We invite you to celebrate Gaudete – or Joy Sunday with us this Sunday, December 11, 2022. The third Sunday of Advent is traditionally the Joy Sunday. This year we will celebrate with the children’s Christmas Pageant, the collection of mittens, scarves, and hats, and the singing of many Christmas carols. Come join us!
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“The Words of Advent” Artists’ Reception
Artists’ Alley is proud to present “The Words of Advent,” a mixed media exhibition by the children and youth of McKinley Church! Please join us for the artists’ reception this Sunday immediately following worship. This year the artists (ages 2 to 14) worked together to create five pieces that remind us of the Hope, Peace, […]
Worship on December 4
December 4 is the second Sunday of Advent — Peace Sunday. Join us for communion, singing, and prayer. Pastor Heidi will explore how Jesus’ family tree, and ours, shapes who we are as people following God’s way in the world.
Youth Goup Meets this Sunday!
All McKinley Youth are invited to meet for an hour after worship this Sunday in the church basement to share a snack, decorate Holiday Cookies, and assemble knapsacks for The Daily Bread Soup Kitchen. We need “all hands on deck” for this fun way to celebrate the Advent Season and do some good work at […]
Organic Fair Trade Holiday Shop Coming Soon!
The McKinley Youth will be opening their traditional Holiday Gift Store at the back of the sanctuary on Sunday, December 11 and Sunday, December 18. All items are organic and fair trade and will include coffee, tea, candy bars, candy canes, cocoa mix, and gummies. Items will be available immediately. We hope that you will […]
Mitten Tree and More!
The Annual McKinley Mitten, Sock, and Glove Tree will be decorated during the worship service on Sunday, December 11. Please plan to bring your donations for children, men, and women to church that day or drop them off beforehand at the McKinley reception desk in the foundation. This decade-old tradition is our way of providing […]
Worship on November 27
November 27 is the first Sunday in advent, which begins a new church year! Members of McKinley will use ee cummings’ poetry to introduce and celebrate the advent season.
Food Pantry Needs
We are still in need of clean egg cartons for the food pantry. We also like to include calendars in the boxes we distribute in December. If you have any extra 2023 calendars, please drop them into the bins at the back of the sanctuary or drop them off at the McKinley reception desk in […]