First United Methodist Church of Evanston, IL

Interfaith Action: Spring Gathering
2026-04-23 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
Thurs. April 23rd – IAE Spring Gathering – “Organizations Making a Difference”, We are fortunate to have many nonprofit organizations that are engaged in work that improves the community for all. We invited five of these organizations to share their program details with our member communities and the public.
Their purposes cover a wide range from food insecurity to interfaith dialogue/understanding to legal rights. Our format includes table talk opportunities. We welcome you as delegates to join us or forward this event information to others in your community!
Please register – so we can plan. Light refreshments will be served. Flyer attached. Thurs, April 23rd – “Organizations Making a Difference” – 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Beth Emet, the Free Synagogue, 1224 Dempster Street, Evanston, IL 60202.

Registration site: https://tinyurl.com/organdiffer

Bundled Blessings Diaper Bank
2026-04-25 10:00 - 12:00

Lake North United Methodist Men Organizational Meeting
2026-04-25 12:00 - 14:00 | Dining Hall

ASP Training
2026-04-26 11:30 - 14:00, 2026-04-26 12:00 - 14:00 | Dining Hall

Bundled Blessings Diaper Packing with Skokie Rotary
2026-04-26 13:00 - 14:30

Prayer and Action for Earth Day
2026-04-26 15:00 - 17:00

Prayer & Action for Earth Day - sponsored by IAE - Climate Change & Justice Interest Group,
2026-04-26 15:00 - 17:00
Sun. April 26th – Prayer & Action for Earth Day – sponsored by IAE – Climate Change & Justice Interest Group, Evanston Ecology Center 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Action and Prayer for the Planet at Evanston Ecology Center
2026-04-26 15:00 - 17:00
Sun. April 26th – Action and Prayer for the Planet at Evanston Ecology Center, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sponsored by the IAE Working Group on Climate Change and Justice. Prayer and music that honor the planet and Earth Day. Pop-Up choir and service project. Attendees may take part in a clean up project of the canal. Flyer attached.

We hope to see many of you later this month. Questions, contact any member of the committee. Take care.

Peace,
Interfaith Action of Evanston – Faith Community Relations Committee
Joyce Davidson – ved755@gmail.com
Margaret “Peg” Hanrahan – docpeg9496@gmail.com
Mike Sehr – bigmike9700@gmail.com
Rhonda Stein – rhondastein@gmail.com
Sue Murphy Berube, Executive Director – ia@interfaithactionofevanston.org
Donna Richardson, chair – dlynnrich322@gmail.com

Bundled Blessings Diaper Packing
2026-04-28 10:00 - 11:30

World Labyrinth Day Celebration
2026-05-02 10:00 - 15:00
World Labyrinth Day Celebration
Join us for a day of reflection and peace
Saturday, May 2 | 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Hosted by the Faith Formation Committee, this event welcomes our neighbors from across Evanston as we celebrate a global symbol of peace.
We need your help!
Volunteer for a shift (1–2 hours). We’re looking for 3–4 people per time slot to support the day.
📱Click the link on this page to sign up!
Questions? Contact Mari Leonard at fumclabyrinth@gmail.com

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

Messy Church
2026-05-03 09:15 - 10:15 | Great Hall
Messy Church is an opportunity for children, youth, and adults to engage in hands-on creative activities, celebratory worship, and time together in community. Join us for a different kind of Sunday School on the first Sunday of each month! / 9:15-10:15 a.m. In Great Hall

Senior Pastor Transition Team Meeting
2026-05-03 12:00 - 12:30 | Conference Room

Baptism Meeting
2026-05-03 12:30 - 13:30 | Conference Room

Interment of Ashes
2026-05-04 16:00 - 17:00 | Memorial Garden

Staff Appreciation Lunch: Total Child
2026-05-06 12:45 - 13:45 | Dining Room

Storytelling Potluck Night
2026-05-06 18:00 - 19:30 | Dining Hall
Food. Friends. Fantastic stories.

Come for the potluck, stay for the storytelling! First Church members of all ages will take the mic to share meaningful, funny, and memorable stories from their lives.
You just bring a dish and enjoy the night.

Potluck begins at 6:00pm and storytelling begins at 6:30!

Please register here so we can plan accordingly!

Internment of Ashes
2026-05-08 16:00 - 17:00 | Glenna Hall, Memorial Garden

Memorial Service- Rosita Thompson
2026-05-09 13:00 - 17:00 | Sanctuary ;Glenna Hall ;Dining Hall

SPRC Meeting
2026-05-13 18:00 - 20:30 | Glenna Hall

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.

Men's Fellowship
2026-05-17 08:00 - 09:00 | Dining Hall

The Great First Church Bake Off
2026-05-17 11:30 - 12:00 | Great Hall
The GREAT FIRST CHURCH BAKE OFF – Sun May 17th – “Cookie Hour” after Church

BARS and COOKIES- PRIZES!!! Church members will vote for BEST Bar and BEST Cookie!

Our “judges” will vote for best…

UNDER 11 yrs of age, best 11-18, and best > 19 year old!

Bake cookies or bars but please cut them into small pieces or little cookies so that everyone can have a taste. Name your baked goods or have a theme – “To Sugar and beyond!” “Sweetness and Light”

PRIZES! PRIZES! PRIZES! PRIZES!

Sign up with Cherie Asante (cherie.asante@gmail.com) for what you will bring

*All extra baked goods will be donated to the soup kitchen

(NU) THUNK a cappella group
2026-05-20 18:00 - 21:00 | Tittle Chapel

Mom's Night Out
2026-05-20 18:30 - 20:30
Julie Womack hosting with Jessica Chadwick Cohost!

RSVP if you can- 773-251-4101 or womackjulie@gmail.com

Bring a smile, a friend, or a dish to share! Join us for this springtime opportunity!

Social Justice Committee Meeting
2026-05-21 13:30 - 16:00 | Glenna Hall

Craft Day
2026-05-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Dining Hall
Craft Day: May 30th, Saturday, from 10:00 am- 12:00 pm

Join us for a fun and creative time together. Bring any project you would like to work on, including quilting, crochet, knitting, sewing, beading, jewelry, painting and more. All projects are welcome.

We will meet in the dining room, so there will be plenty of space to spread out. Please bring your sewing machine if sewing.

Beginners are welcome. All ages and skill levels are invited to join.

Please email Courtney (courtney.zirkle@gmail.com)
or Glynis (dleedoyle@gmail.com)if you interested and to receive the building access code.

Cornell University Glee Club
2026-05-30 17:00 - 23:00 | Sanctuary

Piano Recital
2026-06-01 16:00 - 18:00 | Sanctuary
