Interfaith Action volunteers distribute 11,000 pounds of fresh produce, donated by the Greater Chicago Food Depository, to Cook County residents in need. Numbered tickets are provided to guests, who each receive 15-25 pounds of fruits and vegetables. There is a walk-up line and distribution takes place outside, so bring a wheeled cart and/or strong bags […]
As part of Interfaith Action of Evanston, First Church hosts a weekly soup kitchen each Thursday evening. A host team of First Church volunteers is needed each week, and 5-6 times a year we also need cooking teams. Interested in helping? Please contact Dave Koester (davekoester57@gmail.com) about current scheduling needs.
Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, along with our partner, the Association of Hispanic Theological Education (AETH); In person, Great Hall; Friday, October 13, 2023, 3:00-9:00; contact: Becky Eberhart or Krys Juleen, krys@faithatfirst.com
J.U.M.P. (Junior United Methodist People) serves as an introductory youth group for students in grades 4-6 and meets monthly on Fridays from 4:00-6:00 p.m. In October, J.U.M.P. is teaming up with First Church’s Bundled Blessings Diaper Pantry to help pack diapers for families in need. Join us for light work and great fun! Please register […]
Projects will include making sack meals for Connections for the Homeless; packing diapers for our Bundled Blessings diaper pantry; and other tasks to support our ministries at the church and in the community. We will have all the supplies ready for you at the church, so you can just come as you are and enjoy […]
