Rev. Gray Marshall is originally from Hampton, Virginia, and now lives in Springfield with his wife, the Rev. Dr. Anne Marshall, and their two sons. He holds a degree in philosophy from Christopher Newport University and a Master of Divinity from Union Presbyterian Seminary, and has served PC(USA) congregations in Indiana and Ohio. He is a film lover and a student of history. In addition to caring for his family, he works part-time as a video editor and social media marketer for professional bowling. 

9:00 Sunday - Online in Zoom

Those who will join us for Zoom worship,

be sure to bring bread and cup for communion.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85677718426

One tap mobile +13126266799,,85677718426#

Or Call +1 312 626 6799 and use

Meeting ID: 856 7771 8426

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

with Communion and a potluck dinner

Join us in the Peace Garden (weather permitting) for worship and communion. If the weather is bad we will meet in the chapel.

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

we will post a notice on our website and Facebook.

World Communion Offering

The World Communion Offering works to ensure all God’s people flourish as God intends through ministries working for racial justice, gender justice, peacemaking, global witness, and ecumenical and interfaith relations.

Invite your friends, family, co-workers, community groups to join us for self guided tours.

SIAN needs volunteers. The Springfield Immigrant Advocacy Network (SIAN) welcomes your inquiries about volunteering with its Healthy Food Delivery Program. Thanks in no small part to the generous financial support of First Presbyterian Church, it now reaches about 80 families with fresh, nutritious and culturally relevant food. Every other Sunday in the early afternoon, volunteers assist with grocery shopping, food packing and loading up delivery cars. Some later serve as drivers. Its lead volunteers have developed a well-oiled machine to do it all in a very short time, and it is a joyful experience in community. These volunteers and supporters like First Presbyterian are the lifeblood of the program. You can follow this link at their website to learn more and start the process 

https://www.sianspi.org/volunteer

Greater Springfield Interfaith Association Welcome Banquet

Join us on

Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 12

Vegetarian Potluck and General Meeting

Bring Food Starting at 11:30 and we'll eat at 12.

Douglas Avenue United Methodist Church

501 Douglas Ave., Springfield, IL

Program will include a presentation by the Massey Commission Action Network and Nominations and voting on the GSIA Board for the coming year.

Our Free Library Welcomes You!

On Sunday, September 27th we dedicated the little free library in memory of Chuck Watson. It was a joy to welcome his family. Photos telling the story of this library are attached on the side wall of the library.

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.

Food Not Bombs: Meal Sharing

Joy of Movement

Capital City Contra Dancing

Choral Society

Road Scholars

Faith Coalition

The Committee - candidate forum

Faith Coalition Task Committee

Faith in Place

Turnaway Play

Rooted in Springfield

Join us for Wednesday Worship in the Garden!

Join us for worship service in our beautiful garden. Service begins at 5:30 pm. Pastor Susan, and Chaplain Tim guide us in worship each week.

On the first Wednesday of the month we will not only be celebrating communion but we will be having a potluck dinner after the service. Everyone is welcome so please join us.

Micropantry Serves Our Neighbors

Thanks to everyone for making donations.

Click here for a list of suggested food items.

Nursery is Available

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 October 13th or 27th. 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.

Julie P.

Sula Mae R.

All events are via Zoom unless otherwise specified.

October 3

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

October 4

Reverend Gray Marshall to lead Service 9:00 Zoom

Reverend Gray Marshall to lead Service 10:45 Sanctuary

Coffee Fellowship in the commons following the sanctuary service

October 5

Christian Formation Committee Meeting 5:00

Communication Committee Meeting 6:30

October 6

Joy of Movement 1:30 Commons

October 7

Wednesday Worship with Communion and a potluck dinner 5:30 in the Garden

October 8

Joy of Movement 1:30 Commons

October 10

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

October 11

Reverend Daniel Choe to lead Service 9:00 Zoom

Reverend Daniel Choe to lead Service 10:45 Sanctuary

Coffee Fellowship in the commons following the sanctuary service

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

Events Coordinator, Aziza McNeese

Events@LincolnsChurch.org

217.528.4311 x 1011

321 South Seventh Street • Springfield, IL •  217.528.4311

www.LincolnsChurch.org