First Presbyterian Church of Waukegan

First Presbyterian Church of Waukegan

"Verse of the Day"

Church Home 122 north martin luther king jr. avenue, waukegan, il 60085

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If you are a part of our congregation, please use this site to stay informed about events in our church life. If you don't have a church home, we hope this site will give you a taste of what our church is about, and will encourage you to come and see for yourself. Come, and hear a word from God and find people who can help you receive God's blessings into your life. We are pleased to be members of The Confessing Church Movement.

Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

(Hebrews 4:16, ESV)

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Denominational Affiliation Status

On December 4, 2011, the congregation of First Presbyterian Church of Waukegan voted overwhelmingly to become part of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC). Our congregation has always upheld the authority of the Old and New Testaments as the only standard for faith and obedience. In the EPC, we find a body of fellow believers that shares this conviction and a commitment to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the world. We are excited about this new chapter in our life together and we invite you to join us! As this process unfolds, we will post updates on this site as well as useful links to related information or articles.

Pastor Celebrates 20th Anniversary At Helm

On Sunday, February 19 a reception will be held celebrating the 20th anniversary of Pastor Dave Eikenberry's ministry at First Presbyterian Church of Waukegan. Worship at 9:30 precedes the festivities at the church, located at 122 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., just north of City Hall.

The service that morning will feature hymns from Eikenberry's installation service 20 years ago. The Philharmonic Orchestra which he co-founded with Music Director Dr. Elizabeth Naegele will also perform that morning.

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 with both the Waukegan Symphony Orchestra and the Waukegan Municipal Band among his other pursuits. Eikenberry is also a doctoral student 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. The picture will be on display at the reception.

If you have any questions, you may contact the church via our contact form or you can call the church office [847-662-6483] between the hours of 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.