Thanksgiving Soup Kitchen
Dining Room and KitchenWe are excited to be able to serve a home-cooked Thanksgiving meal to our Soup Kitchen guests on Thanksgiving Day - Thursday, November 23. We expect to have 65 guests. […]
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Progressive Christianity Reading Group
Join Progressive Christian Reading Group as they explore Karen Armstrong’s “Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life” on Thursdays during November via ZOOM from 1pm to 2pm. One of the most […]
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” […]
Faith & Parenting
Room 24Faith & 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 for Children
Sunday School for children takes place weekly 9:15-10:15 a.m. during the Christian education hour and emphasizes 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 […]
Abide
Room JAbide 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 […]
Star Tree
Fountain FoyerGifts 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 […]
Chancel Choir Rehearsal
SanctuaryAdults 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.
10:30 Worship in the Sanctuary
SanctuaryAll 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/