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It's time to start up Youth Ministry again! All youth are invited to come at Methodist Youth Fellowship every 1st and 3rd Sunday right after service from 11:30-1:30 pm starting on September 17th. We will have lunch, play games, and have time to gather to talk about where we are at in life. This will […]
The Nominations & Leadership Development Committee is led by Pastor Grace Imathiu (chair) and Mike Bergmann (vice chair).
The Wednesday Bible Study is a longstanding group that welcomes new members. This group meets online every Wednesday 10-11:30am with the exception of a short break in the summer. The current study, which runs through October 18 is The Gospel of Mark by Amy Jill Levine. A new study (to be determined) will begin […]
Children in grades 1-6 rehearse weekly and sing in worship monthly. No audition is required and new singers are welcome throughout the year. For more information, email Dr. Brian Schoettler.
Wednesday, November 1, 2023, 6:00- p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Bring a side or dessert to share and join your church family for good food and fellowship this fall on the first Wednesday of every month! On the menu this month, a First UMC Soup Kitchen favorite, Cheesy Meatball Bake. Please register to aid in preparations, noting any […]
Adults and high school youth from the congregation and the community rehearse in preparation for the Festival Choir Concert on Nov. 17, 2023. No audition is require and music is provided at rehearsal.
Adults and high school youth rehearse music for worship. No audition is required. Email Dr. Brian Schoettler for more information.
Join Progressive Christian Reading Group as they explore Karen Armstrong’s “Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life” on Thursdays during November via ZOOM from 1pm to 2pm. One of the most original thinkers on the role of religion in the modern world, Armstrong believes that while compassion is intrinsic in all human beings, each of us […]
As part of Interfaith Action of Evanston, First Church hosts a weekly soup kitchen each Thursday evening. A host team of First Church volunteers is needed each week, and 5-6 times a year we also need cooking teams. Interested in helping? Please contact Dave Koester (davekoester57@gmail.com) about current scheduling needs.
God’s Story, Our Stories – Lectionary Bible Study Group YOU Are Invited! The Lectionary Bible Study Group meets via zoom every Thursday night mid-September through mid-June from 7 – 8:30 p.m. We are a band of curious explorers, reflecting upon the lectionary passages for the coming Sunday. We ask many questions. We have “ah ha” […]
