Communications and Calendar Request
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Compline Night Prayer Service
On Tuesdays beginning January 2nd, you are invited to a thirty minute Night Prayer Service to end your day in community and peace. These services from 8:30 p.m. to 9:00 […]
Coffee, Conversation, and Friends
This group of women “of a certain age” meet on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month from 10:00 to 11:00 am. In summer and good weather, we gather behind the Garrett Seminary on the Northwestern U campus. In winter or inclement weather, we meet at Le Peep in Evanston for informal conversations on […]
Wednesday Bible Study
onlineThe Wednesday Bible Study is a longstanding group that meets online every Wednesday 10-11:30am with the exception of a short break in the summer. Questions? Please contact Janet Lutz at janetatl@aol.com .
Children’s Choir Rehearsal
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.
Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Choir RoomAdults and high school youth rehearse music for worship. No audition is required. Email Dr. Brian Schoettler for more information.
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” […]
First Hands & First Feet Team Up for Bundled Blessings
Meet at the church’s Hinman Ave steps at 9:00am to join First Feet on the weekly lakeside walk. Or meet at 10:30 in the church lobby/front steps for coffee with the walkers. Then we will all bundle in the basement together. Join us for walking, bundling, or both. A great local service opportunity! Please let […]
Messy Church!
Great HallMessy Church is Christ-centered. Messy Church is creative. Messy Church is for all ages. Messy Church is where YOU belong! Life is rarely neat and tidy. But God isn't afraid to enter the mess. Messy Church is an opportunity for children, families, and adults to engage in hands-on creative activities, celebratory worship, and time together […]