9:00 Sunday - Online in Zoom

Those who will join us for Zoom worship,

be sure to bring bread and cup for communion.

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10:45 Sunday - Sanctuary

Please join us for coffee fellowship in the commons following the sanctuary service.

Thanks to our neighbors at Grace Lutheran for sharing their parking lot during our worship service.

5:30 Wednesday Worship - Chapel

If for any reason the onsite services would need to be canceled,

we will post a notice on our website and Facebook.

GOD'S Doors Are Being Repainted

We are repainting the doors Saturday morning. Let us know if you would like to help. You can email Tim at Tim@LincolnsChurch.org or Garry at garry@frederickson.us

Welcome to our new Event Coordinator Aziza McNeese!

We are delighted to welcome Aziza to the staff at First Pres! Please join us in worship on May 3rd to welcome her.

PRIDEFEST IS COMING MAY 16, 2026

Pridefest is going to be here in an instant. Please put May 16th on your calendar. We will again have two booths, one for selfies and one for blessings. We will also be marching in the parade with the other UNITED faith communities. We need volunteers to help staff the booths (2-hour shift), set up the booths and tear them down at the end of the day. We also would like a count for how many are marching. Please follow the link below and complete the simple form ASAP. Thanks!

Register here

Grace Food Pantry is hosting a Dine and Donate Tuesday, May 5, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at the Culver’s located at 4400 Wabash Avenue. No paperwork is needed. Simply dine in or drive through to enjoy a tasty Culver’s meal and support the Food Pantry. We are grateful to Culver’s, and to you, for taking action to reduce food insecurity in our community!

Please register for an interfaith antiracism workshop

Please Register.

Pastor Susan needs a few volunteers for April 25th. If you are available please contact her.

Read the Illinois Times Article here

Please register to attend a workshop here

First Presbyterian Church is grateful to have received a Healing Illinois grant to offer antiracism training to faith communities across our diverse traditions. SIAN is partnering with us to offer this excellent training. Each training requires a six hour commitment. We will provide nourishment for hearts, minds, and bodies. More details will be sent to registrants.

Registration is required

Sharing God's Hospitality

Our congregation began reflecting on who we are and how God is calling us way back in 2018. We began our renovations in late 2023. The vision driving our efforts has been to make our space accessible, beautiful, and functional so we can share it with the community. This vision is coming alive!

In the past month, these are some of the groups we have welcomed into the building.

Joy of Movement

Rooted in Springfield

IL Symphony

Springfield Choral Society

Democratic Socialists of America

Neihart Tours from Iowa

UIS Faculty

Capitol City Contra Dancing

Coalition for Springfield's Utility Future

Faith Coalition for the Common Good

Interfaith Antiracism training

Nico Lang

Road Scholars

Downtown Springfield, Inc.

Devotional for Sancti Spiritus by Julie Pfeifer

"Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." ~Lamentations 3:22-23

I took part in a small group study on the book of Lamentations a few years ago. I had never thought about the value of lamenting — literally crying out to God and expressing our deepest emotions in reaction to painful and difficult times. Turns out that complaining to God is actually encouraged! Even better, Lamentations promises us that because of God’s deep love for us, the trials of this world will not destroy us. We can trust in God’s endless compassion, which not only recognizes our suffering but also desires to relieve it, because it is not dependent on our faithfulness, but God’s.

Donations for Cuba

Session has approved collection of funds to support the church in Sancti Spiritus, Cuba. The situation in Cuba continues to spiral downward. Fuel is being restricted to hospitals and ambulances. As of this week, we are able to send groceries to Sancti Spiritus, again.

click here to give a donation

Please put Cuba in the memo.

Cuban Art Exhibition Upstairs

A team of our church members had planned to visit our Cuban cousins in Sancti Spiritus this month. Unfortunately, due to the US embargo, we had to postpone our visit to share 22 years of our partnership with La Iglesia Presbiteriana-Reformada. We have created an exhibition of artwork from Cuban artists and photographs of Cuba by Chris Young. Please come experience the gallery on the second floor next to the new chapel!

FREE Desk

If you or someone you know is in need of a large sturdy metal desk in good condition please let Michelle know.

Mark Your Calendar!

