First United Methodist Church of Evanston, IL

Festival Choir Rehearsal
2023-05-17 19:30 - 20:10 UTC | Choir Room
Festival Choir is open to adults and youth in grades 9-12. While music reading skills are needed, no audition is required. The choir rehearses repertoire for the concert on May 19.

Chancel Choir Rehearsal
2023-05-17 19:30 - 21:00, 2023-05-24 19:30 - 21:00 | Choir Room
SATB Choir for adults and youth in grades 9-12. New members welcome throughout the year – email brian@faithatfirst.com for more details.

Men's Fellowship
2023-05-18 08:00 - 09:00

Festival Choir Concert
2023-05-19 19:30 - 20:45 | Sanctuary
On Friday, May 19th, the Festival Choir of First United Methodist Church of Evanston presents Robert Ray’s “Gospel Mass.” The program will also feature the “Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis” by Robert A. Harris and Charles Villier Standford’s “Te Deum.” Robert Ray (1946-2022) is a graduate of Northwestern and his “Gospel Mass” (1979) has been performed around the world including several performances at Carnegie Hall. Although the text of the Mass ordinary, the Magnificat, and the Te Deum are often sung in Latin, all three works on the program have been set by the composers in English. The 7:30pm concert is free and open to the public.

Memorial Service for Ann Eubank
2023-05-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Tittle Chapel

Couples Salon "Sips and Dips"
2023-05-20 17:30 - 19:30
Join us for the May gathering of Couples Salon, May 20 from 5:30 to 7:30pm. Casual “Sips and Dips” format, so drop by at any time. We’ll gather in a home. Contact RedMarion77@comcast.net to RSVP.

Chancel Choir Rehearsal
2023-05-21 09:30 - 22:15, 2023-05-28 09:30 - 10:15, 2023-06-04 09:30 - 10:15 | Sanctuary
Email brian@faithatfirst.com for more details.

10:30 Worship
2023-05-21 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-06-04 10:30 - 11:30 | Sanctuary
Each Sunday we gather at 10:30 AM for worship in the sanctuary. The service is also livestreamed on Youtube and Facebook.

The Great First Church Bake Off
2023-05-21 11:30 - 12:30 | Great Hall
Introducing the Premiere of the All-Church Bake Off!
Brought to you by the Membership Committee, the Bake Off idea came from a conversation about how we love the annual Chili Cookoff, how many good cooks/bakers we have at First Church, and how we would enjoy another opportunity to informally connect and “taste” the goodness that is First Church!
Paul and Pru (for fans of the Great British Baking Show) would call this Bake Off a “tray bake.” Enter your favorite cookie or bar recipe. Bake the recipe, cut/form into bite-sized pieces and bring to church on May 21.
Your cookies/bars will be served during “Cookie Hour” with the congregation voting for Best Bar and Best Cookie in three age categories: Baker under 11 years old; Baker 11-18; Baker 19+ years. Awards will also be given for Best Decorated, Most Colorful, Best Name/Theme, and whatever else we think up!
To enter the Bake Off:

Enter online;
OR email lfederer30@gmail.com with your entry info;
OR call the church office at (847) 864-6181 with entry info

We can’t wait to taste your baking!

Young Adult Potluck
2023-05-21 17:30 - 19:00 | Glenna Hall
Young adults gather in Glenna Hall to share a meal!
Sign up to bring a dish.

Woman's Club of Evanston
2023-05-22 17:30 - 19:00 | Room M
Woman’s Club of Evanston will be packing diapers for Bundled Blessings on Mon. May 22 from 5:30-7 pm in Room M. Volunteers will set up the room starting at 5:15. Contact is Nancy Brown – 847-271-1712

Wednesday Bible Study
2023-05-24 10:00 - 11:30 | Zoom
The Wednesday online Bible Study Group is branching out with a book study of The Meaning of Jesus: Two Visions by Marcus Borg and N.T. Wright. Discussion begins May 24 and continues weekly through June 28.
This group engages in Bible study online weekly and invites all those who want to go deeper and learn more about the Bible. Meets Wednesdays 10-11:30 am. Contact Janet Lutz for more info and zoom contacts: Janetatl@aol.com.

Year-End FUMC Committee Thank You
2023-05-24 18:30 - 19:30

"Being Asian in America" Dinner and Discussion
2023-05-25 18:00 - 20:00
During Asian American and Pacific Islander Month, the Anti-Racism Task Force of the Northern Illinois Conference offers a program on Asian History and Culture including meals at 10 locations throughout the NIC.
Tom Butler and the First Church Social Justice Committee encourage our congregation to participate on May 25 at our sibling UMC here in Evanston, Emmanuel UMC. This event includes a film and discussion on Hindu culture and religion and an Indian meal.
Registration, limited to 12 persons, is due May 22 at the link above. $5 cash at the door is requested to cover the cost of the meal.

Music Ministry
2023-05-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Sanctuary

Young Adults Farmer's Market Gathering
2023-05-27 09:00 - 11:00
Young Adults are invited to gather at the Evanston Farmers’ Market on Saturday, May 27 at 9 a.m. for breakfast and produce shopping! Email Kelsey@faithatfirst.com if you’re coming, so we can look for you!

10:30 Worship - Honoring All Graduates
2023-05-28 10:30 - 11:30 | Sanctuary
Each Sunday we gather at 10:30 AM for worship in the sanctuary. The service is also livestreamed on Youtube and Facebook.
Our congregation is looking forward to honoring all graduates on May 28 during 10:30 a.m. worship. This includes those graduating from: high school, college, university, seminary, and grad school. If you or your child is graduating, please fill out this form [link to: https://forms.gle/pAzpc6yEcPxN2wek7] to help us gather information.

Worship Commission Meeting
2023-05-30 19:00 - 20:00 | Conference Room

Year-End FUMC Committee Thank You
2023-05-31 18:30 - 19:30 | Dining Room

Mom's Night Out
2023-06-01 18:30 - 20:30
Mom’s Night Out on June 1 is hosted by Chris Webler and Nancy Brown. All mothers are invited to gather at the Webler home for appetizers, drinks, and informal conversation.
Please contact c.webler@gmail.com for address info.

MIT Building Tour
2023-06-03 08:00 - 17:00

Bundled Blessings Pack-the-Truck
2023-06-03 10:00 - 13:00
Bundled Blessings Diaper Bank is holding its annual Diaper Drive known as “Pack the Truck.” The community is invited to drop off boxes of diapers (any size or brand) or purchase diapers through Amazon or make an online donation in support of Bundled Blessings Diaper Bank.

Youth Rehearsal
2023-06-03 11:00 - 12:00 | Dining Room

All-Church Sunday School on Mental Health and Homelessness
2023-06-04 09:15 - 10:15 | Dining Room
Since the beginning of Lent, our 7th & 8th grade Confirmation students have been working on a service project that addresses the intersection of mental health and homelessness in our community. Please join us on June 4 at 9:15 a.m. in the dining room for the culmination of their project. Youth will be teaching an All-Church Sunday School class on mental health and homelessness and ways you can get involved. All are welcome! We ask that you bring a canned food item as “admission” to the event if you are able.

Trinity Sunday
2023-06-04 10:30 - 11:30 | Sanctuary

Music Ministry
2023-06-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Tittle Chapel
