Church News

In November 2019, Albany Food Pantry received a generous donation of supplies from Fulton City Lodge #189 and the Merten Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star.  All items were used to serve residents of Albany.  Albany Food Pantry is housed at Albany United Methodist Church, 502 First Avenue,

Residents and visitors are invited to celebrate 2019 Christmas services at any of these 16 Morrison, IL, churches. Bethesda Lutheran Church–301 W. South Street, will have Candlelight service on Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24, at 5:00 p.m., with Holy Communion.  This service will be filled with traditional hymns and carols

St. Anne’s Episcopal Church, 401, N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL, will hold rites and masses during the several days of Christmas.  Beginning the last Sunday of Advent, these days conclude with Epiphany, on Monday, January 6, 2020.  This day signifies the Adoration of the Magi, when the Wise Men visited

Morrison United Methodist Church will celebrate Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24, 2019, at two special services, both entitled “Hopeful Joy.”  Worship will be held at 4:00 and 7:00 p.m.  Family, friends, and community are welcome to attend either special time. The 4:00 worship will center on families and the younger

Anne Frame submitted this article. The combined Sunday School of Morrison United Methodist and First Presbyterian Churches will present their Christmas program on Sunday, December 15, 2019, at 3:00 p.m., in the Morrison United Methodist sanctuary, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL.  Please note the newly scheduled time.  The community is

First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, offers a free, traditional Christmas meal, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, December 12, 2019. The building is handicap accessible. Community members of all ages are welcome to enjoy free, hearty meals and pleasant socializing. Dishes will include prime rib, rosemary baked,

On Sunday, December 8, 2019, the second Sunday of Advent, celebrate the approach of Christmas with a 4:00 p.m. concert, held at Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL.  The public is welcome to this free, program with a variety of instruments and a unique blend of performances.

During December’s Advent season, celebrate Advent Vespers with the Sisters of St. Francis at The Canticle, 841 13th Avenue N, Clinton, IA, on Sunday evenings at 6:00 p.m.  Reflections will be based on the theme, “In the Light of Hope.” Topics are December 8, Journeying in Hope–Joseph; December 15, Let

Anne Frame wrote this article. November is a busy month at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, with activities and upcoming events.  Several of these are new, and others are repeat events. Members of the community are invited to participate, but please contact the church first at

Pastor Toni Lucas stated, “We have recently changed from Sunday School to Children’s Church, which we call ‘Cross Training.’  Worship time for both adults and children is 10:15 a.m.” Albany United Methodist Church is located at 502 First Street, Albany, IL. Contact Pastor Lucas at 309-887-4781.

Fans of popular take-home burritos made by Paula Rodriguez and Linda Temple, of Morrison, IL, may place orders through 3:00 p.m., Friday, October 11, 2019.  Place on order by finding either woman on Facebook. Text your order to Rodriguez at 815-535-8593, but do not leave a voice message.  “My phone

First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, offers a free meal, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, October 24, 2019. The building is handicap accessible. Community members of all ages are welcome to enjoy free, hearty meals and pleasant socializing. Dishes will include Goulash with beef and tomatoes,

First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, offers a free meal, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, October 10, 2019. The building is handicap accessible. Community members of all ages are welcome to enjoy free, hearty meals and pleasant socializing. Dishes will include Autumn chili, salads, desserts and