First Church of the Nazarene of Shelbyville, Illinois was started on August 5, 1928, and met in the rented, white-framed African Methodist Episcopal Church on North Third and Will streets. Officially, the church was organized with 36 charter members in 1929.

Today, First Church continues to be located on the same corner. First Church has experienced consistent growth throughout its history and has expanded its campus to include not only the church building and educational unit, but also a Teen Center and Christian Life Center (CLC) for children, teen, and adult activities.

First Church of the Nazarene of Shelbyville, IL is part of the Global Church of the Nazarene, a denomination in the classical Wesleyan-Holiness tradition.

Please visit our campus and experience the warmth and friendship of our people and the power of God's presence in worship.

What We Believe Listen to Sermon

Easter celebration April 20

• Breakfast At 8:30 am
• Easter Worship at 10 am
• Children’s Easter Egg hunt following Worship

Ladies outing

• To Champaign on April 26
• Leaving at 8 am.
• Going to Ollie’s, Prarie Gardens, and other shops
• Please sign up in foyer at visitor’s desk or email at [Please enable JavaScript.].

mens breakfast

• April 26
• Meet at church at 7 am
• Going to Golden Corral

MOM (moms on a mission)

• A support group for young mothers
• Meeting every 3rd Thursday
• 6:00-7:00 pm
• Children welcome
• Devotional and light 

Pickleball

• Every Tuesday from 6-8 pm
• Meeting in the Christian Life Center
• All abilities welcome
• No cost

Bunco night

• 6:30- 8:00 pm
• Last Monday of each month
• Meet in the Teen Center

Field Celebrate life

• May 8-10