General Info

Weekday Preschool, Childcare, Sunday School and Adult Education.The First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest was, literally, the first in Lake Forest, founded in 1859 by a group from the Second Presbyterian Church in Chicago. We have long striven to uphold the church founders' ideals of worshiping God, living and working as community dedicated to a Christian life, and to the betterment on Earth through education and benevolences.Education continues to be an integral part of the life of the church community. In addition to our Sunday School and childcare services, we also offer ongoing adult education groups and seminars.Music, too, has been vital to the worship life of the church from the beginning. Early services included a volunteer choir accompanied by a hand-blown organ. Now, in addition to our Casavant organ, we feature 10 different adult, youth, and children's choral groups, with opportunities available to instrumental and vocal soloists as well.From the earliest days of the church, systematic contributions were encouraged with particular Sundays designated for major benevolences. Today, many of our events are coordinated by the members of our mission committees. They are active throughout the county and in the global community, in many ministries that have direct effect on those served.We invite all to join us in service! Please visit our website, or call or visit our church, to learn more about First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest.