The public and holiday visitors are welcome to celebrate 2024 Christmas Eve and Christmas services at these 14 Morrison, IL, area churches. ∗Bethesda Lutheran Church–301 W. South Street, will have Christmas Eve candlelight service, on Tuesday, December 24, at 6:00 p.m. This service will be filled with carols, and
First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will host their free, Christmas Ham Meal, on Thursday, December 12, 2024, starting at 4:30 p.m. (continuing until food runs out.) Enjoy a plated meal in the Church Dining Room, or pick up a boxed meal at the drive-up on the
Editor’s note: Rich Criss submitted the press release and Spring 2024 Cantata photo. Emmanuel Church of Morrison’s “Voices of Praise” cordially invites area communities to celebrate with them, as they present EVOP’s 17th annual Christmas cantata. “Agnus Dei-the music of Michael W. Smith” will be presented in three services:
Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, invites the community to prepare for Christmas, by attending its 4th Annual Christmas Concert on Sunday afternoon, December 8, 2024. “Be Still, and Know That I Am God” is a free event, that will begin at 4:00 p.m. Featured are
First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will host their free, Community Meal, on Thursday, November 14, 2024, in the Church Dining Room, starting at 4:30 p.m. (continuing until food runs out.) The meal features Hearty Soup. Call 815-772-3510 or search the “firstpresmorrison” group on Facebook for more information.
As the holiday season approaches, Morrison United Methodist Church, located at 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, is offering GriefShare, a well-known Christian support group. “Navigating Grief During the Holidays” provides guidance for those coping with loss. While not specifically a Methodist tradition, GriefShare is open to everyone seeking comfort
Christ Lutheran School hosts its Fall Pancake Breakfast to benefit the school; on Saturday, October 12, 2024. The School address is 2000 18th Avenue, Sterling, IL. Breakfast will begin at 7:00 a.m. and will continue through 11:00. A delicious meal will be served, including pancakes, sausage, eggs, applesauce, and
For 15 years, since 1987, Morrison, IL, individuals have gathered along Lincolnway in peaceful, pro-life demonstration. In the early afternoon of Sunday, October 6, 2024, they gathered at 100 W. Lincolnway, in front of the former Wells Fargo Bank. Many participants carried signs in silence. “LIFE CHAIN is a
For the final time, on Sunday, October 6, 2024, Church of St. Anne-Episcopal, 401 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL, will celebrate Mass at 9:00 a.m., under the guidance of Father James Brzezinski. Wife Nancy will play the organ for the last time, too. At the end of August, they
First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will host their free, Community Meal, on Thursday, October 10, 2024, starting at 4:30 p.m. (continuing until food runs out.) The meal will be served in the church Dining Room The meal features Chili; The Bread Lady Cinnamon Roll; lemonade and
Late summer is a traditional time to schedule outdoor construction and building improvement projects. Cooler temperatures accompanied by Daylight Saving Time sunlight, make labor hours efficient. Following are three September 17-18, 2024, displays of such efforts in Morrison, IL, within four blocks of each other. Maintenance, new construction, and
Editor’s note: One hundred copies of the U. S. Constitution were made in 1787, to be sent to the States and ratified by the people. Eight copies are known to exist. One was recently found and is up for auction on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Click here to “read
First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will host their free, Community Drive-Up Meal, on Thursday, September 12, 2024, starting at 5:00 p.m. (continuing until food runs out.) The meal features Baked Potatoes with Sloppy Joe meat and broccoli to top them. Bread Lady frosted brownies add to
Christ Lutheran School Boosters is happy to announce that it will host a Fall Sterling Mom 2 Mom Market on Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at Christ Lutheran School, 2000 18th Avenue, Sterling, IL. The sale is an indoor garage sale featuring multiple sellers all
On Saturday, August 31, 2024, the tantalizing aroma of supersized, tenderized, seasoned pork chops greeted sandwich customers. In the former Wells Fargo Bank parking lot, 100 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, brats and hot dogs were also on the menu, with soft drinks and water. From 10:30 a.m. to 1:00