Membership Committee Meeting
2026-02-25 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Conference Room
The Membership Committee meets monthly to discuss ideas and work on strategies to encourage member and visitor engagement in First Church worship, programs, and other opportunities. Please address any questions about this committee and its work to Lynelle Diener, Chair.

Organ Concert: Brian Schoettler
2026-03-01 13:30 - 14:30 | Sanctuary
On Sunday, March 1, First Church Minister of Music & Organist, Dr. Brian Schoettler, will present a 60-minute concert featuring the sanctuary’s mighty, Austin pipe organ (Opus 319).

The program will feature works by American composers.
The 1:30pm concert is free and open to the public.

First Wednesday Potluck
2026-03-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Dining Hall
Bring a side or dessert to share and join your church family for good food and fellowship on the first Wednesday of each month!

Kindly register at onrealm.org/faithatfirst/Registrations or email Colin@faithatfirst.com

Total Child School Picture Day
2026-03-05 08:30 - 13:30 | Glenna Hall

Breakfast and Diaper Packing for Inquirers and Friends
2026-03-07 09:30 - 2026-05-02 11:30

Stare at the Sun Choral Concert
2026-03-13 18:30 - 22:00 | Glenna Hall

Special Church Conference
2026-03-15 11:45 - 12:45 | Dining Hall
Special Church Conference to hear about and vote on Church Council’s recommended revised church committee structure.

Laity Convocation 2026: "Moving Forward with Hope"
2026-03-21 09:30 - 12:30 | 424 Forest Ave.
The Nominations and Leadership Development Committee invites you to attend Laity Convocation 2026: “Moving Forward with Hope” on March 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at First UMC of Glen Ellyn (424 Forest Ave.). This gathering offers a meaningful opportunity to connect with other lay leaders, exchange ideas, and gain practical insight for leading with clarity and purpose in the year ahead.
The cost is $15 per person. We encourage you to participate, share your voice, and be part of the conversation shaping our shared ministry.

Celebration of Life - Judith Radcliffe
2026-03-21 11:00 - 14:00 | Dining Hall ;Tittle Chapel ;Memorial Garden

Opera Recital
2026-04-18 19:00 - 21:30 | Tittle Chapel

ASP Training
2026-04-26 12:00 - 14:00 | Dining Hall

Confirmation Breakfast
2026-05-03 09:15 - 10:15

Haydn's Mass in Time of Distress
2026-05-15 19:30 - 20:30 | Sanctuary ;Glenna Hall ;Dining Hall
On Friday, May 15th, the Festival Choir and Orchestra of First United Methodist Church of Evanston presents Haydn’s Mass in Time of Distress (Missa in angustiis) also known as the Nelson Mass. The program will be conducted by Brian Schoettler with soloists Kari Sorenson, Christine Ebeling Mando, William Johnson, and Joshua Green. The 7:30pm concert is free and open to the public.

Total Child School Picnic and Play
2026-06-03 16:00 - 19:30 | Dining Hall
If there is rain, the dining room has been reserved as well.

Creation Camp
2026-06-22 - 2026-06-26
First Church’s Children’s and Youth Ministry programs are returning to Camp Wesley Woods in Williams Bay, Wisconsin. Join us for a five-day overnight camp experience suitable for children and youth entering grades 2-8 in the fall of 2026 as together we to seek create life-changing memories and life-giving relationships in Christ.

Save the date for summer camp!

First Church’s Children’s and Youth Ministry programs are returning to Camp Wesley Woods in beautiful Williams Bay, Wisconsin, June 22-26, 2026. Join us for a five-day overnight camp experience suitable for children and youth entering grades 2-8 in the fall of 2026 as together we seek to create life-giving relationships and life-changing memories in Christ.

Registration opens January 2026.

Wedding Rehearsal
2026-07-24 16:00 - 18:00 | Glenna Hall

Total Child - Moving On Ceremony
2026-08-06 15:30 - 16:30 | Dining Hall
