The Thurstons to Sing at Spring Valley Concert

Join us Sunday, May 22, 2016, at 6:00 p.m., at Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, for our outdoor concert featuring The Thurstons.  Dave and Marnie Thurston are from Holt, MI, and started their ministry journey in 2004 along with their five boys. Throughout the years,

Hear The Assemblymen in Concert May 15

The Assemblymen, from left-to-right, are Gary Shull, David Nelson, Paul Nelson, John Tallacksen and Richard Kluck.  This men’s gospel quartet from Rockford, IL, will perform in concert on Sunday, May 15, 2016, at Morrison First Baptist Church, 406 E. Maple Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Dave Nelson stated

Spoken 4 Quartet May 15

Spring Valley Reformed Church’s outdoor summer night concerts soon will begin.  We are blessed with a full summer schedule.  All concerts are on Sunday evenings beginning at 6:00 p.m., unless otherwise noted below.  They will be held outdoors at Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL.  In

May Free Community Meals at First Presbyterian Church

First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will serve a Free Community Meal in May, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.  All are welcome.  The church is handicap accessible.  Call 815-772-3510 for information. Thursday, May 12, 2016:  Spring Stew, featuring morel mushrooms and wild leeks, will be served, along with

May 1 Old Fashioned Sunday Night Singspiration

Three pianos + one massive organ + one awesome trumpet + one 50-voice choir + one incredible audience singing favorite hymns = one night you will not want to miss!  This is the promise from Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL.  The congregation invites all to its

Purchase This House for $1

The governing body of First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, recently voted to dispose of a single-family home, situated just north of the church building, which was purchased in May 2015.  The church bought the house, at 308 N. Genesee Street, after it had stood vacant for several

Free Community Meals in April

First Presbyterian Church of Morrison, at 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison IL, will serve a Free Community Meal on Thursday, April 14, and Thursday, April 28, 2016, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. each evening. All are welcome.  The church is handicap accessible.  Call 815-772-3510 for information. Thursday, April 14:  The Presbyterian

Heaven’s Express Sunday School Butterfly Release

The annual butterfly release “took place after worship on Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016,” reported Shawnelle Soenksen.  “It’s a tradition we do every Easter.” “The Heaven’s Express Sunday School children release them, and the entire congregation is invited outside to watch.”

Handel’s “Messiah” Concert March 20

The Morrison Ecumenical Chorus will present the Lent and Easter portions of G. F. Handel’s “Messiah” on Palm Sunday, March 20, 2016.  The performance will be at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, 601 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 7:00 p.m.  These “Messiah” concerts, which include the stirring “Hallelujah

St. Patrick’s Day Dinner March 17

The Episcopal Church of St. Anne will host a community St. Patrick’s Day Dinner on Thursday, March 17, in the City of Morrison Community Room of the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street.  Included are corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, rolls, choice of beverage (water, coffee, or Leprechaun punch),

March Free Community Meals at First Presbyterian

First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, offers Free Community Meals twice this month, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., each evening.  All are welcome.  The church is handicap accessible.  Call 815-772-3510 for additional information. On Thursday, March 17, 2016, enjoy a Free St. Patrick’s Day Meal.  The Mexico Mission

February Free Meals at First Presbyterian Church

During February 2016, First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will host two free Community meals, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.  All are welcome. Thursday, February 11: The Mexico Mission Trip Crew will serve a variety of Italian raviolis and spaghetti, sides, drinks, and desserts. Thursday, February 25: Enjoy

Mission Trip Soup Supper/Dessert Auction February 6

This photo of Ground Zero at the World Trade Center was taken by Spencer Platt on Monday, October 29, 2012.  It demonstrates the flooding caused to New York City, NY.  Local volunteers became part of the hurricane recovery mission.  They are fundraising for a new mission trip in June 2014.

2016 Free Community Meal Dates

The first Free Community Meal of the year will be held on Thursday, January 28, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL.  Boy Scouts of Morrison will serve chili, sides, drinks, and desserts. All are welcome.  The church is handicap accessible.  Call 815-772-3510

“Messiah” Rehearsals Begin January 10

Sunday, January 10, 2016, will be the first rehearsal for the biannual performance of Handel’s “Messiah.”  This event is sponsored by the Morrison Ministers’ Council. Rehearsals will be held on Sunday afternoons from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, 601 N. Jackson Street, in Morrison, IL.