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The Northern Illinois Conference has created a Youth Retreat for all folks to attend. This is a great opportunity to have both a Fall and Spring retreat every year, so let's do it! The cost will be $160 by August 15th or $175 after that date. This open to all youth, so I hope you'll […]
7th and 8th graders— it’s time for Confirmation to begin! We will meet in Room M on Rally Day morning. See y’all soon!
High school students— we officially have a Sunday morning class for you! With the growing number of folks who want to have a space of their own, your wish has been granted! Meet in Room M for announcements, and then our lovely Ashtyn Ball will walk you to Room J for class. Come join us […]
Methodism 101 looks at religion and religious practices and the unique contributions of John Wesley and of Methodism to the understanding and practice of Christianity as a whole. It does this from a historical perspective looking at the development of the Methodist church in England as well as America. Sunday November 17...American Methodism...beginnings Sunday November […]
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.
Bring a side or dessert to share and join your church family for good food and fellowship on the first Wednesday of each month! This month we'll savor Autumn's official arrival with cozy wild rice soup. Please register to aid in preparations, noting any dietary restrictions or food allergies in the memo field.
The Progressive Christianity Reading Group kicks off the new year on Sept. 5 at 1:00pm with its weekly one-hour Zoom gathering. "Reading Genesis" by Marilynne Robinson is our first selection. It may be found at online booksellers as well as the Evanston Library. Robinson offers these words on the topic: "The book of Genesis has […]
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 times a year we also need cooking teams. Interested in helping? Please contact Dave Koester (davekoester57@gmail.com) about current scheduling needs.
An opportunity for spiritual connection, mutual support, and faith formation. Facilitated by Mari Leonard with leadership shared by participants.
7th and 8th graders— it’s time for Confirmation to begin! We will meet in Room M on Rally Day morning. See y’all soon!
High school students— we officially have a Sunday morning class for you! With the growing number of folks who want to have a space of their own, your wish has been granted! Meet in Room M for announcements, and then our lovely Ashtyn Ball will walk you to Room J for class. Come join us […]
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 Evanston 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, […]
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.
The Progressive Christianity Reading Group kicks off the new year on Sept. 5 at 1:00pm with its weekly one-hour Zoom gathering. "Reading Genesis" by Marilynne Robinson is our first selection. It may be found at online booksellers as well as the Evanston Library. Robinson offers these words on the topic: "The book of Genesis has […]
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 times a year we also need cooking teams. Interested in helping? Please contact Dave Koester (davekoester57@gmail.com) about current scheduling needs.
The men's fellowship group meets every second Sunday of the month at the Merion (1611 Chicago Ave. Evanston) for breakfast and fellowship. The event is from 8-9 am. RSVP requested to participate…jehdvm@gmail.com
Have you ever wondered what the labyrinth in our memorial garden is for? Or have you walked a labyrinth before and would like to walk ours? Then join the Faith Formation Council in the memorial garden at 9:15 on October 6, October 13, or October 20 or at 11:45 on September 29, October 27, November […]
An opportunity for spiritual connection, mutual support, and faith formation. Facilitated by Mari Leonard with leadership shared by participants.
The 2024-25 Communications Commitee meets monthly on the second Monday of each month at 7:30pm online. Questions? Please reach out to committee chair Andy Shotwell at ashotwell@gmail.com.
The Faith Formation Council will meet monthly by ZOOM. Attendees will receive the ZOOM link in advance. Any questions contact Tom Scott or Lee Rader.
The children and Total Child staff prepare a delicious homemade vegetable soup for this special dinner. Families have the opportunity to spend time with the Total Child community.
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.
The Progressive Christianity Reading Group kicks off the new year on Sept. 5 at 1:00pm with its weekly one-hour Zoom gathering. "Reading Genesis" by Marilynne Robinson is our first selection. It may be found at online booksellers as well as the Evanston Library. Robinson offers these words on the topic: "The book of Genesis has […]
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 times a year we also need cooking teams. Interested in helping? Please contact Dave Koester (davekoester57@gmail.com) about current scheduling needs.
