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

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.

In Loving Memory of Bruce Fenimore

On Saturday, August 8, 2026 we will gather to honor and celebrate the life and faith of Bruce Fenimore.

Visitation will begin at 10:00 in the sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church, 321 S. Seventh St., Springfield, IL followed by a memorial service at 11:00. A reception will follow. Parking is available in Grace Lutheran's parking lot.

Your prayers are appreciated.

Obituary

You are Welcome to Attend

On August 18th we will be hosting the assembly meeting for Great Rivers Presbytery. The meeting starts at 10:00 and worship is at 11:00 If you are interested in attending please contact Michelle@LincolnsChurch.org. Thanks to everyone who has volunteered to host.

Trash Pick up

We will be picking up trash again Saturday, August 15th, weather permitting.

If you would like to join, please plan to meet just before 8 am Saturday morning at the SPARC parking lot (232 Bruns Lane).

Contact Jill 217-971-0581 with any questions.

Earth Care Team Meeting

Earth Care team is meeting on Monday at 6:00. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Action For Cuba Needed

For more than six decades, the U.S. embargo of Cuba has driven a humanitarian crisis, with essential systems being pushed toward collapse. It is important to call and email your Senators to vote in support of the Cuba War Powers Resolution, S.J.Res.193. Below is a call script that you can use.

call script and legislative information

What an honor to host the Presbyterian Investment and Loan Program’s annual board retreat!

They wanted to see the ministries their service supports and they chose to visit us! Amongst the PILP board members we hosted were  The Rev. Jihyun Oh, the Stated Clerk of the General Assembly for the Presbyterian Church USA, Clare Lewis, President and CEO of PILP, and the Rev. Anne Apple, PILP Board President.

How does our faith call us to engage in the public square?

Gather online with other Presbyterians across the country on August 26 to explore how our Christian faith calls us to wrestle with current issues of voting rights, election integrity, and public policy.

You'll hear from speakers who will discuss how we can educate, organize and advocate from a place of Reformed faith, and we'll engage in dialogue to discuss next steps you can take in your community.

Interested? Save your spot here: https://hubs.ly/Q04rG93c0

Our Free Library Welcomes You!

Take a book. Leave a book! 

We are now ready to start sharing the beautiful FREE book library in the Reception Hall next to the couch. If you have any gently used books that have been inspiring to you and you would like to share them leave them in 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

Capital City contra dancing

Survival Revival Art Build and Organizational Planning

Joy of Movement

Presbyterian Investment and Loan Program

ICON Summer Social

Faith Coalition for the Common Good Regional Training

DSA Unhoused

Rooted in Springfield

Micropantry Serves Our Neighbors

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

Many people are being served through our micropantry and during the summer months they often need water. Please avoid placing glass containers in the cabinet.

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 August 11th and/or August 25th. 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.

Mike M.

Helen C.

Brian P.

Keith D.

Daniel G.

Bennett S.

Doris P.

Kathleen B.

Weston S.

Cathy S.

Philip Y.

Weston S.

All events are via Zoom unless otherwise specified.

August 8

Social Service Desk 10:00 Samaritan Ministries Building

August 9

Reverend Susan Phillips leading 9:00 Zoom

Reverend Susan Phillips leading 10:45 Sanctuary

August 10

Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting 1:00 commons

Earth Care Team Meeting 6:00 commons

August 11

Worship Committee Meeting 12:00

Joy of Movement 1:30 Commons

August 12

Mission Committee Meeting 4:00 commons

Wednesday Worship 5:30 onsite

August 13

Joy of Movement 1:30 Commons

Finance Committee Meeting 6:00

August 14

Sanctuary Tours 1:00

August 15

Social Service Desk 10:00 Samaritan Ministries Building

August 16

Reverend Susan Phillips to lead Service 9:00 Zoom

Reverend Susan Phillips to lead Service 10:45 Sanctuary

Coffee Fellowship in the commons following the sanctuary service

Michelle Knox Solar Presentation

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