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:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/IGI1QJK2OSR7/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_2#Outdoor
Blessing Box
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
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