Each summer our high school youth spend a week serving with the Appalachia Service Project, an organization committed to making homes in impoverished counties of the region "warmer, safer, drier." This summer mission trip has been a tradition at First Church for 26 years! In July First Church is sending 15 youth and 10 adults to […]
We are pleased to announce that Jim McHolland, Ph.D. and Licensed Clinical Psychologist, and Beth Swanick, Ed.D. and Licensed Professional Counselor, will again facilitate a three-week class for members and friends of First Church who are experiencing grief. Jim and Beth are both members of FUMC Evanston, and have offered this class several times over […]
Come together for dialogue about the Israel-Palestine conflict. This will be an informal but important time to review and reflect upon our shared and individual learning and consider next steps toward education and action
The Inquirers Class is the centerpiece of intentional exploration of First Church, its people and ministries, and the United Methodist church. All persons who wish to learn more about this faith community and discern about membership here are welcome. Advance sign up is super helpful. Please contact Mary Taylor-Johnson at mary@faithatfirst.com or online at https://faithatfirst.org/connect-with-us/ […]
Are you hungry for deeper discussion with members of your First Church community that goes beyond the usual Sunday morning chit chat (as lovely as that may be)? This new group is for you! Once a month, we'll gather for a potluck dinner and discuss a topic or prompt relating to faith and spirituality. We […]
