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The Season of Peace

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. -Matthew 5:9 The season of peace is 4 weeks prior to World Communion Sunday (the 1st Sunday of October) and the giving and receiving of the Peace and Global Witness Offering. It is a time for individuals, families, congregations, and communities to grow…

LEAF comes to First Presbyterian May 7th, 2020!

LEAF was founded in 2016 by seven Southern Illinois farmers, to support small sustainable farms. Our goals are two fold: to make ordering local food easier for busy customers; and to support small farmers by providing an online marketplace to sell their goods. Our group adheres to naturally grown and organic standards as a peer-to-peer regulated organization. We strive to…

Gus returns from Zambia

If you wanted to hear what MMM does to make a change in the lives of the people of Malawi, Tanzania, and Zambia, listen to Gus talk about his time in Zambia this fall with Marion Medical Mission.

Coming Home

The GVD family is on their way back from Klaipeda, Lithuania where they are serving as faculty at LCC International University. They’ll be leading us in worship on Sunday, June 2nd, at 10:30 am. Join us to welcome them home on furlough, and to hear how God has been guiding them, leading them, and using…

Give Life!

We’re hosting an American Red Cross blood drive this Saturday, April 13th, from 10 am to 2 pm. Please join us in giving blood to save a life! You can register in advance and schedule your donation here.

Community Lenten Services

Each year, the churches of the Marion Ministerial Alliance gather together in worship. This year, the theme is “My Journey” as we hear from the pastors of our area, several who are new to the community, about their faith journey and how God got them here. We gather at 5:30 pm for a soup dinner,…