First Presbyterian Church of Waukegan
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The First Presbyterian Church of Waukegan is a church family comprising people from all sorts of backgrounds but is committed in its faithful walk with God. As we begin our transition into the Evangelical Presbyterian Church we are constantly reminded of God's love and provision for us. We believe that this site will provide visitors with a good taste as to what our church is all about. The goals outlined in our Mission Statement above reflect our belief that the Bible is God's trustworthy message to us, a message that demands our attention and addresses our deepest needs. It tells us that;
Flavoring our worship with music is one of the foundations of our church and its legacy. We are gifted with many who sing, play instruments and ring bells. Many more appreciate those who are blessed with these gifts. While we are serious about our faith and trust in our Lord, we are a good-natured group which loves to laugh together and fellowship over food. (Attending one of our legendary potluck meals will serve as testimony to that.) We are easy to find in a gentrifying area just west of Waukegan's downtown. Situated immediately north of City Hall and south of the Methodist church, there is plenty of free parking. Recent sermons have been archived: click on the "Worship" tab to the left, then click on "Sermons" to see the list. Feel free to contact us through this site or visit us any Sunday morning. We are pleased to be members of The Confessing Church Movement. |
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“Affirmation of Faith” is the theme for the annual Music Ministry Sunday presented May 20 at the First Presbyterian Church of Waukegan. The church's adult music groups, Westminster Choir, Philharmonic, and Impromptu Bell Choir, will present a variety of styles of music, including a bell setting based on a Gregorian Chant, a lush orchestral arrangement of the hymn "When Morning Gilds the Skies," and a contemporary Christian song by Steve Camp. Congregational hymns will be accompanied by a variety of instruments, ranging from traditional organ and orchestra to a worship band. Celebrating the church’s many music programs will involve reading proclamations of the beliefs of the church, followed by musical responses. The message from the pulpit that morning is “This We Believe”, based on Romans 5: 1-11. |
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On Sunday, February 19, a reception was held celebrating the 20th anniversary of Pastor Dave Eikenberry's ministry at First Presbyterian Church of Waukegan. Worship at 9:30 preceded the festivities at the church, located at 122 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., just north of City Hall. The service that morning featured hymns from Eikenberry's installation service 20 years ago. The Philharmonic Orchestra which he co-founded with Music Director Dr. Elizabeth Naegele also performed that morning. Eikenberry's parents, from his home state of Indiana, were in attendance for the festivities. The search committee which interviewed Eikenberry indicated they wanted a pastor who was "involved in the community". He utilizes his musical talents in that regard by performing trumpet with both the Waukegan Symphony Orchestra and the Waukegan Municipal Band among his other pursuits. Eikenberry is also a doctoral candidate at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Eikenberry's wife of 27 years, Kathleen, has also served the community having dedicated eight years as Color Guard Director at Waukegan High School. For 13 years she has worked tutoring home bound students for the Waukegan school district. Eikenberry has been supportive of the church elders decision to join The Evangelical Presbyterian Church. Last month at the congregation's annual meeting, Pastor Eikenberry was presented with a Thomas Kinkade counted cross-stitch picture prepared by deacon Kathy Walter. This magnificent work of art was on display at the reception. |
