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Our nursery for children under three is open on Sunday mornings during school year beginning at 9:00 a.m. Parents may sign in their babies and toddlers for the morning, or they can visit the nursery for a play break, diaper change, or feeding. Some parents prefer to keep children with them in worship.
For 7th and 8th graders. Location is posted in the church building. Questions? Contact Pastor Jane Cheema at jane@faithatfirst.com.
Abide provides ongoing space for spiritual connection to God, mutual support in community, and faith formation in the ways that lead to life. Although many members are parents of children through young adults, this gathering is open to all who seek to abide with Jesus through the Spirit in the company of friends. Abide meets […]
First Tuesday of each month, 7-8 pm via Zoom. Contacts are Pastor Grace, Chair (grace@faithatfirst.com) and Lynelle Diener, Vice Chair (lmdiener@aol.com).
Night Prayer Services Return This Winter On Tuesdays beginning January 4, you are invited to a thirty minute Night Prayer Service to end your day in community and peace. These services from 8:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., available via Zoom, are patterned after the ancient monastic tradition of Compline (meaning completion)--the final prayer of the […]
This group of 12-15 persons gathers weekly on Zoom to study and discuss topics chosen by group members -- sometimes scripture or Bible study curriculum, other times books by contemporary or older religious writers. Persons are encouraged to contact Janet Lutz at JanetAtL@aol.com to learn more.
This group meets weekly for lively conversation about books of new or continuing interest. All are welcome to join at any time and to participate as individual schedules permit. Want to learn more about the readings or the group? Please contact Dennis Damon Moore at (847) 859-6557 or djmoore1941@gmail.com .
This Interfaith Action program collects toiletries and other essentials that are not covered by the SNAP program and distributes them to people at the monthly ProduceMobile food distribution event. The items being collected are: Dove Shampoo Dove Soap or Dove Deep Moisture Body Wash Vaseline Intensive Care Lotion All can be found on the Interfaith Action […]
Our nursery for children under three is open on Sunday mornings during school year beginning at 9:00 a.m. Parents may sign in their babies and toddlers for the morning, or they can visit the nursery for a play break, diaper change, or feeding. Some parents prefer to keep children with them in worship.
Abide provides ongoing space for spiritual connection to God, mutual support in community, and faith formation in the ways that lead to life. Although many members are parents of children through young adults, this gathering is open to all who seek to abide with Jesus through the Spirit in the company of friends. Abide meets […]
For 7th and 8th graders. Location is posted in the church building. Questions? Contact Pastor Jane Cheema at jane@faithatfirst.com.
The Night Ministry offers human connection, housing support, and health care to thousands of people who are living unhoused in Chicago. You are invited to make and/or deliver sandwiches for their clients. More details coming soon.
This group of 12-15 persons gathers weekly on Zoom to study and discuss topics chosen by group members -- sometimes scripture or Bible study curriculum, other times books by contemporary or older religious writers. Persons are encouraged to contact Janet Lutz at JanetAtL@aol.com to learn more.
Monthly men's breakfast at 8:00 a.m. via Zoom. For the link, contact Don Gwinn at d_gwinn@comcast.net.
This group meets weekly for lively conversation about books of new or continuing interest. All are welcome to join at any time and to participate as individual schedules permit. Want to learn more about the readings or the group? Please contact Dennis Damon Moore at (847) 859-6557 or djmoore1941@gmail.com .
Rev. Imathiu will present sermons from Dr. Tittle's manuscripts preached from the First Church pulpit.
Sunday school takes place before Worship from 9:15-10:15 a.m. through May during the program year, with an emphasis on learning and responding to stories in the Bible through reading, conversation, and […]
Abide provides ongoing space for spiritual connection to God, mutual support in community, and faith formation in the ways that lead to life. Although many members are parents of children […]
This group of 12-15 persons gathers weekly on Zoom to study and discuss topics chosen by group members -- sometimes scripture or Bible study curriculum, other times books by contemporary or older religious writers. Persons are encouraged to contact Janet Lutz at JanetAtL@aol.com to learn more.
