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

Menu:  Poppy seed chicken, rice, green beans, dessert; pizza bites and fruit cups for kids

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)

In both services, we will read the story of Jesus’ baptism as we remember our baptism. Through our baptism vows we renounce the spiritual forces of wickedness, reject the evil powers of this world, and repent of sin. We accept the freedom and power God gives to resist evil, injustice, and oppression in whatever forms they present themselves.

Sunday at 9:30 and 11:00 a.m.

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

Menu:  Ham & cheese and turkey & cheese sliders, fries, coleslaw, dessert; chicken nuggets for kids

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)

Touch the Water, Taste the Bread

A class on the sacraments for 3's and 4's, Sunday at 11:00 a.m.

Children will participate in Holy Communion on February 2.

One Worship Service at 11:00 a.m.

Everyone is invited to wear Christmas Pajamas! Children stay in worship and are encouraged to bring a favorite (quiet) soft toy for the prayground.

Christmas Eve Worship - 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 p.m. Family Worship - Children can come in costume to reenact the Nativity.

• 8:00 p.m. Lessons and Carols - Scriptures with music from choir, handbells, orchestra, and ensembles.

• 11:00 p.m. Candlelight & Communion - A meaningful service led by the praise team.

All are welcome to celebrate this wondrous time!

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

Menu:  Baked Ziti - Italian Salad or fruit cup - Garlic bread and dessert

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)

On Monday, December 16 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., join the Vasser Family as they sing carols and hand out cookies and cocoa to clients at the Lawrenceville Co-op (52 Gwinnett Drive) for our 3rd annual Caroling, Cookies, and Cocoa at the Co-op. If you can't join us to sing, please consider donating homemade cookies for us to hand out. Thank you and sign up!

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

Menu:  Sloppy Joes - Mac & Cheese - cole slaw - chips - dessert and Pizza bites for kids

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 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 - 7:00 p.m.

McKendree Church Family — Volunteer Info

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

A joyful musical celebration of Jesus birth at both worship services. Come at the time, 9:30 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. that best fits your schedule.

This year, our cantata celebrates the theme "Joy for the World," an exploration of the boundless joy brought by Christ’s birth. In a world longing for peace and hope, we remember that Jesus was born into a time of uncertainty and hardship. Yet, his arrival fulfilled ancient promises and ushered in joy for all creation.

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!”

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

Menu:  Poppy Seed Chicken - rice - green beans - dessert and chicken nuggets for kids

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)

DECORATING FOR CHRISTMAS!
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 24th after the 11:00am service. Drinks, chips and cookies will be provided, and everyone can bring their own favorite sandwich to eat before decorating starts at 12:30pm.

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! Lynda Norris is organizing this project so please reach out if you are interested or need more information.

Email Lynda

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

Menu:  Meatloaf - cheesey potatoes and Serina's collard greens - dessert and chicken nuggets for kids

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)

All veterans are invited for a FREE dinner and blessing on Wednesday, November 13th from 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 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:  Jambalaya - baked zucchini chips - corn bread - dessert and pizza bites for kids

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)

Make a difference for families experiencing homelessness. Help McKendree UMC prepare and serve dinner. Learn more.

Make a difference in the community by being part of the Sunday, November 10, 2024, food drive for Lawrenceville Cooperative Ministry. Together, we can make a significant impact and help those in need within our community. Bring nonperishable food items and/or toiletries 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). Learn more here.

You are invited to take part in a Progressive Dinner on November 9, where we’ll gather as a community to hear McKendree folks share stories of faith, growth, and the choices that shaped them. The dinner will take place in several rooms at the church, with sessions starting at 4:00 p.m., 4:45 p.m., 5:30 p.m., and 6:15 p.m., each lasting an hour. Nursery care will be provided for children under 5, and we encourage families with children to join us for the earlier sessions. After dinner, we’ll enjoy a campfire and s’mores up the hill—a perfect opportunity to reflect on our journeys and what it means to say, “It’s my turn” to step forward in faith.

If you prefer to help with the event, there are volunteer opportunities.

Learn more and sign up for dinner and/or to volunteer.

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

Menu:  Beef Taco Pie with toppings bar - dessert and hot dogs for kids

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)

On All Saints Sunday, we honor those saints who passed away during the last year. We ring a bell and light a candle as we name each saint. After the service, families are invited to collect the candle honoring their loved one. As you come forward for Holy Communion, you are invited to light additional candles and remember others through whom the light of Christ shined and touched your life.

The Leadership Council is excited to invite you to participate in our upcoming Visioning Meeting, where we’ll discuss the “Why” of McKendree UMC and explore our path forward. Several McKendree UMC members have already expressed their interest, and we’re eager to include more voices in these important discussions.

Meeting Date and Time: Saturday, November 2nd @ 10:00 a.m. (Childcare/Nursery not available)

Your feedback is crucial as we strive to move forward and upward as a church. We look forward to hearing from you!

If you haven’t signed up yet, there’s still time! Signup to participate and email your name.

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

Menu:  Chicken Pot Pie, Salad, Dinner rolls and dessert;             Kids - Chicken Nuggets, fruit cup and dessert

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)

The annual Blessing of the Costumes is happening on Wednesday, October 30th! Dinner starts at 5:00 p.m. (no registration required) with Wednesday night kids ministries starting at 5:45 p.m. Kids are encouraged to dress up and parade their costumes. 

Volunteers to help are welcome! Contact Allison Troyer Price to volunteer.

Come to worship with the joy of a child, for the Children's Sabbath on October 27th 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."

It is that time again, Trunk or Treat in the McKendree UMC parking lot! Trunk or Treat will be from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on October 26, 2024. You can start setting up at 3:00 p.m. This ministry event expects to serve around 1000 people. Please sign up to decorate your trunk and pass out candy. Also, let me know if you will need electricity. If you have any questions, please contact Crystal Gombala  770-339-9801 or info@mckendreeumc.org.

Please donate candy in a basket at the Narthex.

CHURCH MEMBERS! Sign up to host a trunk.

Make a difference for families experiencing homelessness. Help McKendree UMC prepare and serve dinner. Learn more.