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God’s Story, Our Stories Lectionary Bible Study

Zoom

This weekly Bible study invites participants to discuss the scripture texts for the coming Sunday and to ponder what those stories may teach us today. New participants are always welcome. Feel free to contact facilitators Bill Brown (bbrown@wwbrown-inc.com) and/or Lee Rader (leelrader@gmail.com) for additional info.

On the Same Page Book Group

On March 31, the First Church book group On the Same Page will gather for conversation on Lydia Millet's A Children's Bible (2020).   The New York Times Book Review calls this book a "potent allegory" of climate change. Goodreads review speaks of  "Lydia Millet’s prophetic and heartbreaking story of generational divide" and "apocalyptic chaos."  This book is […]

Limitless Zoom Game Night

All are welcome to join in the fun for Zoom Game Nights with the Limitless Group everyThursday from 8:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. The group starts the night by checking in with each other.They then play games such as Trivial Pursuit and Pictionary, led by Matt and Stephanie Peters.All ages and stages are welcome to the Limitless […]

Virtual Morning Prayers

Zoom

On YouTube. Rev. Imathiu presents sermons from Dr. Tittle’s manuscripts preached from the First Church pulpit (1920-1949).

Greater Chicago Food Depository Afternoon Project (with the First Hand group)

First Hands (a First Church fellowship group of all ages that regularly volunteers together) will serve with the Greater Chicago Food Depository on Saturday, April 2 from 1:00-3:45 pm. New participants are always welcome. Volunteers must be vaccinated, wear masks, and practice social distancing. We may be sorting produce or repacking bulk dry goods into […]

Stay-at-Home Group

Via ZoomContact is Beth Swanick : bethswanick@gmail.com

Nursery

Our nursery for children under three is open on Sunday mornings during school year beginning at 9:00 a.m. Parents may sign in their babies and toddlers for the morning, or they can visit the nursery for a play break, diaper change, or feeding. Some parents prefer to keep children with them in worship.

Abide adult class

Glenna Hall

Abide provides ongoing space for spiritual connection to God, mutual support in community, and faith formation in the ways that lead to life. Although many members are parents of children through young adults, this gathering is open to all who seek to abide with Jesus through the Spirit in the company of friends. Abide meets […]

Confirmation Class

For 7th and 8th graders. Location is posted in the church building. Questions? Contact Pastor Jane Cheema at jane@faithatfirst.com.