First United Methodist Church of Evanston, IL

First Feet Walking Group
2022-11-12 09:00 - 10:00 UTC
For information contact Susan Prout at swprout@comcast.net

Diaper Packing during Mission Morning
2022-11-12 09:00 - 12:00 | Room M

Mission Morning
2022-11-12 10:00 - 12:30 | Glenna Hall, Dining Room, and Great Hall
Mission Morning offers a chance for church members and friends to come together to do some bite-sized service projects, including bundling diapers for Bundled Blessings; assembling kits to support the work of UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief); writing cards and assembling care packages for persons in our congregation; and a few other church projects to support Children’s Ministry.
Please RSVP here, and contact Stephanie Clemson (sclemson@gmail.com, 847-767-5927) with any questions.

Fellowship Committee Meeting
2022-11-12 12:30 - 13:30 | Glenna Hall

Reception for Helen Ryde, RMN Organizer
2022-11-12 18:30 - 20:00 | Dining Room
On Sunday, Nov. 13, First Church will celebrate our decision to become a Reconciling Congregation. The celebration will begin with a reception for Reconciling Ministries Network (RMN) Organizer Helen Ryde at 6:30 pm on Saturday evening at 6:30pm in the church dining room. Helen, our preacher for Sunday worship, will also lead a class on Sunday morning at 9:15am. If you would like to attend the Saturday reception with coffee and dessert, please RSVP online.

Class on 1&2 Kings
2022-11-13 09:00 - 10:30 | Glenna Hall
“In a follow up to the study of 1 and 2 Samuel, this class focuses on 1 and 2 Kings. These biblical books portray the tumultuous history of Israel and Judah and depict the successes and failures of kingship. We’ll discover which kings were the best for these nations and which were the worst, and why, and what lessons we can learn from these stories.” Led by Henry Carrigan

What does it mean to be a Reconciling Congregation in the next chapter of the UMC? Class led by Helen Ryde, RMN Organizer
2022-11-13 09:15 - 10:15 | Dining Room
What does it mean to be a Reconciling Congregation in the next chapter of the UMC?
Helen Ryde, RMN Organizer and our preacher for 10:30 worship on this day, will lead this class/conversation in Glenna Hall. All welcome.

Chancel Choir rehearsal
2022-11-13 09:30 - 10:15 | Sanctuary

Gospel Choir Rehearsal
2022-11-13 09:30 - 10:15 | Sanctuary

10:30 Worship
2022-11-13 10:30 - 11:30
Each Sunday we gather at 10:30 AM for worship in the sanctuary. The service is also livestreamed.
The livestream link, Worship bulletin, scriptures for the day, etc., are posted each week at Worship This Sunday – First United Methodist Church of Evanston, IL (faithatfirst.org).
On Sunday, Nov. 13, worship will center on the question: How will First Church live and lead as a United Methodist congregation now and into the future? The service will feature youth leadership and new adult members (the future of the church) and will celebrate our congregation’s relationship with the Reconciling Ministries Network (RMN). Helen Ryde, an organizer and staff member with the Reconciling Ministries Network will serve as our guest preacher. Read more.

Youth Bake Sale
2022-11-13 11:30 - 12:30
Join us to purchase delicious baked goods and help us raise money for our Youth Mid-Winter Retreat!

Lunch with the RMN Task Force and Helen Ryde
2022-11-13 12:30 - 14:00
How is God calling you to be involved in the life of First Church Evanston? If you would like to explore being a member of the RMN Task Force at First Church, please join us for lunch at Farmhouse after worship on the 13th. We will meet with current Task Force members and our guest for the weekend, Helen Ryde, RMN Organizer. This is an opportunity to be a part of the re-energizing of the Task Force! If you want to attend, please contact Kathy Cheney-Egan at kathy@rmnetwork.org. (We are all paying for own meals – however if this creates an obstacle for you, please let Kathy know.) Responses as soon as possible will facilitate reservations.

