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 & Peace of Jesus Christ!
Rev. Burt McGlawn will Deliver the Sunday Message
Everyone is welcome!
Blessing Box Monthly Focus:
Applesauce, Cereal and Socks
Sep-May Sunday Schedule (Current Schedule)
Sunday Worship, Sunday School & Worship Team
8:15 am Worship Team (Musicians) Practice (Also: 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
Up-Coming Events
You are invited to attend some or all activities as a guest or member!
Weiner Roast, S'mores & Hayride on October 26 at 4 pm
After the Halloween Parade
Youth-Adult Christmas Cantata Practice
11:30 am-1 pm Sundays (Nov 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Dec 7; Wed/Dec 10; 6-7:30 pm)
Youth News
6-8 pm Youth Group Meets on Sunday (please check the calendar)
Call 217.342.6272 (Church Office) for Details
Youth Soup Sale: After Worship on Sun/Nov 2
Youth Trivia Night Fundraiser: 6-8 pm Sat/Nov 15/Teams of 6 to 8 People
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 Complete a Church Self Study
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)
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
Our Mission Statement
The Effingham First Presbyterian Church is a church where all are sincerely welcome. We embrace people, at any point in their faith journey, and ask them to come walk with us in our love of God, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. Our fellowship comes to life using our shared gifts in worship, youth, education, mission, and music.
What Do Presbyterians Believe?
What Do Presbyterians Do?
- Advocacy & Social Justice
- Disaster Response
- Education
- Faith & Worship
- Grants & Scholarships
- Hunger & Poverty
- Racial Equity
- Women's Ministries
- World Mission
- Worshiping Communities




