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...
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, 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...
