On Sunday, May 8, 2022, we welcome Reverend Cindy Shepherd to the McKinley pulpit! In addition to being a member of the McKinley Foundation Board of Directors, Rev. Cindy Shepherd is the Green Team Coordinator for Faith in Place, a faith based environmental justice organization working throughout Illinois. The Faith in Place vision statement reads: […]
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Worship on April 24
Did you know that Peter was jailed multiple times for speaking out about Jesus and God’s radical way of love? Over the next few weeks Pastor Heidi will reflect on the early church movers and shakers as found in the book The Acts of the Apostles. This week, Peter stands up to the authorities and […]
Worship Highlights — Easter Sunday Liberation Celebration
Sunday we celebrate God’s liberating power over evil and death! This intergenerational (child friendly) Easter celebration will feature symbols of new life, hope, and promise. There will be singing, we will welcome a new member, and flowers and butterflies will appear. Gather with us on Easter Sunday, April 17th, at 10:25!
Worship on April 10
This Sunday is Palm Sunday and Passion Sunday worship. Fourteen members of McKinley will read Luke’s version of the last week of Jesus’ life, beginning with the entry into Jerusalem and ending with Holy Saturday. Come join us for the music, scripture, and poetry of Holy Week! For those worshiping from home, we invite you […]
Worship on April 3
On this 5th Sunday in Lent, Mary startles others when she anoints Jesus’ feet and Isaiah speaks of God doing a new thing in our midst. When and how have you experienced God breaking into your life? Join us in person (with masks) at 10:30 a.m. this Sunday. Communion (with grapes and bread) will be […]
Worship On March 27
When religious leaders complain about the company Jesus keeps, Jesus tells three parables about how God celebrates finding lost things – a sheep, a coin, a child. This Sunday we contemplate how to welcome those who have losses or are themselves lost. Join us in person (with masks) this Sunday. For those worshiping from home, […]
Worship on March 20
Jesus suggests that moving beyond sin, woundedness, and violence is a form of repentance — much like nurturing a sickly garden tree. Join us this Sunday (with masks) to find out how! For those worshiping from home, we invite you to prepare your communion elements before worship so you are ready to join us! You […]
Worship on March 13
Lament and Comfort. Jesus uses an image of a mother hen to describe the people of Jerusalem. This week we will talk about the ways our church can be a place to lament as well as find comfort and courage. For those worshiping from home, we invite you to prepare your communion elements before worship […]