Welcome to
First Presbyterian Church Effingham

Whoever you are, and wherever you are on life's journey,
you are welcome at the First Presbyterian Church Effingham,
a community of believers that recognizes, accepts and values
the leadership and spiritual contributions of men, women and children.
The Lord's communion feast welcomes all believers to participate!

Come, walk with us!

Celebrating the Love, Joy, Hope & Peace of Jesus Christ!
Rev. Burt McGlawn will Deliver the Sunday Message

Everyone is always welcome, visitor or member!!

You are invited to attend some or all activities as a guest or member!

Blessing Box - 24 Hour Pantry Available on Church Grounds

January Focus: Peanut Butter & Crackers
February Focus: Tuna Pouches & Cereal

Sep-May Sunday Schedule (Current Schedule)

Sunday Worship, Sunday School & Worship Team

8:15 am Worship Team (Musicians) Practice (Practice also at 5-6 pm on Tue)
9 am Birth-Adult Sunday School Classes
10:15 am Worship Service (Communion on 1st Sunday of the Month)

Friday: 7 am Men’s Bible Study at Kirby IGA

There's a Place for You!

Come join us for Worship & Other Events!

Jan 18 & 25; Feb 1, 8, 15 & 22

10:15 am Worship Service

Transfiguration Sunday February 15

10:15 am Worship Service (K5 SS Choir)

Ash Wednesday February 18

6:30 pm Worship Service

Palm Sunday March 29 Youth-Adult Passion Cantata Musical Performance

10:15 am Worship Service (K5 SS Choir)
After Worship Brunch

Maundy Thursday April 2

6:30 pm Communion Service

Easter Sunday April 5

10:15 am Worship Service (K5 SS Choir)

K5 SS Choir Schedule

Sing at these 10:15 am Sunday Services
Sun/Feb 15; Palm Sun/Mar 29; Easter Sun/Apr 5; Mom’s Day Sun/May 10
Practice during SS

Youth News

5-7 pm Youth Group Meets on Sunday (please check the calendar)
Call 217.342.6272 (Church Office) for Details

FPC Announcements

Can You Help? Liturgists are needed for Sunday Worship

Please Sign Up in Narthex

We would love for you to join our Church Family!

How? 1 Transfer your Membership (Check with your former church. We can help!)
2 An Affirmation of Faith & If Never Baptized, Baptism

Next Steps for Calling a Pastor

1 Church Self Study Was Completed; Contact Church Office to see Results
2 Present Study Results to the Congregation (Distribute PNC Applications)
3 Session Chooses 8 PNC Members
4 Congregation Elects PNC
5 Presbytery Trains PNC (PNC = Pastor Nominating Committee)

Call-em-all; Call Church Office to receive phone updates concerning Events

Camp Carew Workdays

Saturday 8 am-4 pm (Please sign up in Narthex or Office)
2026: Mar 28; Apr 25; May 16; Sep 26; Oct 24

June-August Sunday Schedule

(Last Sunday is Aug 31)
8:30 am Worship Team (Musicians) Practice (Also: 5-6 pm on Tue)
NO Sunday School Classes
9:30 am Worship Service (Communion on 1st Sunday of the Month)

Blessing Box

Please click for Poster
Anyone can help and donate! Use the Donation & Amazon buttons on the sidebar!

Food: Food Donations must be Shelf Stable, Sealed, Temperature (heat/cold) Safe

No Glass, no expired food and no clothing please!
Canned Goods: (Meat, Veggie, Soup, Fruit, etc…)
Micro ready meals, Cereal/Granola bars, Protein Bars, Individual fruit/applesauce cups, Dried Fruit, Trail mix, Nuts, Snack Crackers, Nut/Seed Butter: peanut, almond, sunflower, Jerky packets, Rice cakes, Pretzels, Microwave Popcorn

Personal Items:

Socks, Baby wipes, Deodorant, Toothpaste/Brushes, Mouthwash Shampoo/Conditioner, Sunblock/SPF lotions, Feminine Hygiene products, Sanitizer sprays/wipes, Gloves, First-Aid supplies (NO Medication), Rain Ponchos