Click March 2024 to find the March Newsletter from the First Presbyterian Church of Champaign. 

• Second Sunday brunch this Sunday, March 10!
• Easter is early this year.  We invite you to join us whether in-person or online for our Holy Week/Easter Sunday services.
• You can volunteer to help with this year’s Illinois Marathon either through the church or with DREAAM.  Details included in this issue.
• The One Great Hour of Sharing offering is the single largest way that Presbyterians join together to share God’s love with our neighbors-in-need and around the world.  The offering will be received on Palm Sunday and Easter morning.
• The winning recipes from this year’s Chili and Dessert Cook-off are included in this issue.

​​​​​​​Enjoy this issue and the warmer weather as Spring gets near!

Click the February 2024 for the latest news from the First Presbyterian Church of Champaign…

• The Annual Meeting of the Congregation will be held Sunday, February 11, immediately following worship.  Brunch will follow the meeting.
• February means the beginning of Lent.  An Ash Wednesday Service will be held  Wednesday, February 14, at 4 pm in Westminster Hall.
• A Chili Cook-Off is planned for Sunday, February 25, at 3 pm in Centennial Hall.  Entry forms can be found online.
• The 2024 Small Group brochure is now available.  Sign up for a small group this Spring!

A happy and healthy new year to you all.  Click January 2024 to find news and happenings from First Presbyterian Church of Champaign.  In this new year we bring you news on…

• Second Sunday brunch continues every 2nd Sunday;
• We are hoping to get your input on our newly formed Children, Youth and Family Committee along with Outreach;
• Plans are coming together for a weekly Bible Club with DREAAM and we are looking for volunteers;
• Thank you for your generosity for the Angel Tree/Advent offering!

​​​​​​​Let’s get 2024 off to a great start!

Click December 2023 to find the December newsletter from First Presbyterian Church in Champaign, Illinois.  It is an issue filled with Christmas events and memories…a very special time of year.

Dates to Save in December
Sunday, December 3
    3 pm       Group attending Carol Concert at Krannert
Thursday, December 7
    12 noon  Christmas Gathering hosted by Presbyterian Women
Sunday, December 10
    9 am      Christmas Music Sunday with Chancel Choir and Upper Room   
                   Ringers
    10 am    Christmas Charcuterie Brunch immediately following worship
    3 pm      Blue Christmas Service
Sunday, December 17  
    3 pm     Caroling to the Community (gather at church at 2:30)
Sunday, December 24
    9 am     Worship
    4 pm     Family Christmas Eve Service
    8 pm     Candlelight Christmas Eve Service

More information on these events in this issue.

Please be reminded of the ongoing Angel Tree/Advent Offering which benefits The Refugee Center. 

The Christmas Joy Offering which supports current and retired church workers and their families n their time of need, and develops our future leaders at Presbyterian-related schools and colleges equipping communities of color will be taken December 24 and 31.

Click November 2023 to find the November newsletter from the First Presbyterian Church of Champaign.  We have some upcoming very special events so mark your calendars…

• Saturday, November 4, Adopt A Highway;
• Sunday, November 5 All Saints Day…We will recognize those who have died this past year.  Any saints who are not members of the church which should be celebrated can be added to the list by contacting the church office.  Remember November 5 is also the end of Daylight Savings Time…fall back one hour!
• Monday, November 6  7:30 pm Western Illinois University Choir Concert along with Choir from Uni High directed by Rick Murphy;
• Sunday, November 12  2nd Sunday Brunch following 9 am service and 3:30 pm Concert by Gary Winder, clarinet;
• Tuesday, November 14  11:30 am  You are invited to join our English Language Leaners for Thanksgiving Dinner.  Bring a Thanksgiving dish to share.
• Sunday, December 3  3 pm  Blue Christmas, an Advent service for those experiencing grief.
• Sunday, December 10  9 am  Christmas Music Sunday with choir and instrumentalists;
• Sunday, December 17  Christmas Caroling … Watch for further details;
• Sunday, December 24  9 am Worship, 4 pm Family Christmas Eve Service, 8 pm Candlelight Christmas Eve Service;
• The Angel Tree/Advent Offering will be combined this year.  Check this November issue for items requested.

It’s a busy time of year.  We have something to offer for everyone so mark your calendars!!!  Contact church office with questions or for more information.