Friends at First Outing to Shakespeare Musical
2022-11-13 14:00 - 17:00
Friends at First, a fellowship group of active retired and semi-retired adults, gathers 5-6 times a year, often for cultural events and a shared meal. New participants are always welcome.
The group will be going to a musical production of the Shakespeare classic As You Like It.
“A Musical Adaptation of William Shakespeare’s As You Like It
Adapted by Shaina Taub and Laurie Woolery
Music and lyrics by Shaina Taub
Directed by Jessica Fisch
Named one of The New York Times’ best shows of 2017, this ravishing new musical adaptation of
Shakespeare’s play is an immersive dream-like tale of faithful friends, feuding families, and lovers
in disguise. Forced from their homes, Orlando, Duke Senior, his daughter Rosalind, and niece
Celia, are banished to the Forest of Arden, a fantastical place full of chance encounters and selfdiscovery where all are welcomed and embraced. Lost amidst the trees, the refugees find
acceptance under the stars in this open-hearted celebration of the healing power of community.”

Piano Tunings
2022-11-14 09:00 - 15:00 | Glenna Hall, Dining Room, and Great Hall
Piano Tunings 9am-3pm in Glenna Hall, Dining Room, and Great Hall

Total Child Coffee
2022-11-15 07:30 - 09:00 | Glenna Hall

Organ Tuning
2022-11-16 10:15 - 15:15 | Tittle Chapel

Staff Meeting
2022-11-16 10:30 - 12:00

Children's Choir Rehearsal
2022-11-16 17:15 - 18:00
Open to children in grades 1-6.

Limitless Group Trivia Night
2022-11-16 19:00 - 20:00
Trivia Night at Whiskey Thief in Evanston on Oct. 15 at 7:15 pm. Join in with answers or cheer on the Limitless group. For details, contact Stephanie Peters stephdeloney@gmail.com.

Communications Committee Meeting
2022-11-16 19:00 - 20:00 | Glenna Hall
The Communications Committee meets on the third Wednesday of each month. Questions? Contact Mary Taylor-Johnson at mary@fathatfirst.com or S.E. Brick at sebrick19@gmail.com .
2022-23 Communications Committee: Liz Blackwell, S.E. Brick (chair), Karen Jordan Farr, Wendy Istvanick, Todd Kibbey, Lauren McDonald, Henry Pleas, Andy Shotwell, Mary Taylor-Johnson (Director of Communications and Membership)

Festival Choir Dress Rehearsal
2022-11-16 19:30 - 21:00 | Sanctuary

Men's Group Breakfast
2022-11-17 08:00 - 09:00
Monthly men’s breakfast at 8:00 a.m. via Zoom. For the link, contact Don Gwinn at d_gwinn@comcast.net.

Progressive Christianity Reading Group
2022-11-17 13:00 - 14:00

Soup Kitchen (outdoor pickup)
2022-11-17 18:00 - 19:00
Pick-up at Hinman Avenue door.

Pastor's Sermon Prep
2022-11-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom

God's Story, Our Stories Lectionary Bible Study (online)
2022-11-17 19:00 - 20:30
This weekly Bible study invites participants to discuss the scripture texts for the coming Sundayand to ponder what those stories may teach us today. New participants are always welcome.Facilitators: Bill Brown (bbrown@wwbrown-inc.com) and Lee Rader (leelrader@gmail.com).”

Limitless Zoom Game Night
2022-11-17 20:00 - 22:00
All are welcome to join in the fun for Zoom Game Nights with the Limitless Group everyThursday from 8:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. The group starts the night by checking in with each other.They then play games such as Trivial Pursuit and Pictionary, led by Matt and Stephanie Peters.All ages and stages are welcome to the Limitless Group. Interested? Contact Stephanie Peters atStephDeloney@gmail.com.

First Feet Walking Group
2022-11-18 09:00 - 10:00

Festival Choir Concert
2022-11-18 19:30 - 21:00 | Sanctuary
First Church’s Festival Choir and Orchestra will present their fall concert featuring Rutter’s “Requiem” and Bach’s “Christmas Oratorio” (Part 1). The congregation and community are invited to attend this concert in our sanctuary on Friday, November 18th at 7:30pm. Admission is free – please share the Facebook event with any friends who might be interested in enjoying an evening of sacred music in our sanctuary.
https://www.facebook.com/events/783766399442356/

First Flicks
2022-11-18 19:30 - 21:30
