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!

(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!

June 22-29 Weekly Schedule

Sunday: 6-8 pm Intergenerational Game Night (Bring a Snack/Game to Share)
Monday: 5:30 - 10:00 pm Gather Group (Cardinals Game & Busch Stadium)
Tuesday: 5-6 pm Music Worship Team
Wednesday: 6:30 pm Old Testament Bible Study
Friday: 7 am Men’s Bible Study at Kirby IGA
Next Sunday: 9:30 am Worship/10:30 am SS in Hagman Hall for All Ages/Catered Feast After
8:30 am Worship Team Practice; 6-8 pm Youth Group

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!
Catered Feast/Brunch Immediately After - You are invited!

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

(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!

Summer Events

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

Begins June 18

You are Invited to FPC Potluck at Pearson Building on Lake Sara!

4-9 pm Thu/July 24 - Invite a Friend!

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: Water

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