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!
:
Advent 1/Dec 1 10:15 am Hanging of the Greens Worship
Congregational Meeting Immediately after Worship
Advent 2/Dec 8: 10:15 am Kids Christmas Program Worship
Youth Soup Sale
Advent 3/Dec 15: 10:15 am Youth-Adult Cantata Worship (Christmas Celebration in Music)
After Worship Please stay for Brunch!
Advent 4/Dec 22: 10:15 am Worship Service
Dec 24: TBA Christmas Eve Communion Service
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
2024 Youth-Adult Christmas Cantata
Presented at 10:15 am Worship on Sun/Dec 15 (8 am Warm Up/Run Through)
Practice: 11:30 am - 1 pm on Sun/Dec 1, 8
And 6-7:30 pm on Wed/Dec 11
Community Singers Youth-Adult Age are Invited to Participate
Fall Events: Soup Sale Sun/Dec 8 ($10/quart; $5/pint)
Christmas S.T.E.A.M. Event for Presby Kids 3-5 pm Dec 15 (K- 5th Grade/Please Register)
Progressive Dinner Sat/Dec 7
Starters at Private Home at 5:30 pm
Main Course & Dessert at FPCE at app. 6:15 pm
Captain Underpants Christmas Tree Nov 24-Dec 19
Our church is collecting donations of:
new underpants, socks, sweatpants, jeans, sweatshirts,
t-shirts, belts and tennis shoes; 4T-Adult (XXL) sizes for Unit 40 clothing pantries.
Donated items will help K-12 Unit 40 children as needed.
Confirmation 2024 - 7th Graders and Up
Class will Meet Every Other Week for 2 Hours - Lunch Provided
Youth Group
6-8 pm Youth Group Meets Every Sunday (please check the calendar)
Call 217.342.6272 (Church Office) for Details
Youth Fundraisers:
December 8th: Soup Sale $10/quart and $5/pint
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
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