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 […]
Book Group, formerly known as the UMW Book Group, meets at the church monthly on a weekday evening from fall through spring to discuss a mutually selected book. Books are often contemporary fiction, sometimes nonfiction, with an occasional classic and mystery thrown in the mix. New participants are always welcome. On Tuesday, September 6, at […]
The Wednesday Morning Bible Study gathers Wednesdays 10-11:30 am on Zoom most weeks during the year, with breaks around holidays. On a typical Wednesday morning about 15 persons gather to discuss scripture passages or related readings chosen by the group. The group has opted to meet online to accommodate participants who have moved away […]
First Church's Progressive Christianity Reading Group invites new and former participants to prepare as we reconvene for our fall reading term. The group meets via Zoom on Thursdays at 1pm, beginning September 8. Books selected are available new and used online, in the local library, and one copy of each is available in the church […]
Households with children ages 0 through 6th grade are invited to Children's Ministry's Fall Family Welcome on Friday, September 9 between 5:00-7:00 p.m. on the front lawn of First United Methodist Church (1630 Hinman Avenue.) Join Children's Ministry leaders, volunteers, and other families with children for casual fellowship, children's games and activities, and a preview […]
FUMC's Progressive Christians Reading Group invites new and former participants to prepare as we reconvene for our fall reading term. Meetings via Zoom on Thursdays at 1pm, we'll begin September 8th with a stimulating discussion of Marcus Borg's Jesus: Uncovering the Life, Teachings, and Relevance of a Religious Revolutionary. "Americans are deeply divided about what […]
This weekly Bible study invites participants to discuss the scripture texts for the coming Sundayand to ponder what those stories may teach us today. New participants are always welcome.Facilitators: Bill Brown (bbrown@wwbrown-inc.com) and Lee Rader (leelrader@gmail.com)."
First Hands, a fellowship group that mixes service projects with fun, invites church members and friends to another work day (morning actually) at the Clark Street Beach Bird Sanctuary.We've been invited back to participate in the Clark Street Beach Bird Sanctuary's fall project of planting 1,700 native plants!The Clark Street Beach Bird Sanctuary was created […]
A time for church leadership to connect and collaborate in the ministry for the coming program year. We are offering both in-person and online meeting access for this event. By invitation from Church Council. Please register via realm: https://onrealm.org/faithatfirst/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=NDVlY2M1NDgtYzJjOC00YWUxLWIwMTYtYWVmNjAwZjdiMTlh
Interfaith Action of Evanston’s annual Vision Keeper Dinner gives faith communities an opportunity to come together and celebrate common bonds of faith and service. At the event, each congregation honors one person or group as its Vision Keeper, someone who embodies values that positively impact both the faith community and the larger community. This year, […]
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 […]
FUMC's Progressive Christians Reading Group invites new and former participants to prepare as we reconvene for our fall reading term. Meetings via Zoom on Thursdays at 1pm, we'll begin September 8th with a stimulating discussion of Marcus Borg's Jesus: Uncovering the Life, Teachings, and Relevance of a Religious Revolutionary. "Americans are deeply divided about what […]
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 […]
JRC using these areas for high holy service: Sanctuary, lobby, narthex, nursery (room 28), dining room, room 32, room 33, room 37 (youth room), Great Hall, conference room, chapel.
FUMC's Progressive Christians Reading Group invites new and former participants to prepare as we reconvene for our fall reading term. Meetings via Zoom on Thursdays at 1pm, we'll begin September 8th with a stimulating discussion of Marcus Borg's Jesus: Uncovering the Life, Teachings, and Relevance of a Religious Revolutionary. "Americans are deeply divided about what […]
This weekly Bible study invites participants to discuss the scripture texts for the coming Sundayand to ponder what those stories may teach us today. New participants are always welcome.Facilitators: Bill Brown (bbrown@wwbrown-inc.com) and Lee Rader (leelrader@gmail.com)."