Springfield First has a very active Senior Ministry. We have regular gatherings for fellowship, Bible studies, Sunday morning classes, quilting, games, trips, and more! Email Carli Burton or call her at 217-793-9760 x111 to find out more about Senior Ministries.


For more details about any of the events and trips listed below, view the Senior Ministries Newsletter.



Senior Fellowship

Are you ready for Christian fellowship, a friendly game, and more? Come for sweet treats, coffee, and a devotional, followed by a time of playing cards, dominoes, and games. Enjoy a delicious hot meal together. Suggested donation is $7.00.

When: 2nd Thursday of each month except July and August, 9:30am-12:30pm, with lunch served at 11:45am
Where: Rooms 5/6


Upcoming Trips

 Morning Star Mercantile & Cafe - June 28

We will be taking the church van to Salisbury, so seating is limited. Their food is great (save room for one of their delicious desserts), and we get to do a little shopping also!

When: Wednesday, June 28
Cost: $2 for gas; lunch is on your own.

 Busch Stadium/Cardinals vs. Cubs - July 27

When: Thursday, July 27, depart at 4:00pm, 6:45 game time
Cost: $85, includes travel on a luxury charter and admittance to the game (seats are in the right field loge, section 235, under a covering). Check made out to SFUMC will hold your ticket.