Advent marks the beginning of the church year as we anticipate the coming of Christ! It is a season of hope, peace, joy, and love, beginning on the fourth Sunday before Christmas Day. It is also a season of preparation and togetherness. Join us in ringing in the Christian "New Year" on Sunday, November 27 at our "Create & […]
Meet at the church’s Hinman Ave steps at 9:00 a.m. to join the First Feet group on their weekly lakeside walk. Or meet at 10:30 in the church lobby/front steps for coffee with the walkers. Then we will bundle diapers in the basement together! Join us for walking or bundling or both. A great local […]
Designed for parents, guardians, caregivers and mentors of children (grades K-5). Lisa will introduce parents to strategies for having deeper conversations with their children about family values, faith, and social justice as they read different stories. On December 4, we will discuss how to use these strategies with our One Book, The Day You Begin […]
The Handbell Choir plays in worship once each month. Basic music reading skills required (instrumentalists are especially welcome). Open to adults and youth in grades 6-12. New members welcome throughout the year - email brian@faithatfirst.com for more details.
Designed for parents, guardians, caregivers and mentors of children (grades K-5). Lisa will introduce parents to strategies for having deeper conversations with their children about family values, faith, and social justice as they read different stories. On December 4, we will discuss how to use these strategies with our One Book, The Day You Begin […]
Church Council members meet monthly. This event is being made known to the Church membership for information and to help manage other meetings being organized.
Advent Lunch: Celebrate the Advent season with friends new and old! Join us for a musical program and lunch in the Dining Room on Wednesday, December 14, from 11 am - 1 pm. This First Church Advent tradition is a chance for folks who are 65 and better to gather and enjoy fellowship and some […]
We hope you will join the Limitless group for our annual Gingerbread house/cookie decorating party via Zoom Saturday December 17th at 3:00pm. You will need to provide your own kit, gingerbread pieces, or cookies to decorate while we chat on zoom. No construction skills required just join us for the laughs. Contact Stephanie Peters with […]
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.
The Communications Committee meets on the third Wednesday of each month. Questions? Contact Mary Taylor-Johnson at mary@fathatfirst.com or S.E. Brick at sebrick19@gmail.com . 2022-23 Communications Committee: Liz Blackwell, S.E. Brick (chair), Karen Jordan Farr, Wendy Istvanick, Todd Kibbey, Lauren McDonald, Henry Pleas, Andy Shotwell, Mary Taylor-Johnson (Director of Communications and Membership)
FUMC will be hosting the Interfaith Action Emergency Shelter for 3 weeks from 12/25/22 to 1/15/23 as one of 9 faith communities involved this year. Interfaith Action provides the 2 paid staff members each night as well as volunteers. Our congregation needs volunteers to serve as “hosts” for each morning and evening during our 3 weeks. The […]
FUMC will be hosting the Interfaith Action Emergency Shelter for 3 weeks from 12/25/22 to 1/15/23 as one of 9 faith communities involved this year. Interfaith Action provides the 2 paid staff members each night as well as volunteers. Our congregation needs volunteers to serve as “hosts” for each morning and evening during our 3 weeks. The […]
FUMC will be hosting the Interfaith Action Emergency Shelter for 3 weeks from 12/25/22 to 1/15/23 as one of 9 faith communities involved this year. Interfaith Action provides the 2 paid staff members each night as well as volunteers. Our congregation needs volunteers to serve as “hosts” for each morning and evening during our 3 weeks. The […]
FUMC will be hosting the Interfaith Action Emergency Shelter for 3 weeks from 12/25/22 to 1/15/23 as one of 9 faith communities involved this year. Interfaith Action provides the 2 paid staff members each night as well as volunteers. Our congregation needs volunteers to serve as “hosts” for each morning and evening during our 3 weeks. The […]
FUMC will be hosting the Interfaith Action Emergency Shelter for 3 weeks from 12/25/22 to 1/15/23 as one of 9 faith communities involved this year. Interfaith Action provides the 2 paid staff members each night as well as volunteers. Our congregation needs volunteers to serve as “hosts” for each morning and evening during our 3 weeks. The […]
All are welcome to join in the fun for Zoom Game Nights with the Limitless Group every Thursday 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 […]
FUMC will be hosting the Interfaith Action Emergency Shelter for 3 weeks from 12/25/22 to 1/15/23 as one of 9 faith communities involved this year. Interfaith Action provides the 2 paid staff members each night as well as volunteers. Our congregation needs volunteers to serve as “hosts” for each morning and evening during our 3 weeks. The […]
First Night Evanston is hosting its New Year’s Eve program at our church this year on 12.31.22. This is an opportunity for church members to be available for volunteering to help with the event and serve the church by answering questions from audience members. Wearing the bright yellow “Ask me” buttons will give us an […]
FUMC will be hosting the Interfaith Action Emergency Shelter for 3 weeks from 12/25/22 to 1/15/23 as one of 9 faith communities involved this year. Interfaith Action provides the 2 paid staff members each night as well as volunteers. Our congregation needs volunteers to serve as “hosts” for each morning and evening during our 3 weeks. The […]