Caroling, Cookies, and Cocoa at the Co-Op
On Monday, December 22 from 4:30 - 7:30 PM, join the Vasser Family to sing carols and hand out cookies and cocoa to clients at the Lawrenceville Co-OP (52 Gwinnett Drive) for our 4th annual Caroling, Cookies, and Cocoa.
We are expecting about 200 people and need 20 dozen cookies to be donated in addition to as many Christmas Carolers as we can get to help spread holiday cheer! If you can't join us to sing, please consider donating homemade cookies for us to hand out. Thank you and sign up!
Men of McKendree Weekly Prayer Call
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
Christmas Eve Services
CHRISTMAS EVE AT MCKENDREE - CELEBRATE THE BIRTH OF JESUS
McKendree UMC offers several times of worship on Christmas Eve in the hopes that EVERYONE knows they are welcome and that there is a place for them.
2:00 PM Family Nativity Service - Children will dress in costume to reenact the Nativity and sing.
8:00 PM Lessons and Carols - Scriptures with music from choir, handbells, orchestra, and ensembles. (Childcare Provided)
11:00 PM Candlelight & Communion - A meaningful service led by the praise team.
All are welcome to celebrate this wondrous time!
Family Nativity Worship Service
MCKENDREE KIDS CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE
All ages are welcome to attend our 2:00 PM Family Nativity Service! McKendree Kids have been practicing for months to share their beautiful Christmas songs and reenact the Nativity in costumes to bring the coming of the Christ child alive! This international Worship service is interactive and will fill your heart with the joy of the spirit. If you are looking for a daylight Christmas Eve service, you do not want to miss this.
Men of McKendree Weekly Prayer Call
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
Touch the Water, Taste the Bread Class
A class on the sacraments for 3's and 4's, Sunday at 11:00 AM.
Children will participate in Holy Communion on February 1, 2026.
McKendree Women Connect Meeting
Women's Connect meets monthly. Please bring your favorite brunch dish to share.
Who: Women of McKendree - bring your moms and youth
What: Pastor Cyndi will lead a workshop on Prayer.
When: Saturday, January 10th, 2026, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Fellowship Hall
For more information email INFO@MCKENDREEUMC.ORG
Men of McKendree Gathering
Join the Men of McKendree the 3rd Thursday of this month for Food, Fun, and Faith!
Details:
When: January 15, 2026, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Where: Fellowship Hall
Food: tbd
Fun: Come and have fun!
Faith: Yes also! If you’d like to 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 by emailing Bobby.
Sunday Worship - Laity Sunday
Celebrate and commission McKendree leaders and volunteers at the two Sunday Worship Services (9:30 AM and 11:00 AM)! Walk down to the Fellowship Hall for a snack after the service(s) so we can show appreciation for all your hard work this year.
Touch the Water, Taste the Bread - Holy Communion
During the 11:00 AM Worship service, three and four year old children, students of the Touch the Water, Taste the Bread class, will participate in Holy Communion along with their families.
Advent Holy Communion
During the Advent season, Holy Communion offers a quiet space to remember that hope is greater than fear.
Wednesday, December 17, 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM - Fellowship Hall
In this brief, yet meaningful service, we read scripture, light candles in prayer, and open the Altar Rail for prayer. Stephen Ministers are available during and after the service. We especially invite anyone who has experienced a loss this year, making it difficult to face the holiday season. There is a place for you in this time of prayer, light, and hope.
Wednesday Night Supper
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)
Men of McKendree Weekly Prayer Call
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
Christmas Cantata, The Promise
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!”
***Please join us after the 11:00 AM service for a card shower reception to celebrate our organist Tom Moore, who will be concluding his time at McKendree after nearly a decade of beautiful contributions to our music program.
McKendree Women Connect Meeting
Women's Connect meets monthly. This time we invite the Cantata Cast members to join us for breakfast. After breakfast, the Cantata Cast members will leave for rehearsal and the Women Connect will have a White Elephant exchange game.
When: Saturday, December 13th, 2025
8:45 AM - 9:25 AM - Breakfast - Women Connect Members and Cantata Cast
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM - White Elephant Gift Exchange - Women Connect Members
Where: Fellowship Hall
Menu: Cheese Grits, Scrambled Eggs, Turkey Sausage, Fruit, Muffins, Coffee, Juice, & Water
RSVP Text 678-491-5048
For more information email INFO@MCKENDREEUMC.ORG
The Giving Tree Donations
Let's share God's love by donating to help these families in need so they can have the best Christmas possible!*
Please email Crystal Cox or Sarah Brown at raiseemup@mckendreeumc.org with any questions.
*We’re happy to report that all the specific gifts have been donated. However, monetary gifts are still welcome and will be very helpful.
Donate now - Giving Tree Donations
Advent Holy Communion
During the Advent season, Holy Communion offers a quiet space to remember that hope is greater than fear.
Wednesday, December 10, 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM - Sanctuary
Wednesday, December 17, 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM - Fellowship Hall
In this brief, yet meaningful service, we read scripture, light candles in prayer, and open the Altar Rail for prayer. Stephen Ministers are available during and after the service. We especially invite anyone who has experienced a loss this year, making it difficult to face the holiday season. There is a place for you in this time of prayer, light, and hope.
