Bundled Blessings Diaper Packing w/Skokie Rotary
2026-08-15 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | 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 (America/Chicago) | Great Hall
Meet in Great Hall after 10:30am Worship Service.

Church Council Meeting
2026-08-18 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Glenna Hall
Glenna Hall

Total Child Open House
2026-08-19 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | Glenna Hall

Visitor Coffee and Tours
2026-08-23 11:35 - 12:20 (America/Chicago) | Glenna Hall
Visitor Coffee and Tour in Glenna Hall

Sundays after 10:30am worship for 35-45 minutes

Curious to further explore First Church? Want to meet others in the congregation and tour the building? Please choose from the following dates.

August 23
September 20
October 25
November 8
December 6

Visitors and others new and not-so-new to First Church are invited to stay after 10:30am worship on any of the dates listed above for coffee, a quick bite, and a tour of the church building where “the magic happens”. For example, we’ll see the kitchen, choir room, nursery, diaper bank, and overnight shelter space. Information on the Inquirers Class will be available for those who are curious to learn more about First Church.

Please sign up here. Questions? Please contact Mary Taylor-Johnson, Director of Membership and Engagement, at mary@faithatfirst.com or 847-864-6182.

Sign up here

Social Justice Team Meeting
2026-08-25 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Glenna Hall

Craft Day
2026-08-29 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Dining Hall
Craft Day: Saturday, August 29th, 10:00am-12:00pm, Dining Room

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 or Glynis Doyle if you need a building access code or ride. If you are interested if a craft group during the week potentially starting in the fall, contact Courtney or Glynis.

August 30 Diaper Packing with Lunch
2026-08-30 10:40 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Dining Hall
Dining Hall

Lake North District Clergy Summer Interviews
2026-08-31 09:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Conference Room

First Reads
2026-09-01 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Glenna Hall

JRC - Tech Rehearsal
2026-09-01 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Sanctuary
Sanctuary

Piano Tunings
2026-09-09 11:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Sanctuary; Choir Room; Room 33

Total Child: Grown Up Night
2026-09-09 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Tittle Chapel
Tittle Chapel

Mom's Night Out
2026-09-09 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
FALL into Mom’s Night Out -Back again for the Fall! Cannot wait to see YOU!

Marianne Griebler Host and Evelyn McGowan Cohost

Bring a dish to share, a summer adventure story, or a friend! (Better yet, bring all 3!)

RSVP if you can – mariannegriebler@gmail.com

Next MNO -We need some volunteers – hosts and cohosts! Linda Federer- Lfederer30@gmail.com

FUMC-Evanston Monthly Trustees Meeting
2026-09-10 18:45 - 20:45 (America/Chicago) | Conference Room
Conference Room

Northern Illinois Conference, United Methodist Men's Spiritual Congress
2026-09-11 - 2026-09-13 | Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
Click here for info

JRC - Set Up
2026-09-11 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Great Hall
Great Hall

"What do Women do with Christianity?" Viewing Party and Discussion
2026-09-11 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Glenna Hall
Glenna Hall

“What do Women do with Christianity?”
Join us for a live webinar viewing, followed with a brief discussion,
from the Center for Action and Contemplation.

Hosted by Social Justice Intersections
Brown-bag lunch optional.
Friday, September 11, 12 noon – 2 pm.

Rosh Hashanah-JRC
2026-09-12 | Sanctuary

Men's Fellowship
2026-09-13 08:00 - 09:00 (America/Chicago) | Dining Hall
Dining Hall
The United Methodist men will gather on Sunday, Sept. 13 for fellowship and a short discussion of the Fall Stewardship campaign. All men are invited to attend.

Adult Education Showcase
2026-09-13 09:15 - 10:15 (America/Chicago) | Dining Hall
Dining Room

Adult Education Showcase — Rally Day, September 13

9:15 a.m. | Dining Room

What might the next step in your faith journey look like?

Join us on Rally Day for our Adult Education Showcase and discover the many opportunities for learning, conversation, and spiritual growth at First Church during the 2026–2027 church year. Come learn about our upcoming Adult Education and Sunday School offerings, meet the people who lead them, ask questions, and find opportunities that speak to your interests and where you are in your faith journey.

Faith formation is a lifelong experience, filled with questions, discoveries, challenges, and new perspectives. At First Church, we encourage that exploration through groups, classes, and programs that invite us to think critically about our faith, deepen our understanding of God and one another, engage with Scripture and the world around us, and learn in community.

Whether you have participated in Christian education for years, are looking for something new, or are simply curious about what we offer, there is a place for you.

Come see what’s ahead for the new church year. All are welcome!

Confirmation
2026-09-13 09:15 - 10:15 (America/Chicago) | Room M

Beloved Community
2026-09-13 09:15 - 10:15 (America/Chicago) | Room J
Room J

Rally Day Sunday
2026-09-13 09:15 - 11:30 UTC
All are invited to kickoff the church program year on Rally Day Sunday!

Chancel Choir Rehearsal
2026-09-13 09:30 - 10:15 (America/Chicago) | Choir Room
Choir Room
Adults and high school youth rehearse music for worship in the Chancel at the front of the Sanctuary. No audition required. Email Dr. Brian Schoettler for more information.

Rally Day - Community Hour
2026-09-13 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | Hinman Lawn
Hinman Lawn

Flute Choir Rehearsal
2026-09-13 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Choir Room
Choir Room

Children's Choir Rehearsal
2026-09-16 17:15 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Choir Room
Choir Room
Children in grades 1-6 rehearse twice each month and sing in worship monthly. No audition is required and new singers are welcome throughout the year. For more information, email Dr. Brian Schoettler.

Handbell Choir Rehearsal
2026-09-16 18:30 - 19:15 (America/Chicago) | Choir Room
Choir Room
The Handbell Choir plays in worship once each month. Basic music reading skills required (instrumentalists are especially welcome). Open to adults and youth in grades 6-12. New members are welcome throughout the year – email Dr. Brian Schoettler for more information.
