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Appalachia Service Project Fundraiser Dinner

Great Hall

Each summer our high school youth spend a week serving with the Appalachia Service Project, an organization committed to making homes in impoverished counties of the region "warmer, safer, drier." This summer mission trip has been a tradition at First Church for 26 years! In July First Church is sending 15 youth and 10 adults to […]

Event Series Messy Church!

Messy Church!

Great Hall

Join us for an Earth-Month inspired edition of Messy Church as we celebrate our place in God’s creation. Messy Church is Christ-centered. Messy Church is creative. Messy Church is for all ages. Messy Church is where YOU belong! Life is rarely neat and tidy. But God isn't afraid to enter the mess. Messy Church is […]

Event Series Grief Support Group

Grief Support Group

Conference Room

We are pleased to announce that Jim McHolland, Ph.D. and Licensed Clinical Psychologist, and Beth Swanick, Ed.D. and Licensed Professional Counselor, will again facilitate a three-week class for members and friends of First Church who are experiencing grief. Jim and Beth are both members of FUMC Evanston, and have offered this class several times over […]

Continuing Dialogue about the Palestine-Israel Conflict

Dining Room

Come together for dialogue about the Israel-Palestine conflict. This will be an informal but important time to review and reflect upon our shared and individual learning and consider next steps toward education and action

2024 Spring Inquirers

The Inquirers Class is the centerpiece of intentional exploration of First Church, its people and ministries, and the United Methodist church. All persons who wish to learn more about this faith community and discern about membership here are welcome. Advance sign up is super helpful. Please contact Mary Taylor-Johnson at mary@faithatfirst.com or online at https://faithatfirst.org/connect-with-us/ […]

Event Series Covenant Hike Group

Covenant Hike Group

“I love to think of nature as an unlimited broadcasting station, through which God speaks to us every hour, if we will only tune in.” – George Washington Carver The Covenant Hike Group invites all who have a wonder of the natural world to share nature immersion with each other through 3 seasons while experiencing […]

Event Series Faith Around The Table

Faith Around The Table

Are you hungry for deeper discussion with members of your First Church community that goes beyond the usual Sunday morning chit chat (as lovely as that may be)? This new group is for you! Once a month, we'll gather for a potluck dinner and discuss a topic or prompt relating to faith and spirituality. We […]