Reclaiming Jesus from the Empire -Watch Party
2026-07-10 12:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | Glenna Hall

Presentation & Conversation on Justice and Mercy in the Middle East
2026-07-11 11:00 - 12:30 | Glenna Hall
This is an opportunity to hear an update on the conflicts in the Middle East and the impact on communities that have been devastated by war. Bruce Rigdon, a pastor, a seminary professor, notable authority and friend to FUMC, who has shared his insights on several previous visits to our congregation. This event will be held in Glenna Hall.

Craft Day
2026-07-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Dining Hall
Craft Day: July 18th, 10:00am-12:00pm

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 Zirkle courtney.zirkle@gmail.com or Glynis Doyle dleedoyle@gmail.com if you need a building access code. If you are interested if a craft group during the week potentially starting in the fall, contact Courtney or Glynis.

Installation Sunday for Rev. Dr. Paul Lee
2026-07-19 10:30 - 23:30 | Sanctuary

Finance Meeting - Online via Zoom
2026-07-22 19:00 - 21:00

Trustee Meeting
2026-07-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Conference Room

Wedding
2026-07-24 - 2026-07-25 | Tittle Chapel

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

Interment of Ashes
2026-07-28 13:00 - 13:30 | Memorial Garden

Jack MacLennan's Memorial Service
2026-07-28 13:30 - 15:00 | Glenna Hall and Tittle Chapel
Memorial service at 1:30pm with reception following in Glenna Hall.

Pete Henderson Memorial Service
2026-08-01 10:00 - 13:00 | Sanctuary; Glenna Hall
Start time 10am

Away: Pastor Britt
2026-08-02 - 2026-08-07

Away: Brian Schoettler
2026-08-04, 2026-08-06 - 2026-08-07

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

Total Child Staff Lunch
2026-08-07 11:45 - 13:15 | Dining Hall
Dining Hall

Earth Care Committee Meeting
2026-08-09 11:45 - 13:15 | Glenna Hall
Glenna Hall

Total Child Staff Summer Break
2026-08-10 - 2026-08-14
Total Child staff will be on break starting August 10 through the 14th.

Faith in the Wild VBS
2026-08-10 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-11 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-13 09:00 - 13:00 | Memorial Garden; Glenna Hall; Dining Room
“Faith in the Wild” is an original, environmentally-focused Vacation Bible School program that aims to inspire lifelong connections to the natural world and each other as agents of change in God’s unending story of creation. In partnership with local community organizations, campers engage in daily acts of stewardship, play, and prayerful reflection while exploring creation inside and out.

Learn more and register by July 1 for “early bird” discount!
https://onrealm.org/faithatfirst/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=OGMwMTg5NjktYWEzMS00N2JiLWEzN2ItYjQxZTAxMmM1Mjlm

SNAPGap Collection
2026-08-10 09:30 - 13:30 | Lake Street Church, 607 Lake St, Evanston, IL, 60201, United States
Help support local food pantries through the SNAPGap Collection.
Items purchased locally may be dropped off at Lake Street Church between 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. through August 24.
Donations will be distributed through Vineyard food pantries on August 26. Thank you for helping support our neighbors!

Offsite: Faith in the Wild VBS
2026-08-12

SPRC Meeting
2026-08-12 18:30 - 20:00 | Glenna Hall

Parental Leave: Colin McDonald
2026-08-13 - 2026-08-23

Bundled Blessings Diaper Packing w/Skokie Rotary
2026-08-15 10:30 - 12:00 | Room M
Room M

Away: Mary Taylor-Johnson
2026-08-16 - 2026-08-20

First Church Architecture Tour
2026-08-16 11:35 - 12:15 | Great Hall
Meet in Great Hall after 10:30am Worship Service.

Church Council Meeting
2026-08-18 18:00 - 21:00 | Glenna Hall

Total Child Open House
2026-08-19 08:00 - 10:00 | Glenna Hall
