Shelby Naz Church
Shelbyville, IL First Church of the Nazarene
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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.

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Special Events

Missionary Zone rally

Set up at 4 pm

Fellowship At 5 pm 

( Local members bring veggies or dessert)

Rally at 6 pm


Senior Luncheon

  • Every 1st Sunday of the month
  • Following Morning Worship
  • Bring a side dish and a dessert.
  • Located in the CLC

Ladies outing


Men’s prayer breakfast

  • Meet at the church

MOM (moms on a mission)

  • A support group for young mothers
  • Meeting every 4th Thursday
  • 6:00-7:00 pm
  • Children welcome
  • Devotional and light snacks

Aerobic Chair wokout

  • Tuesday and Thursday 9 AM
  • Meet in the Christian Life Center
  • No cost

Aerobic Standing workout

  • Monday and Wednesday 6 PM
  • Meet in the Christian Life Center
  • No cost

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
  • Every 4th Monday
  • Meet in the Teen Center

Neighborhood bash 

  • September 28, 2024
  • Activities for all Ages
  • Food
  • Live music provided by BLACKHILL