CELEBRATE FALL TOGETHER!! Our group continues to have different women come to every gathering! New friends and New conversations every time! Come when you can! You can bring something to share but no pressure! Thursday, October 17th 6:30-8:30 pm Chris Webler's home (with Ann Weatherhead Cohost) Prefer RSVP to c.webler@gmail.com Chris' phone 847-830-1063 Thank you […]
Evanston's Sherman Methodist Church sponsors the Fisk University Choir in concert on Friday, October 18 at 7:00. FUMC contact: Krys Juleen; Sherman contact: Ned Schaub
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. Material to be collected includes all clean No. 6 plastic foam. Acceptable items include disposable coffee cups; take out containers (such as clamshells); plastic plates, […]
You are invited to the 5th annual Pumpkin carving and hot dog roast/bonfire Saturday 10/19 starting at 4:00pm at the Peters home in the backyard. Bring your own pumpkin. Pumpkin carving supplies will be provided as well as hotdogs, buns, and fixings, hot cider and water. Please bring a side to share. It’s fun for […]
The youth’s annual hayride at Richardson Farms will be on October 19th. Meet at the church parking lot at 5pm so we can drive together. There will be a corn maze, hayride, games, a campfire, and plenty of laughter. Come join this special night!
High school students— we officially have a Sunday morning class for you! With the growing number of folks who want to have a space of their own, your wish has been granted! Meet in Room M for announcements, and then our lovely Ashtyn Ball will walk you to Room J for class. Come join us […]
An opportunity for spiritual connection, mutual support, and faith formation. Facilitated by Mari Leonard with leadership shared by participants.
Monthly Adult Education Council Meeting Third Monday of each month from 7:00-8:00pm Jan Womack, Vice Chair Womack.jan@gmail.com
Children from Total Child make their annual visit to Dr. Brian in the Sanctuary to learn about the pipe organ.
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 behind the Garrett Seminary on the Northwestern U campus. In winter or inclement weather, we meet at Le Peep in Evanston for informal conversations on […]
Fall 2024 Adult ASP Trip ASP is an organization based in Johnson City, TN, focused on eradicating substandard housing in Central Appalachia. Their main work area includes extremely impoverished counties in WV, VA, KY, TN, and NC. We plan to gather at 6am on Thursday, October 24th, in the back parking lot to load up […]
The Progressive Christianity Reading Group kicks off the new year on Sept. 5 at 1:00pm with its weekly one-hour Zoom gathering. "Reading Genesis" by Marilynne Robinson is our first selection. It may be found at online booksellers as well as the Evanston Library. Robinson offers these words on the topic: "The book of Genesis has […]
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 times a year we also need cooking teams. Interested in helping? Please contact Dave Koester (davekoester57@gmail.com) about current scheduling needs.
Have you ever wondered what the labyrinth in our memorial garden is for? Or have you walked a labyrinth before and would like to walk ours? Then join the Faith Formation Council in the memorial garden at 9:15 on October 6, October 13, or October 20 or at 11:45 on September 29, October 27, November […]
Long before there was a Campaign for Kindness, there was a prayer known as the St. Francis peace prayer (Lord, make me an instrument of your peace…) This well-known prayer has been in widespread ecumenical use since early in the twentieth century. In this five session covenant group members will practice applying the prayer in […]
Dr.Bruce Rigdon, pastor, scholar and faith leader, will give a presentation and discussion on " Christian Zionism ". One definition of the topic is a political and religious ideology that supports the state of Israel and the return of the Jewish People to the Holy Land. An intended goal of the session is to link […]
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.
Come in costume for family-friendly, faith-affirming spooky stories, games, and trick-or-treating with friends from Youth Ministry!
The Progressive Christianity Reading Group kicks off the new year on Sept. 5 at 1:00pm with its weekly one-hour Zoom gathering. "Reading Genesis" by Marilynne Robinson is our first selection. It may be found at online booksellers as well as the Evanston Library. Robinson offers these words on the topic: "The book of Genesis has […]
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 times a year we also need cooking teams. Interested in helping? Please contact Dave Koester (davekoester57@gmail.com) about current scheduling needs.
Reception for JoAnn Wilkin. Family will receive and greet friends. Cookies, coffee and water will be served. Contact person: swprout@comcast.net
Restorative Justice Circle, will be co-lead by Rev.Marcus Tabb, pastor of South Shore UMC and Tom Butler, of the Race and Ethnicity Committee. The circle is a group format of listening and prompts of questions for reflection. This format is being used in schools and other settings to redress conflicts for understanding and resolution. This […]
