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Adults and high school youth rehearse music for worship. No audition is required. Email Dr. Brian Schoettler for more information.

The Wednesday Bible Study is a longstanding group that welcomes new members.  This group meets online every Wednesday 10-11:30am with the exception of a short break in the summer. The current study, which runs through October 18 is The Gospel of Mark by Amy Jill Levine.   A new study (to be determined) will begin […]

As 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.

This weekly Bible study invites participants to discuss the scripture texts for the coming Sunday and to ponder what those stories may teach us today. New participants are always welcome. Bill Brown facilitates this group.  Feel reach to reach out to Bill at bbrown@wwbrown-inc.com .

A new season of Christian Adult Education at First Church begins with a fresh take on the core values of our United Methodists faith tradition. Join Ron Anderson for conversation and reflection centered on Bishop Kenneth Carter's latest call to action and unity, "Unrelenting Grace: A United Methodist Way of Life." United Methodist people long […]

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 […]

Faith & 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.

Sunday School takes place weekly before worship from 9:15-10:15 a.m. with an emphasis on sharing and responding to stories in the Bible through multisensory activities, spiritual practices, guided reflection, and play. Sunday School is offered for children ages Pre-K-6th grade with "Messy Church" offered on the first Sunday of every month for the entire family.