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 service once per month (usually the first Sunday of the month). Communion is open to all.
Dress & Attire
You'll see a range from Business Professional to Business Casual to Smart Casual.
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.
Calming Center
We love the sounds of our youngest members in worship! But if your little one needs a space to be soothed, Room 15 down the hall from the sanctuary is a great place to go!
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.