Church Calendar

The Faith Formation Council meets on the third Tuesday of each month, 7-8pm online.   Questions may be directed to Tom Scott (tom.scott.goblue@msn.com), who co-chairs this committee along with Lee Rader.

A meeting of the Adult Christian Education Council. The contacts are Allison Greer allison.greer123@gmail.com Henry Carrigan carjrn@aol.com

Monthly meeting of the Staff Parish Relations Committee. Please address questions about this group to Beth Swanick, Chair.

The Prayer of Examen is a spiritual practice of reviewing the day to retune ourselves to the sacred in ordinary life. Usually lasting 15-20 minutes and done in the evening, the prayer prompts us to remember God’s presence, express gratitude, reflect on the day, and prepare for the day to come. The Faith Formation Council […]

The Wednesday Bible Study is a longstanding group that meets online every Wednesday 10-11:30am with the exception of a short break in the summer.  Questions?  Please contact Janet Lutz at janetatl@aol.com . 

Children in grades 1-6 rehearse weekly and sing in worship monthly. No audition is required and new singers are welcome throughout the year. For more information, email Dr. Brian Schoettler.

Adults and high school youth from the congregation and the community rehearse in preparation for the Festival Choir Concert on May 17, 2024. No audition is required and music is provided at rehearsal. For more information, email brian@faithatfirst.com

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

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.

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” […]