ABOUT US

WORSHIP

We worship each Sunday morning at 10:00 am and in special services throughout the year. The liturgical seasons of the church year influence both our worship and devotional life.

WORSHIP

There is no greater joy than to see new people join us in worship.

In our church family you will find people from all walks of life.

Sunday mornings at First Presbyterian Church Jerseyville are a time to come together as a family of faith. We sing together, pray together, sometimes laugh, and even cry together, all while opening our hearts and minds to God’s presence. Worship is more than a routine—it’s a time to connect with God and with one another. Through timeless hymns and contemporary songs, responsive readings, heartfelt prayers, and the proclamation of God’s Word, we invite you to fully engage—body, heart, and soul.

We believe worship should feel like home for everyone. For families with little ones, we offer a nursery for children under five, and our younger worshippers can enjoy notebooks filled with puzzles and coloring activities inspired by the day’s scripture. We also provide worship materials in an easy-to-read format, individual hearing devices, and an enclosed lift to ensure everyone can participate fully. At First Presbyterian, we’re committed to making worship a place where everyone feels loved, valued, and that they belong.

Who we are

who we are

We are a congregation of Giddings-Lovejoy

We are a congregation of Giddings-Lovejoy Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church (USA) serving Jesus Christ and bearing witness to the Kingdom of God from the crossroads of Jersey County, Illinois.

We have been serving Christ in Jersey County for 180 years.

We seek to deepen our relationship with God through worship, Bible study and service.

We are dedicated to the health and welfare of our community. We serve as Rotarians, on the Jersey County Fair Board, Jerseyville Library Board, city council and Jersey County Business Association; in our schools, doctor’s office and hospital.

We believe

in working together

We believe in working together. We have been actively involved with the Jersey County Ministerial Alliance that worked with The Stadium Theater in putting on special Saturday morning free film events, worked to feed hungry children during the summer and provided financial assistance to people in crisis and worshipping together in celebrations of Thanksgiving and Easter. We are one of the Jersey County Character Counts Community Partners. We participate in the Jersey County Interagency Council as we seek to address the needs of people in Jersey County. We do not ask, “Who is our neighbor?” We simply seek to be “the neighbor” everyone wishes they had and that Christ calls us to be.

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