Building a Respected, Strong Community Together

Marc Adami submitted the press release. The Whiteside Forum will host the Reverend Violet Johnicker for our season finale, at 2:00 p.m., on Sunday, April 28, 2024, in the City of Morrison Community Room of Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. She will speak about “Unity Beyond

Two Unique Services at Ebenezer Reformed Church

Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, will host two memorable services during Holy Week. The Morrison community is encouraged and welcome to attend either or both. On Good Friday, March 29, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., the church family will hold a “Funeral Service for Christ.” It will

2024 Cross Walk and Holy Week

2024 Holy Week Services are listed below for 15 Morrison, IL, churches.  Holy Week is from Palm Sunday, March 24, through Easter Sunday, March 31.  Know that each Church welcomes new, lapsed, and long-time residents–as well as visitors–to attend their services. On Good Friday, March 29, the annual ecumenical Community

March 8 Knights of Columbus Fish Fry #2

Editors note: Prior to the meals, praying the Stations of the Cross devotion will take place at 5:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus members will host their second Lenten Fish Friday, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL, on March 8, 2024.

Wednesday 2024 Lenten Lunches

Bethesda Lutheran Church Pastor Tammy Anderson prepared this announcement. Morrison Ministers’ Council will host the community at five, free lunches at five Morrison, IL, churches during Lent.  They will be on Wednesdays from noon to 1:00 p.m. The theme of each short Lenten message is “The Body of Christ.”  Invite

February 23 Knights of Columbus Fish Fry #1

Editors note: Prior to the meals, praying the Stations of the Cross devotion will take place at 5:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus members will host three Lenten Fish Fridays, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL. The first date is Friday,

First Presbyterian Drive-Up Community Meal

First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will host their first free, Community Drive-Up Meal of 2024, on Thursday, January 25, from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. (or until food runs out.) The meal features Beef and Veggie Soup. Drive up to 300 N. Genesee Street; please stay in your

Morrison Church Forms Life Chain

Written and photos by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. On Sunday, October 1, 2023, members of various Morrison, IL, churches formed a chain along Route 30, as a peaceful and prayerful display of support by Pro-Life citizens who uphold human life from conception to death.

The Chitans to Sing at Spring Valley

Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, welcomes The Chitans to the outdoor stage, on Sunday, August 27, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. Please join us in the valley for an evening of music and ministry with these five, young people. The concert will be moved indoors if

The Browns Return Midweek to Spring Valley

Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, welcomes back The Browns to the outdoor stage on Thursday, September 7, 6:00 p.m. Please join us in the Valley for an evening of praise and worship. A free-will offering will be taken. The Browns are from LeMars, IA. They

The Mulkins Family Sings September 3

Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, welcomes The Mulkins Family to the outdoor stage, on Sunday September 3, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. Come out and listen to this talented family in our beautiful outdoor setting. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be moved indoors.

Dolly Parton’s Music to Be Featured

Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will utilize the themes from songs by Dolly Parton, to inspire our worship, during the Sundays of August 2023. The community is invited to join us for one of these Sundays or all of them. Pastor Sun-ah Kang’s main purpose will

New Legacy on Spring Valley Stage July 16

Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, welcomes New Legacy to their outdoor stage, on Sunday, July 16, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. Please join us in the valley for an evening of music and ministry. A free-will offering will be taken. In the event of inclement weather,

Vacation Bible School Offers Thanks

Kellie Kohl supplied the pictures. Morrison Vacation Bible School would like to thank all the businesses that helped make it all happen. We have to thank Morrison Junior High for letting us use the building; Yarbrough’s for supplies; Kelsie Lowery, making the spaceship; William Patton, being our tech; DQ Grill

Spring Valley Church Concerts June 25 and July 2

Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, welcomes GloryWay to the outdoor stage, on Sunday, June 25, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. Please join us in the Valley for an evening of worship and fellowship. A free-will offering will be taken. In case of rain or extreme heat,