Church Calendar

In January, the SJI Group will provide opportunities for members to learn about the following: - Jan. 5: Being an Upstander for LGBTQIA+ and "OTHERFOLX" Let's talk about actions to support our queer "siblings" and other folx. Leader: Katie Brick, Reconciling Ministries group - Jan. 12: A Faith Story: Black Identity at First UMC Evanston We'll […]

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 […]

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 […]

Calling all Young Adults!  We are gathering for potlucks on July 28 & August 25 at 5:30pm. Feel free to bring your favorite side item or dessert! Contact Sydney Harkrider at sydney@faithatfirst.com for the location!

Compline Night Prayer Services Return On Tuesdays beginning January 7th, 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. […]

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 […]