Communications and Calendar Request

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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 the wonder of worship and joy of service in a lively, child-friendly setting. Throughout the program year, children take part in the seasons of the […]

Adult ASP Info Meeting

Room M

Mark your 2023 calendar for a January 15 informational meeting about a possible Adult Appalachia Service Project (ASP) mission trip this spring. We would like to assess the interest and start planning. Interested? Please email Jim Hagedorn for more details.

Bundled Blessings Diaper Packing – 2 Youth Groups

Room M

Sun. Jan. 15, Two youth groups will pack diapers for Bundled Blessings in room M. 2:30-3:45 St.Athanasius 7th Graders; then 4-5:00 FUMC Youth Group. Contact person - Nancy Brown - 847-271-1712 or nandbrown@comcast.net

Walk for Warmth

Great Hall

On MLK Day of Service 2023, you are invited on the annual Walk for Warmth beginning here at First Church. 2023 marks the 4th year Interfaith Action of Evanston has coordinated this walk as part of the fight against homelessness and hunger in our community. We’ll gather in Great Hall and walk alongside groups from other faith […]

Night Prayer Service

Zoom

On Tuesdays beginning January 3, you are invited to a thirty minute Night Prayer Service to end your day in community and peace. These services from 8:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., available via Zoom, are patterned after the ancient monastic tradition of Compline (meaning completion)--the final prayer of the day. We will follow a simple […]

Children’s Choir Rehearsal

Children's Choir is open to children in grades 1-6 and children can join at any time. Email brian@faithatfirst.com for more details.

Handbell Choir Rehearsal

Choir Room

The Handbell Choir plays in worship once each month. Basic music reading skills required (instrumentalists are especially welcome). Open to adults and youth in grades 6-12. New members welcome throughout the year - email brian@faithatfirst.com for more details.

Communications Committee

Glenna Hall

The Communications Committee meets on the third Wednesday of each month.  Questions?   Contact Mary Taylor-Johnson at mary@fathatfirst.com or S.E. Brick at sebrick19@gmail.com . 2022-23 Communications Committee:  Liz Blackwell, S.E. Brick (chair), Karen Jordan Farr, Wendy Istvanick, Todd Kibbey, Lauren McDonald, Henry Pleas, Andy Shotwell, Mary Taylor-Johnson (Director of Communications and Membership)

Communication Committee Meeting

Glenna Hall

Monthly meeting of the Communications Committee S.E. Brick, Chair -- sebrick19@gmail.com Liz Blackwell Karen Farr Wendy Istvanick Todd Kibbey Lauren McDonald Henry Pleas Andy Shotwell Mary Taylor-Johnson, Staff liaison - mary@faithatfirst.com Chris Webler, Church Council liaison