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 […]
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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 […]
Worship on November 5
This is not a scary service. Instead we joyfully celebrate the loves of friends and loved ones who have died. In addition to special prayers and hymns, we will decorate an offrenda, or memorial offering area. These decorations usually include: pictures of loved ones favorite foods or drinks Flowers (Marigolds, Chrysanthemums, and other favorites) Bright colored […]
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. […]
Amasong Concerts at McKinley this Weekend!
Amasong Concerts: Saturday, November 4 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, November 5 at 4 p.m. McKinley Presbyterian Church, suggested donation is $20 Indulge in Amasong’s reflective melodies at their Fall Concert, ‘Sure on This Shining Night.’ As the months of November and December embrace long nights and short cold days, this November concert intertwines the contrasting […]
Worship on October 29
Sunday, October 29 features Rev. Cindy Shepherd as our guest preacher. The liturgists will be Kathie Spegal and Pastor Heidi, while Alonza Lawrence and the worship team will lead the other parts of service. Did you know that Cindy Shepherd helped McKinley create our Green Team and ultimately our Giving Garden? Cindy is the Green […]
Thanksgiving Baskets for Garden Hills
The McKinley Church & Foundation in partnership with Garden Hills Elementary School will provide 60 Thanksgiving baskets for families who are food insecure throughout Champaign and Urbana. Donations of any amount are appreciated—$25 will provide a turkey and $55 will provide an entire basket for one family. You can donate online here or send checks […]