History of McKendree UMC
In 1883, a small community of devoted Christians came together to worship. McKendree's congregation was part of a circuit of churches, and in 1915, they built the white frame church on the hill (now our youth center).
 

For more than 100 years, since the time of the original brush arbor and frame schoolhouse with outhouses, McKendree UMC has been the center of the community. The church was named after Bishop William McKendree, who was the first American born bishop of the Methodist Church. We currently occupy two facilities - the "Main Building" (where we worship), and the Lockridge Center (the white frame chapel and fellowship hall building on the far side of the cemetery).
 

Since 1984, McKendree has grown from 35 in one weekly service to over 800 in two Sunday morning worship times. The church is home to a Preschool of almost 200 students, 13 different Scouting organizations and a wide variety of church related ministries. McKendree is an historic church with an exciting past and a promising future.
 
Now in 2008, we have grown from the original 93 members to over 1800, and from one pavilion to many buildings, including the educational building, the main building, the Lockridge Chapel and Lockridge Fellowship Hall.

Led by the Risen Lord, this body is continuing to grow not just in numbers but also in spirituality, as we forever seek to praise, learn, and serve as directed in the Scriptures. Whatever your interest, wherever you sense God is leading, you are sure to find it here.