Communications Committee Meeting
ZoomMonthly meeting of the Communications Committee. Contact Chair Andy Shotwell with questions at ashotwell@gmail.com .
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Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Choir RoomAdults and high school youth rehearse music for worship. No audition is required. Email Dr. Brian Schoettler for more information.
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 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” […]
The Value of Life in Gaza
Dining RoomSocial Justice Committee is inviting you to attend a presentation and discussion, by the Very Reverend Father Fouad Saba, the Pastor of Saint George Antiochian Orthodox Church on the topic of " The Value of Life in Gaza". He will offer his perspective from values that are held as followers of Jesus and those that […]
Appalachia Service Project Fundraiser Dinner
Great HallEach 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 […]
Messy Church!
Great HallJoin 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 […]
Grief Support Group
Conference RoomWe 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 RoomCome 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
Chancel Choir Rehearsal
SanctuaryAdults and high school youth rehearse music for worship in the Chancel at the front of the Sanctuary. No audition required. Email Dr. Brian Schoettler for more information.