Church profile
First Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Church (USA) · Lincoln, IL
Presbyterian Church (USA) in Lincoln
Researched profile · official sources below
About this church
First Presbyterian Church worships Sundays at 10:00 a.m. at 301 Pekin Street in Lincoln, with the service also carried on Facebook Live and YouTube. Worship combines music, prayer, Scripture, preaching, and monthly Communion on the first Sunday. Children are welcomed in the sanctuary, childcare is available, and activity bags near the doors help younger worshipers participate. The church invites people to come as they are, whether Presbyterian, from another tradition, confident in faith, or still uncertain.
Founded in 1857, First Presbyterian describes itself as a welcoming, serving community within the Presbyterian Church (USA). It is both a More Light congregation, supporting full LGBTQIA+ inclusion in church leadership and society, and a Matthew 25 congregation committed to justice-centered conversation and community action. Its ministries are organized around the “hands” of service, the “heart” of worship and relationships, and the resources that sustain both. Local work includes partnerships, rapid assistance through a Good Samaritan Fund, mental-wellness education, community dialogue, and support for children at risk; global giving works through Presbyterian mission partners. Visitors looking beyond the worship hour will find a congregation that treats neighborhood engagement and inclusive hospitality as central expressions of Reformed Christian faith, not side programs.
Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed August 24, 2026. Sources: Official worship page, time, livestreams, children, music, and Communion · Official identity page, 1857 history, More Light and Matthew 25 commitments · Official service ministry, partnerships, justice, and community funds · Official worship, fellowship, and spiritual-formation overview
Service times
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Ministries and visitor notes
- Communion: first Sunday of the month
- Childcare and children’s activity bags: available Sunday
- Community programs and spiritual formation: check current church announcements
Location
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