As we did last winter, McKendree Men (along with their families!) will enjoy fellowship @ the Atlanta Gladiators hockey game. The puck will drop on Saturday, 3/29 in Duluth. Stay tuned for more details as the date gets closer!

Email info@mckendreeumc.org for more information.

Step Right Up for an incredible night of entertainment at the Master's Circus!  Join us for a family-friendly musical of ordinary people, performing extraordinary feats of courage, strength, and self-control!  Prepare to be amazed by our jubilant jugglers, terrific tumblers, and so much more!  We can't wait for you to experience the joy of our children as they offer their best to God!  Make your way to the McKendree Sanctuary at 6:00 PM for a wonderful musical event, immediately followed by ice cream, popcorn, & cotton candy in the Fellowship Hall.  

A fundraiser offering to support the children's ministry will be taken during the intermission. If you like, you can give now. 

Saturday Prayer Mini Retreat. March 15 at 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. in Room 311.

Learn more about the workshop.

The men can't have all the fun! Come and connect with the women of McKendree. Everyone is invited to join us for food, fun, and fellowship! Meet in the Fellowship Hall on Saturday, March 8 at 9:00 a.m. 

Contact Susan Hamilton for more information and to let her know you will attend.

Men of McKendree Gathering meets at 6:00 p.m. every third Thursday in the Fellowship Hall. Join the Men of McKendree for Fun, Food, and Faith!

Details

• When: 2/20/2025, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

• Where: Fellowship Hall

• Food: Meal menu TBD, we'll provide and collect $cash$ to cover the cost

• Activities:

  • Fun:  February Trivia - it may be the shortest month, but it's packed with good categories for trivia topics!

  • Service Project: As most of you know, Saturday 2/22 is our Rise Against Hunger event. In order to prepare for that, we'll spend the last ~ 30 minutes of our time setting up the fellowship hall in preparation. So, hopefully most of you can be there Saturday; but if not, you can still be involved in the preparation by joining us next Thursday.

  • Faith: Yes also! If you’d like to share a brief devotional, let Bobby or Terry know. That applies to this month and beyond.

Make sure you RSVP so we know how much food will be needed. 

Men of McKendree Gathering meets at 6:00 p.m. every third Thursday in the Fellowship Hall. Join the Men of McKendree for Fun, Food, and Faith!

Details:

• When: 1/23/2025, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

• Where: Fellowship Hall

• Food: Chili dinner

• Activities : Hear an overview of the UMC Disaster Response program and watch an episode of The Chosen on our new TV in the fellowship hall.

• Faith: 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.

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.

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.

Meet District Superintendent Rev. Dr. Doug Gilreath in the Sanctuary as he leads the annual conference meeting for McKendree UMC. All are welcome!

More Info and/or RSVP

Need Help Dealing with Grief?  GriefShare Grief & Loss Support Groups Are Here for You

What is GriefShare?  At GriefShare you’ll receive valuable guidance and tips, leading you to relief, comfort, and peace of mind. During GriefShare you’ll be part of a support group to help you move through the grief process.

GriefShare Support Group meets in the Library on Monday nights for 13 weeks beginning August 12th, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

More information about the support group and how to register.

Celebrate the 2024 Confirmation class, high school, and college graduates. Bring a dish for a churchwide potluck afterwards.

Potluck Signup

Solve the mystery of “A Not So Terrible Parable!” Bring your friends, family, teachers and neighbors to come see our McKendree kids shine in their annual spring musical. This dynamic musical about the Good Samaritan will be performed in the Sanctuary after Wednesday Night Supper at 6:00 p.m. Come and celebrate all their hard work with them afterwards in the Fellowship Hall for an Ice Cream Social. You won't want to miss what the new generation of the church is up to.