Church Calendar

The Handbell Choir plays in worship seasonally. Basic music reading skills required (instrumentalists are especially welcome). Open to adults and youth in grades 6-12. New members are welcome throughout the […]

Adults and high school youth rehearse music for worship. No audition is required. Email Dr. Brian Schoettler for more information.

The 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. […]

As 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 […]

High school students— we officially have a Sunday morning class for you! With the growing number of folks who want to have a space of their own, your wish has […]

7th and 8th graders— it’s time for Confirmation to begin! We will meet in Room M on Rally Day morning. See y’all soon!

An opportunity for spiritual connection, mutual support, and faith formation. Facilitated by Mari Leonard with leadership shared by participants.

Methodism 101 looks at religion and religious practices and the unique contributions of John Wesley and of Methodism to the understanding and practice of Christianity as a whole. It does […]

Long before there was a Campaign for Kindness, there was a prayer known as the St. Francis peace prayer (Lord, make me an instrument of your peace…) This well-known prayer […]