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The church offices will close
at noon on New Year's Eve and will reopen on Friday, January 2.
Have a very Happy New Year!


Worship Services

Sunday
Education Opportunities

~ 9:00 AM ~
empty—Adult Sunday Classes—
(1) ACES Forum
- in the Chapel -
(2) Lectionary-Based
Bible Study

- in Cook Lounge -
(3) Seekers' Class
- in The Commons Library area -

—Children's Sunday School—
Multidimensional Learning Labs
meet in the Coliseum (Music and Drama Room) on the Second Floor of the Education Wing.

Coffee and Tea
in the "Commons"/Fellowship Hall
~ 10:00 AM ~

Sunday Services

Summer Chapel has ended for the season: see you in May.

~ 10:30 AM ~
Sanctuary Service
Organist's
Sunday Music Notes here . . . .

Nursery Care begins at 8:45 AM in the nursery, first floor - next to the "Commons"/ Fellowship Hall.


Following Worship ~ 11:30 AM ~

Refreshments
in the "Commons"/ Fellowship Hall

Wednesday
Chapel Vespers

~ 5:30 PM ~
Carry-in Supper
~ 6:00 PM ~
Choir rehearsal
~ 6:30 PM ~
Small Group Meetings

~ 7:00 PM ~


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You will find many pictures in the First Presbyterian Church General Photo Gallery follow this link

Recreation and Group Activities Photo Gallery — follow this link.


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Deacons'
Food Pantry
Food of the Month:
Beef Stew

The Deacons have asked for Beef Stew for the Food Pantry. For monetary donations, make your check out to First Presbyterian Church and note that it is for the Deacon's Food Pantry. (Open M - Th, 9:00 AM - Noon)

In November —
the Food Pantry served

302 adults,
144 children, and
159 sack lunches.

November donations received:
Third Presbyterian Church, 355 items; First Presbyterian Church, 271 items.


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Coming Together
for Christ's Mission —


First Presbyterian Church and New Mission Church of God: coming together to bring Springfield the message of the joy and power in diversity.


Coming Together Events:

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Priscilla's Lost and Found, Inc.

Volunteers become "spiritual connectors" to women in need —
Priscilla's Lost and Found website here . . .

First Presbyterian Church has joined New Mission Church of God to provide Breakfasts for the Homeless at Washington Street Mission once a month. Contact Don Ecklund (217-787-7810) if you would like to help.

New Mission Church of God website here . . .

   

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Our own sacred narratives, along with the great Biblical stories, become woven into the fabric of our faith.

At First Presbyterian Church, we welcome each story — understanding that unity is found not in conformity, but in Christ. First Church embraces justice, kindness, and humility as modeled by Jesus and as challenged by the prophets. This is the story we are living together as an inclusive worshipping community in downtown Springfield.

You may wonder why this text is so light, the column so narrow — Listening, really listening, for people's stories takes work. The work it takes to read this light type in this narrow column is a metaphor for the commitment required to listen for people's stories, to listen to people. It is easier to speak, to have counter opinions, to force feed. Yet the real power in the world is a person's individual story. And, like this type that wanders around this page, each story binds us together.


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First Night Springfield
Join the downtown festivities on December 31, 2008 for the 22nd annual celebration of the arts and celebration of the new year! Events take place from 1:15 PM - 11:45 PM. For more information, please visit the Springfield Arts Council Website here.

Events scheduled in the First Presbyterian Church sanctuary:

7:00 -8:45 PM
Miles-Tones
Jazz

9:00 - 9:45 PM
Pleasure Chest
Blues

10:00 & 11:00 PM
Reggie Britton & The Sofa Kings
Blues and more


Upcoming Events


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Dr. Martin Luther King Birthday
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Sunday, January 18, 2009 | 10:30 AM
Guest Worship Leader:
Dr. Wesley Robinson-McNeese



Abraham Lincoln

Lincoln's Birthday Centennial
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Guest Worship Leader: Lincoln History Scholar, The Rev. Dr. James D. Smith III
Sunday, February 8, 2009 | 10:30 AM
— in the sanctuary



Chicago Staff Band

Worship Celebration with the
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William Himes, Conductor
Sunday, February 22, 2009 | 10:30 AM
— in the Sanctuary
Visit the Chicago Staff Band information page here.



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First Presbyterian Church Annual Congregational Meeting and Luncheon:
A Celebration of 2008 & Commitment for 2009
Sunday, March 1, 2009 | 11:30 AM
— in the Sanctuary and the Commons







working for a fully inclusive church . . . Member Congregation of the Covenant Network of Presbyterians


link to Concerts at First Church page

 

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1850s
Community Carol Sing


See you next year!


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U2 Eucharist Six
-April 25, 2009-
See U2 Eucharist page.





Goosebumps
Organ Concert and
Light Show
See you next year!

Saturday,
October 31, 2009
at 7:00 PM

See Goosebumps Concert page.

   

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Updated December 30, 2008

   
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