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