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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.
Click the image above
to view a slide show about the
Midwest Flooding
Opportunities for you to help:
Give Blood
The Red Cross is running short of blood supplies because of the recent flooding in the midwest. Please click on this link to find a site nearby and donate today.
Clean-Up Buckets
Continuing storms and flooding throughout the United States have drastically raised the need for Clean-up Buckets.
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance has responded to 28 presbyteries affected by disasters so far this year — more than half of which were affected by flooding or tornadoes.
The Midwest has been especially hard-hit this spring by record breaking storms and flooding. As floodwaters recede, families face the daunting task of clean up and debris removal from the muddy waters. Continue reading this story and find instructions for putting together a bucket here . . .
Buckets may be delivered to the church office for distribution through the Presbytery of Great Rivers.
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance
Response Team Training
August 4 through August 6
— at Stronghold, Illinois
Please call the Blackhawk
Presbytery office (815-732-3258) or email John Rickard for more information and registration.
Experiencing the Word of God —
——in a new and different way
More than thirty children attended this year's Vacation Bible School. The week-long Rainforest Adventure was offered by First Presbyterian Church and Hope Presbyterian Church together in the First Presbyterian Church Commons and Children's Educational Wing, The lessons were taught using multi-dimensional learning methods.
View the video below to
learn more about multi-dimensional learning at First Presbyterian Church.
View a slide show about
multi-dimensional learning
in
First Presbyterian Church
Children's Sunday and Vacation Bible School.
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Habitat for Humanity
Youth Build
Blitz Weekend Kickoff :
July 24, 2008 | 7:00 PM
— at the build location, 2200 E. Enterprise St.
Anyone interested in volunteering for the construction phase of the build, which takes place between July 24 and November 9, is encouraged to pick up a volunteer form at First Presbyterian Church. After the first two blitz weekends (Friday and Saturday), the rest of the work on this home will be completed on Saturdays. The Dedication and Shower will be Sunday, November 9, 2:00 PM.
Anyone interested in becoming involved in the planning phase of the build, or wishing further information, should contact Don Ecklund (217-787-7810). More information here . . .
working for a fully inclusive
church
April 26,
U2 Eucharist
collection total:
$4,282.29
for Sacks of Hope.
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More information on our U2 Eucharist page —
The 1850s Community Carol Sing was great fun. See you at this event next year!
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