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 & Bible Study

(Sep-May) 8:15 am Worship Team (Musicians) Practice (Also: 6-7 pm on Tue)
Birth-Adult Sunday School Classes: 9 am at First Presbyterian Church
Worship: 10:15 am at First Presbyterian Church
You are invited to attend some or all activities as a guest or member!

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

5th Sunday of Any Month Intergenerational Sunday School

9 am - Rev. Burt McGlawn will Teach; All ages are invited!

2025 Lent Events/Info

Bible Study 6:30-7:30 pm Wed

2025 Holy Week Events

Sun/Apr 13 Youth-Adult Easter Cantata

10:15 am on Palm Sunday
K5 Choir also Sings
Brunch After the Cantata

Maundy Thursday Communion Service

6:30 pm Apr 17 in the FPC Sanctuary

Cross Community Holy Friday Service

Cross Chapel on Pike; 7:15 pm Fri/Apr 18

Sun/Apr 20 Easter

6:30 am Cross Sunrise Service (outside at the Cross)
K5 SS Choir/Young Adult Ensemble at 10:15 am Worship in FPC Sanctuary

Presby Kids Easter Party

Sat/Apr 19; 10-11:30 am
Register at: https://tinyurl.com/FPCkidseaster4525

Youth News

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

Youth Group Request

New and gently used Games
To Donate, please click on the link:
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Blessing Box

Please click for Poster

Monthly Focus: Tuna Fish & Crackers

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