Welcome to McKendree United Methodist Church

During the season of Lent, McKendree UMC invites you to participate in a special offering for missions. This is an opportunity to align Lenten practices with generosity, supporting mission initiatives locally and globally.

This Lent, embrace the season of reflection and sacrifice by making a difference through mission giving.

Learn More about giving and the missions.

There’s room at the table for you! No reservation is required.

Menu: NEW....BAKED POTATO BAR with LOTS OF TOPPINGS!!
Kids: Pizza bites / fruit cups

Dinner is served from 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.* $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 p.m. for in-person or carry-out. If you can't make it before 6 o’clock, pay online before 4:00 p.m. and your order will be ready for you to pick up when you arrive. Pay Online ($7.00 per meal)

Come Celebrate Easter with this year's Easter Cantata, "What Love Is This?"! Plan to bring your friends and families to this dynamic Sunday which kicks off Holy Week. The children will be processing with palm branches, and the music will bring a sense of Love into the season. You won't want to miss This Love! 

Open daily from 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

In this prayerful journey, participants move from one station to the next, experiencing Jesus’ last hours with art, scripture, devotions and interactive elements. This year’s journey will reflect the passion story as told in the Gospel of Luke. Each station reflects a moment in the gospel story from Jesus entering Jerusalem on Palm Sunday to the women going to the tomb early on Easter morning.

Men of McKendree Gathering meets at 6:00 p.m. every third Thursday in the Fellowship Hall. Join the Men of McKendree for Fun, Food, and Faith!

Details:

• When: 4/17/2025, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

• Where: Fellowship Hall

• Food: TBD

• Activities: TBD

• Faith: Share a brief devotional. Let Bobby or Terry know. That applies to this month and beyond.

If you are interested in more info., please contact Bobby Butler at bobby_b57@yahoo.com. Make sure you RSVP so we know how much food will be needed.

RSVP

A solemn service of reflection at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Deepen your gratitude for the gift of new life. Please enter quietly and reverently.

He has risen! He has risen indeed! Easter morning is a glorious day of worship celebrating the resurrection of Jesus and what it means for each of us. YOU are invited!

7:00 a.m.: Outdoor Sonrise service with Holy Communion (in case of rain, service will be moved to the Sanctuary)

9:30 a.m.: Praise service led by the McKendree UMC Praise Band

11:00 a.m.: Traditional service with music from the choir, orchestra and handbells. *The congregation is invited to join the choir on the chancel for the Hallelujah Chorus at the end of the service.

FLOWER CROSS: You are invited to participate in the McKendree UMC tradition of bringing cut flowers to cover the cross in front of the church on Easter morning. It makes a beautiful backdrop for photos! Simply place your flowers in the metal grid surrounding the cross on your way into worship.