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
Have a safe, wonderful Summer!
Blessing Box Monthly Focus: Crackers & Peanut Butter
(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!
Friday: 7 am Men’s Bible Study 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
You are Invited to FPC Potluck at Pearson Building on Lake Sara!
4-9 pm Thu/July 24 - Invite a Friend!
Beach/Pickle Ball/Disc Golf
Bring a Side Dish or Dessert to share; Main course provided
Youth News
6-8 pm Youth Group Meets on Sunday (please check the calendar)
Call 217.342.6272 (Church Office) for Details
Blessing Box
Monthly Focus: Crackers & Peanut Butter
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.
What Do Presbyterians Believe?
What Do Presbyterians Do?
- Advocacy & Social Justice
- Disaster Response
- Education
- Faith & Worship
- Grants & Scholarships
- Hunger & Poverty
- Racial Equity
- Women's Ministries
- World Mission
- Worshiping Communities