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...
by Mary | Jul 13, 2022 | Featured
In the first four Sundays of summer worship, we have welcomed 76 adult visitors, six new members, and a new Executive Pastor. With a strategic plan that articulates that we will “Cultivate a congregation that loves and acts in the example of Jesus” and “foster...
by Mary | Jun 27, 2022 | Featured, News
Five delegates represented First Church at the Annual Conference of the Northern Illinois Conference (NIC) in Schaumberg, IL on June 8-10. Delegates Grant Bailey, S.E. Brick, Phil Crihfield, Elaine Moy Johnson, and Colin McDonald attended, and also two First Church...
by Mary | Jun 22, 2022 | Featured, Message
On June 19, 2022 our congregation celebrated Juneteenth, co-sponsored the YWCA annual Ricky Byrdsong Race Against Hate, and continued to celebrate Pride Month. That morning — a perfect June morning– First Church also began the 23rd summer of Worship in...
by Mary | Jun 20, 2022 | News
Dear Members and Friends of FUMC-Evanston, On behalf of the Staff Parish Relations Committee (SPRC), I would like to once again welcome and congratulate Rev. Britt Cox on her appointment by Bishop John Hopkins to serve as Associate Pastor at First UMC Evanston....
by Mary | Jun 16, 2022 | Featured
June 15, 2022 Greetings all, On Monday, June 13th, sixteen faith communities in Evanston came together at Fountain Square in downtown Evanston to acknowledge the role that these mostly White congregations have played in the racism in Evanston, both past and present. ...
by Mary | Jun 14, 2022 | Featured, News
Thank you to everyone who was involved in the Music Ministry during our 2021-2022 program year! Looking ahead, here are a few important dates to add to your calendar: July 17 – Summer Choir Sept. 7 – Chancel Choir rehearsals resume Sept. 14 – Children’s Choir and...
by Mary | Jun 9, 2022 | Featured, News
ASP Team Heading to “Almost Heaven, WV” For the 24th time in 25 years First Church will send a youth mission team to serve with the Appalachia Service Project this summer. For years the ASP trip has been a hallmark of our congregation’s youth...
by Mary | Jun 1, 2022 | Featured, Message
First United Methodist Church is a community of Christians inviting all persons to grow in their relationship with God and to live their faith in the world. The journey of faith is not a solo trip. By yourself you can get stuck, run out of gas, take a wrong turn,...
