by Mary | May 25, 2023 | Featured
Millions of refugees are fleeing war, persecution, and violence in their homelands, often running with just the clothes on their backs. UMCOR and Global Ministries are addressing the global refugee and migration contexts guided by four principles: the right to stay...
by Mary | Nov 9, 2022 | Featured, News
Once again, First Church will host the Interfaith Action Emergency Shelter for three weeks over the holidays, from December 25, 2022 to January 15, 2023 . Our congregation is one of nine faith communities involved this year. Interfaith Action of Evanston (IAE)...
by Mary | Oct 19, 2022 | Featured, News
The children’s entrance during the opening hymn on Rally Day 2022 was festive and full of energy as usual, with books in place of balloons. The church program year began with a “Peace Library Processional.” Church members and friends were encouraged to help the...
by Mary | Sep 15, 2022 | Events, Featured, News
NOTE: Due to transportation issues, the Fisk University Choir Concert was rescheduled for Nov. 19. The following article includea the updated info. We are delighted to celebrate the 100th year of ministry of our Evanston partner Sherman United Methodist Church by...
by Mary | Sep 6, 2022 | Featured, News
For decades the strong partnership between First Church and Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary has reaped benefts on both sides of Sheridan Road. For Garrett, First Church is a vibrant (and geographically convenient) training ground for seminary students who...
by Mary | Sep 1, 2022 | Featured, News
The Mission & Outreach Committee is pleased to name Ann Weatherhead as First Church’s 2022 Vision Keeper. Interfaith Action of Evanston invites each member faith community to honor a Vision Keeper at an annual Vision Keepers dinner, this year on September...
by Mary | Aug 10, 2022 | Featured
Being one of the newest people at First Church, I encounter a lot of other new people. We all have that same look about us- curiosity, a little timidness, anticipation, hoping to get it all right. Last week there were some visitors who approached me after worship....
by Mary | Aug 10, 2022 | Featured, News
First Church’s Progressive Christianity Reading Group invites new and former participants to prepare as we reconvene for our fall reading term.Meeting via Zoom on Thursdays at 1pm, we’ll begin September 8th with a stimulating discussion of Marcus...
by Mary | Jul 27, 2022 | Featured, News
It’s a common response during times of uncertainty to tell our doubting selves and maybe even others to just “keep the faith.” Most of the time this statement means to hold on until the future looks brighter, to put your trust in God without question, to remain...
by Mary | Jul 14, 2022 | Featured
On Sunday, July 24, we invite the congregation to celebrate the 100th birthday of church members Martha Ann Johnson. Please drop by Glenna Hall at 11:30 a.m. that morning to share good wishes to Martha Ann over birthday cake with the congregation and her family...
