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Our 2019 Summer mission team helped repair tornado damage in Taylorville, Illinois.
Our 2019 Summer mission team helped repair tornado damage in Taylorville, Illinois.
Nativity scene 2021

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

Congratulations Class of 2025!

2025 Graduates will also be Recognized on May 18 & 25


(Sep-May Sunday 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)
You are invited to attend some or all activities as a guest or member!

(June-August Sunday Schedule)

Sunday Worship, Sunday School & Worship Team

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

5th Sunday of June Intergenerational Sunday School

(After 9:30 am Worship)
10:30 am - Rev. Burt McGlawn will Teach in Hagman Hall; All ages are invited!
Potluck Brunch Immediately After

7 am Men’s Bible Study; Fri at Kirby IGA


Spring Events

El Shaddai Maternity Home Breakfast/Silent Auction - Sat/May 17; 7 - 11 am

at First Presbyterian Church
Cinnamon rolls/coffee cakes are Needed for the Breakfast
These Donations Are Needed for the Silent Aution:
Baskets of items, gift cards and large or small items
Text or call Theresa Harner @ 217-259-1470 or Lisa Krampe @ 217-663-5293

May 18 Celebration Worship (Graduates Recognized)

Last Day of SS Until September
K5 SS Choir Leads Worship

2025 VBS Road Trip Adventures May 27-31

at Centenary United Methodist Church
May 27-30 at 5:45-8 pm/Dinner at 5:15; May 31 at 9-11 am
Please Register on Facebook or Use Available Forms in Narthex
Volunteers are Needed; Please Contact Kristen with Any Questions

Mission Trip to Canton, North Carolina June 1-7

Has Been Cancelled

Old Testament Bible Study on Exodus & Leviticus at 6:30 pm on Wed

Begins June 18


Youth News

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

Blessing Box

Please click for Poster

Monthly Focus: Chicken & Applesauce

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.

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