This group meets weekly for lively conversation about books of new or continuing interest. All are welcome to join at any time and to participate as individual schedules permit. Want to learn more about the readings or the group? Please contact Dennis Damon Moore at (847) 859-6557 or djmoore1941@gmail.com .
Rev. Imathiu will present sermons from Dr. Tittle's manuscripts preached from the First Church pulpit.
This meeting will be joint between J.U.M.P. (4th-6th) and Middle School (6th-8th). J.U.M.P. (or “Junior United Methodist People”) is an introductory youth group for children in grades 4-6 that meets monthly on Fridays from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. From seasonal activities to service projects, J.U.M.P. combines laughter and learning for young disciples taking big steps […]
Habitat for Humanity provides simple, decent and affordable homes that hardworking, low-income families can own. Join us on a Saturday from 8am-4pm (plus travel time) this winter to help build a house with Habitat. Save the date and stay tuned for registration details.
Our nursery for children under three is open on Sunday mornings during school year beginning at 9:00 a.m. Parents may sign in their babies and toddlers for the morning, or they can visit the nursery for a play break, diaper change, or feeding. Some parents prefer to keep children with them in worship.
Abide provides ongoing space for spiritual connection to God, mutual support in community, and faith formation in the ways that lead to life. Although many members are parents of children through young adults, this gathering is open to all who seek to abide with Jesus through the Spirit in the company of friends. Abide meets […]
For 7th and 8th graders. Location is posted in the church building. Questions? Contact Pastor Jane Cheema at jane@faithatfirst.com.
This group of 12-15 persons gathers weekly on Zoom to study and discuss topics chosen by group members -- sometimes scripture or Bible study curriculum, other times books by contemporary or older religious writers. Persons are encouraged to contact Janet Lutz at JanetAtL@aol.com to learn more.
This group meets weekly for lively conversation about books of new or continuing interest. All are welcome to join at any time and to participate as individual schedules permit. Want to learn more about the readings or the group? Please contact Dennis Damon Moore at (847) 859-6557 or djmoore1941@gmail.com .
Rev. Imathiu will present sermons from Dr. Tittle's manuscripts preached from the First Church pulpit.
Our nursery for children under three is open on Sunday mornings during school year beginning at 9:00 a.m. Parents may sign in their babies and toddlers for the morning, or they can visit the nursery for a play break, diaper change, or feeding. Some parents prefer to keep children with them in worship.
For 7th and 8th graders. Location is posted in the church building. Questions? Contact Pastor Jane Cheema at jane@faithatfirst.com.
Sunday school takes place before Worship from 9:15-10:15 a.m. through May during the program year, with an emphasis on learning and responding to stories in the Bible through reading, conversation, and play! Sunday school classes are offered for children ages Pre-K & Kindergarten, 1-3 grade, and 4-6th grade. Classroom locations are posted throughout the building.
This group of 12-15 persons gathers weekly on Zoom to study and discuss topics chosen by group members -- sometimes scripture or Bible study curriculum, other times books by contemporary or older religious writers. Persons are encouraged to contact Janet Lutz at JanetAtL@aol.com to learn more.
This group meets weekly for lively conversation about books of new or continuing interest. All are welcome to join at any time and to participate as individual schedules permit. Want to learn more about the readings or the group? Please contact Dennis Damon Moore at (847) 859-6557 or djmoore1941@gmail.com .
On YouTube. Rev. Imathiu presents sermons from Dr. Tittle’s manuscripts preached from the First Church pulpit (1920-1949).
First Hands (a First Church fellowship group of all ages that regularly volunteers together) will serve with the Greater Chicago Food Depository on Saturday, April 2 from 1:00-3:45 pm. New participants are always welcome. Volunteers must be vaccinated, wear masks, and practice social distancing. We may be sorting produce or repacking bulk dry goods into […]
