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Couples Salon Spring Gathering

Come join Couples Salon for an evening of good food and fellowship on Saturday, April 20th, at the Barbours' home in Evanston.  This fun evening co-hosted by Nancy and Dennis Barbour and Evelyn and Mike McGowan will begin at 6:30 pm. Please RSVP to Evelyn at em4mail@gmail.com or via text at 312-816-5353 to let her […]

Event Series Faith & Parenting

Faith & Parenting

Room 24

Faith & Parenting offers a weekly space for parents of children at all stages to share and reflect on how their personal and familial faith journeys are nurtured and challenged through the vocation of parenting. Brief guided reflections based on scriptures shared in Children's Sunday school will accompany each session.

Event Series Sunday School

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 School is offered for children ages Pre-K-6th grade. Classroom locations are posted throughout the building.

Event Series 10:30 Worship in the Sanctuary

Earth Day Worship

Sanctuary

On April 21, First Church will celebrate "Earth Sunday" during 10:30am worship in the sanctuary. The renewal of God’s creation each spring reminds us of our covenant to care for the Earth, our home. Join our faith community as we welcome guest preacher Rev. Emily Carroll of Shady Grove UMC, Louisiana. She will share firsthand […]

Event Series Children’s Chapel

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 […]

Event Series Connect456

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. Each week features a unique means of connecting, including serving in leadership with younger children, learning about our church history and United Methodist identity, observing […]

First Church Architectural Building Tour

Sanctuary

Our resident building expert, Bill Brown, will lead a 30-minute tour on Sunday, April 21 after worship.  This tour will focus on the history and architecture of the sanctuary and Tittle Chapel. Participants will get a close look at the carved reredos above the altar, the original and "new" stained glass, the awesome yet intimate […]