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.
Jerry Lindsey wrote this feature. The current COVID-19 pandemic creates unanticipated needs for maintaining facilities, at Morrison Community Unit School District #6 the schools. Emmanuel Reformed Church’s Senior High Youth Fellowship (YF) group stepped-up to assist on Saturday, September 19, 2020. Jamie Rodriguez is Director of Youth Ministries. He is
First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, offers a free, community, Drive-Up Meal, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, September 24, 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
Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL, is thrilled to resume providing free community meals each Wednesday night and looks forward to serving you. Unfortunately, we cannot provide inside seating for fellowship, etc., due to restrictions. Due to the pandemic, the meal format has changed. We will operate
First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison IL, will host a free, community, Drive-Up Meal on Thursday, September 10, 2020, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Meals of a pulled pork sandwich, coleslaw, chips, and cookies will be hand-delivered to cars in front of the church. Volunteers ask that diners remain
On Sunday morning, September 13, 2020, at 10:00 a.m., Brethren In Christ Church will host the bluegrass worship and performance music of “No Worries.” A love offering will be taken during the service. “No Worries” is a three-piece combo from the Mount Carroll, IL, area. If weather permits, the service
Dominion Christian Fellowship Center, 104 4th Street, Lyndon, IL, will host a two-day Women’s Conference on Friday, September 11, and Sunday, September 12, 2020. Led by Dominion Church’s Virtuous Women, “Life’s a Journey” is designed to build confidence; find purpose in our day-to-day lives; equip women for their journey.” Presenters
Anne Frame submitted the article and photo. There is a big “Welcome Back” sign in front of Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, these days. The church has returned to its in-person worship services, Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. and Sundays at 9:00 a.m., while continuing to post
Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, welcomes The Bontrager Family Singers to the outdoor stage on Sunday, September 6, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. This is our last concert of the season, so come out and listen to this talented family in our beautiful outdoor setting. Sit
Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, will have its annual Request/Talent Night, on Sunday, August 30, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. Please join us for an evening full of musical talent, rain or shine, in our beautiful outdoor setting. Sit in your car, or bring a lawn
Since Wednesday, July 1, 2020, Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, has been served by a new minister, Pastor Calvin Haines. Sunday Church services have resumed at 9:00 a.m. There is no Sunday School. Contact Pastor Haines at 815-772-4030.
The Franciscan Peace Center of the Sisters of St. Francis of Clinton, IA, will hold a virtual Anti-Trafficking Committee meeting Tuesday, September 8, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. Contact Lori Freudenberg or call 563-242-7611 to get information for the Zoom meeting.
When Layla Saad ran a free, month-long Instagram challenge during the summer of 2018, she had no idea it would become an International cultural movement. Thousands of people from around the world were galvanized by the #meandwhitesupremacy challenge. They began examining and owning responsibility for the ways in which they
Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, welcomes The Kramers to the outdoor stage on Sunday, August 16, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. Please join us in the Valley for an evening of worship and fellowship. Sit in your car, or bring a lawn chair. A free-will offering
The Sisters of St. Francis in Clinton, IA, Franciscan Peace Center will host the Annual Human Trafficking Committee meeting via Zoom, on Tuesday, August 11, 2020. The meeting begins at 9:00 a.m. All interested persons are welcome to participate. For more information, contact Lori Freudenberg at 563-242-7611.