Children’s Choir Rehearsal
Choir RoomChildren 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.
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Handbell Choir Rehearsal
Choir RoomThe 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 […]
Mom’s Night Out
CALLING ALL MOMs for a NIGHT OUT!! Every age of Mom is welcome! Come for the first time or Come back if we have not seen you! You can bring […]
Church Council Governance Subcommittee Meeting
ZoomWe will be meeting over Zoom with representatives from United Church of Rogers Park to discuss their current governance model.
Festival Choir Rehearsal
Choir RoomAdults 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 […]
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
ZoomThe 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. It may be found at online booksellers as well as the Evanston Library. Robinson offers these words on the topic: "The book of Genesis has […]
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.
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, […]
Star Tree — Gifts for YOU
Fountain FoyerStar Tree is support for 100 children thru YOU who need holiday gifts. Please be prepared to spend $50 on the gift. Gifts are due on or before 12/8 at First Church.