Wednesday Night Supper
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)
Men of McKendree Weekly Prayer Call
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
Walk Thru Bethlehem 2025
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
Advent Holy Communion
During the Advent season, Holy Communion offers a quiet space to remember that hope is greater than fear.
THIS WEDNESDAY PASTOR CYNDI IS BAKING FRESH BREAD!
Wednesday December 3, 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM - Sanctuary
Wednesday, December 10, 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM - Sanctuary
Wednesday, December 17, 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM - Fellowship Hall
In this brief, yet meaningful service, we read scripture, light candles in prayer, and open the Altar Rail for prayer. Stephen Ministers are available during and after the service. We especially invite anyone who has experienced a loss this year, making it difficult to face the holiday season. There is a place for you in this time of prayer, light, and hope.
Wednesday Night Supper
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)
Men of McKendree Weekly Prayer Call
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
Men of McKendree Weekly Prayer Call
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
The Giving Tree - Sign up Live
Let's share God's love by providing these families in need with gifts so they can have the best Christmas possible!
$25 per gift limit, new items only please. Smaller items can be packaged together to reach $25 if desired. Return your wrapped gifts to the church by Sunday Dec. 14th with a label with the item's gift code and child's age/gender. Example: 26B2 Female: Age 3
Please email Crystal Cox or Sarah Brown at raiseemup@mckendreeumc.org with any questions or if you need to have something shipped.
Go to the 2025 McKendree UMC Giving Tree Gift Donation Sign Up where you can view the list of available gifts and sign up. We will also have a table in the hall behind the welcome desk after each Sunday Service to assist with sign ups.
Decorating for Christmas at McKendree
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Let’s prepare the church for the season and extra guests. We want everyone to experience the joy of knowing the newborn king. All ages are invited to join in preparing the church for Advent on Sunday, November 23th after the 11:00 AM service. Drinks, chips and cookies will be provided, and everyone can bring their own favorite sandwich to eat before decorating starts at 12:30 PM.
Decorate the Chrismon Tree in the Narthex, hang the wreaths, place the greenery, adorn the windows, prepare the advent candles, and anything else that comes our way! Jayne Tailhardat is organizing this project so please reach out if you are interested or need more information.
Email Jane jaynetailhardat@gmail.com
Men of McKendree Breakfast
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 10:00 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.
Wednesday Night Supper
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)
Men of McKendree Weekly Prayer Call
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
McKendree UMC & Chick-fil-A Support CO-OP
What: Chick-fil-A Lawrenceville locations, Pike Street and Sugarloaf/Hwy 316, are supporting the Lawrenceville CO-OP with a percentage day! The CO-OP will receive 10% of the profits on orders made through the CFA App from these two locations. Learn how below.
When: Friday, November 14th
How: On November 14th, order from the CFA App at either of the locations listed above. Put "Hunger" in the Community Cares event app code and the Lawrenceville CO-OP will receive 10% back.
Wednesday Night Supper
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)
Honoring Veterans
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
Men of McKendree Weekly Prayer Call
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
Chick-fil-A Hosts Food Drive for Lawrenceville CO-OP
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
Support Liberian Mission Trip - Grab & Go Lunches
What: McKendree UMC Mission Team is selling grab & go lunches to raise money for the Liberia Mission Trip. African and American food will be available.
When/Where: November 9 after 11:00 AM worship / Fellowship Hall
Menu: African and American food - Jollof Rice with Plantain, Fried Spinach & Rice with Plantain, Deli Sandwich, Chips and Fruit, and Ginger Beer
Preorder now and select your food!
Your support for our fundraiser will be highly appreciated! All proceeds go to fund the 2026 Liberian Mission Trip.
Food Drive - LAWRENCEVILLE CO-OP
Sunday, November 9 | Before and After Worship | Fellowship Hall
Everyone can make a difference by helping provide food and essentials for families in our community. On November 9, bring nonperishable food and toiletries to support Lawrenceville Co-Op.
Tuna is always in high demand and a great item to donate, along with other needed nonperishable foods and essential toiletries.
Drop-off Location: Fellowship Hall – Before and after worship
Learn more here.
McKendree Women Connect Meeting
Women's Connect meets monthly. Please bring your favorite brunch dish to share.
Who: Women of McKendree - bring your moms and youth
What: Join us for a fun-filled morning of baking and connection!
When: Saturday, November 8th, 2025, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Fellowship Hall
For more information email INFO@MCKENDREEUMC.ORG
“Bids for Kids” Preschool Fundraiser 20th Annual Auction
Bids for Kids is an online auction with 100’s of items that support our Preschool. Browse through our activities and experiences, services, merchandise, food vendors and class baskets to find that perfect Christmas gift or bid on a treat for yourself.
The proceeds collected help provide scholarships for families who are experiencing financial need. It is also a major source of funding for the special needs program S.P.R.O.U.T. Using proceeds from last year’s auction, the Preschool created two rooms for resources and sensory play, where therapists and teachers are able to come in and work with children in small groups or one on one.
The auction will go live at 12:01 AM on Friday, November 7th.
Wednesday Night Supper
There’s room at the table for you! No reservation is required.
Menu: Meatloaf, Cheesy Mash Potatoes, Green Beans and Desserts Kids - Hot Dogs and Fruit
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)
Serve Dinner at Rainbow Village
Make a difference for families experiencing homelessness. Help McKendree UMC prepare and serve dinner. Learn more.