Our Location
Centenary United Methodist Church
203 E. Grove Avenue
Effingham, IL 62401
Our building sits on the corner of East Grove Avenue and South Third Street.
Parking & Entry
We have two parking lots, each with handicap parking spots. The smaller parking lot is off of East Grove Avenue. The full glass entry doors from this parking lot enter the building at the sanctuary level. Our larger parking lot can be accessed off of South Third Street. Upon entry from this parking lot there are stairs and an elevator to access the sanctuary, fellowship hall, and classroom levels of our building.
Worship Services
Saturdays at 6:00 p.m.
This is a service with traditional Christian music, prayer, offering, and a message.
Sundays at 9:00 a.m.
This service has varied music styles, a children's message, prayer, offering, a message, and a time of fellowship with cookies, juice, and coffee served at the back of the sanctuary following the worship service.
Communion
Communion (including a gluten-free option) is served at each of these services once a month (usually the first of the month). Communion is open to all who attend our services.
Dress & Attire
At both services you will encounter persons dressed in everything from shorts to three piece suits. Please wear what is comfortable for you.
Children
Children are welcome in all of our services. There are children's activity bags available for use in the sanctuary, as well as a coloring table at the rear of the sanctuary for children.
Nursery
Please know we love the sounds of our youngest members in worship services, but if you would prefer, a nursery is provided for the Sunday service and Sunday school hour. The nursery is in Room 15, down the hall from the sanctuary, and is open for 0-4 year olds from 8:45 - 11:15 on Sunday mornings. Our nursery is staffed by credentialed adults each week.
Sunday School Classes
Sunday School classes are offered after the Sunday service beginning at 10:15 a.m. Please check out the Children & Youth or Adult pages for options.