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We are linked to each other by stories. Our own sacred narratives, together with the great Biblical stories, are woven into the fabric of our faith. At First Presbyterian Church of Springfield, we believe in the big umbrella of grace and we welcome all who wish to join us.
— Rev. Dr. Clifford J. Hayes

News and Events

Commencement Sunday
Sunday, May 20 | 10:30 a.m.
— in the Sanctuary

Oh, the places you will go. In this Sunday's worship service — we will recognize this year's graduates from a variety of educational adventures — those graduating from 8th grade, high school, college, technical school, or receiving a GED this year. Please contact Chris Wheal in the church office (217.528.4311) with names of anyone you would like included. A reception will follow the worship service.

!Happy Birthday to the Christian Church!
Pentecost Sunday: Wear Red!
Sunday, May 27 | 10:30 a.m.
—in the Sanctuary
On this day of Pentecost, we commemorate the birth of the Church. A number of First Presbyterian Church members and friends will offer a unison multilingual recitation of the Pentecost account in Acts. This act of "many tongues" is carried out in remembrance of the biblical account of the appearance of the Holy Spirit. We invite everyone to wear red in celebration of God's outpouring of grace upon the church. The color red is worn to remember the tongues of fire described in Acts:

When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. (Acts 2:1-3, NIV)

When the church is vital, it continues to celebrate the diversity of tongues and gifts. Within this mission we receive a Pentecost Offering on this Sunday. Our congregation will keep 40% for programs that benefit children at risk. The General Assembly divides the remaining 60% between ministries with youth and young adults (50%) and children-at-risk ministries (10%). We beat our record giving in the Lenten One Great Hour of Sharing Offering: what might we do on Pentecost - the birthday of the Christian church?

Annual Church Partnership Picnic
Sunday, June 10
—immediately after church
—Meet at Jim Edgar State Park
Canoes, fishing, food and fun — this picnic is one of our ecology partnership events with our sister church, New Mission Church of God. We join together each year for this time of fun and fellowship, which is also an opportunity to enjoy the sights outside of our city. A map to the park shelter is on the church narthex table.