All are welcome! Join us in the Sanctuary for our combined Town Hall Meeting and Charge Conference with our District Superintendent Rev. Dr. Hyeok Won Kwon. Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend! Childcare is provided. 

More Info and/or RSVP - info@mckendreeumc.org

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

Menu:‍ ‍Poppy Seed Chicken, Rice, Broccoli, and Dessert

Kids: Hot Dog Ghosts 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)‍ ‍ ‍

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Join your United Methodist sisters to live your faith and make a meaningful impact. We invite all spiritual women who want to act boldly for justice. Your talents, energy, and ideas are welcome. At United Women in Faith, you’ll find flexible opportunities for spiritual growth and ways to support your community and enrich your life. Get active and share your strengths, in whatever way works for you, as together we put love in action.

Who: Women

When: October 25, 2026, 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Where:‍ ‍Education Building, Room 311

Join us on October 25th at the 11:00 AM Children's Sabbath for the Acolyte Guild Induction & Promotion Ceremony.

During this special time in worship, we will recognize and honor our young members who have faithfully served our church throughout the year. Their dedication, reverence, and commitment have enriched our worship and strengthened our community in beautiful ways. Also, during this special time, new Acolyte members will be inducted into the Acolyte Guild. 

Acolytes will be presented with cords of distinction, and many will be promoted to the next level within the Guild, marking their growth and continued journey in service and faith.

We invite you to come and show your appreciation and support for these incredible young servants. Your presence will make this celebration even more meaningful!

Families of participating Acolytes: Please be on the lookout for additional details from Lee Dalton.

Let’s come together to celebrate, encourage, and give thanks for the bright light these Acolytes bring to our church! 

Come to worship with the joy of a child, for the Children's Sabbath on October 25th at 11:00 AM. Come and support the children as they lead with your presence and praise as they make a joyful noise unto the Lord! You won't want to miss our child led service!! These kids have been working so hard to sing with The Way praise band, read scripture, and be in charge.  

Matthew 19:14 Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of Heaven belongs to such as these."

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

Menu:‍ Pork Chops, Ground Beef Casserole(while supplies last), Green Beans, Mashed Potatoes, Cornbread and Deserts 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)‍ ‍ ‍

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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: Contact the Church Office for details - info@mckendreeumc.org

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. Get a $15 e-gift card when you come to give blood!

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

Together we serve our neighbors. There’s a project for every age and skill level.

It’s time to be the hands and feet of Jesus! Great Day of Service is a time to serve our community and our church. Breakfast will be served at 8:30 AM, we will have a brief worship service at 9:30 AM and then disperse to work on numerous projects in the church and in the community. There are projects for ALL ages!  

Who: All are invited to serve!

When/Where: Sunday, October 18 at McKendree UMC

• 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM - Breakfast in the Narthex

• 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM - Worship Service

• 10:00 AM - Noon* - GDOS Projects

  *Most projects will be completed by noon unless otherwise stated.

Why: To be the hands and feet of Jesus!

What: Great Day of Service (GDOS) Projects

Project Manager: Andy Dunn

Projects: Which project would you like to work on? Sign Up and let us know.

• Help with Setup

• Family Project (Suitable for Children)

• Blessing Bags for Homeless

• Christmas Ornaments for Christmas Eve

• McKendree Elementary School Project

• McKendree Church Grounds

• Garden Cleanup

• Project Linus - Handmade Blankets for Children

• UMCOR Hygiene & Menstrual Kits

• Bring Sweet Treats & Snacks for Our Heroes

• Music with Sean at a Senior Center

• Home Repair, Projects, Yard Cleanup for Members

• Help with Cleanup

Donations:

• Another way to help for Great Day of Service is to purchase some of these items for our projects.

  • Bath Size Soap – 3.2 oz or larger (No Jergens or Ivory please – it melts)

  • Socks (Crew or Knee-High – One Size, L, M)

  • Sandwich Crackers (Cheese, Peanut Butter)

  • Packaged Snacks & Goodies (nutrition/fruit & nut bars, chips, goldfish, trail mix, etc…)

  • Fresh-Baked Goodies for Heroes (W-Th Oct 14-15 at the earliest – or bring GDOS Sunday)

• Monetary donations can also be made - Donate Now

Sign Up for Great Day of Service!

Who: Men of McKendree

When: Thursday, October 15, 2026, 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Where: Fellowship Hall

What: Men of McKendree gather to enjoy Food, Fellowship & Faith. Be on the lookout for an email invitation!

Who: Men of McKendree

When: Thursday, October 15, 2026, 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Where: Fellowship Hall

What: Men of McKendree gather to enjoy Food, Fellowship & Faith. Be on the lookout for an email invitation!

Food: Yes! Probably pizza, unless...

Someone offers to prepare something even more delicious, contact Bobby if you're feeling that motivation.

