2022 Cross Walk and Holy Week Services

2022 Holy Week Services are listed below for 16 Morrison, IL, churches.  Holy Week is from Palm Sunday, April 10, through Holy/Black Saturday, April 16.  Know that each Church welcomes new, lapsed, and long-time residents–as well as visitors–to attend services.  On Good Friday, April 15, the annual ecumenical Community Cross

Albany United Methodist Church Services

Albany United Methodist Church, 502 First Street, Albany, IL, will host a Good Friday, April 15, 2022, service at 6:30 p.m. The Easter Service on Sunday, April 17, will be at 10:15 a.m. on the shores of the Mississippi River, at the Village Lions Club pavilion, behind Village Hall.

April 7 Sip n’ Chat at Albany Methodist Church

Toni Lucas, Pastor at Albany United Methodist Church, stated, “Having noted that there is no breakfast location or coffee shop in Albany, Albany United Methodist Church is proud to announce a new community outreach–a weekly Sip n’ Chat. Everyone is invited to join us for the launch of this weekly

April 8 Knights of Columbus Fish Fry

Kathy Schmidt wrote this article. This is the first year since COVID-19 started, that Knights of Columbus members have hosted two-of-three Lenten Fish Fridays,, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL. The final date is Friday, April 8, 2022. Enjoy all-you-can-eat,

Rooted In Christ Conference April 2

Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, will host the annual“Rooted In Christ” conference, on Saturday, April 2, 2022.  The event is from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Rooted In Christ is a women’s ministry that was formed to help women in the Morrison, IL, and surrounding areas

First Presbyterian January 27 Free Community Meal

Editor’s note:  Many ingredients for this meal were donated:  Family Chef Restaurant of Morrison, IL, (dinner rolls); Tyson Foods in Hillsdale, IL, (beef); Sauk Valley Food Bank in Sterling, IL, (vegetables.)  One meal will be serve per month until further notice. On Thursday, January 27, 2022, First Presbyterian Church, 100

Albany Food Pantry Closed Monday Nights

Pastor Toni Lucas, of Albany United Methodist Church, 502 First Street, PO Box 334, Albany, IL 61230, submitted this announcement for Albany residents. “Effective Saturday, January 1, 2022, the Albany Food Pantry will no longer be open on Monday evenings.  The pantry will continue to be open on Monday mornings

Free Community Meals at First Presbyterian Church December 9

On Thursday, December 9, 2021, First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will serve a Free Community Drive-Up Meal, from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. (or until food runs out.) A Holiday Ham Dinner will be served.  Drive up to 300 N. Genesee Street; please stay in your vehicle. Call

McCloskeys Return to Spring Valley December 5

Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, welcomes back The McCloskeys, on Sunday, December 5, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. Riley Horton will do a prelude of Christmas songs prior to the concert. Please join us for an evening of Music and Ministry.  A free-will offering will be

Albany United Methodist Church Celebration

Pastor Toni Lucas reported, “Albany United Methodist Church[, 502 First Street, Albany, IL,] is currently celebrating 50 years in its current building and a Year of Blessings.  One of those blessings is our surrounding communities. “To show our gratitude, everyone is invited to join us on Celebration Saturday, November 13,

Albany Food Pantry Extends Hours

Pastor Toni Lucas reports, “Albany Food Pantry is pleased to announce extended operating hours.  Beginning on Monday, November 8, 2021, the pantry will add evening hours.  The pantry will be open on Mondays from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 and from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30. “In addition to food, the pantry

Free Community Meals at First Presbyterian Church

On Thursday, October 28, 2021, First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will serve a Free Community Drive-Up Meal, from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. (or until food runs out.) Chili and cinnamon rolls will be served.  Drive up to 300 N. Genesee Street; please stay in your vehicle. Call

September 30 First Presbyterian Free Community Meal

On Thursday, September 30, 2021, First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will serve a Free Community Drive-Up Meal, from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. (or until food runs out.) Oktoberfest is back!  We will serve bratwurst, cider-braised red cabbage, German potato salad, spatzle, jaeger sauce, and homemade applesauce.  Drive

October 3 Emmanuel Reformed Church Service

Wednesday night Free Community Meals have resumed for the fall semester and will run each week, through November 17, 2021. Both dine-in buffet and drive-through meals are being offered from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m.  The menu for Wednesday, September 29, will be Ham and Hashbrown Bake, Green Beans, and Chocolate

September 26 Emmanuel Reformed Church Service

Wednesday night Free Community Meals have resumed for the fall semester and will run each week, through November 17, 2021.  Both dine-in buffet and drive-through meals are being offered from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m.  The menu for Wednesday, September 22, will be Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Corn, and Red