Prayer Saturday Workshops
Prayer is for everyone - not just experts. You don’t need special words or training. You don’t even need to know how to sit still for long. In these sessions, we’ll try prayer practices that meet us where we are and invite us closer to God in creative hands-on ways.
When: Saturday, August 16 & 23, 10:00-11:30 AM
Where: Room 311-312 in the Education Building
Facilitator: Pastor Cyndi McDonald
GriefShare Grief & Loss Support Group
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 Room 316 in the Education Building on Monday nights for 13 weeks beginning August 11, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM.
Church Yard Sale - Benefits the Youth!
The Youth Yard Sale aka Church Yard Sale! This is the largest fundraiser for youth of the year.
Friday, July 11 , 5:00 - 8:00 PM: Yard Sale Begins! Now, open to the public!
Saturday, July 12, 9:00 - 1:00 PM: YARD SALE! Open to the public! Starting at noon all items will be half off!
Sunday, July 13: Church member Half Off Sale! Between services. And, volunteers needed to clean up Noon - 3:00 PM. Volunteer now!
Monday, July 14, 8:00 AM: Volunteers needed to load up and clean up! Volunteer now!
For more information contact Jenn (jstrickland@mckendreeumc.org)
Youth Yard Sale - Donation Drop off
THE YOUTH YARD SALE - We need your donations!* This is the largest fundraiser for youth of the year.
Sunday, July 6, 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. - Big donation day - bring donations! Have some extra time? Hang out to price items. You can also bring donations already priced! Pizza provided for all volunteers. Volunteer now!
Mon/Tues July 7-8, 12:00 - 6:00 p.m. -We will continue to take drop off donations, volunteers needed! Volunteer now!
For additional information, contact Jenn Strickland.
*We need your donations! However we CAN NOT accept - Large Furniture or Couches, Box TVs, Entertainment centers, Mattresses or Bed Frames (if it can't fit in a car we can't take it), Infant Car Seats, Clothing with stains or any undergarments, Broken Items, or old Appliances. Please use good judgment and only donate nice items.
Saturday Prayer Mini Retreat - Season of Lent
Saturday Prayer Mini Retreat. March 15 at 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. in Room 311.
GriefShare Grief & Loss Support Group
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 Room 316 in the Education Building on Monday nights for 13 weeks beginning February 3rd, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
More information about the support group and how to register.
Saturday Prayer Mini Retreats
Saturday Prayer Mini Retreats. January 11, 18 & 25 at 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. in Room 311. Join in one or all three of the unique sessions.
Learn more about this year’s workshops.
Visioning
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.
Annual UMC Charge Conference McKendree UMC
Meet District Superintendent Rev. Dr. Doug Gilreath in the Sanctuary as he leads the annual conference meeting for McKendree UMC. All are welcome!
McKendree Men - Kick-off Celebration
It's time! Year Two of our Mighty Men of McKendree Kick-off Celebration is here. Year One was a good start, now we want to build on that and grow into a Mighty Force for our little corner of the Kingdom! Our gathering next Thursday (8/22) will of course include FOOD, FUN & FELLOWSHIP. We’ll have a Low Country Boil!
GriefShare Grief & Loss Support Group
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.
Church Yard Sale - Benefits the Youth!
The Youth Yard Sale aka Church Yard Sale! This is the largest fundraiser for youth of the year.
Friday, July 12, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.: Yard Sale Begins! Now, open to the public!
Saturday, July 13, 9:00 - 1:00 p.m.: YARD SALE! Starting at noon all items will be half off! Open to the public!
Sunday, July 14: Church member Half Off Sale! Between services. And, volunteers needed to clean up 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Monday, July 15, 8:00 a.m.: Quinn House picks up. Volunteers needed to load up and clean up!
For more information contact Jenn (jstrickland@mckendreeumc.org)
Youth Yard Sale - Donation Drop off
THE YOUTH YARD SALE - We need your donations!* This is the largest fundraiser for youth of the year.
Sunday, July 7, 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. - Big donation day - bring donations! Have some extra time? Hang out to price items. You can also bring donations already priced! Pizza provided for all volunteers.
Mon/Tues July 8-9, 12:00 - 6:00 p.m. - We will continue to take drop off donations, volunteers needed!
For additional information, contact Jenn Strickland.
*We need your donations! However we CAN NOT accept - Large Furniture or Couches, Box TVs, Entertainment centers, Mattresses or Bed Frames (if it can't fit in a car we can't take it), Infant Car Seats, Clothing with stains or any undergarments, Broken Items, or old Appliances. Please use good judgment and only donate nice items.
Sunday Worship - Stellar VBS Sunday
Come and join us for the 5th day of VBS extravaganza! Show our VBS a McKendree UMC welcome with brunch at 10:00 a.m. and one combined worship at 11:00 a.m.
Bring your favorite breakfast food to share at the 10:00 a.m. brunch! Suggestions of things people can bring - fruit, breakfast breads, breakfast casseroles, or your favorite dish.
This is an enjoyable way to see what our kids and volunteers have been up to all week. We will have a marvelous showcase of what a wonderful church McKendree is as we worship God during the one combined worship service at 11:00 a.m.
PASTOR CYNDI'S BIBLE CLASS - 5/19 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Reading the Bible Together: Homosexuality
Pastor Cyndi will lead us through the Wesleyan Quadrilateral (scripture, tradition, reason, and experience) and how these help us interpret scripture. We will use these to interpret both Old Testament and New Testament scriptures related to homosexuality. Please RSVP so that there will be enough handouts. Rm. #311 in the Education Building.
To RSVP, email Karla at INFO@MCKENDREEUMC.ORG
Legends Youth Beach Retreat Registration
Come join for fellowship and worship in the sun and sand! Register now.
We’ll be spending the weekend, May 31-June 3 in Panama City Beach at Laguna Beach Christian Retreat. Our theme for this weekend is Legends!
Throughout our lives, we'll hear stories of legends—people who did incredible things to overcome the challenges in front of them. Sometimes, we can hear these stories and think, "Well, I could never do that!" The truth is, God gives us what we need to become legends ourselves. Throughout Legends, we'll take a look at some incredible stories from legendary people in the Bible. As we do, we'll learn how to stay close to God no matter our challenges and difficulties. Together, we'll see how we can grow into people who choose legendary courage, faith, worship, and hope.
This is a great way for your students to learn more about their faith, and also make some connections in our Student Ministry family.
For: Current 6-12th graders
Where: Laguna Beach Christian Retreat in Panama City Beach, FL
When: May 31-June 3
Student Cost: $275
Volunteer Cost: $150
Full or partial scholarships are available. We would love to see every student here and do not want cost to be a barrier!
Registration closes May 8. Register now.
“A Not So Terrible Parable” Kids 2024 Spring Musical
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.