Micropantry Serves Our Neighbors

Please remember people often need water. Many people are being served through our micropantry. Thanks to everyone whose donations keep this vital ministry going. Any and all are welcome to donate food items. Simply place them in the cabinet.

Click here for a list of suggested food items.

Please note that our partners at Grace food pantry bring a number of items to our micropantry every Thursday. 

Nursery

The nursery is available for parents to use with their little ones. You are free to use the nursery on Sunday mornings and during church events. Child care is not provided at this time so you will need to stay with your child while there.

We are here for you

Please know that our Pastor and Chaplain are here for you. You may contact them at:

Rev. Susan Phillips

217-528-4311 ext. 1020

RevSusan@LincolnsChurch.org

Chaplain Tim Haworth

217-528-4311 ext. 1030

Tim@LincolnsChurch.org

Hospital Notices

Please note that the hospitals no longer contact local churches to let them know when a member is admitted. We encourage members and friends of First Presbyterian to call the church office to let us know when you go to the hospital so Pastor Susan and Chaplain Tim can provide pastoral support if it blesses you. We do not share any information without permission.

Shelter Meal Volunteers

Jesus says: "For I was hungry, and you gave Me something to eat; I was thirsty, and you gave Me something to drink; I was a stranger, and you invited me in."

~Matthew 25:35

If it blesses you to help feed our neighbors, please join us on May 12th and/or 26th. You can assist with the preparation of the meals, serving, visiting or all of the above. If you are interested or have questions, please see Linda Johnson, Keith Dhom, or Frank Schultz.

Diana H.

Sara M.

Susan P.

Mary B.

Nick S.

Landon Z.

Leah Z.

London T.

Preston T.

All events are via Zoom unless otherwise specified.

May 2

Door Refresh 9:00 Basement

Social Service Desk Open 10:00 - 1:00 Samaritan Ministries Building

May 3 Communion Sunday

Reverend Susan Phillips to lead Service 9:00 Zoom

Reverend Susan Phillips to lead Service 10:45 Sanctuary

May 4

Christian Formation Committee Meeting 5:00

Communication Committee Meeting 6:30

May 5

Joy of Movement 1:30 Commons

May 6

Wednesday Worship with Communion 5:30 Chapel

May 7

Joy of Movement 1:30 Commons

Deacons Meeting 6:30

May 9

Social Service Desk Open 10:00 - 1:00 Samaritan Ministries Building

Docent Training 11:00 Sanctuary

May 10

Reverend Susan Phillips to lead Service 9:00 Zoom

Reverend Susan Phillips to lead Service 10:45 Sanctuary

NOTE: Links to all events are attached to items on the church calendar.

If you click on the Zoom link in the calendar the invitation will open.

Worship Attendance

How to Join a Zoom Meeting

From your computer, cell phone or tablet:

Click the link provided.

To join a Zoom meeting via telephone:

Dial number given for the meeting. You will be prompted to enter the meeting ID provided followed by #.

Different Ways to Give

Thank you to everyone that shares in the Joy of Generosity at First Presbyterian! There are several ways to support our ministries and many ministries to support. In order to ensure your gift is credited to the correct fund, please take a moment to include the following information when making a donation:

1. Writing a check – Add the fund name in the memo section (Capital Campaign, Peacemaking, Samaritan Ministry, etc.)
2. Online portal – Select “Other Donations” when entering the amount then enter the name of the fund in the Notes section
3. Text giving – Text “$10 CC” to 217-284-2546, this example is a $10 donation for the Capitol Campaign fund. Other commonly used text codes are: Pledge, SM (Samaritan Ministries), Donate (Non-pledge), Peace, Joy, OGHS, Pentecost and BB (Brown Bag)

Church Contact Information

Our church numbers reach us even while we are working remotely.

Pastor Susan Phillips

RevSusan@LincolnsChurch.org

217.528.4311 X 1020

Chaplain Tim Haworth

Tim@LincolnsChurch.org

217.528.4311 X 1030

Bookkeeper, Tara Kaeding

Bookkeeper@LincolnsChurch.org

217.528.4311 X 1050

Administrative Assistant, Michelle Hastings

Michelle@LincolnsChurch.org

217.528.4311 X 4

321 South Seventh Street • Springfield, IL •  217.528.4311

www.LincolnsChurch.org