Communications and Calendar Request
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Coffee, Conversation, and Friends
This group of women “of a certain age” meet on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month from 10:00 to 11:00 am. In summer and good weather, we gather behind the Garrett Seminary on the Northwestern U campus. In winter or inclement weather, we meet at Le Peep in Evanston for informal conversations on […]
Children’s Choir Rehearsal
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.
Mom’s Night Out
This is intended for Every Mom of kids of every age. Come as you are- from picking up kids, doing laundry, or planting Mums! We snack, talk and laugh! No agenda! All are welcome! Bring a snack IF you wish - but no guilt! Please RSVP to Lfederer30@gmail.com
Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Choir RoomAdults and high school youth rehearse music for worship. No audition is required. Email Dr. Brian Schoettler for more information.
Wednesday Bible Study
onlineThe 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 […]
Progressive Christianity Reading Group
ZoomFirst Church’s Progressive Christians Reading Group invites new and former participants to participate this fall as the group resumes reading and discussion of selected books. The first selection is Freeing Jesus: Rediscovering Jesus as Friend, Teacher, Savior, Lord, Way, and Presence by Diana Butler Bass. This group gathers online Thursdays, 1:00-2:15pm, beginning Sept. 7. How can you […]
Soup Kitchen
Dining RoomAs 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 Story (Bible Study Group)
Glenna HallGod’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” […]
Gayle Webber Memorial Service
Tittle Chapel, Glenna Hall, Memorial GardenA Memorial Service celebrating Gayle’s life will be held on Saturday, September 30th at 10:30 am at the Tittle Chapel followed by interment in the Memorial Garden, and a reception in Glenna Hall. A livestream video of the service (which can also be accessed at a later time) is here: https://youtube.com/live/8sGFzEb1pAl The memorial service bulletin […]