We are delighted that First Church was selected as a site for the 2022 Evanston Garden Walk. This annual event showcases "an amazing collection of some of Evanston's most unique and personal gardens," including our own Memorial Garden. To provide hospitality and a warm welcome for Garden Walk visitors, we need 15 volunteers to be stationed […]
Creation Camp, June 27-30 – a Monday through Thursday camp for First Church children (entering 3rd through 8th grade), youth counselors, and adult staff in the early summer at Wesley Woods Camp on Geneva Lake in Williams Bay, WI. Designed to be a first sleep-away camp experience for the younger kids, Creation Camp week is […]
Come on out Tuesday, June 28 at 6:30pm at Baker Park in Evanston for Concert in the park and games. The Limitless group enjoys bowling nights, beach picnics, going to movies, and more. The age range and life stage criteria is “limitless" and the event is family-friendly. Feel free to bring your own dinner and […]
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. Beginning June 1, the Wednesday Morning Bible Study will discuss Marcus Borg's book, Reading the Bible Again for The First Time, […]
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 class, led by Lieutenant Colonel Dr. Rod Smith, utilizes a rubric that considers how the natures of love, power, and justice might help class participants see love, power, and justice in their inclusion, diversity, and equity efforts. Sponsored by the Social Justice Committee, this online class is limited to 15 adults because of its […]
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. Beginning June 1, the Wednesday Morning Bible Study will discuss Marcus Borg's book, Reading the Bible Again for The First Time, […]
All are welcome to join in the fun for Zoom Game Nights with the Limitless Group everyThursday from 8:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. The group starts the night by checking in with each other.They then play games such as Trivial Pursuit and Pictionary, led by Matt and Stephanie Peters.All ages and stages are welcome to the Limitless […]
First Hands, a fellowship group that mixes service projects with fun, invites church members and friends to a work day (morning actually) at the Clark Street Beach Bird Sanctuary . The Clark Street Beach Bird Sanctuary was created when construction of a large building nearby destroyed a wild refuge that served migrating birds was destroyed. The […]
Over delicious food from Cocina Azteca (an Evanston Farmer’s Market favorite!), we’ll meet new friends and reconnect with others. Come over after Worship in the Park. Come early before 10:30 Worship in Tittle Chapel or stay after the service. Meat, meatless, and vegan options all available. Please pay for your meal(s) in advance and consider a donation […]
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. Beginning June 1, the Wednesday Morning Bible Study will discuss Marcus Borg's book, Reading the Bible Again for The First Time, […]
All are welcome to join in the fun for Zoom Game Nights with the Limitless Group everyThursday from 8:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. The group starts the night by checking in with each other.They then play games such as Trivial Pursuit and Pictionary, led by Matt and Stephanie Peters.All ages and stages are welcome to the Limitless […]
On Friday, July 15th at 7:30 pm, First Flicks will gather on Zoom to discuss "Operation Mincemeat", which is available for viewing on Netflix. In this fictional retelling of Britain's deception of Hitler led Germany, based on the 2010 book of the same name, Germany was led to divert troops away from the true location […]
This class, led by Lieutenant Colonel Dr. Rod Smith, utilizes a rubric that considers how the natures of love, power, and justice might help class participants see love, power, and justice in their inclusion, diversity, and equity efforts. Sponsored by the Social Justice Committee, this online class is limited to 15 adults because of its […]
You’re invited to join us for Summer Choir on Sunday, July 17 at one or both services. Instead of a special rehearsal, we’ll simply gather 20 minutes before each worship service when we’ll pass out the music and sing through our anthem. We’ll sing “Grace abounds for all” which you can preview here: https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/grace-abounds-for-all-print-g8830 .During the service singers […]
Vacation Bible School, July 18-21 – VBS is a Monday through Thursday late afternoon camp in July at the church for campers entering kindergarten through fourth grade. Campers learn about a theme in the Bible through storytelling, activities, and crafts. Register here: https://faithatfirst.regfox.com/2022-vacation-bible-school.
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. Beginning June 1, the Wednesday Morning Bible Study will discuss Marcus Borg's book, Reading the Bible Again for The First Time, […]
The Tuesday night Starlight Concert in the Park earlier this summer was so much fun that the Limitless fellowship group invites all to enjoy another one, with music and food along with fantastic conversations. We will meet again Tuesday, July 19, at Elks Park in Evanston for the Annual Concert and Food Truck Festival featuring […]
Trivia Night at Whiskey Thief in Evanston on Oct. 15 at 7:15 pm. Join in with answers or cheer on the Limitless group. For details, contact Stephanie Peters stephdeloney@gmail.com.
All are welcome to join in the fun for Zoom Game Nights with the Limitless Group everyThursday from 8:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. The group starts the night by checking in with each other.They then play games such as Trivial Pursuit and Pictionary, led by Matt and Stephanie Peters.All ages and stages are welcome to the Limitless […]
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. Beginning June 1, the Wednesday Morning Bible Study will discuss Marcus Borg's book, Reading the Bible Again for The First Time, […]
This class, led by Lieutenant Colonel Dr. Rod Smith, utilizes a rubric that considers how the natures of love, power, and justice might help class participants see love, power, and justice in their inclusion, diversity, and equity efforts. Sponsored by the Social Justice Committee, this online class is limited to 15 adults because of its […]
Sunday, July 31 10:00am in the dining room and online Hybrid meeting format; participate in person or via Zoom. Nominations report and Zoom link will be shared with members later this week. View the invite
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. Beginning June 1, the Wednesday Morning Bible Study will discuss Marcus Borg's book, Reading the Bible Again for The First Time, […]
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).
All are welcome to join in the fun for Zoom Game Nights with the Limitless Group everyThursday from 8:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. The group starts the night by checking in with each other.They then play games such as Trivial Pursuit and Pictionary, led by Matt and Stephanie Peters.All ages and stages are welcome to the Limitless […]
Family Camp, August 5-7 – Family Camp is an opportunity for the whole household to participate in the best parts of summer camp. Families of any size and makeup are invited to spend one or two nights in mid-August at Wesley Woods Camp on Geneva Lake in Williams Bay, WI for campfires and s’mores, singing, […]