Fall Adult ASP Trip
Fall 2024 Adult ASP Trip ASP is an organization based in Johnson City, TN, focused on eradicating substandard housing in Central Appalachia. Their main work area includes extremely impoverished counties […]
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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.
Invitation to the Labyrinth
Have you ever wondered what the labyrinth in our memorial garden is for? Or have you walked a labyrinth before and would like to walk ours? Then join the Faith Formation Council in the memorial garden at 9:15 on October 6, October 13, or October 20 or at 11:45 on September 29, October 27, November […]
Sunday School
Sunday School takes place before Worship from 9:15-10:15 a.m. from mid-September through May, with an emphasis on learning and responding to stories in the Bible through reading, conversation, and play. Sunday School is offered for children ages Pre-K-6th grade. Classroom locations are posted throughout the building.
High School Sunday School
Room JHigh school students— we officially have a Sunday morning class for you! With the growing number of folks who want to have a space of their own, your wish has been granted! Meet in Room M for announcements, and then our lovely Ashtyn Ball will walk you to Room J for class. Come join us […]
Confirmation- 7th & 8th Grade
Room M7th and 8th graders— it’s time for Confirmation to begin! We will meet in Room M on Rally Day morning. See y’all soon!
Adult Education- Abide Class
Room KAn opportunity for spiritual connection, mutual support, and faith formation. Facilitated by Mari Leonard with leadership shared by participants.
Adult Education- Methodism 101
Room 33Methodism 101 looks at religion and religious practices and the unique contributions of John Wesley and of Methodism to the understanding and practice of Christianity as a whole. It does […]
Covenant Groups — St. Francis Peace Prayer
Long before there was a Campaign for Kindness, there was a prayer known as the St. Francis peace prayer (Lord, make me an instrument of your peace…) This well-known prayer […]