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, Joy, Hope & Peace of Jesus Christ!
Rev. Burt McGlawn will Deliver the Sunday Message at 10:15 am Worship
Labor Day Through May

Starting on June 7, 9:30 am Sunday Summer Worship

No Sunday School

Everyone is always welcome, visitor or member!!

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

Blessing Box - 24 Hour Pantry Available

on Church Grounds (600 W Temple Ave)
Volunteers are Needed to help stock the Pantry
Monthly Focus: Peanut Butter

Spotlight These Events

250 USA Birthday Worship Celebration at 9:30 am on June 28

Featuring Patriotic Music & Prayers our Nation

It’s VBS (Vacation Bible School) Time at FPCE! Would you like to Volunteer?

May 26-29: 5:45-8 pm (5:15 Dinner) & May 30: 9-11 am (Breakfast Served)
Volunteer Meeting on Mon, May 4 at 6 pm at FPCE
Volunteers may opt for 1 to 5 days to Help
Need Crew Leaders, Game Leaders, Craft Leaders, Meal Prep & Kitchen Help
Please contact our FPCE Youth Director for Additional Information

Pet Blessing on May 31 at 2 pm at

600 W Temple Ave, 1st Presbyterian Church
Bring caged or leashed pet; a pet photo or favorite stuffed animal
Sponsored by 1st Presbyterian & United Methodist Church
Donations benefit E.A.R.S. (Rain Cancels)

Social Events - There's a Place for You!

Come join us for Worship & Other Events!
Please Sign Up in Hagman Hall or Call Church Office

Sep-May Sunday Schedule

(Current Schedule Until June)

Sunday Worship, Sunday School & Worship Team

8:15 am Worship Team (Musicians) Practice (Practice also at 5-6 pm on Tue)
9 am Birth-Adult Sunday School Classes (No SS on Holidays)
10:15 am Worship Service (Communion on 1st Sunday of the Month)

Friday: 7 am Men’s Bible Study at Kirby IGA

Camp Carew Workdays

Saturday 8 am-4 pm (Please sign up in Hagman Hall or Contact Office)
2026: Sep 26; Oct 24

Youth News

5-7 pm Youth Group Meets on Sunday (please check the calendar)
Call 217.342.6272 (Church Office) for Details

FPCE Announcements

Can You Help? Liturgists are needed for Sunday Worship

Please Sign Up in Hagman Hall or Contact Office

We would love for you to join our Church Family!

How? 1 Transfer your Membership (Check with your former church. We can help!)
2 An Affirmation of Faith & If Never Baptized, Baptism

Call-em-all; Call Church Office to receive phone updates concerning Events

June-July-August Sunday Schedule

(Last Sunday is Sep 6)
9:30 am Worship Service (Communion on 1st Sunday of the Month)
8:15 am Worship Team (Musicians) Practice (Also: 5-6 pm on Tue)
NO Sunday School Classes During Summer Vaca

Blessing Box

Please click for Poster
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