by Mary | Sep 1, 2022 | Featured, News
The Mission & Outreach Committee is pleased to name Ann Weatherhead as First Church’s 2022 Vision Keeper. Interfaith Action of Evanston invites each member faith community to honor a Vision Keeper at an annual Vision Keepers dinner, this year on September...
by Mary | Aug 10, 2022 | Featured
Being one of the newest people at First Church, I encounter a lot of other new people. We all have that same look about us- curiosity, a little timidness, anticipation, hoping to get it all right. Last week there were some visitors who approached me after worship....
by Mary | Aug 10, 2022 | Featured, News
First Church’s Progressive Christianity Reading Group invites new and former participants to prepare as we reconvene for our fall reading term.Meeting via Zoom on Thursdays at 1pm, we’ll begin September 8th with a stimulating discussion of Marcus...
by Mary | Jul 27, 2022 | Featured, News
It’s a common response during times of uncertainty to tell our doubting selves and maybe even others to just “keep the faith.” Most of the time this statement means to hold on until the future looks brighter, to put your trust in God without question, to remain...
by Mary | Jul 14, 2022 | Featured
On Sunday, July 24, we invite the congregation to celebrate the 100th birthday of church members Martha Ann Johnson. Please drop by Glenna Hall at 11:30 a.m. that morning to share good wishes to Martha Ann over birthday cake with the congregation and her family...
by Mary | Jul 13, 2022 | Featured
In the first four Sundays of summer worship, we have welcomed 76 adult visitors, six new members, and a new Executive Pastor. With a strategic plan that articulates that we will “Cultivate a congregation that loves and acts in the example of Jesus” and “foster...
by Mary | Jun 27, 2022 | Featured, News
Five delegates represented First Church at the Annual Conference of the Northern Illinois Conference (NIC) in Schaumberg, IL on June 8-10. Delegates Grant Bailey, S.E. Brick, Phil Crihfield, Elaine Moy Johnson, and Colin McDonald attended, and also two First Church...
by Mary | Jun 22, 2022 | Featured, Message
On June 19, 2022 our congregation celebrated Juneteenth, co-sponsored the YWCA annual Ricky Byrdsong Race Against Hate, and continued to celebrate Pride Month. That morning — a perfect June morning– First Church also began the 23rd summer of Worship in...
by Mary | Jun 16, 2022 | Featured
June 15, 2022 Greetings all, On Monday, June 13th, sixteen faith communities in Evanston came together at Fountain Square in downtown Evanston to acknowledge the role that these mostly White congregations have played in the racism in Evanston, both past and present. ...
by Mary | Jun 14, 2022 | Featured, News
Thank you to everyone who was involved in the Music Ministry during our 2021-2022 program year! Looking ahead, here are a few important dates to add to your calendar: July 17 – Summer Choir Sept. 7 – Chancel Choir rehearsals resume Sept. 14 – Children’s Choir and...
