Welcome to McKendree United Methodist Church

Food has a way of bringing people together. Sharing a meal or cooking for someone is one of the simplest ways to show care. But for many families, food can also be a source of stress. More than one in three people around the world experience food insecurity, and that reality exists right here in our own community, too.

Help McKendree Kids & Students support local families this Thanksgiving by donating food items to fill the Thanksgiving Meal Bags they are putting together during their Wednesday Night Programming. 

Each Thanksgiving Bag will have:
• 1 Easy mac and cheese
• 1 Canned microwavable pasta
• 1 Canned microwavable soup
• 3 Breakfast items (granola bar, fruit bar, Pop-Tart, or small cereal)
• 3 Snacks (individually wrapped chips, crackers, or fruit snacks)

Drop off in the box labeled "Thanksgiving Bags" in the Narthex. 

What: Chick-fil-A Lawrenceville locations, Pike Street and Sugarloaf/Hwy 316, are hosting a food drive for the Lawrenceville CO-OP. You can help make a difference for families in our community - donate 3 non-perishable goods at either of these Chick-fil-A locations and receive a coupon for a FREE ITEM!

When: Monday, November 10th - Saturday, November 15th

Where: CFA Pike Street or CFA Sugarloaf/Hwy 316

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

All veterans are invited for a FREE dinner and blessing on Wednesday, November 12th from 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Invite your friends and neighbors that are veterans!!

RSVP to info@mckendreeumc.org

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

Menu: Spaghetti with Meatballs, Italian Salad, Fruit Cup, Garlic bread and Desserts

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)

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

Menu: Sloppy Joes, Coleslaw, French Fries, and Dessert Kids - Pizza Bites 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)

Join the Men of McKendree for breakfast and the 3rd Annual Manliest Man of McKendree competition! In years one & two, the winners have been Brian and Bryan, will that trend continue?

Details

• When: Saturday, November 22, 2025 8:00 AM to 1o:00 AM

• Where: Fellowship Hall

• Food: Breakfast!

• Fun: Come and have fun! The 3rd Annual Manliest Man of McKendree competition!

• Faith: Yes, also! If you’d like to share a brief devotional, let Bobby, bobby_b57@yahoo.com, or Terry know.

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)

Christmas Cantata at 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM worship services.

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”, a 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!”