Newsletters
Newsletter, May 2026
Posted on Apr 30, 2026 in Newsletter |
Click May 2026 to find the May newsletter from First Presbyterian Church of Champaign, IL. The May issues includes information on:
- Pastor Beth is retiring as Interim Pastor/Head of Staff. Her last Sunday will be June 7, 2026. Be sure to wish her well in retirement.
- Piano and Classical Guitar concert Saturday, May 2, at 3 pm.
- Special Mother’s Day Brunch Sunday, May 10, immediately following worship.
- We are refreshing the website…Share your photos of events at First Pres.
- Time to celebrate graduates! Get graduate information (where graduating from, degree, relationship if a relative, and future plans) to Brandi Lowe by June 3. Graduates will be recognized on Sunday, June 14.
- First distribution from our Food Pantry will be Thursday, June 11, at 12 noon.
That and more news in our May issue!
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Newsletter, April 2026
Posted on Apr 9, 2026 in Newsletter |
- TODAY plan to attend the live concert presented by Jean Rene Balekita at Krannert Center Lobby, stage 5. The doors open at 5 pm and the concert is FREE. More info at www.krannertcenter.com.
- This Sunday our choir along with the choir from First Pres in Urbana will present the Faure Requiem accompanied by orchestra. Remember the service time on Sundays is now 9:30 am.
- This Sunday is also Second Sunday Brunch in Centennial Hall immediately following the 9:30 am service.
- Upcoming Spring concerts include Gary Winder, clarinet, on Sunday, April 19, at 3 pm in the Sanctuary. Yuxi Chen and Yuan Cao, piano and classical guitar, on Saturday, May 2, at 3 pm in the Sanctuary. Concerts are free and open to the public.
- Read about the new Food Pantry at the church and how you can help supply it.
- April Coffee with Beth begins Thursday, April 16, from 10-12 noon at Hopscotch Bakery in Champaign.
That and more in this April issue. Keep up to date by reading our April news.
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Newsletter, March 2026
Posted on Mar 4, 2026 in Newsletter |
Please click March 2026 to find the March Newsletter from the First Presbyterian Church of Champaign. In this issue we feature…
- Remember to “spring” ahead one hour this weekend!
- Second Sunday Brunch on Sunday immediately following worship.
- Our services during Holy Week leading up to our Easter Service at 9:30 am on Sunday, April 5.
- Sunday Service time will change beginning Easter Sunday, April 5. We are moving to a 9:30 am start time each week.
- One Great Hour of Sharing offering to be received Easter Sunday.
- Spring flower donations are needed to brighten our Sanctuary for Easter morning.
- Upcoming special music events in April include presentation of the Faure Requium with the Urbana Presbyterian Church. April 12 at 9:30 am at First Pres in Champaign; then again April 26 at 9:30 am at First Pres in Urbana. These events and more are shared in our March issue of the Newsletter.
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Newsletter, February 2026
Posted on Feb 5, 2026 in Newsletter |
Please click February 2026 for the February newsletter for First Pres in Champaign which contains information on…
- Weekly meeting of graduate students begins Saturday, February 7, at 6 pm in the Cafe;
- Annual Meeting Sunday, February 15. The Transition Team will be presenting their report at the meeting.
- Special Valentine Brunch Sunday, February 15, with good food and table games immediately following the Annual Meeting;
- Ash Wednesday Service, February 18, at 4 pm with imposition of ashes.
That and more in this February issue. Again if any questions, contact the church office.
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Newsletter, January 2026
Posted on Jan 8, 2026 in Newsletter |
In January, we will remember two VIP’s in the mission endeavors at First Pres in Champaign…
- Saturday, January 17, at 1 pm is the Memorial Service for Steve Gritten;
- Saturday, January 31, at 11 am is the Memorial Service for former Associate Pastor the Rev. Dale Tutje.
For more happenings in January, please click for the January 2026 newsletter…
- Join us for Second Sunday Brunch Sunday, January 11, immediately following worship;
- Much appreciation from Courage Connection for your gifts at Christmas to Courage Connection;
- Coffee with Beth in January Mondays 10-11 am at Espresso Royale in Champaign;
- Need help around the house? We know people!
Catch up with what is going on at First Pres with the January Newsletter.
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