This Sunday we welcome Rev. Stu Smith as our guest preacher. In the 1980s, Stu was a member of McKinley until he entered seminary. Stu will lead the pastoral prayer and will preach from Mark 4, on Jesus and the disciples in the storm.
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Worship on October 18
This Sunday we welcome Rev. Matt Matthews to McKinley. Matt is head of staff of Champaign’s First Presbyterian Church and a colleague of Heidi’s from seminary. Rev. Matt will offer the message on generosity from Matthew 22, and the choir will sing.
Worship on October 11
The Oct. 11 worship service will feature the writings of Buddhist monk Thich Naht Hahn, whose birthday is Sunday. The Christian scripture for the day highlights how Jesus spoke truth to the power of the religious authorities.
Worship on Oct. 4
October 4 is World Communion Sunday! We join with followers around the globe as we celebrate God’s faithfulness and nourishment, even in the midst of times of danger. For our communion celebration you are invited to use food and drink that are common here in the U.S. or in other places around the world. If […]
Worship on Sept. 27
Join us September 27 for a service of song, scripture, and prayer. Heidi and members of the McKinley community will use prayers and meditations from the website Enfleshed: Spiritual Nourishment for Collective Liberation. Some of the day’s songs will be from The Justice Songbook, compiled by Abbi Betinis.
Worship on Sept. 20
Having been rescued from Egyptian tyranny and led through the Red Sea, the Israelites find themselves without many food options in the desert and begin to complain. We’ve been through a lot in the past six months. Is there ever a good time to grumble and complain? How do we come to terms with a […]
Those Flamingos Really Get Around
Six flocks of flamingos have been spotted around the Champaign-Urbana area spreading good cheer in honor of Pride month and helping the McKinley Foundation build its nest egg for student ministry activities and social justice outreach. Where will they migrate next? No one knows! Don’t want flamingos flocking to your yard? Protect yourself by purchasing […]
We Are a Faith in Place COVID-19 Food Crisis Relief Fund Grantee!
We are excited to announce we are a @faithinplace COVID-19 Food Crisis Relief Fund Grantee! @faithinplace is supporting us to continue our work at the McKinley Pantry at Garden Hills. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the pantry served an average of 25-30 patrons/families representing as many as 200 individuals twice a month (on the 2nd […]