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 Sep 15/22/29

Sep 15: Isaiah 50:4-9a: Mark 8:27-38

Sunday Worship & Sunday School (Sep-May)

Birth-Adult Sunday School Classes: 9 am at First Presbyterian Church
Worship: 10:15 am at First Presbyterian Church
600 W Temple, Effingham, IL 62401
Whether you are a member or guest or need a place to worship, you are welcome!
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Weekly Schedule

Today/Sunday: 11:30-1:30 pm Confirmation; 6-8 pm Youth Group
Tuesday: 5-6 pm Music Worship Team Practice at FPCE (Everyone is Invited!)
Wednesday: 6:30-7:30 pm Old Testament Bible Study at FPCE
Friday: Men's Bible Study at 7 am at Kirby's IGA
Next Sunday: 8 am Worship Team Practice; 9 am Sunday School for Everyone!
10:15 am Sunday Worship Service

Confirmation 2024 - 7th Graders and Up

1st Class: Sun/Sep 15 (Immediately after Worship) For 2 Hours
Class will Meet Every Other Week - Lunch Provided

Youth Group

6-8 pm Youth Group Meets Every Sunday
(please check the calendar)
Call 217.342.6272 (Church Office) for Details

September 29 Catered/Potluck in Hagman Hall & Outside Gazebo Worship

Main Course & some sides will be provided.
Share a dish or just share a meal with us after Worship!
If attending the brunch, please sign up in Office or on the Bulletin Board in the Narthex.
Worship will be in the Gazebo located to the West of the building.
Please bring a lawn chair and invite a friend or family member.

Church Directory Photo Sessions/Please Sign Up After Worship or Call Church Office

Wed/Sep 18 4:30-8:30
Sat/Sept 21 10-2pm
Sat/Sept 28 1-5pm
Mon/Sept 30 4:30-8:30

Sat/Oct 26 from 6-8 pm Trick-Out Hunger Halloween Lighted Walk/Open to Public

Bring the family & Friends. Wear a Costume if you want! Supports Blessing Box
Safe Treats, Activities & Games
Needed: Treat Stops (A decorated table; chairs; etc. and pass out treats)
Extra-long Strands of Clear Lights; Stakes to Make the Path

Blessing Box

Please click for Poster
Take What you Need - Leave What you Can - Always Stay Blessed
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