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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 […]
On Tuesdays beginning January 3, 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 day. We will follow a simple […]
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 […]
Children's Choir is open to children in grades 1-6 and children can join at any time. Email brian@faithatfirst.com for more details.
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.
SATB Choir for adults and youth in grades 9-12. New members welcome throughout the year - email brian@faithatfirst.com for more details.
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 a three-session online conversation on the book Holy Love: A Biblical Theology for Human Sexuality by Steve Harper. The discussion is scheduled for Thursdays, January 5, 12 & 19, 1:00-2:00 pm via Zoom and will be led by Blaine Rader. Holy Love is the January book selection of the First Church […]
Please join me for another Mom's Night Out! Celebrating a New Year! Come as you are - from the gym, the spa, or from returning gifts! Thursday Jan 5th 6:30-9pm Debbie Zimmerman's (Evelyn McGowan Co-host) 514 Washington Ave Wilmette 224-408-2607 RSVP - DMCEZimmerman@hotmail.com Thank you Cherie Asante for hosting last month! We need a Co-host […]
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 […]
On Sunday, January 8th during Sunday School and coffee hour you are invited to take a journey through the Epiphany Volunteer & Mission Fair. There are many different volunteer needs within our church community and many people with incredible gifts to offer. There are also so many different mission opportunities to put your faith into action. […]
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 […]
The Nominations & Leadership Development Committee is charged with identifying and equipping church members to serve as leaders for the church's ministry areas. Rev. Grace Imathiu, Chair - grace@faithatfirst.com Lynelle Diener, Vice Chair - lynellediener@gmail.com Cherie Asante Don Baker Carol Barnett, Church Council Liaison Steve Betzner Jan Chapin Julia Jackson Nancy Pendergrass Mary Taylor-Johnson, Staff […]
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 […]
On Tuesdays beginning January 3, 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 day. We will follow a simple […]
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 […]
Children's Choir is open to children in grades 1-6 and children can join at any time. Email brian@faithatfirst.com for more details.
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.
Meets on the second Wednesday of each month from 7:00-8:15 pm. Contact Mark Henry, chair, (mark.g.henry@gmail.com) with questions.
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 a three-session online conversation on the book Holy Love: A Biblical Theology for Human Sexuality by Steve Harper. The discussion is scheduled for Thursdays, January 5, 12 & 19, 1:00-2:00pm via Zoom and will be led by Blaine Rader. Holy Love is the January book selection of the First Church Progressive […]
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 […]
Connect456 is designed to help children in grades 4-6 connect to the church community as older elementary and middle school students preparing to make their own way at First Church. Each week features a unique means of connecting, including serving in leadership with younger children, learning about our church history and United Methodist identity, observing […]
On MLK Day of Service 2023, you are invited on the annual Walk for Warmth beginning here at First Church. 2023 marks the 4th year Interfaith Action of Evanston has coordinated this walk as part of the fight against homelessness and hunger in our community. We’ll gather in Great Hall and walk alongside groups from other faith […]
On Tuesdays beginning January 3, 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 day. We will follow a simple […]
Children's Choir is open to children in grades 1-6 and children can join at any time. Email brian@faithatfirst.com for more details.
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.
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)
All are welcome to a three-session online conversation on the book Holy Love: A Biblical Theology for Human Sexuality by Steve Harper. The discussion is scheduled for Thursdays, January 5, 12 & 19, 1:00-2:00pm via Zoom. Holy Love is the January book selection of the First Church Progressive Christianity reading group. Harper, a retired UMC elder […]
This group meets via Zoom at 8:00 am on the first and third Thursday of each month except in the summer (June, July, and August), when meetings occur on the first Thursday only
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).
