Festival Choir Rehearsal
Adults and high school youth from the congregation and the community rehearse in preparation for the Festival Choir Concert on Nov. 17, 2023. No audition is require and music is provided at rehearsal.
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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
ZoomOn Thursdays October 5th, 12th, 18th, and 25th, the Progressive Christians Reading Group will delve into “The Elephant is Running: Process and Open and Relational Theologies and Religious Pluralism” by Bruce Epperly. Epperly believes that God invites us to affirm religious pluralism while remaining faithful to the way of Jesus and the prophetic spirit of […]
Soup Kitchen
kitchenAs 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.
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.
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 p.m. We are a band of curious explorers, reflecting upon the lectionary passages for the coming Sunday. We ask many questions. We have “ah ha” […]
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, singles and couples, that span multiple ages and life stages. New participants are always welcome. If interested, please contact Stephanie Peters at stephdeloney@gmail.com .
Garrett Seminary Dinner
Kitchen and Great HallGarrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, along with our partner, the Association of Hispanic Theological Education (AETH); In person, Great Hall; Friday, October 13, 2023, 3:00-9:00; contact: Becky Eberhart or Krys Juleen, krys@faithatfirst.com
J.U.M.P.
J.U.M.P. (Junior United Methodist People) serves as an introductory youth group for students in grades 4-6 and meets monthly on Fridays from 4:00-6:00 p.m. In October, J.U.M.P. is teaming up with First Church’s Bundled Blessings Diaper Pantry to help pack diapers for families in need. Join us for light work and great fun! Please register […]
Diaper Packing and Soup Kitchen Prep
Dining RoomProjects will include making sack meals for Connections for the Homeless; packing diapers for our Bundled Blessings diaper pantry; and other tasks to support our ministries at the church and in the community. We will have all the supplies ready for you at the church, so you can just come as you are and enjoy […]