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.

• 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.

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.

As we enter this holiday season, First Pres offers many special events to help you prepare for the coming of the Savior…

• This Sunday, December 7, our Chancel Choir under the direction of Samuel Stephenson will present Lessons & Carols with brass at our 9 am worship service;
• Second Sunday Brunch Sunday, December 14, immediately following 9 am worship;
• This year’s Angel Tree benefits Courage Connection.  Gifts need to be returned by Sunday, December 14.
• Christmas Caroling Party Tuesday, December 16, at 5 pm.  Gather at the church to carpool.  We will return afterwards for hot cocoa and cookies.
• Blue Christmas Worship Service Sunday, December 21, at 4 pm. An Advent service for those experiencing grief or for whom this season is a time of grieving.  It offers a space to express those feelings.  We will remember those who have died this past year;
• Christmas Eve (Wednesday, December 24) we will offer two services:  4 pm Family Service; 8 pm with choir, communion and candlelight.

Click December 2025 to read information on these events and more in this December issue.  We wish you all a blessed holiday season!