• Connect456

    Connect456

    Connect456 is designed to help children in grades 4-6 connect to the church community as older elementary and middle school students preparing to make their own way at First Church. Each week features a unique means of connecting, including serving in leadership with younger children, learning about our church history and United Methodist identity, observing […]

  • Children’s Chapel

    Connect456

    Children’s Chapel seeks to excite and build confidence in children’s experience of worship and sense of belonging at First Church. Children ages three through 3rd grade are invited to experience the wonder of worship and joy of service in a lively, child-friendly setting. Throughout the program year, children take part in the seasons of the […]

  • Congregational Care Xmas bag preparation

    Dining Room

    Congregational Care Xmas bag preparation: Congregational Care will be putting Xmas bags for seniors. Congregational Care members only will be present at the event. Sunday, 12/8, 11:30 am -12.30 pm. Contact person is Glynis Doyle, dleedoyle@gmail.com, 847-341-2536

  • Methodist Youth Fellowship

    Methodist Youth Fellowship

    Methodist Youth Fellowship (aka MYF) is open to all youth (7th-12th Grade). We'll gather twice each month on Sundays 11:30-1:30pm. This is a time to have lunch and engage in music, games, an activity, service project, lesson or anything in between. This is our time to hang out as a youth group and build connections. […]

  • Children’s Council

    Children’s Council
    Conference Room

    Children's Council acts as both a work committee and an advisory board to the Director of Children's Ministry. The Children's Council focuses on formulating and supporting the vision of our various children's ministries. We consult with the Director of Children's Ministries to plan the yearlong calendar. Under the umbrella of Children's Ministries are the following […]