Church Calendar

Children in grades 1-6 rehearse weekly and sing in worship monthly. No audition is required and new singers are welcome throughout the year. For more information, email Dr. Brian Schoettler.

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 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 […]

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 […]

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. […]