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10:30 Worship
10:30 Worship
Each Sunday we gather at 10:30 AM for worship in the sanctuary. The service is also livestreamed on Youtube and Facebook.
First Church Hosts Evanston Garden Walk
First Church Hosts Evanston Garden Walk
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 […]
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Creation Camp
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 […]
2 events,
Starlight Concert
Starlight Concert
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 […]
3 events,
Wednesday Morning Study Group
Wednesday Morning Study Group
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, […]
6 events,
Men’s Group Breakfast
Men’s Group Breakfast
Monthly men's breakfast at 8:00 a.m. via Zoom. For the link, contact Don Gwinn at d_gwinn@comcast.net.
Progressive Christianity Reading Group
Progressive Christianity Reading Group
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 .
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2 events,
A Call to Love and Leadership
A Call to Love and Leadership
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 […]
3 events,
10:30 Worship
10:30 Worship
Each Sunday we gather at 10:30 AM for worship in the sanctuary. The service is also livestreamed on Youtube and Facebook.
0 events,
1 event,
Wednesday Morning Study Group
Wednesday Morning Study Group
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, […]
1 event,
3 events,
Limitless Zoom Game Night
Limitless Zoom Game Night
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 […]
1 event,
3 events,
Bird Sanctuary Work Day
Bird Sanctuary Work Day
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 […]
4 events,
All-Church Celebration Brunch
All-Church Celebration Brunch
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 […]
10:30 Worship
10:30 Worship
Each Sunday we gather at 10:30 AM for worship in the sanctuary. The service is also livestreamed on Youtube and Facebook.
0 events,
4 events,
Wednesday Morning Study Group
Wednesday Morning Study Group
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 […]
4 events,
Limitless Zoom Game Night
Limitless Zoom Game Night
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 […]
2 events,
First Flicks
First Flicks
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 […]
4 events,
A Call to Love and Leadership
A Call to Love and Leadership
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 […]
5 events,
Summer Choir
Summer Choir
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 […]
10:30 Worship
10:30 Worship
Each Sunday we gather at 10:30 AM for worship in Tittle Chapel. The service is also livestreamed on YouTube and Facebook.
2 events,
Vacation Bible School
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.
4 events,
Wednesday Morning Study Group
Wednesday Morning Study Group
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 […]
Starlight Concert in the Park
Starlight Concert in the Park
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 […]
5 events,
Limitless Group Trivia Night
Limitless Group Trivia Night
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.
5 events,
Limitless Zoom Game Night
Limitless Zoom Game Night
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 […]
1 event,
2 events,
4 events,
10:30 Worship
10:30 Worship
Each Sunday we gather at 10:30 AM for worship in Tittle Chapel. The service is also livestreamed on YouTube and Facebook.
Happy 100th Birthday Martha Ann Johnson!
Happy 100th Birthday Martha Ann Johnson!
On Sunday, July 24, we invite the congregation to celebrate the 100th birthday of church members Martha Ann Johnson. Please drop by Glenna Hall at 11:30 a.m. that morning to […]
0 events,
1 event,
Wednesday Morning Study Group
Wednesday Morning Study Group
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 […]
1 event,
4 events,
Men’s Group Breakfast
Men’s Group Breakfast
Monthly men's breakfast at 8:00 a.m. via Zoom. For the link, contact Don Gwinn at d_gwinn@comcast.net.
4 events,
A Call to Love and Leadership
A Call to Love and Leadership
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 […]
3 events,
Special Church Conference
Special Church Conference
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 […]
10:30 Worship
10:30 Worship
Each Sunday we gather at 10:30 AM for worship in Tittle Chapel. The service is also livestreamed on YouTube and Facebook.
0 events,
2 events,
Wednesday Morning Study Group
Wednesday Morning Study Group
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 […]
Nominations and Leadership Development Committee
Nominations and Leadership Development Committee
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).
1 event,
3 events,
Limitless Zoom Game Night
Limitless Zoom Game Night
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 […]
1 event,
Family Camp
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, […]