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Festival Choir Rehearsal
Choir RoomAdults and high school youth from the congregation and the community rehearse in preparation of Handel's "Messiah" (Part I) for the Festival Choir Concert on Nov. 22, 2024. No audition is required.
Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Choir RoomAdults and high school youth rehearse music for worship. No audition is required. Email Dr. Brian Schoettler for more information.
Progressive Christianity Reading Group
ZoomThe Progressive Christianity Reading Group kicks off the new year on Sept. 5 at 1:00pm with its weekly one-hour Zoom gathering. "Reading Genesis" by Marilynne Robinson is our first selection. It may be found at online booksellers as well as the Evanston Library. Robinson offers these words on the topic: "The book of Genesis has […]
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.
Mom’s Night Out
CELEBRATE FALL TOGETHER!! Our group continues to have different women come to every gathering! New friends and New conversations every time! Come when you can! You can bring something to share but no pressure! Thursday, October 17th 6:30-8:30 pm Chris Webler's home (with Ann Weatherhead Cohost) Prefer RSVP to c.webler@gmail.com Chris' phone 847-830-1063 Thank you […]
Fisk University Choir Concert
SanctuaryEvanston's Sherman Methodist Church sponsors the Fisk University Choir in concert on Friday, October 18 at 7:00. FUMC contact: Krys Juleen; Sherman contact: Ned Schaub
Styrofoam Collection
The Earth Care Committee holds its monthly Styrofoam collection time at First UMC Evanston on the third Saturday of the month at the Church Street entrance between 10am and Noon. Material to be collected includes all clean No. 6 plastic foam. Acceptable items include disposable coffee cups; take out containers (such as clamshells); plastic plates, […]
Pumpkin Carving and Bonfire/Hot Dog Roast
Peters HomeYou are invited to the 5th annual Pumpkin carving and hot dog roast/bonfire Saturday 10/19 starting at 4:00pm at the Peters home in the backyard. Bring your own pumpkin. Pumpkin carving supplies will be provided as well as hotdogs, buns, and fixings, hot cider and water. Please bring a side to share. It’s fun for […]
Youth Hayride
The youth’s annual hayride at Richardson Farms will be on October 19th. Meet at the church parking lot at 5pm so we can drive together. There will be a corn maze, hayride, games, a campfire, and plenty of laughter. Come join this special night!