First Presbyterian Church of Normal IL

06/17/2026

Thank you to everyone who made CAMP this year a success! And a big thank you to East Bay Camp for hosting us again! Although the weather forced us to pivot our schedule a bit, we sincerely hope the kiddos felt the love of the Spirit during their time there. Thank you to all of our counselors and parent volunteers. We couldn't do any of this without you!

06/16/2026

Registration is now open for 2026 Vacation Bible School! Sign up your kiddos for July 26-30, 5:30-7:30pm here at First Pres! This year we are offering family dinner to those who register for it, $25/family for the whole week! The food will be homemade and provided by our Fellowship Committee! Register today: https://tinyurl.com/bdh84sjz

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CwJL8LzQL/

06/15/2026

Today is Nature Photography Day! 📸🌿 Celebrated on June 15th, this day encourages us to get outdoors, capture the beauty of God's creation, and appreciate the natural world around us.

ANNNNND... We've noticed that our Natural Prairie is growing! We planted seeds back in November of 2025! Our Green Team says our prairie will be established within 5 years of planting... It's so exciting to see growth!

06/14/2026

Join us this morning for worship!
🙏 Join us for worship this morning
✝️ 10am Combined Service
📄 Digital bulletin: https://tinyurl.com/5dzkw7va
📺 Livestream: https://tinyurl.com/55dwjmu4

06/13/2026

Especially for the sports fans among us: As World Cup Begins, Soccer Is Compared to Religion - Wired Word discussion on June 14 at 9am in the library. Find the article at www.firstpresnormal.org/adults, or just show up on Sunday!

06/12/2026

This Pride Month, explore some insightful books from Westminster John Knox Press that uplift LGBTQIA+ voices, deepen our understanding of inclusive ministry, and help us grow in welcome and justice. These resources can support faithful conversations, and relationships rooted in God’s expansive love. Explore WJK's Pride collection here: https://hubs.ly/Q04kXq_f0

Happy Pride from WJK! Explore Insightful Books for the Month of June.

Let's celebrate and honor the LGBTQIA+ community and recognize the importance of diversity, inclusion, and acceptance in our communities.

Explore our Pride collection: bit.ly/WJKPride

06/12/2026

Help shape our leadership — nominate a Deacon or Elder! These leaders provide spiritual guidance, care, and steady support for our church family. If you know someone with a heart for service, submit their name and let God use them in this role.

Deacon & Elder Nomination Form: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:82ab91fc-d15e-4a10-a8e0-68e99be0b064

All forms are due back to the church by June 21st. Please place them in the gold box in the narthex, just outside the sanctuary.

06/11/2026

Due to the severe weather forecasted for this evening, the Baptism Service scheduled for tonight has been POSTPONED.

We WILL NOT be gathering at Lake Bloomington this evening.

We will communicate details for a future Baptism Service when they are determined.

06/10/2026

Rob Kelley's "Time With Children" sermon highlighted the importance of LOVE - not just as a feeling, but as something we live out in our daily lives! Thank you to all of our Time With Children volunteers who always bring a creative and accessible twist to our Sunday sermon topic!

06/09/2026

Yesterday marked the start of overnight CAMP at East Bay! Here are some photos from their first day! Today is the first day for our day campers. Please pray with us:

Heavenly Father, we lift up our youth as they go to camp — thankful for this time away to seek You. Move in their hearts by Your Holy Spirit: bring courage to trust, eyes to see Your presence, and ears to hear Your voice. Bind them together in friendship, humility, and service so they may work as one body reflecting Christ’s love. Protect them, renew their faith, deepen their prayer life, and give leaders wisdom and grace. May this week spark lasting devotion, boldness to follow You, and a hunger for Your Word. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.