Click March 2025 – 2 to find the latest news from First Presbyterian Church of Champaign. In this issue, you will find information on…

• Our theme for Lent is “Entering the Passion of Jesus:  Picturing ourselves in the story.”  Read about our plans throughout Lent.
• Ash Wednesday Service, March 5, 5 pm with the disposition of ashes.
• Second Sunday Brunch March 9 immediately following worship.
• March coffeeshop hours with Beth Wednesdays 10 am – 12 noon at Expresso Royale, 2401 Village Green in Champaign.
• Church office is seeking a part-time bookkeeper with the retirement of Ann Petry this Spring.
• Adult Discussions throughout Lent.
• Economic Blackout Day, Friday, February 28.

​​​​​​​Read about these opportunities plus more in the March issue.

Click February 2025 – 2 to find the February Newsletter from the First Presbyterian Church of Champaign, IL.  Check it out for information on…

• Where we are at in our transition to a new head pastor;
• Join us for Second Sunday Brunch Sunday, February 9, immediately following worship;
• Begin your Lenten journey on Ash Wednesday, March 5, at 5 pm with a contemplative service featuring Taize music and the solemn disposition of ashes.
• Adult Discussions Sunday mornings after worship;
• Bring a lunch from home and come with a mind to learn Mondays from 12-1:30 pm beginning February 10;
• Annual Meeting of the Congregation Sunday, February 16, immediately following worship;
• 2nd Annual Chili Cookoff Sunday, February 23, 4 pm.

​​​​​​​A busy start to the new year…read about all of this and more in the February issue.

Click December 2024 to find the December newsletter from the First Presbyterian Church of Champaign.  As usual December brings lots of special gatherings and meaningful worship services.  In this issue you will find information on…

• the 2024 Advent Offering to go to Presbyterian Disaster Assistance.
• 2nd Sunday Brunch Sunday, December 8, immediately following worship.
• A Service of Lessons and Carols on Sunday, December 15, at 9 am with our choir featuring Christmas hymns and choral anthems.
• Christmas Caroling party Friday, December 20, at 6 pm.
• Blue Christmas Service Sunday, December 22, at 4 pm.
• Christmas Joy Offering to be received on Christmas Eve.
• Christmas Eve Services at 4 and 8 pm.
• New Member Class January 12.

Join us this December for our special events and services as we lead up to the birth of the Christ Child.

Click November 2024 to find the November newsletter from the First Presbyterian Church of Champaign.  As we get into the holidays, mark your calendars…

• Pastor Beth moves her coffeeshop office hours to Mondays from 10-12 noon returning to Cafe Kopi in downtown Champaign;
• Second Sunday Brunch immediately following worship Sunday, November 10.
• The 2024 Angel Tree will go up November 10 to support the children of Kemmerer Village.  Ornaments will highlight a child and include his/her special wish.  Gifts need to be delivered to Kemmerer the first week of December.
• All are invited to join us in Centennial Hall for Thanksgiving Dinner Wednesday, November 20, from 11 am to 1 pm as we join with the English Language Learner classes.  Food will be provided by members of the classes and your Nurture Committee.
• Sunday, December 15, 9 am our music departments invites you to a beautiful reflective service of lessons and carols.  Christmas hymns and choral anthems will invite the congregation to celebrate the joy, hope and meaning of the season.