Attached is the September Newsletter from First Presbyterian Church of Champaign.  There are a lot of opportunities in this issue to connect with the church and each other.  Be sure to read about…

• Book study on White Fragility:  Why Is Is So Hard for White People to Talk About Race? begins via Zoom either Monday, September 14, at 7 pm or on Thursday, September 17, at 11 am.  Contact the church office 217.356.7238 or patty@firstpres.church if you would like to sign up.
• Sunday in the Park…this Sunday, September 13, at 11 am at Hessel Park.  Social distancing and all Covid guidelines will be followed…wear a mask!
• Welcome to our new organist, Brendan Barker!
• Sunday School Coordinator needed.  Job description included in newsletter.
• Update on kitchen remodel.
• Ways to stay in touch from the Nurture Committee.
• Report on fall Sunday School gatherings via Zoom.
• Mission updates including ESL Fall online gatherings.

Attached is the August News from First Presbyterian Church of Champaign.  Be sure to read about…

• An essay from a Quaker pastor in Indiana…Allow yourself to laugh while reading!
• How some of our members are coping during COVID;
• Request from Presbytery;
• Worship Updates and preparing for in-person worship;
• Confirmation Sunday August 16 as well as thoughts for fall Sunday School;
• Did you know Presbyterian Women has a committee that helps with meals or errands for a period of time?
• Mission Updates including news from ESL and our Cuba Partnership.

Attached is the August News from First Presbyterian Church of Champaign.  Be sure to read about…

• An essay from a Quaker pastor in Indiana…Allow yourself to laugh while reading!
• How some of our members are coping during COVID;
• Request from Presbytery;
• Worship Updates and preparing for in-person worship;
• Confirmation Sunday August 16 as well as thoughts for fall Sunday School;
• Did you know Presbyterian Women has a committee that helps with meals or errands for a period of time?
• Mission Updates including news from ESL and our Cuba Partnership.

Attached is the July Newsletter from the First Presbyterian Church.  Keep up with the latest news by reading…

• Congratulations to DREAAM on 5 wonderful years!
• Youth zoom series continues on Thursdays at 4 pm;
• Search underway for Organist/Church Musician to replace Richard Rossi;
• Raindrop 2020 supports the ministry at Frontera de Cristo;
• Sister church in Cuba celebrates their 130 year anniversary;
• New photo challenge!

Attached you will find the June Newsletter from the First Presbyterian Church of Champaign.  Please read to find out more about…

• Presbyterian Women elect new officers for 2020-21; 
• Best wishes to Richard Rossi on his new position;
• Worship update during Phase 3 of pandemic;
• What is happening this summer with children, youth and family;
• Congratulations to 2020 graduates;
• Mission news.