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Abide provides ongoing space for spiritual connection to God, mutual support in community, and faith formation in the ways that lead to life. This gathering is open to all who seek to abide with Jesus through the Spirit in the company of friends. Abide meets Sunday mornings in person and via Zoom. To learn more […]
Gifts for Evanston Children! You are welcome to give a gift to a child, through Evanston Y.O.U., from our Star Tree. You can pick a child whose parents asked for help with gifts, from the Star Tree, on 11/26 or 12/3 at church, before or after church. If you want to sign up for a […]
Adults and high school youth rehearse music for worship in the Chancel at the front of the Sanctuary. No audition required. Email Dr. Brian Schoettler for more information.
All are welcome to 10:30 worship in our Sactuary. Details each Sunday can be found at https://faithatfirst.org/gather/worship-services/worship-this-sunday/Â
Children’s Chapel seeks to excite and build confidence in children’s experience of worship and sense of belonging at First Church. Children ages three through 3rd grade are invited to experience the wonder of worship and joy of service in a lively, child-friendly setting. Throughout the program year, children take part in the seasons of the […]
Connect456 is designed to help children in grades 4-6 connect to the church community as older elementary and middle school students preparing to make their own way at First Church. Each week features a unique means of connecting, including serving in leadership with younger children, learning about our church history and United Methodist identity, observing […]
All youth are invited to come to Methodist Youth Fellowship every 1st and 3rd Sunday right after service from 11:30-1:30 pm.. We will have lunch, play games, and have time to gather to talk about where we are at in life. This will be our main time to gather as youth to get to know […]
The practice of lighting Advent candles symbolizes the process of increasing candlelight each week in the face of increasing darkness, or shorter daylight, each week. Using the four Advent candle themes—hope, love, joy, and peace—this three-week, small group experience offers four different prayer practices. This group invites participants to explore breath prayer, examen, praying scripture, […]
The Wednesday Bible Study is a longstanding group that welcomes new persons. The group meets online every Wednesday 10-11:30am with the exception of a short break in the summer. New participants are always welcome. Please contact Janet Lutz at janetatl@aol.com if you are interested.Â
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.
