Festival Choir Rehearsal
Adults and high school youth from the congregation and the community rehearse in preparation for the Festival Choir Concert on Nov. 17, 2023. No audition is require and music is provided at rehearsal.
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Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Choir RoomAdults and high school youth rehearse music for worship. No audition is required. Email Dr. Brian Schoettler for more information.
Progressive Christianity Reading Group
ZoomOn Thursdays October 5th, 12th, 18th, and 25th, the Progressive Christians Reading Group will delve into “The Elephant is Running: Process and Open and Relational Theologies and Religious Pluralism” by Bruce Epperly. Epperly believes that God invites us to affirm religious pluralism while remaining faithful to the way of Jesus and the prophetic spirit of […]
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.
Mom’s Night Out
FUMC Mom's Night Out - Thurs Oct 26th 6:30 - 8:30 pm COME AS YOU ARE!! - in your sweats, office clothes, or yoga pants! Cherie Asante - Host and Jess Radcliffe Co-Host Please RSVP to cherie.asante@gmail.com This is intended for Every Mom of kids of every age. We snack, talk and laugh! No agenda! […]
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” […]
Pumpkin Carving and Bonfire
You are invited to the 4th annual Limitless Pumpkin carving and weenie roast/bonfire Saturday 10/28 starting at 4:00pm at the home of Matt and Stephanie Peters in the backyard. Bring your own pumpkin. Pumpkin carving supplies, hotdogs, buns, and fixings, hot cider and water will be provided. Please bring a side to share. RSVP to […]
Couples Salon Fall Gathering
Come join Couples Salon for an evening of food and fellowship on Saturday, October 28th, beginning at 6:30 pm at the Evanston home of Steve and Susan Prout. New participants are welcome! Please RSVP to Susan at swprout@comcast.net to let her know you are coming, and whether you are bringing an appetizer, side dish or […]
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 […]
Theology, Identity, and Me: An Affirming Study of Gender, Sex, and Human Sexuality
Room 33As First Church embarks on its 10th year as a Reconciling Congregation, we invite the congregation into a deep exploration of Christian thought, natural sciences, and Church history in relation to gender, sex, and human sexuality. Using a three-part video course and discussion questions from the Reconciling Ministries Network, we will seek to understand gender […]