First United Methodist Church of Evanston, IL

Memorial Service- Rosita Thompson
2026-05-09 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Sanctuary ;Glenna Hall ;Dining Hall

Internment of Ashes
2026-05-08 16:00 - 17:00 | Glenna Hall, Memorial Garden

Storytelling Potluck Night
2026-05-06 18:00 - 19:30 | Dining Hall
Food. Friends. Fantastic stories.

Come for the potluck, stay for the storytelling! First Church members of all ages will take the mic to share meaningful, funny, and memorable stories from their lives.
You just bring a dish and enjoy the night.

Potluck begins at 6:00pm and storytelling begins at 6:30!

Please register here so we can plan accordingly!

Staff Appreciation Lunch: Total Child
2026-05-06 12:45 - 13:45 | Dining Room

Interment of Ashes
2026-05-04 16:00 - 17:00 | Memorial Garden

Baptism Meeting
2026-05-03 12:30 - 13:30 | Conference Room

Senior Pastor Transition Team Meeting
2026-05-03 12:00 - 12:30 | Conference Room

Messy Church
2026-05-03 09:15 - 10:15 | Great Hall
Messy Church is an opportunity for children, youth, and adults to engage in hands-on creative activities, celebratory worship, and time together in community. Join us for a different kind of Sunday School on the first Sunday of each month! / 9:15-10:15 a.m. In Great Hall

Confirmation Breakfast
2026-05-03 09:15 - 10:15

World Labyrinth Day Celebration
2026-05-02 10:00 - 15:00
World Labyrinth Day Celebration
Join us for a day of reflection and peace
Saturday, May 2 | 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Hosted by the Faith Formation Committee, this event welcomes our neighbors from across Evanston as we celebrate a global symbol of peace.
We need your help!
Volunteer for a shift (1–2 hours). We’re looking for 3–4 people per time slot to support the day.
📱Click the link on this page to sign up!
Questions? Contact Mari Leonard at fumclabyrinth@gmail.com

Bundled Blessings Diaper Packing
2026-04-28 10:00 - 11:30

Action and Prayer for the Planet at Evanston Ecology Center
2026-04-26 15:00 - 17:00
Sun. April 26th – Action and Prayer for the Planet at Evanston Ecology Center, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sponsored by the IAE Working Group on Climate Change and Justice. Prayer and music that honor the planet and Earth Day. Pop-Up choir and service project. Attendees may take part in a clean up project of the canal. Flyer attached.

We hope to see many of you later this month. Questions, contact any member of the committee. Take care.

Peace,
Interfaith Action of Evanston – Faith Community Relations Committee
Joyce Davidson – ved755@gmail.com
Margaret “Peg” Hanrahan – docpeg9496@gmail.com
Mike Sehr – bigmike9700@gmail.com
Rhonda Stein – rhondastein@gmail.com
Sue Murphy Berube, Executive Director – ia@interfaithactionofevanston.org
Donna Richardson, chair – dlynnrich322@gmail.com

Prayer & Action for Earth Day - sponsored by IAE - Climate Change & Justice Interest Group,
2026-04-26 15:00 - 17:00
Sun. April 26th – Prayer & Action for Earth Day – sponsored by IAE – Climate Change & Justice Interest Group, Evanston Ecology Center 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Prayer and Action for Earth Day
2026-04-26 15:00 - 17:00

Bundled Blessings Diaper Packing with Skokie Rotary
2026-04-26 13:00 - 14:30

ASP Training
2026-06-07 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-26 11:30 - 14:00 | Dining Hall

Lake North United Methodist Men Organizational Meeting
2026-04-25 12:00 - 14:00 | Dining Hall

Bundled Blessings Diaper Bank
2026-04-25 10:00 - 12:00

Interfaith Action: Spring Gathering
2026-04-23 19:00 - 20:30
Thurs. April 23rd – IAE Spring Gathering – “Organizations Making a Difference”, We are fortunate to have many nonprofit organizations that are engaged in work that improves the community for all. We invited five of these organizations to share their program details with our member communities and the public.
Their purposes cover a wide range from food insecurity to interfaith dialogue/understanding to legal rights. Our format includes table talk opportunities. We welcome you as delegates to join us or forward this event information to others in your community!
Please register – so we can plan. Light refreshments will be served. Flyer attached. Thurs, April 23rd – “Organizations Making a Difference” – 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Beth Emet, the Free Synagogue, 1224 Dempster Street, Evanston, IL 60202.

Registration site: https://tinyurl.com/organdiffer

Spring Gathering - "Organizations Making a Difference" Beth Emet, the Free Synagogue
2026-04-23 19:00 - 20:30
Thurs. April 23rd – Save the Date – Spring Gathering – “Organizations Making a Difference” Beth Emet, the Free Synagogue, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Adult Christian Education Council Meeting
2026-04-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Glenna Hall

Lay Care Visitors Meeting
2026-04-19 12:15 - 13:15

Opera Recital
2026-04-18 19:00 - 21:30 | Tittle Chapel

Pastor Grace Farewell Celebration
2026-04-18 15:00 - 19:00 | Sanctuary ;Great Hall
Celebration of Gratitude for Sr. Pastor Grace Imathiu, Sat. April 18, 2026 at Sanctuary and Great Hall. Food and Beverages will be served. Please bring a ready-to-serve appetizer or dessert (one or two dozen pieces) to the church kitchen at 330pm. We would like to have snacks and desserts for 300 people.
To plan in advance, please email Carol Barnett at: hhdorsey1911@gmail.com to let us know the item and quantity you’ll bring to share.
All are welcome!

Bundled Blessings Diaper Packing with Harrison Neighbors
2026-04-18 10:00 - 12:00

Craft Day
2026-04-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Dining Hall

Opera Rehearsal
2026-04-16 19:00 - 21:30 | Tittle Chapel

Mom's Night Out
2026-04-15 18:30 - 20:30
Wed April 15th – Jen Wolfe’s home with Jackie Owens Co-host. 6:30-8:30 pm
RSVP to jenwalker03@gmail.com or 740-416-1360
Moms of all ages welcome! Bring a treat to share if it works for you. See you there!
