9:00 am Summer Outdoor Worship
Join us for a new, conversation and connection-based take on our Summer Worship service. Now in the Memorial Garden! Come as you are, and bring a blanket or chair if you have one!
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10:30 am Worship in Tittle Chapel
Tittle ChapelIn the Summer, we move our traditional 10:30 worship service to the beautiful (and air-conditioned) Tittle Chapel!
Summer Lunch Bunch
Fountain SquareOur final Summer Lunch Bunch is Wednesday, Sept. 4. BYO lunch and gather at Fountain Square from noon to 1:15pm to enjoy informal conversation with staff and church members. Sign up now so we know to look for you!
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.
Fall Family Welcome
You’re invited to Children’s Ministry’s Fall Family Welcome, Friday, September 6, 2024 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on the front lawn of First United Methodist Church (1630 Hinman Avenue). Join Children’s Ministry leaders, volunteers, and other families with children ages 0 through 6th grade for casual fellowship and a preview of our 2024-25 program year for children […]
Rally Day
Our new program year at First Church begins on Rally Day Sunday, Sept. 8! 9:15am Christian Education for adults, youth, and children 10:30am Worship in the Sanctuary with children's processional 10:45am Children's Chapel and Connect 456 Community Hour with ice cream on the church lawn after worship. Church Council has chosen "Collaboration, Connection and Care" […]
Men’s Fellowship Breakfast…attention date change
The Men's fellowship breakfast will not meet on Sept. 8, Rally Day. It is going to be held the following Sunday, Sept. 15, at 8 am at the Merion. The regular schedule of second Sunday meeting time will resume on October 13.
Celebration of Community
Dining RoomJoin us as we gather as a church community of all ages and celebrate that we are learning and growing in Christ together. This will serve as a gathering place before children and adults go to their respective places for the education hour.