One Service & Potluck Lunch
Celebrate the 2024 Confirmation class, high school, and college graduates. Bring a dish for a churchwide potluck afterwards.
Easter Worship Celebrations
He has risen! He has risen indeed! Easter morning is a glorious day of worship with three services celebrating the resurrection of Jesus!
VIEW EVENT for the time and details of each service.
Good Friday Worship
A solemn and meaningful service in the Sanctuary commemorating Jesus’ crucifixion.
Stations of the Cross
Open daily from 3-7pm
In this prayerful journey, participants move from one station to the next, experiencing Jesus’ last hours with art, scripture, devotions and interactive elements. Each station reflects a moment in the gospel story from Jesus entering Jerusalem on Palm Sunday to the women going to the tomb early on Easter morning.
Palm Procession and Easter Cantata
A glorious celebration at both 9:30 and 11 am worship services. Worship opens with children processing with palms followed by a musical journey to the cross and resurrection. Both services feature both the choir and orchestra. Learn more
Holy Week at McKendree
The resurrection of Jesus offers hope for abundant life today and eternal life tomorrow. But the journey to the cross gives a deeper appreciation for this gift. Holy Week Schedule
Ash Wednesday
Experience the blessing of Ash Wednesday to mark the beginning of the season of Lent.
Ashes-to-Go 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Drive-thru ashes in the McKendree UMC parking lot.
Worship service 7:00 p.m. at McKendree UMC (Childcare available) & streamed online
Leadership Recognition Sunday
Join us on January 28, 2024 for the Leadership Recognition Sunday at 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. worship services. Come celebrate the wonderful people that lead McKendree UMC as each of the leaders is recognized.
Worship January 14 - Remembrance of Baptism
In both services we will read the story of Jesus’ baptism as we remember our baptism. In 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.
Christmas Eve Worship
McKendree UMC offers several times of worship on Christmas Eve in the hopes that EVERYONE will know that they are welcome and that there is a place for them:
11:00 a.m. Family Christmas Celebration with Communion (in person and online) Children’s Christmas Eve Service
8:00 p.m. Lessons and Carols (in person and online)
11:00 p.m. Candlelight & Communion
All are welcome to celebrate this wondrous day!
Answers to other questions about Christmas Eve worship.
Hope, Healing, and Holy Communion
Join Pastor Cyndi, Pastor Paula, and the Stephen Ministers for Holy Communion during the Advent Season after Wednesday night supper. In this brief yet meaningful time, we’ll read scripture, light candles in prayer, and open the altar rail for those who would like someone to pray with them. We especially invite anyone who has experienced a loss this year, making it difficult to face the holiday season.
Hope, Healing, and Holy Communion
Join Pastor Cyndi, Pastor Paula, and the Stephen Ministers for Holy Communion during the Advent Season after Wednesday night supper. In this brief yet meaningful time, we’ll read scripture, light candles in prayer, and open the altar rail for those who would like someone to pray with them. We especially invite anyone who has experienced a loss this year, making it difficult to face the holiday season.
Communion will also be served next Wednesday, December 13th at 6:00 p.m.
Hope, Healing, and Holy Communion
Join Pastor Cyndi, Pastor Paula, and the Stephen Ministers for Holy Communion during the Advent Season after Wednesday night supper. In this brief yet meaningful time, we’ll read scripture, light candles in prayer, and open the altar rail for those who would like someone to pray with them. We especially invite anyone who has experienced a loss this year, making it difficult to face the holiday season
November 29, 6pm
December 6, 6pm
December 13, 6pm