Interfaith Action operates the monthly Producemobile at the Robert Crown Community Center, where we distribute fresh produce to Evanston’s families experiencing food insecurity. For almost two years, Interfaith has added SNAPGap, collecting and distributing items that most of us consider necessary—toilet paper, toothpaste, shampoo, laundry detergent, etc.—but are not eligible for purchase with federal benefits. […]
Now that the holidays are behind us, let's try getting this group back together and discuss "The Swimmers" (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8745676/) at 7:30 PM on January 20th. I watched this movie a while ago and am looking forward to watching it again before the 20th. It is based on the true refugee story of two sisters, one […]
A handful of church members have committed to "Bible 365" - an individual goal of reading through the Bible in a year. Individuals read a bit of the Old Testament and New Testament daily according to a shared schedule. They gather on Sundays 9:30-10:15am, schedules permitting, to encourage each other. Latecomers to this group are […]
Connect456 is designed to help children in grades 4-6 connect to the church community as older elementary and middle school students preparing to make their own way at First Church. Each week features a unique means of connecting, including serving in leadership with younger children, learning about our church history and United Methodist identity, observing […]
This group of women of a certain age meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month from 10:00 to 11:00 am for informal conversations on a wide variety of topics: books, the news, restaurants, grandchildren, and places to visit. No matter what’s on the table, we are all ears. Come join the conversation […]
On Tuesdays beginning January 3, 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 day. We will follow a simple […]
Bible study for those who want to go deeper, learn more about the Bible. Open to all wanting to learn via zoom. Meets weekly 10-11:30 am. Contact Janet Lutz for more info and zoom contacts: Janetatl@aol.com.
Children's Choir is open to children in grades 1-6 and children can join at any time. Email brian@faithatfirst.com for more details.
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.
On January 26, the Progressive Christianity Reading Group begins a discussion of Unruly Saint: Dorothy Day’s Radical Vision and It’s Challenge for Our Times by D.L. Mayfield. New participants are always welcome. In Unruly Saint: Dorothy Day’s Radical Vision and It’s Challenge for Our Times, activist, writer, and neighbor Mayfield brings a personal lens to […]
This weekly online Bible study invites participants to discuss the scripture texts for the coming Sunday and 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).
This Bundled Blessings Committee will be engaged in reflection and planning. Contact person: Nancy Brown, nandbrown@comcast.net.
Trauma and Hope in Gaza: A Conversation with Dr. Yasser Abu-Jamei, Director, Gaza Community Mental Health Program Saturday, January 28, 1:00-2:30pm at the church Register for this event now The Social Justice Committee invites church members and all others to participate in an Evanston stop on a U.S. tour by Dr. Yasser Abu-Jamei who leads […]
A Celebration of Life service for Matthew Clemson will be help on Saturday, January 28, at 3:00pm in the sanctuary and livestreamed at: https://youtu.be/4G2AETE7anU. Read the obituary: https://conta.cc/3XIXPlF Share your words of love and comfort with Matthew's parents Stephanie and Peter Clemson, and sister Anna by sending to 1415 Judson Ave, Evanston IL 60201, and/or signing the […]
Children’s Chapel seeks to excite and build confidence in children’s experience of worship and sense of belonging at First Church. Children ages three through 3rd grade are invited to experience the wonder of worship and joy of service in a lively, child-friendly setting. Throughout the program year, children take part in the seasons of the […]
Connect456 is designed to help children in grades 4-6 connect to the church community as older elementary and middle school students preparing to make their own way at First Church. Each week features a unique means of connecting, including serving in leadership with younger children, learning about our church history and United Methodist identity, observing […]
On Tuesdays beginning January 3, 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 day. We will follow a simple […]
Bible study for those who want to go deeper, learn more about the Bible. Open to all wanting to learn via zoom. Meets weekly 10-11:30 am. Contact Janet Lutz for more info and zoom contacts: Janetatl@aol.com.
Stop by the church at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 1 for an indoor winter picnic! Seasonal story, songs, and dessert provided. Bring your own lunch (and a friend!). RSVP here: https://onrealm.org/faithatfirst/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=MDJmMjE0ZTUtNzU1MC00NDBmLWI2NmQtYWY4ZjAxNzJiNGUx
Children's Choir is open to children in grades 1-6 and children can join at any time. Email brian@faithatfirst.com for more details.
The Progressive Christianity Reading Group continues online discussion of Unruly Saint: Dorothy Day’s Radical Vision and It’s Challenge for Our Times by D.L. Mayfield. New participants are always welcome. In Unruly Saint: Dorothy Day’s Radical Vision and It’s Challenge for Our Times, activist, writer, and neighbor Mayfield brings a personal lens to Day’s story. In […]
This weekly online Bible study invites participants to discuss the scripture texts for the coming Sunday and 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).
Couples and parents with young children are invited to Youth Ministry's Movie Night Fundraiser on Friday, February 3 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Enjoy a date night complete with a movie (Always Be My Maybe) and snacks in Glenna Hall while your children are supervised in the Great Hall. Snacks for the children will be […]
