by Mary | Jul 12, 2023 | News
Guest writer: Alli Henry, Mission and Outreach Committee Chair First Church Evanston was one of 43 congregations awarded a “Mission Links Church” designation at the 2022 Northern Illinois Annual Conference. The Mission Links program enables...
by Mary | Jul 5, 2023 | Featured, News
Sydney Harkrider will be installed during July 9 worship as our new Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries. Between the two worship services on that day, the congregation will have the opportunity to welcome her to Evanston and First Church. We had a...
by Liesl Hoeldtke | Jun 22, 2023 | News
First Church is a venue for the Great Lakes Regional Convention of the American Guild of Organists June 25-28, 2023. Organists from around the region will gather for four days of concerts, workshops, and worship services featuring instruments throughout the North...
by Mary | Jun 6, 2023 | News
Omando Bastian, a Garrett Evangelical-Theological Seminary student, has joined the First Church Staff as our summer Worship in the Park intern. He is pursuing a Master of Divinity and a Master of Arts in Pastoral Care and Counseling and in the fall will begin...
by Mary | May 31, 2023 | Featured, News
First Church seeks a dedicated individual to serve as the coordinator of the church nursery on Sunday mornings. This part-time position begins September 11 and continues through May 28. Our nursery program seeks to provide safe, secure, nurturing, clean and efficient...
by Liesl Hoeldtke | Nov 15, 2022 | Events, News
The Progressive Christianity Reading Group will begin to reflect on/respond to Walter Brueggemann’s “Journey to the Common Good” (updated edition) on Thursday Nov. 17, and continues on Dec. 1, 8, and 15 at 1pm via Zoom. A copy of the book is available in the church...
by Mary | Nov 9, 2022 | Featured, News
Once again, First Church will host the Interfaith Action Emergency Shelter for three weeks over the holidays, from December 25, 2022 to January 15, 2023 . Our congregation is one of nine faith communities involved this year. Interfaith Action of Evanston (IAE)...
by Liesl Hoeldtke | Oct 26, 2022 | News
On Nov. 13, the focus of 10:30 worship is “How will we live our faith in this new chapter of the UMC?” Worship will feature youth, new adult members, and celebration of our congregation as a member of the Reconciling Ministries Network (RMN). Helen Ryde,...
by Liesl Hoeldtke | Oct 19, 2022 | News
We are delighted to welcome Rachel Shepherd as a member of the Children’s Ministry staff. Keep reading to hear from Rachel and learn more about what she is bringing to our family here at First Church! My name is Rachel Shepherd, and I come to the area...
by Mary | Oct 19, 2022 | Featured, News
The children’s entrance during the opening hymn on Rally Day 2022 was festive and full of energy as usual, with books in place of balloons. The church program year began with a “Peace Library Processional.” Church members and friends were encouraged to help the...
