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

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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Advent 1/Dec 1 10:15 am Hanging of the Greens Worship

Congregational Meeting Immediately after Worship

Advent 2/Dec 8: 10:15 am Kids Christmas Program Worship

Youth Soup Sale

Advent 3/Dec 15: 10:15 am Youth-Adult Cantata Worship (Christmas Celebration in Music)

After Worship Please stay for Brunch!

Advent 4/Dec 22: 10:15 am Worship Service

Dec 24: TBA Christmas Eve Communion Service

2024 Children's Christmas Program

Performance: Sun/Dec 8 at 10:15 am Worship
Rehearsals:
Rehearse During last 10 Minutes of SS
Sun/Dec 1 During entire SS Hour
2 full rehearsals:
6-7:30 pm on Wed/Dec 4; 10-11:30 am on Sat/Dec 7
Final Run-Through: Sun/Dec 8 at 8:30-10 am

2024 Youth-Adult Christmas Cantata

Presented at 10:15 am Worship on Sun/Dec 15 (8 am Warm Up/Run Through)
Practice: 11:30 am - 1 pm on Sun/Dec 1, 8
And 6-7:30 pm on Wed/Dec 11
Community Singers Youth-Adult Age are Invited to Participate

Fall Events: Soup Sale Sun/Dec 8 ($10/quart; $5/pint)

Christmas S.T.E.A.M. Event for Presby Kids 3-5 pm Dec 15 (K- 5th Grade/Please Register)

Progressive Dinner Sat/Dec 7

Starters at Private Home at 5:30 pm
Main Course & Dessert at FPCE at app. 6:15 pm

Captain Underpants Christmas Tree Nov 24-Dec 19

Our church is collecting donations of:
new underpants, socks, sweatpants, jeans, sweatshirts,
t-shirts, belts and tennis shoes; 4T-Adult (XXL) sizes for Unit 40 clothing pantries.
Donated items will help K-12 Unit 40 children as needed.

Confirmation 2024 - 7th Graders and Up

Class will Meet Every Other Week for 2 Hours - Lunch Provided

Youth Group

6-8 pm Youth Group Meets Every Sunday (please check the calendar)
Call 217.342.6272 (Church Office) for Details
Youth Fundraisers:
December 8th: Soup Sale $10/quart and $5/pint

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