Church News

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

Stephanie Vavra wrote this article. Rev. Dr. Noah Panlilio is the new minister at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Linolnway, Morrison, IL.  He brought up a topic that interested a local farm family.  He offered to bless the tractors, tillers, and combines owned by the Donald Dykema family.  On

This article was written by Stephanie Vavra. To mark the 18th anniversary of terrorist attacks on the United States of America, the Reverend Father James Brzezinski, Pastor Dr. Michael Selburg, and Rev. Dr. Noah Panlilio, left-to-right, led a 9/11 community Memorial Prayer Service, on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, from 8:00 to

This article was written by Stephanie Vavra. Rev. Dr. Noah Panlilio invites all First Responders including Law Enforcement Officers and the general public to attend a Memorial Prayer Service on Wednesday, September 11, 2019.  Gather at the flag pole in front of Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison,

First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, offers a free “Oktoberfest” meal, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, September 26, 2019. The building is handicap accessible. Community members of all ages are welcome to enjoy free, hearty meals and pleasant socializing.

This article was written by Stephanie Vavra. The Seventh Annual Emmanuel Reformed Church Car Show “is our best year yet,” stated Show Co-Chair Pat DeShane of Morrison, IL.  She registered 122 entries, on/or before Saturday, August 24, 2019.  From 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., spectators strolled along the new location