship on June 18

God visits Abraham and Sarah and makes an impossible promise. On this Juneteenth Sunday, we will contemplate the promises of God and our faith community which seem to be impossible. Come join us – in person or online!

June Pantry Requests

Consider donating the following to our Garden Hills Pantry this month: Dog and Cat Food, Diapers-sizes 4, 6, and 7 and Pull-ups sizes 3-4T and 4-5 T. Donations may be left in the bins at the back of the church or at the main desk in the foundation. Thank you!

Youth Go Bowling

The McKinley Youth Group (grades 6 though 12) will gather tomorrow, June 17, to go bowling. We will meet at noon at Old Orchard Lanes and Links, 901 N. Dunlap, Savoy, Illinois. Join us and bring a friend! If you have any questions, contact Jane at jgcain48@gmail.com or 217-649-1082.