June 28, 2026
Reverend Susan Phillips leading
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9:00 Sunday - Online in Zoom
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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
If for any reason the onsite services would need to be canceled,
we will post a notice on our website and Facebook.
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Join us for Paint the Street
When: June 27, 2026 11AM - 7PM
Where: Washington Street between 4th and 8th Street Downtown
What: First Pres has registered for two squares numbers 156 and 157. Folks of all ages are welcome to participate. We will have a tent set up for shade. Painting supplies will be provided. Bring a chair and enjoy watching the creation of street masterpieces.
For more info contact Caitlin Deady (caitlin.deady14@gmail.com)
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Congregational Meeting, Sunday June 28th
We will have a Congregational Meeting on Sunday, June 28th, 2026, immediately following the 10:45 worship service for the purpose of electing three elders to serve on Session.
Those names placed in nomination by the Nominating Committee are:
Laurie Myers and Steve Reents, Class of 2027
Mary Beth Stephens, Class of 2028
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Faith and Fellowship
There will not be a meeting July 3 for Faith and Fellowship. Our next meeting will be July 17 and that will be a picnic at Leeland Grove Park (across from Don Ecklund's home) at 10:00 AM. Bring something to share if you feel like it..
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Q+ News
If you would like to see what is going on in our Q+ community click the link below.
Q+ News
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Celebrating the gifts of G-d in our Queer kin!
The PC(USA) is celebrating PRIDE all month long!
READ MORE
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Heartland Housed Welcome Home Baskets
The Mission Committee and Faith and Fellowship want to thank everyone for the overwhelming success of the Welcome Home Basket for Heartland Housed initiative. Welcome Home Baskets are given to previously unhoused clients who are now being housed and in need of basic household items. From the generous donations you all have given, we have successfully filled nine baskets. The Mission Committee donates $100 to Heartland Housed for welcome baskets they put together on our off months. We are ready to collect items for our July basket and need the following: pots and pan set, knife set, cooking utensils, twin sheets, hygiene hand soap, shower gel, twin sheets, cleaning chemicals, food storage containers, shower curtain and plastic liner, and a dustpan.
Because of space constraints, we do not have room to store things for future baskets and Heartland Housed only accepts complete basket donations. So please only donate what is requested. Starting this Sunday Don Ecklund will have a sheet in the Narthex after the worship service, where you can sign up for a July donation. We plan to continue to provide a basket every other month and would like to collect the items listed above by the end of June. Thank you again for your generous response to this project!
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Matheny-Withrow
On July 16, Michelle Morris, the FACE coordinator for Matheny-Withrow is looking for volunteers to help set up for Graduation for Camp Kindergarten from 3 pm to 7 pm. She is also looking for help on July 17 from 8 am to 1 pm to help set up, serve and clean up the lunch. If you can help please let Mary Young know as soon as possible. Thanks to everyone who helps make our partnership with Matheny-Withrow active.
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Survival Revival is more than a summer event!
If you would like to celebrate July 4th by making Survival Revival art wear your painting clothes and join us at noon in the sanctuary basement.
It's a collective effort by community members, artists, activists, musicians, and organizers to meet one another's immediate needs while building a fair and just city. In this moment of both crisis and opportunity, we believe our community can do more than simply survive the challenges we face. We can get into Good Trouble!
Through mutual aid, voter education and mobilization, and collective action, we are working together to strengthen our connections, build community power, and create a city where everyone has the opportunity to thrive!
click here if you would like to volunteer for the Survival Revival Event
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Sharing God's Hospitality
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.
DSA Unhoused Working Group
Joy of Movement
Survival Revival Training
Rooted in Springfield
Interfaith Antiracism Training
Wedding
Road Scholars
Capital City contra dancing
Stanza Stories
Faith Coalition for the Common Good
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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.
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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.
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Kids Activity Page
Click on this link for a fun activity page.
Share your work with us! We would love to see and display your creativity and talent. Send us your colored pictures (scan, email, regular mail) and we will share them on Sunday mornings and maybe also on our Facebook page.
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We are here for you
Please know that our Pastor and Chaplain are here for you. You may contact them at:
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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.
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Coffee Fellowship
Thank you to all who have provided goodies and made coffee so that we can fellowship together after service.
We are always grateful for coffee fellowship hosts. If you would like to volunteer please email Michelle. If you are interested in hosting but don't want to do it by yourself please let Michelle know and we can find a partner for you.
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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 July 14th and/or 28th. 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.
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Susan E.
David H.
Greg K.
Bailey D.
Amber M.
Amara K.
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All events are via Zoom unless otherwise specified.
June 27
Social Service Desk Closed
June 28
Reverend Susan Phillips to lead Service 9:00 Zoom
Reverend Susan Phillips to lead Service 10:45 Sanctuary
Congregational meeting following the sanctuary service
July 1
Wednesday Worship with Communion 5:30 Garden
July 2
Deacons Meeting 6:30
July 3
Church Closed for Independence Day
July 4
Social Service Desk Closed
July 5 Communion Sunday
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.
| | | May 2026 | Zoom = 94 | Sanct. = 278 | Wed. = 60 | Total = 432 | | May 2025 | Zoom = 71 | Sanct. = 257 | Wed. = 54 | Total = 382 | | Last Week | Zoom = 20 | Sanct. = 65 | Wed. = 13 | Total = 98 | | |
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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 #.
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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:
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Writing a check – Add the fund name in the memo section (Capital Campaign, Peacemaking, Samaritan Ministry, etc.)
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Online portal – Select “Other Donations” when entering the amount then enter the name of the fund in the Notes section
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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)
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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
Events Coordinator, Aziza McNeese
Events@LincolnsChurch.org
217.528.4311 x 1011
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321 South Seventh Street • Springfield, IL • 217.528.4311
www.LincolnsChurch.org
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