Northern Illinois Conference Youth Retreat
The Northern Illinois Conference has created a Youth Retreat for all folks to attend. This is a great opportunity to have both a Fall and Spring retreat every year, so […]
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Sunday School
Sunday School takes place before Worship from 9:15-10:15 a.m. from mid-September through May, with an emphasis on learning and responding to stories in the Bible through reading, conversation, and play. Sunday […]
High School Sunday School
Room JHigh school students— we officially have a Sunday morning class for you! With the growing number of folks who want to have a space of their own, your wish has […]
Confirmation- 7th & 8th Grade
Room M7th and 8th graders— it’s time for Confirmation to begin! We will meet in Room M on Rally Day morning. See y’all soon!
Adult Education- Abide Class
Room KAn opportunity for spiritual connection, mutual support, and faith formation. Facilitated by Mari Leonard with leadership shared by participants.
Adult Education- Methodism 101
Room 33Methodism 101 looks at religion and religious practices and the unique contributions of John Wesley and of Methodism to the understanding and practice of Christianity as a whole. It does […]
Adult Education Class- The Christian Experiment
Glenna HallA weekly gathering that creates community and explores faith-based questions. More. Led by Matt Rader and Kristi Hubbard.
Chancel Choir Rehearsal
SanctuaryAdults and high school youth rehearse music for worship in the Chancel at the front of the Sanctuary. No audition required. Email Dr. Brian Schoettler for more information.
Worship in the Sanctuary
SanctuaryPlease find up to date information about this Sunday here.
Connect456
Connect456 is designed to help children in grades 4-6 connect to the church community as older elementary and middle school students preparing to make their own way at First Church. […]
Children’s Chapel
Children’s Chapel seeks to excite and build confidence in children’s experience of worship and sense of belonging at First Church. Children ages three through 3rd grade are invited to experience […]
Eucharist Service
Tittle ChapelVisitor Coffee with Tour
Glenna HallCurious to further explore First Church? Want to meet others in the congregation and tour the building? Visitors and others new and not-so-new to First Church are invited to stay […]
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Methodist Youth Fellowship (aka MYF) is open to all youth (7th-12th Grade). We'll gather twice each month on Sundays 11:30-1:30pm. This is a time to have lunch and engage in […]
Dos and Donuts – Using Realm Connect on your phone
Want to feel more connected to the First Church congregation? Do you want convenient access to the Church Directory? Are you hoping to get more engaged in small groups or […]
Do’s and Donuts- Using Realm Connect on your Phone
Glenna HallWant to feel more connected to First Church congregation? Do you want convenient access to the Church Directory? Are you hoping to get more engaged in small groups or volunteer […]