First Presbyterian Free Drive-Up Meal March 11

First Presbyterian Church of Morrison, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, offers a free, community, Drive-Up Meal, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. (or until food runs out), on Thursday, March 11, 2021.  Community members of all ages are welcome to enjoy free, hearty, take-home meals. Drive up to 300 N. Genesee

First Presbyterian Free Drive-Up Meal January 14

First Presbyterian Church of Morrison, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, offers a free, community, Drive-Up Meal, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. (or until food runs out), on Thursday, January 14, 2021.  Community members of all ages are welcome to enjoy free, hearty, take-home meals. Drive up to 300 N. Genesee

2020 Christmas Services

Residents and visitors are invited to celebrate 2020 Christmas services by way of live streaming, in your car, or at any of these 16 Morrison, IL, churches.  To keep worshipers safe from the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, procedures have been amended. Bethesda Lutheran Church–301 W. South Street, will live stream a

Christmas Eve Service at Morrison United Methodist Church

Anne Frame wrote this article. Although we will not be gathered in the sanctuary for the annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, please join with us through YouTube.  We will hear the beautiful words of Lessons and Carols, bringing hope and love into the world. The YouTube Message and music can

MCH Receives Donation from Church Women

Marketing Director Mick Welding submitted this article. “Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison , IL, would like to thank the Church Women United of Sterling and Rock Falls for their generous donation,” stated Mick Welding, Marketing Director at MCH.  “Church Women United of Sterling and Rock Falls wanted

Resthave Receives Donation from Church Women

Karla Burn submitted this article. On Thursday, December 10, 2020, Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, received a donation of $1000 from the Church Women United of Sterling and Rock Falls and Leona Dirks. “Resthave plans to use this donation to help raise our residents’ and staff’s

Christmas Star Planets Align on the Solstice

Editor’s note:  Marc K. Gravert of Morrison, IL, submitted this essay from a friend.  Graver noted, “I know some have seen the post about The Christmas Star appearing this year on [Monday,] December 21st.  I couldn’t help but really take a deeper look at how amazing that this occurrence would

Ebenezer to Hold Drive-In Christmas Eve Service

Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, has planned an outdoor, drive-in, Candlelit Christmas Eve 2020 Service.  The service will be broadcast live on radio channel 90.1 FM at 6:00 p.m. Speaker Ken Renkes will deliver the Christmas Eve Message outside, from the parking lot.

First Presbyterian Free Drive-Up Meal December 10

First Presbyterian Church of Morrison, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, offers a free, community, Drive-Up Meal, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. (or until food runs out), on Thursday, December 10, 2020.  Community members of all ages are welcome to enjoy free, hearty, take-home meals. Drive up to 300 N. Genesee

First Presbyterian November 12 Free Community Meal

First Presbyterian Church of Morrison, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison IL, will serve a Free Drive-Up Meal from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., on Thursday, November 12, 2020.  Community members of all ages are welcome to enjoy free, hearty, take-home meals.  Drive up to 300 N. Genesee Street; please stay in your

Crossroads Church Free Treats and Tacos

Between 4:00 and 6:00 p.m., trick-or-treaters are invited to “grab and go,” at Crossroads Community Center, 201 W. Market Street, Morrison, IL, on Halloween, Saturday, October 31, 2020. There is no cost for the walking tacos or treats, but they are offered while supplies last. Grab something to eat and

Franciscan Moment Video Discussion October 15

The year 2020 has been a challenge for our Nation. It has been a year like no other.  Yet its challenges call for Franciscan values.  The Franciscan Action Network (FAN) has developed a series of three videos, each about two minutes in length, which have themes inspired by Pope Francis:

First Presbyterian October 29 Free Community Meal

First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, offers a free, community, Drive-Up Meal, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., on Thursday,October 29, 2020.  Community members of all ages are welcome to enjoy free, hearty, take-home meals. Drive up to 300 N. Genesee Street; please stay in your vehicle. The meal

First Presbyterian October 8 Free Community Meal

First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, offers a free, community, Drive-Up Meal, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., on Thursday,October 8, 2020.  Community members of all ages are welcome to enjoy free, hearty, take-home meals. Drive up to 300 N. Genesee Street; please stay in your vehicle. The meal

Albany Food Pantry News

At a recent 2020 meeting of the Albany Food Pantry Board of Directors, members paused to thank everyone who has been so generous during these uncertain times.  This generosity included both individuals and corporate entities.  Corporate partners include Agri-King, Jo Carroll Energy, Whiteside County Farm Bureau, and the Cattlemen’s Association.