The McKinley children and youth will be packaging cookies for the Daily Bread Soup Kitchen as their service project on Sunday, August 28. If you are able, please bring some homemade or store bought cookies to the church basement on August 28 for the children and youth to package. If you have questions contact Sara […]
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Join Us for the Final Summer Intergenerational Event!
The Christian Education committee is hosting one more intergenerational event this summer. You are invited to join us on Sunday, August 28 from 11:30-1:30 p.m. for lunch and activities centered around being a good steward. Please email Sara McHenry at sara@mckinleycu.org if you plan to attend.
The Flock is Coming!
McKinley Foundation’s Flamingo Flocking Fundraiser is back! This year, 100% of proceeds will support student outreach and ministry in the form of free Friday night dinners for food insecure students at the University of Illinois. In the spirit of good fun and to celebrate Pride month, a group of flamingo wranglers will quietly deliver flocks […]
Worship on August 21
Sunday, August 21 will mark a day of coming and going. New students are arriving – ready for campus life. Yohei and Asami Endo will be leaving – returning to Japan. Come join us in worship as we celebrate the gifts of music, friendship, and love. Be part of the McKinley welcome to newcomers as […]
Worship on August 14
Where have you seen God in action this week? Join us this Sunday as members of the McKinley youth group share spoken and musical reflections on their experiences during this past week’s AMEN St. Louis mission trip. As a further reminder for us to be God’s hands and feet, following the reflection there will be the […]
Worship on August 7
Reverend Heidi Weatherford returns to the pulpit and communion table this Sunday, August 7. Her reflection, “What are You Waiting For?”, is based on Luke 12:32-40. The congregation will celebrate communion, and Music Director Yohei Endo and the McKinley Instrumental Ensemble will lead the music. Come join us!
Worship on July 31
Our guest preacher this coming Sunday is Andrea Miller. Andrea was largely responsible for getting McKinley to have a food pantry at the Garden Hills school and has spent several years organizing the pantry and working with the school administration, teachers, social workers, and community. That experience is the inspiration for her sermon, “WWJD – […]
Worship on July 24
Our guest preacher this coming Sunday is Julie Birdwell. A long time member of McKinley, Julie has multiple talents; we especially appreciate her baking our inclusive communion bread every first Sunday of the month! This Sunday, Julie will give us a message about prayer based on Luke 11:1-13. Her sermon title is “Practicing Impudent Prayer.” […]