Located at the corners of Pekin and Ottawa Streets in Lincoln, Illinois, First Presbyterian is a welcoming, serving community, reflecting the inclusive love of God and creating space for God's people to belong. We are a historic church with our beginnings dating back to 1857, and we give thanks to God for our heritage. We are also concerned for the involved in our community, committing ourselves to the new thing God is doing right here and now. We are a More Light Congregation, which means we affirm the worth of all and nurture each individual's spiritual journey - regardless of sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, race, ethnicity, physical or mental health, educational background, economic situation, or religious background. We are also a Matthew 25 Congregation, and we strive to be a faith community that engages in courageous conversations to further the Reign of God in Lincoln and beyond. Finally, we are inspired by the radical hospitality of Jesus the Christ and commit ourselves to loving our neighbors and ourselves as God loves us!