Area community members are invited to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on Friday, March 13, 2026, with a Baked Potato Bar meal and dessert, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. It will be hosted by Albany Community Support Group, at United Methodist Church, 502 First Avenue, Albany, IL 61230. The price
Mardi Gras in French means “Tuesday Fat.” Moving the adjective “fat” in front of the noun “Tuesday,” describes the final day of Carnival (also known as Shrove Tuesday, Shrovetide, or Fastelavn.) Mardi Gras thus falls on the day before the beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday. “Fat Tuesday” refers
A Lenten luncheon is often a community-focused, midday meal, held during the 40 days of Lent, which begins on Ash Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Meals are traditionally simple, meat-free fare, like soup and bread to emphasize reflection, fellowship, and charity. Pastor David Strable submitted this invitation. With the Lenten
Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, will host a community Pancake Supper on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, beginning at 5:00 p.m. Donations will fund scholarships to send children to Camp Manitoqua in Frankfort, IL. The menu includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, and applesauce. Pancake choices are
Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, will host a community Pancake Supper on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, beginning at 5:00 p.m. Donations will fund scholarships to send children to Camp Manitoqua in Frankfort, IL. The menu includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, and applesauce. Pancake choices are
Editor’s note: This press release has been corrected and reprinted, using the appropriate dates for the concerts. Thank you, to those who alerted the Editor to the wrong dates. The Emmanuel Church of Morrison’s “Voices of Praise” cordially invites the area to celebrate with them as they present EVOP’s
Ebenezer Reformed Church of Morrison, IL, welcomes the community to experience a concert of Advent-themed vocal and instrumental music, on Sunday, December 7, 2025. The music begins at 4:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. There are two entrances: 309 E. Park Street with street parking; the parking lot behind the
Bethesda Lutheran Church, 301 W. South Street, Morrison, IL, will participate in “Trick or Treat” on Friday, October 31, 2025, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., in the lower level of Bethesda. Volunteers will be in costume to pass out treats from various areas of the multi-purpose room. There will
Albany Community Support Group will host the First Annual Committee Chili Cook-Off, on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The purpose is to enjoy good food and fellowship. The cost is a donation. The event will be held at Albany United Methodist Church, 502 First Avenue,
St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church LC-MS, 601 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, had much to celebrate on Sunday, September 28, 2025, beginning at 4:00 p.m. The Divine Service Three for the Installation of Pastor David Strable was conducted by President Allan Buss (second from the right) of the Northern
St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church LC-MS, 601 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, will host an Installation Service for their new Pastor, David Strable, on Sunday, September 28, 2025, beginning at 4:00 p.m. President Allan Buss–at left–of the Northern Illinois District will conduct the church service. Pastor Strable will offer
Article and photos were submitted by Lydia Ohlsen. Morrison, IL, Vacation Bible School was Monday, August 4, through Friday, August 8, 2025, at Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL. The kids embarked on an Alaskan adventure with Northern Lights glowing over majestic mountains, racing rivers, and
Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, will host its AfterShock Youth Day on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.Everyone is invited to this free event from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. in the parking lot. Enjoy an ice cream social, Bounce House, and outdoor games. Preschool-through 8th grade-students can
Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton IL, welcomes The Mulkins Family to their outdoor stage on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. We will serve Root Beer Floats after the concert! Join us for an evening of praise and worship. A free-will offering will be
Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, welcomes The Chitans to their outdoor stage, on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Join us for an evening of praise and worship. A free-will offering will be received. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be