Welcome to McKendree United Methodist Church

Liberia Mission Trip - Donate Your Reading Eyeglasses - Drop Them In The Bin In The Narthex.

The Liberia Mission Team will be bringing used eyeglasses on their mission trip to donate to those in need. Bring your used reading eyeglasses and drop them in the Bin at the Missions Station in the Narthex.

McKendree UMC Preschool has openings in all classes, babies through Kindergarten.

Contact Michelle Balise mbalise@mckendreeumc.org in the Preschool Office for registration and tuition information.

Women's Connect meets monthly at various times and locations.

Who: Women of McKendree - Bring a friend, sister, daughter.

What: McKendree Women Connect will carpool down to Conyers for an afternoon of painting fun at The Sketching Pad art studio on July 19 after the 11:00 service. Last year our group had a fun and wonderful time of art and togetherness!

Food: Lunch will be provided.  

When: Sunday, July 19, 2026, Noon - 3:00 PM - after the 11:00 AM worship service

Where: Carpool from McKendree UMC to The Sketching Pad art studio in Conyers, GA.

Cost: Project costs vary and you will pay at the studio. The registration form will provide more information.

Registration: Please register by July 16 and choose your canvas or pottery painting option.

Contact Karla McHugh at kmchugh@mckendreeumc.org with any questions.

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

Support the local Red Cross and Give the gift of life!

McKendree UMC is hosting a blood drive in the Fellowship Hall. The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood. Donors of all blood types are needed to help avoid delays in life-saving medical care for patients.

Schedule your appointment today. The Schedule to Give Blood link below will take you to the American Red Cross site where you can use the See Times button to select a time that works for you.

We also need greeters for the duration of the drive. If you can help, please email Karla at info@mckendreeumc.org.

Thank you!

Schedule to Give Blood

When: Sunday, July 26 | Before and After Worship

What: Bring back your food bags full for our partner, The Lawrenceville Co-op. Bring toiletries and/or non-perishable food items to the Fellowship Hall the morning of the food drive, or at any time, leave donations in the grocery cart outside the back of the church (under the covered entrance at the rear of the building).

Tuna is always in high demand and a great item to donate, along with other needed nonperishable foods and essential toiletries.

The most needed items are listed at: lawrencevilleco-op.org/donate/.

Why: Make a difference in the community by being part of this event. Together, we can make a significant impact and help those in need within our community.

Where - Drop-off Location: Fellowship Hall

Learn more here.

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

9:30 AM & 11:00 AM WORSHIP SERVICES

If you and/or your child are starting a new school year, please bring your backpack(s) into worship to be prayed over. We are inviting everyone to participate in blessing our McKendree kids’ school year.

When: Sunday, August 2, 2026 - after the Contemporary Worship Service or Traditional Worship Service

Where: Head to the Fellowship Hall for Connect Sunday

What/Why: Discover God’s next step for you - how you can serve God and grow as a disciple with McKendree UMC.

• Learn more about ways to serve in the community, like the Kids Hope USA tutoring ministry at McKendree Elementary, Scouts, Lawrenceville Co-Op, and Great Day of Service.

• Find a small group where you can learn more about scripture and get to know other people.

• Make McKendree UMC a welcoming and nurturing environment by helping with Grief Share and Walk Through Bethlehem.

• Thrive as you use your gifts to serve with children, youth, Wednesday night meals, and music.

Current Book: Social Justice for the Sensitive Soul: How to Change the World in Quiet Ways, by Dorcas Cheng-Tozun

What: Our summer book group is reading Social Justice for the Sensitive Soul: How to Change the World in Quiet Ways, by Dorcas Cheng-Tozun. This book is on the United Women in Faith Reading Program. Two copies are available in the public library, so put in a hold if you would like to borrow one. One member was able to download a copy on her Kindle for $0.

When/Where: There are two meeting dates: Monday, August 10 at 7:00 - 8:30 PM and Monday, August 17 at 1:00-2:30 PM in the Church Library, Room 313 in the Education Building. Choose the date and time that is best for you, or if neither one works, suggest another date and time.

Who: Anyone is welcome to attend!

Facilitator: Margaret Lirones

Signup: Contact the church office, INFO@MCKENDREEUMC.ORG‍ ‍

What will we read next? The first group to meet will narrow down the choices for the second group to make a final selection of our next book.