Welcome to McKendree United Methodist Church
Welcome to McKendree United Methodist Church, where every single person matters, period. We invite people from all walks of life and hope they feel welcomed. We trust that when we worship together, serve together, pray together, eat together, and do life together that God is present. That changes everything!
Acolytes remind us that the light of Christ is present when we gather.
YOU’RE INVITED TO SUNDAY WORSHIP
9:30 AM Praise and Worship
This Praise and Worship Service offers a more relaxed atmosphere. The McKendree Praise Team leads a wide range of worship songs that help usher you into the presence of God.
11:00 AM Traditional Worship
This Traditional Worship Service features music from the choir, piano, bell choirs, orchestra, and a wide variety of ensembles and soloists. Sing hymns and embrace liturgy that inspires reverence towards God.
THERE’S A PLACE FOR YOU
You don’t need to be a member of the church to be part of cookouts, small groups, Wednesday meals or any other events. Consider this your official invitation and check out some of the ways you can grow and serve with McKendree UMC.
What: A time for men to gather via Zoom to pray for our families, church, community and nation, as well as, ourselves. We'll generally gather for a couple of minutes, begin lifting up topics of prayer & praise, then wrap up after 15 to 20 minutes.
Why: 1 Timothy 2:8 - Men of God Pray!
When: Every Tuesday at 7:00 AM to 7:15 AM/7:20 AM
How: Join Zoom Call. Meeting ID: 873 2397 3948 Passcode: 0NH7hM
What: A time for men to gather via Zoom to pray for our families, church, community and nation, as well as, ourselves. We'll generally gather for a couple of minutes, begin lifting up topics of prayer & praise, then wrap up after 15 to 20 minutes.
Why: 1 Timothy 2:8 - Men of God Pray!
When: Every Tuesday at 7:00 AM to 7:15 AM/7:20 AM
How: Join Zoom Call. Meeting ID: 873 2397 3948 Passcode: 0NH7hM
There’s room at the table for you! No reservation is required.
Menu: Meatloaf, Parmesan Garlic Linguine, Broccoli, and Desserts Kids - Hot Dogs and Fruit Cups
Dinner is served from 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM.* $6.00 per adult, $3.00 per child and $7.00 for To-Go meals
*The serving line is open from 5:00 to 6:00 PM for in-person or carry-out. If you can't make it before 6 o’clock, pay online before 4:00 PM and your order will be ready for you to pick up when you arrive. Pay Online ($7.00 per meal)
Come experience what it was like in Bethlehem the night Jesus was born! Market stalls, shepherds and live animals, and the story of Jesus’ birth. This is what Christmas is truly all about! Everyone is Welcome! Open to the public from 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
There’s room at the table for you! No reservation is required.
Menu: Chicken Pot Pie, Salad, Dinner rolls and dessert Kids Kids Menu: Chicken Nuggets / fruit cup
Dinner is served from 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM.* $6.00 per adult, $3.00 per child and $7.00 for To-Go meals
*The serving line is open from 5:00 to 6:00 PM for in-person or carry-out. If you can't make it before 6 o’clock, pay online before 4:00 PM and your order will be ready for you to pick up when you arrive. Pay Online ($7.00 per meal)
Women's Connect meets monthly. Please bring your favorite brunch dish to share.
When: Saturday, December 13, 2025, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Fellowship Hall
Who: Women of McKendree - bring your moms and youth
What: Join us for a Christmas Party and Ornament Exchange!
For more information email INFO@MCKENDREEUMC.ORG
A joyful musical celebration of Jesus birth at both worship services. Come at the time, 9:30 AM or 11:00 AM, that best fits your schedule.
This year, our cantata celebrates the theme, “The Promise” - recognition of the joy that the coming of our Savior brings. Our troubled world compels us to live from a place of fear. But this Advent, we recognize the joy, hope, and peace that Christ’s coming brings. We place our worldly worries at the foot of the infant Christ’s cradle, and center ourselves in the faith of the promised salvation that His arrival brings.
Through powerful readings and music, we journey from the quiet hope of Bethlehem to the triumphant proclamation of God’s glory revealed to all flesh. The cantata invites us to trust in the promise fulfilled—a child named Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, and Prince of Peace—whose light shines in the shadows of our lives and whose joy transforms the world.
This sacred offering reflects on God’s faithfulness and reminds us that Christ’s joy is for all people, in all times and places. Through music and word, we are invited to witness again the wonder of a child born to bring peace and hope to the world. Let this cantata be a moment to pause, to reflect, and to celebrate the profound truth: “Joy to the world, the Lord is come!”
There’s room at the table for you! No reservation is required.
Menu: Breakfast for dinner - Spinach Quiche, Scrambled Eggs, Pancakes, Sausage, Bacon, Fruit, and Biscuits
Dinner is served from 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM.* $6.00 per adult, $3.00 per child and $7.00 for To-Go meals
*The serving line is open from 5:00 to 6:00 PM for in-person or carry-out. If you can't make it before 6 o’clock, pay online before 4:00 PM and your order will be ready for you to pick up when you arrive. Pay Online ($7.00 per meal)
Find more ways to connect with others and grow in your faith life on the Connect menu and the Events page.