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First Books Discusses Demon Copperhead

First Books, formerly known as the UMW Book Group, meets at the church monthly on a Tuesday evening from fall through spring to discuss a mutually selected book.  Books are often contemporary fiction, sometimes nonfiction, with an occasional classic and mystery thrown in the mix. New participants are always welcome. The group resumes after summer […]

Event Series Wednesday Bible Study

Wednesday Bible Study

online

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 […]

Event Series Progressive Christianity Reading Group

Progressive Christianity Reading Group

Zoom

First Church’s Progressive Christians Reading Group invites new and former participants to participate this fall as the group resumes reading and discussion of selected books. The first selection is Freeing Jesus: Rediscovering Jesus as Friend, Teacher, Savior, Lord, Way, and Presence by Diana Butler Bass. This group gathers online Thursdays, 1:00-2:15pm, beginning Sept. 7. How can you […]

Event Series Soup Kitchen: Cooking Team Needed

Soup Kitchen

kitchen

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.

Event Series Soup Kitchen: Cooking Team Needed

Soup Kitchen

kitchen

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.

Mission & Outreach Committee Meeting

Conference Room

Mission & Outreach Committee Meeting. Monthly meetings are open to members of the committee. Hosted by Alli Henry, alli.m.henry@gmail.com.

Fall Family Welcome

You’re invited to Children’s Ministry’s Fall Family Welcome on Friday, September 8, 2023 between 5:00-7:00 p.m.on the front lawn of First United Methodist Church! Join Children’s Ministry leaders, volunteers, and other families with children ages 0 through 6th grade for casual fellowship and a preview of our 2023-24 program year for children and adults. Light dinner will […]

Event Series Abide

Abide

Room J

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 […]