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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Church-On-The-Go Community Service Oct 20 after Sunday Worship

If you need help with a job at home or to volunteer
please contact the FPCE office: 217.342.6272.

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

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
6 Songs for The Children's Christmas Program:
(V1, 2, 3 & 4) Go Tell it on The Mountain
(V1) O Little Town Of Bethlehem
(V1 & 2) Oh come all Ye Faithful
(V1, 2, 3 & 4) The First Noel
(V3) O Christmas Tree
We wish you a Merry Christmas

2024 Youth-Adult Christmas Cantata

Presented at 10:15 am Worship on Sun/Dec 15
Practice: 11:30 am - 1 pm on Nov 10, 17, 24, 30
Dec 1, 8; & at 6-7:30 pm on Tue/Dec 10
Community Singers Youth-Adult Age are Invited to Participate

Weekly Schedule

Today/Sunday: 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
Oct 13 & 27; Nov 10 & 24

Youth Group

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

Church Directory Photo Sessions

Please Call Church Office to schedule a session or submit personal photo.

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