in Charleston, Illinois
We hope that you will feel warmly welcomed and comfortable at First Presbyterian Church. Our congregation is a spiritual home to all kinds of people, including lifelong believers and those who have questions and doubts. It includes people from many backgrounds and faith perspectives, all of whom come together to worship God and serve God's creation.
Worship with us on Sunday mornings at 10:30 a.m. We offer Sunday school for adults and youth (grades 7 through 12) before service at 9:30 a.m.
Parents of Camp Carew Campers!!
A wonderful spirit-filled week awaits your son or daughter at our PC(USA) camp near Carbondale, IL. The food is great and new friendships will form as your camper experiences meaningful Bible study and comes to love the beauty of Camp Carew. Send in you registration by May 15 to reserve your week at summer camp and to qualify for a discount. Our congregation provides a scholarship for all children and youth who attend from our church. Registration forms are on the table in the Narthex. Please speak with Pastor Jan if you have questions or visit www.campcarew.com.
Planning Meeting-11:45 a.m., May 19
An initial planning meeting for our mission trip will be on Sunday, May 19, at 11:45 a.m. (after coffee hour). We will discuss travel arrangements and other details of the trip.
Seven people have already registered! Individuals who wish to go are asked to call the church office for a registration form and pay $30.00 by May 15. The church will pay the remainder of the fee per person and cover the cost of fuel and food. Your fearless team leader will be Pastor Thomas!
For more information about worship and learning, explore the tabs at the top of this page.
The church office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pastors' hours are 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, or by appointment.
The church is located at 311 7th Street Charleston, Illinois (corner of 7th Street and Madison Avenue).
Jan and Thomas Hawkins are our pastors. You may reach Jan or Thomas at (217)345-2335 during office hours. The church email is checked regularly Monday through Friday. You can send us a message at presby1@consolidated.net.
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In gratitude to God, empowered by the Spirit, we strive to serve Christ and to live holy and joyful lives, even as we watch for God's new heaven and new Earth praying, "Come, Lord Jesus". --From A Brief Statement of Faith
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First Wednesday Coffee will be May 1st at 9:30 a.m. followed by Faithful Readers at 10:30 a.m.
Birthday and Graduate Celebration will be Sunday, May 5 at 11:30 a.m.
Ladies Spring Luncheon will be at the Brick House Restaurant in Charleston, Saturday, May 11 at 11:30 a.m.
Regional Presbytery Meeting will be at the New Providence Church in Paris, IL from 2-5 p.m.
P.E.O Chapter Meeting will be at FPC from 12-3:30 p.m.
Men's Breakfast will meet Sunday, Mayl 19 at 8:30 a.m.
Monday afternoon prayer group is every Monday at 3:00 p.m.
PW Morning Circle will meet Tuesday, May 14 at 10:00 a.m. at the home of Marilyn Dudley.
PW Evening Circle will meet Tuesday, May 21 at 7:00 p.m. at the home of Gail Bower.
Prayer Shawl Knitters will meet Monday, May 27 at 6:30 p.m.