• Reconciling Task Force Webinar Educational on General conference

    Glenna Hall

    Invitation to discuss the upcoming UMC General Conference with presentations on "Resurrecting An All Inclusive Church" zoom event with UMC church leaders of color and LGBTQIA+, including Bishop Karen Oliveto, Rev. Adam Hamilton, Rev. Israel "Izzy" Alvaran (RMN Regional Organizer) and others.

  • Young Adult Retreat

    We are beginning a new tradition for our Young Adult group! We will be having a Young Adult Retreat on April 19-21st. The location of where we stay will be determined by our group size. We will do group lessons, crafts, self reflection, and plenty of bonding. This is a wonderful time to recharge your […]

  • Couples Salon Spring Gathering

    Come join Couples Salon for an evening of good food and fellowship on Saturday, April 20th, at the Barbours' home in Evanston.  This fun evening co-hosted by Nancy and Dennis Barbour and Evelyn and Mike McGowan will begin at 6:30 pm. Please RSVP to Evelyn at em4mail@gmail.com or via text at 312-816-5353 to let her […]

  • First Church Architectural Building Tour

    Sanctuary

    Our resident building expert, Bill Brown, will lead a 30-minute tour on Sunday, April 21 after worship.  This tour will focus on the history and architecture of the sanctuary and Tittle Chapel. Participants will get a close look at the carved reredos above the altar, the original and "new" stained glass, the awesome yet intimate […]

  • AGO Workshop: Continuo Playing

    Sanctuary

    First Church's Music Ministry hosts organist David Schraeder as he presents a workshop on continuo playing featuring our Fisk continuo organ. The event is presented by the North Shore Chapter of the American Guild of Organists and is free and open to the public.