First United Methodist Church of Evanston, IL

Mom's Night Out
2025-05-21 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
Bring a sweater since we hope to be outdoors around the firepit and bring a dish to share if you wish! This is a delightful group of moms of “children” of every age. Just come when you can!

THANK YOU! to Julie Womack and Jessica Chadwick for hosting MNO in April! We were so happy to be celebrating Julie’s health! As usual, so many things to share and the food was delicious – the evening flew by!

NEXT MNO – Wed June 11th at Linda Brennan’s with Linda Federer cohost

Finance Committee
2025-05-21 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom

Birthday Celebration for Rev. Martin Deppe
2025-05-24 10:00 - 17:00 | Sanctuary, Great Hall, Glenna Hall, Dining Hall, Kitchen

Wedding
2025-05-24 14:30 - 15:30 | Tittle Chapel

Adult Education- Abide Class
2025-05-25 09:15 - 10:15 | Room K
An opportunity for spiritual connection, mutual support, and faith formation. Facilitated by Mari Leonard with leadership shared by participants.

Handbell Choir Rehearsal
2025-05-25 10:00 - 10:15 | Sanctuary

Music Ministry
2025-05-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Sanctuary

LAST Wednesday Potluck!
2025-05-28 18:00 - 19:00 | Dining Room
Bring a side or dessert to share and join your church family for good food, fellowship, and seasonal activities for all ages on this last of our Wednesday evening potlucks for the program year!
Please register to aid in preparations, noting dates you plan to attend and any dietary restrictions or food allergies in the memo field.

Memorial Service
2025-05-30 10:00 - 14:00 | Dining Room

Bundled Blessings is sponsoring Diaper Days -- an open house, diaper drive and diaper packing event.
2025-05-31 09:30 - 12:30 | Dining Room
Bundled Blessings Diaper Bank will be hosting Diaper Days — an open house, diaper drive, and diaper packing event on Sat. 5/31 from 9:30 am-12:30 pm. Contact Nancy Brown at bundledblessings@outlook.com or 847-271-1712 .

Memorial Service
2025-05-31 10:00 - 12:00 | Sanctuary

Northwestern THUNK A Cappella Group Concert
2025-05-31 14:30 - 18:30 | Tittle Chapel

Sketch Group
2025-06-01 13:00 - 15:00 | Outside of Building

Finance Ad Hoc Committee on Designated Funds
2025-06-02 10:00 - 11:30

Evanston Latinos Entrepreneurship and Culinary/Hospitality Training
2025-06-03 18:00 - 21:00 | kitchen

Total Child School Picnic
2025-06-04 17:00 - 19:30 | Hinman Lawn
Total Child hosts a picnic for all currently enrolled families. The picnic is held on the lawn, but in case of rain, it will be held in the Dining Hall.

SPRC meeting
2025-06-04 18:00 - 21:00 | Glenna Hall

Senior Recital- Mya Vandergrift
2025-06-05 18:00 - 22:00 | Tittle Chapel

Bundled Blessings Diaper Packing with AbbVie
2025-06-06 13:30 - 15:00 | Room M

Men's Fellowship Gathering
2025-06-08 08:00 - 09:00 | Dining Room
The men’s fellowship group meets on the second Sunday of each month in the dining room for a light breakfast, fellowship and often a short program. Contact Jim Hagedorn (jehdvm@gmail.com) for more information or to be added to our contact list.

New Member walk-through
2025-06-08 09:45 - 10:15 | Tittle Chapel

Church Conference
2025-06-08 12:30 - 12:45 | Dining Hall
Church Conference: Sunday, June 8 at 12pm
Join us for our Church Conference on Sunday, June 8, at noon in the dining room. Victor Melad, our District Superintendent, will preside. Online access is available (contact Leslie Chiapetti at leslie@faithatfirst.com), but voting is in-person only.
Agenda Highlights:

Vote on the 2025-2026 leadership slate (click here for the latest version).
Vote to endorse four First Church members as candidates for ordained ministry:

• Sydney Harkrider
• Ivy Joe Kuruvila
• Antoinette Senjanovich
• Sam Stanes
Please stop by Great Hall after worship to meet our newest members, and bring your coffee and snack to the meeting.

Second Annual Interfaith Family Pride Fest (IFPF)
2025-06-08 14:00 - 17:00 | Raymond Park
The Second Annual Interfaith Family Pride Fest (IFPF) is scheduled for Sunday, June 8th, 2025, from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm at Raymond Park in Evanston, IL.
Stemming from a desire to build better relationships between the faith communities and the LGBTQ+ community, members of Evanston’s congregations have gathered to plan our second youth and family-focused pride event, one that is inclusive, joyful, and representative of the rich diversity in Evanston.
This event will feature a variety of dynamic performers including the Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus, the Drag Bubbe, Artemis Singers, and many others! There will be art and activities in the park, carnival snacks and beverages, and fun for the whole family. The event is expected to be a memorable one and entirely free of charge for the people of Evanston.

Bundled Blessings Diaper Packing with Mather
2025-06-10 10:00 - 11:30 | Room M

Membership Committee Meeting
2025-06-10 19:00 - 20:00
Email mary@faithatfirst.com with questions

Membership Committee Meeting
2025-06-10 19:00 - 20:00
The Membership Committee will meet Tuesday, June 10, 7-8pm via Zoom. The agenda includes (1) an update from Matt Moy Johnson of Church Council on the strategic planning process; (2) conversation on how our work on congregational engagement and membership growth aligns with the plan; (3) initial work on goal setting for 2025-26 and beyond. Questions? Please contact Lynelle Diener, Chair, at lynellediener@gmail.com .

Chapel Organ Tuning
2025-06-11 09:00 - 14:00 | Tittle Chapel

Summer Lunch Bunch
2025-06-11 12:00 - 13:30 | Fountain Square
Register: https://onrealm.org/faithatfirst/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=YWUyMzBhZGUtNGI2MC00NzM1LTgyMjUtYjJmMTAxMzg1NGQ5

Mom's Night Out
2025-06-11 18:30 - 20:30
MNO – Wed June 11th at Linda Brennan’s with Linda Federer cohost

Isabel's Retirement Party- Total Child
2025-06-12 16:30 - 18:00 | Hinman Lawn