Fellowship: The Manliest Man of McKendree competition, organized & MC'ed by our very own hype man Terry Lemm. (If you've never been to the MMoM event before, don't be intimidated...it's really just creatively designed, mostly silly games. There is no need to hit the gym in preparation!)

Faith: Short devotion about being Manly Men following Christ (but perhaps not as the world defines manly men).

Please RSVP (INFO@MCKENDREEUMC.ORG) so we can plan for food quantity...BUT show up even if you forgot to RSVP, we always plan for a few extras.

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: Contact the Church Office for details - info@mckendreeumc.org

Women’s Connect invites all women of McKendree to join us!

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

WHAT: This month our meeting features Grace Tillman, Senior Corporate Counsel with Oberman Law Firm. Grace will guide us through “All Things Legal” in a friendly, easy‑to‑understand way. She will be offering general legal information (not personal legal advice), and we invite the ladies to submit questions ahead of time so she can prepare.

Grace can speak on topics such as:

- Employment & workplace basics (ADA, FMLA, age discrimination, HR issues)

- Contracts & agreements (what to look for, how they work)

- Real estate basics (client vs. customer, disclosures, landlord/tenant rights)

- Health care regulations (HIPAA, Medicare/Medicaid, compliance)

- General legal processes (how laws work, what people should know)

Grace cannot provide personal legal advice, review individual documents, or discuss criminal matters, but she is happy to help us understand the laws that affect everyday life.

WHEN: Saturday, October 10, 2026, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

WHERE: Fellowship Hall

For more information and/or to send questions for Grace, email INFO@MCKENDREEUMC.ORG

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

Menu:‍ ‍Meatloaf, Green Beans, Cheesy Potatoes and Desserts Kids: Chicken Nuggets 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)‍ ‍ ‍

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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: Contact the Church Office for details - info@mckendreeumc.org

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

Menu:‍ ‍Sloppy Joes, Coleslaw, French Fries and Desserts 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)‍ ‍ ‍

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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

One combined worship service at 11:00 AM followed by a meal in the Fellowship Hall. ALL are invited! Welcome Rev. Dr. Julie Boone!

It’s time to celebrate our African brothers and sisters in Christ. You won’t want to miss this engaging and lively worship time! Stay for lunch in the Fellowship Hall after the service featuring traditional African dishes, vegetarian options available.

What: Visit and shop at the Africa Sunday Market. Our Liberia Mission team brought back jewelry, shirts, honey, and other items. These will be available for sale in the Narthex before and after the Africa Sunday worship service.

Why: Proceeds will support the Liberian ministries they visited on their trip.

When: September 27, 10:30 AM TO 12:30 PM - before and after the Africa Sunday worship

Where: Narthex

When you serve at Rainbow Village, you’ll be the one blessed! This Duluth ministry serves families with children who are experiencing homelessness or who are imminently facing homelessness.  Anyone age 16 and up is welcome to volunteer! We keep the number of onsite volunteers around 5-6 people. Make a difference for families experiencing homelessness. Help McKendree UMC prepare and serve dinner.

Learn more and sign-up!

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

Menu:‍ ‍Sweet and Spicy Chicken Drumsticks, Yellow Rice, Carrots and Desserts Kids: Hot Dogs

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)‍ ‍ ‍

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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

When: Sunday, September 20 | 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.

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

Menu:‍ ‍Spaghetti and Meatballs, Salad, Garlic Bread and Desserts Kids: See menu.

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)‍ ‍ ‍

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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

Women’s Connect invites all women of McKendree to join us!

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

WHAT: Welcome Chris McCall as he shares about our ministry at Rainbow Village.

WHEN: Saturday, September 12, 2026, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

WHERE: Fellowship Hall

For more information email INFO@MCKENDREEUMC.ORG

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

Menu:‍ ‍Poppy Seed Chicken, Rice, Broccoli and Dessert 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)‍ ‍ ‍

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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, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and Desserts Kids: Chicken Nuggets 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)‍ ‍ ‍

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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

GriefShare Support Group has begun. Let us walk with you, down your unique path, in your own time.

WHO/WHAT: GriefShare is designed to help people with the deep hurt that comes from losing someone close to you. It encourages individuals on their journey from mourning back to joy.  If you or someone you know has suffered a loss of a loved one, we are here to help. Everyone grieves differently, and there is no right or wrong way. There is no pressure to attend every session.  Each session will cover a different topic, but all topics are open at each session, and questions are welcome. All conversations are confidential. Come and share your story, or just listen; we want you to feel comfortable. Your grief is not the same as anyone else’s, but all grief is normal. Let us walk with you, down your unique path, in your own time.

WHEN: GriefShare Support Group meets on Monday nights at 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM through November 9th. Join us as you can.

WHERE:‍ ‍Room 316 in the Education Building

REGISTER: email INFO@MCKENDREEUMC.ORG