Church Calendar

As First Church embarks on its 10th year as a Reconciling Congregation, we invite the congregation into a deep exploration of Christian thought, natural sciences, and Church history in relation […]

Sunday School takes place weekly before worship from 9:15-10:15 a.m. with an emphasis on sharing and responding to stories in the Bible through multisensory activities, spiritual practices, guided reflection, and play. […]

Faith & Parenting offers a weekly space for parents of children at all stages to share and reflect on how their personal and familial faith journeys are nurtured and challenged […]

The Wednesday Bible Study is a longstanding group that welcomes new members.  This group meets online every Wednesday 10-11:30am with the exception of a short break in the summer. The […]

Children in grades 1-6 rehearse weekly and sing in worship monthly. No audition is required and new singers are welcome throughout the year. For more information, email Dr. Brian Schoettler.

Join Progressive Christian Reading Group as they explore Karen Armstrong’s “Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life” on Thursdays during November via ZOOM from 1pm to 2pm. One of the most […]

As part of Interfaith Action of Evanston, First Church hosts a weekly soup kitchen each Thursday evening.  A host team of First Church volunteers is needed each week, and 5-6 […]

God’s Story, Our Stories – Lectionary Bible Study Group YOU Are Invited! The Lectionary Bible Study Group meets via zoom every Thursday night mid-September through mid-June from 7 – 8:30 […]

Messy Church is Christ-centered. Messy Church is creative. Messy Church is for all ages. Messy Church is where YOU belong! Life is rarely neat and tidy. But God isn't afraid […]

As First Church embarks on its 10th year as a Reconciling Congregation, we invite the congregation into a deep exploration of Christian thought, natural sciences, and Church history in relation […]

Abide provides ongoing space for spiritual connection to God, mutual support in community, and faith formation in the ways that lead to life. This gathering is open to all who […]

The Nominations and Leadership Development committee meets on the first Monday of each month on Zoom. Please address and questions to Pastor Grace Imathiu, chair at grace@faithatfirst.com and/or Michael Bergmann, […]

Mission & Outreach Committee Meeting. Monthly meetings are open to members of the committee. Hosted by Alli Henry, alli.m.henry@gmail.com.

This group of women “of a certain age” meet on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month from 10:00 to 11:00 am. Year round we gather at LePeep in […]

The Wednesday Bible Study is a longstanding group that welcomes new members.  This group meets online every Wednesday 10-11:30am with the exception of a short break in the summer. The […]

Children in grades 1-6 rehearse weekly and sing in worship monthly. No audition is required and new singers are welcome throughout the year. For more information, email Dr. Brian Schoettler.

Join Progressive Christian Reading Group as they explore Karen Armstrong’s “Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life” on Thursdays during November via ZOOM from 1pm to 2pm. One of the most […]

As part of Interfaith Action of Evanston, First Church hosts a weekly soup kitchen each Thursday evening.  A host team of First Church volunteers is needed each week, and 5-6 […]

The Limitless Game Night & Conversation is a virtual gathering to talk and play online games such as Codenames, Scattergories, Pictionary, and several others.  Limitless is a group of adults, […]

As First Church embarks on its 10th year as a Reconciling Congregation, we invite the congregation into a deep exploration of Christian thought, natural sciences, and Church history in relation […]

Sunday School takes place weekly before worship from 9:15-10:15 a.m. with an emphasis on sharing and responding to stories in the Bible through multisensory activities, spiritual practices, guided reflection, and play. […]

Faith & Parenting offers a weekly space for parents of children at all stages to share and reflect on how their personal and familial faith journeys are nurtured and challenged […]

Children in grades 1-6 rehearse weekly and sing in worship monthly. No audition is required and new singers are welcome throughout the year. For more information, email Dr. Brian Schoettler.

Join Progressive Christian Reading Group as they explore Karen Armstrong’s “Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life” on Thursdays during November via ZOOM from 1pm to 2pm. One of the most […]

As part of Interfaith Action of Evanston, First Church hosts a weekly soup kitchen each Thursday evening.  A host team of First Church volunteers is needed each week, and 5-6 […]

God’s Story, Our Stories – Lectionary Bible Study Group YOU Are Invited! The Lectionary Bible Study Group meets via zoom every Thursday night mid-September through mid-June from 7 – 8:30 […]

The Earth Care Committee holds its monthly Styrofoam collection time at First UMC Evanston on the third Saturday of the month at the Church Street entrance between 10am and Noon. […]

Sunday School takes place weekly before worship from 9:15-10:15 a.m. with an emphasis on sharing and responding to stories in the Bible through multisensory activities, spiritual practices, guided reflection, and play. […]

The Faith Formation Council meets on the third Tuesday of each month, 7-8pm online.   Questions may be directed to Tom Scott (tom.scott.goblue@msn.com), who co-chairs this committee along with Lee Rader.

A meeting of the Adult Christian Education Council. The contacts are Allison Greer allison.greer123@gmail.com Henry Carrigan carjrn@aol.com

This group of women “of a certain age” meet on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month from 10:00 to 11:00 am. In summer and good weather, we gather […]

Join Progressive Christian Reading Group as they explore Karen Armstrong’s “Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life” on Thursdays during November via ZOOM from 1pm to 2pm. One of the most […]

As part of Interfaith Action of Evanston, First Church hosts a weekly soup kitchen each Thursday evening.  A host team of First Church volunteers is needed each week, and 5-6 […]

Faith & Parenting offers a weekly space for parents of children at all stages to share and reflect on how their personal and familial faith journeys are nurtured and challenged […]

The practice of lighting Advent candles symbolizes the process of increasing candlelight each week in the face of increasing darkness, or shorter daylight, each week. Using the four Advent candle […]

Children in grades 1-6 rehearse weekly and sing in worship monthly. No audition is required and new singers are welcome throughout the year. For more information, email Dr. Brian Schoettler.

Adults and high school youth rehearse music for worship. No audition is required. Email Dr. Brian Schoettler for more information.

Progressive Christianity Reading Group explores Jon Meachem's The Soul of America: The Battle for Our Better Angels on Thursday's Nov. 30, Dec. 7, resuming Jan. 4 and 11. In this […]

As part of Interfaith Action of Evanston, First Church hosts a weekly soup kitchen each Thursday evening.  A host team of First Church volunteers is needed each week, and 5-6 […]

God’s Story, Our Stories – Lectionary Bible Study Group YOU Are Invited! The Lectionary Bible Study Group meets via zoom every Thursday night mid-September through mid-June from 7 – 8:30 […]