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...
by Liesl Hoeldtke | Oct 7, 2022 | Featured, News
On October 16th, First Church will welcome Rev. Dr. Javier Viera, President and Professor of Education and Leadership at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary to preach for Bible Sunday. On the Sunday our third graders receive their Bibles, a rite of passage for...
by Liesl Hoeldtke | Sep 20, 2022 | Events, Featured, News
The Earth Care Committee invites church members and friends to conversation on the book “Church of the Wild: How Nature Invites Us into the Sacred” by Victoria Loorz. A spiritual director and cofounder of the Wild Church Network, Loorz, is the founding pastor of The...
by Mary | Sep 15, 2022 | Events, Featured, News
NOTE: Due to transportation issues, the Fisk University Choir Concert was rescheduled for Nov. 19. The following article includea the updated info. We are delighted to celebrate the 100th year of ministry of our Evanston partner Sherman United Methodist Church by...
by Mary | Sep 6, 2022 | Featured, News
For decades the strong partnership between First Church and Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary has reaped benefts on both sides of Sheridan Road. For Garrett, First Church is a vibrant (and geographically convenient) training ground for seminary students who...
