Pekin First Nazarene
Overview
About Pekin First Nazarene
Pekin First Nazarene is a Church of the Nazarene congregation in Pekin. Nazarene churches are rooted in the Wesleyan-Holiness tradition and typically emphasize entire sanctification, compassionate ministry, and grace-filled community. Services generally include Sunday worship and small-group discipleship opportunities. Service times and programs vary — please confirm directly with the church.
What to expect here
Worship style
Holiness-tradition worship blending contemporary music with a warm, community-centered atmosphere
Tradition
Church of the Nazarene
Quick facts
Denomination
Church of the NazareneLocation
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Listing
VerifiedLast updated
May 2026
General guidance · Church of the Nazarene churches · not specific to Pekin First Nazarene
A welcoming service with worship music, Scripture reading, and a sermon. Many churches also offer programs for children, youth, and adults at various times throughout the week.
This church warmly welcomes everyone who walks through their doors. Whether you're exploring faith for the first time or returning after a long absence, you'll find a community ready to welcome you.
Weekly rhythm
Service Times
3 service times across 2 days
Verified by the church · May 29, 2026
Sun
Sunday
9:30 AM
Morning Worship
11:00 AM
Discipleship Groups
Wed
Wednesday
6:45 PM
Midweek Service
Latest message
Watch a message
Their most recent upload, straight from the church's own YouTube channel.
James 5, Lead Pastor, Lauren Smith
Published September 13, 2026 · Posts weekly
More from Pekin First Nazarene on YouTube · checked September 15, 2026
Sermons
What they're preaching
Posts about 3 sermons a month
Last 4: James 2, then 3, then 4, then 5
- James 5, Lead Pastor, Lauren Smith (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)James 5 · Sep 13, 2026
- James 5 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)James 5 · Sep 8, 2026
- James 5, Lead Pastor, Lauren Smith (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)James 5 · Sep 7, 2026
- James 4 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)James 4 · Sep 1, 2026
- James 4, Lead Pastor, Lauren Smith (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)James 4 · Aug 31, 2026
Based on the church’s YouTube uploads.
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Groups & Ministries
1 group
Verified by the church · May 29, 2026
All listed groups welcome newcomers
Discipleship Groups
Sunday · 11:00 AM · Weekly
Serve board
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Greeter / welcome team
Meet people at the door and help newcomers find a seat.
greeting
Kids ministry helper
Support Sunday kids programming — background check may be required by the church.
kids
Tech / livestream
Help with slides, sound, or the livestream.
tech
Hospitality / coffee
Set up drinks and make the lobby feel like home.
hospitality
Outreach / community serve
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outreach
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