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 […]
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Mom’s Night Out
Moms of every age are welcome; each month is a different collection of women. Bring a snack to share or just yourself! Catharina Maerklin (host) and Julia Jackson (cohost); RSVP […]
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 […]
Limitless Game Night & Conversation
ZoomThe Limitless Game Night & Conversation is a virtual gathering to talk and play online games such as Codenames, Scattergories, Pictionary, and several others. Limitless is a group of adults, […]
Celebration of Life for Larry Ter Molen
SanctuaryCelebrating the Life of Larry Ter Molen (August 10, 1937 - February 9, 2024) Friday, March 15, 2024 Service at 3:00pm in the sanctuary with reception following in Great Hall. Livestream link Online Guest Book (please sign)
Reception for Larry Ter Molen
Great Hall
Organ Concert
SanctuaryOrgan Concert: Dr. Brian Schoettler Friday, March 8, 7:30-8:30pm in the Sanctuary First Church Minister of Music & Organist, Dr. Brian Schoettler, presents a 60-minute concert featuring the sanctuary’s mighty, Austin pipe organ (Opus 319). The program will feature works Bach, Lefébure-Wély, Marchand, Saint-Saëns, and Widor. The concert is free and open to the public. […]
Monthly 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, […]
Faith & Parenting
Room 24Faith & Parenting offers a weekly space for parents of children at all stages to share and reflect on how their personal and familial faith journeys are nurtured and challenged through the vocation of parenting. Brief guided reflections based on scriptures shared in Children's Sunday school will accompany each session.
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 […]