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 […]
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Festive Prelude
SanctuaryGod’s Story, Our Stories (Bible Study Group)
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” […]
Pageant Dress Rehearsal
Sanctuary and Dining HallA required dress rehearsal for children involved in the pageant on Dec. 10. This is a closed rehearsal only open to immediate family.
Couples Salon Holiday Gathering
Join FUMC Couples Salon at the Hagedorns' house for a festive evening of food and fellowship hosted by Sue and Jim Hagedorn and Caroline and Bryan Wagner. Please bring an appetizer, side dish or dessert to add to the holiday buffet. Please RSVP to Sue Hagedorn at shagedorn123@aol.com to let her know you are coming […]
All Church Breakfast
Dining RoomCome join us on December 10th as the youth provide a breakfast in the dining room! Starting at 9am, the youth will be flipping pancakes. Come for food, informal conversation and a bit of holiday cheer before worship. Hope to see you! To help us plan (and minimize waste), please RSVP here.
Journey to the Common Good: Fostering Connection and Relational Discipleship During an Epidemic of Loneliness
Room 33Despite the proliferation of opportunities to be connected by social media in 2023, people feel less connected than ever. The increasing lack of connection has been called by some an "epidemic of loneliness." Moreover, the divisiveness over political and social issues in our culture continues to foster alienation and not connection. This lack of connection […]
Faith & Parenting
Room 24Faith & 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.