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)
8 am Worship Team (Musicians) Practice
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!
Sun/Mar 2
K-6 Sunday School Choir Sings/Leads 10:15 am Worship
Confirmation/New Members/Communion
Youth Group Pancake Dinner Fundraiser at 5-6 pm
Ash Wednesday/Mar 5: 6:30 pm Worship
Sun/Mar 9-Sun/Apr 6 Youth-Adult Cantata Choir Practice 11:30 am - 1 pm
Cantata will be Presented on Apr 13/Palm Sun at 10:15 am Worship Service
All Youth-Adult Singers are Welcome!
Final Practice: 6-7:30 pm on Wed, April 9
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: Our Youth Group is requesting new and gently used games.
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Lenten Bible Study
6:30-7:30 pm Wed Nights
7 am Men’s Bible Study on Fridays at Kirby IGA
Blessing Box
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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