First Feet Walking Group
2022-11-05 09:00 - 10:00, 2022-11-12 09:00 - 10:00 UTC
For information contact Susan Prout at swprout@comcast.net

Celebration of Life for Donovan Gordon
2022-11-05 11:00 - 12:00 | Sanctuary
Join us in celebrating the life of Dr. Donovan Gordon.

Class on 1&2 Kings
2022-11-06 08:00 - 17:00 | Dining Room
“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

First Steps to Faith
2022-11-06 09:30 - 10:00
Children ages 0-3 and their parents/caregivers gather one Sunday a month in the nursery (rm. 29) to share stories, sing songs, and enjoy time together. Join us Sunday, November 6 at 9:30 a.m. to meet First Church’s new Nursery Coordinator, Rachel Shepherd, and take part in a seasonal family story time and devotional centered around giving thanks!
Register in Advance

Chancel Choir rehearsal
2022-11-06 09:30 - 10:15 | Sanctuary

Handbell Choir Rehearsal
2022-11-06 10:00 - 10:30 | Sanctuary
Handbell Choir rehearses in the 3rd-floor Choir Room. Open to adults and youth (MS & HS).

10:30 Worship
2022-11-06 10:30 - 11:30
Each Sunday we gather at 10:30 AM for worship in the sanctuary. The service is also livestreamed on Youtube and Facebook.

All Saint's Sunday
2022-11-06 10:30 - 11:30 | Sanctuary

Nature of Prayer Covenant Group
2022-11-06 14:00 - 15:00
This newly forming covenant group invites all who have a wonder of the natural world to share with each other nature immersion while experiencing the presence of God. Meets first Sunday of each month 2p – 3p. On 11/6 will start at the Hinman steps of the church & hike the lakefront trail.
Contact Jim Johnson at jjjohnso@luc.edu or Lee Rader at LeeLRader@gmail.com with questions or to sign up!

Club123
2022-11-06 16:00 - 17:30 | Great Hall, Kitchen, Dining Room
Club123 offers monthly fun and fellowship for children in grades 1-3. In November, Club123 will help decorate stars for this year’s Christmas Star Tree and play games centered on gratitude. Please register your child(ren) in advance by clicking here.

Bundled Blessings Meeting
2022-11-07 17:00 - 19:00 | Glenna Hall

Church Council
2022-11-08 18:30 - 20:00 | Zoom

Children's Council Meeting
2022-11-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom

Staff Meeting
2022-11-09 10:30 - 12:00

Children's Choir Rehearsal
2022-11-09 17:15 - 18:00
Open to children in grades 1-6.

Festival Choir Rehearsal
2022-11-09 19:30 - 20:10 | Choir Room

Membership Committee
2022-11-09 19:30 - 20:30

Chancel Choir Rehearsal
2022-11-09 19:30 - 21:00
Chancel Choir rehearsal in the 3rd-floor Choir Room. Masks required.

Progressive Christianity Reading Group
2022-11-10 13:00 - 14:00

Soup Kitchen (outdoor pickup)
2022-11-10 18:00 - 19:00
Pick-up at Hinman Avenue door.

Pastor's Sermon Prep
2022-11-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom

God's Story, Our Stories Lectionary Bible Study (online)
2022-11-10 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
2022-11-10 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.

Organ Tuning
2022-11-11 09:00 - 17:00 | Sanctuary

Reconciling Ministries Meeting
2022-11-11 19:00 - 20:30
Meet in the Conference Room

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.
