Student Fellowship at McKinley

For more than a hundred years, McKinley has supported Champaign-Urbana college students, faculty, and staff in cultivating a vital religious life. Though we are affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA), our campus ministry also respects the many spiritual traditions among those we serve. Many of our activities take place in the foundation building on the U of I campus.

This group of young adults, aged approximately 18-24, meets 1 to 2 times each month. Gatherings alternate between service projects and social events. To be alerted to upcoming activities and details, fill out the contact us form and check “Collegiate & Young Adult Fellowship” under subject.

UPCOMING EVENTS

March

• 27 – Escape Room and Mexican Meal. Details pending. Gather at McKinley at 3:30 to drive to downtown Urbana where we will participate in a “Calling All Villains”  Escape Room and share a meal at La Mixteca Restaurant.  We will head back to campus around 6:30 p.m.  There is no cost but an RSVP will help us plan better. Please email Jane Cain if you plan on attending.

April

• 1 – Student Community Dinner. Fridays, 5 to 7 p.m. We offer freshly cooked meals to UUC student who struggle with food insecurity. Join us at the McKinley Foundation / Presby Dining Hall at 809 S 5th St. Proof of COVID and student status required. The Illinois app works for both.
• 1 – Queering Faith 5.0. CUCC campus ministry is presenting this educational opportunity at 7 PM in their sanctuary located at 805 S 6th St, C. It features Ann Mansfield, an author, pastor, parent and chaplain with the New York Fire department.  It will focus on living out one’s values.

• 3 – Lunch and Conversation. The first Sunday of every month, we gather after worship for fellowship. Meet us at 11:30 a.m. on the patio in front of Presby Hall, off of 5th Street. We’ll walk to Green Street to get food and return to the church to eat and visit. This is a good opportunity to meet other students who are interested in service, socializing, free food.
• 8 – Student Community Dinner. Fridays, 5 to 7 p.m. We offer freshly cooked meals to UUC student who struggle with food insecurity. Join us at the McKinley Foundation / Presby Dining Hall at 809 S 5th St. Proof of COVID and student status required. The Illinois app works for both.
• 10 – Palm Sunday Brunch
• 15 – Student Community Dinner. Fridays, 5 to 7 p.m. We offer freshly cooked meals to UUC student who struggle with food insecurity. Join us at the McKinley Foundation / Presby Dining Hall at 809 S 5th St. Proof of COVID and student status required. The Illinois app works for both.
• 22 – Student Community Dinner. Fridays, 5 to 7 p.m. We offer freshly cooked meals to UUC student who struggle with food insecurity. Join us at the McKinley Foundation / Presby Dining Hall at 809 S 5th St. Proof of COVID and student status required. The Illinois app works for both.
• 29 – Student Community Dinner. Fridays, 5 to 7 p.m. We offer freshly cooked meals to UUC student who struggle with food insecurity. Join us at the McKinley Foundation / Presby Dining Hall at 809 S 5th St. Proof of COVID and student status required. The Illinois app works for both.

May

• 1 – Lunch and Putt Putt Golf. Recognition of Graduates.
• 6 – Student Community Dinner. Fridays, 5 to 7 p.m. We offer freshly cooked meals to UUC student who struggle with food insecurity. Join us at the McKinley Foundation / Presby Dining Hall at 809 S 5th St. Proof of COVID and student status required. The Illinois app works for both.
• 13 – Student Community Dinner. Fridays, 5 to 7 p.m. We offer freshly cooked meals to UUC student who struggle with food insecurity. Join us at the McKinley Foundation / Presby Dining Hall at 809 S 5th St. Proof of COVID and student status required. The Illinois app works for both.

Ongoing service, social, and worship opportunities are planned throughout the semester. Here are a few example of past projects and events.