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The book of Exodus begins with the story of a ruthless pharaoh (king) who wants to maintain his rule. Small acts of peaceful defiance help protect the people. This Sunday Pastor Heidi will talk about the women who saved the Israelites: Shiprah, Puah, Miriam, and more. This Sunday we will again have a live service. […]

In this week’s gospel lesson, Jesus asks Peter, “Who do others say I am? Who do you say I am?” This Sunday Pastor Heidi will lead an exploration of the question, Just who is Jesus? Who is he in our society, in our church, in our family, in our lives? How does our understanding of […]

In 2019 Pope Francis visited Hiroshima; he said, “In a world where millions of children and families live in inhumane conditions, the money that is squandered and the fortunes made through the manufacture, upgrading, maintenance, and sale of ever-more-destructive weapons are an affront crying out to heaven.” This Sunday McKinley will mark the 75th anniversary […]

In 1 Kings 3, God gives a young King Solomon the gift of wisdom. This Sunday McKinley will share our wisdom with graduating high school senior Nick Probst. (If you would like to send personal congratulations, Nick’s address is 1705 Briarcliff Drive, Urbana, IL 61802. Way to go, Nick!)

In keeping with our Covid-19 policies and to maintain safety for staff, we are asking that all McKinley keys—master keys or any other, for the church or foundation—be turned in temporarily. We lack a comprehensive list of who has these keys, so we’re casting a wide net. Later, we will redistribute keys, creating a comprehensive […]

Nelson Mandela once said, “If you want to make peace with your enemy, you have to work with your enemy. Then he becomes your partner.” Combining a celebration of Nelson Mandela Day (July 18) with Matthew’s parable of the wheat and the weeds, Pastor Heidi and the worship team will explore the presence of enemies […]

“A sower went out to sow seed. . . .” Are you seed in the world? Or the soil? The sower? Or the plants and animals that challenge or enhance growth? Join Pastor Heidi, the choir, members of McKinley, and guest musician Evan Tammen on oboe as we consider how to flourish in God’s world.

On June 28, McKinley Church and others across the country will celebrate the 51st anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising—a significant event in the LGBTQ pride movement. Did you know that one of the leaders of that action, Marsha P. Johnson, was a trans woman? Pastor Heidi will give tribute to Marsha and other LGBTQ leaders […]