First United Methodist Church of Evanston, IL

Worship in the Sanctuary
2026-05-31 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Sanctuary
Please find up to date information about this Sunday here.

Children's Chapel
2026-05-31 10:45 - 11:30 (America/Chicago)
Children’s Chapel seeks to excite and build confidence in children’s experience of worship and sense of belonging at First Church. Breakout groups of children ages Pre-K and K and grades 1-3 are invited to experience the wonder of worship and joy of living out our faith in a lively, play-based setting. / 10:45-11:30 a.m.

Connect456
2026-05-31 10:45 - 11:30 (America/Chicago)
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 and in the world. Each week features a unique and active means of connecting to scripture, worship, service, and our First Church and United Methodist history. / 10:45-11:30 a.m.

Church Offering Counting
2026-05-31 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | Conference Room

Finance Ad Hoc Committee on Designated Funds
2026-06-01 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago)

Piano Recital
2026-06-01 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Sanctuary

Archives Committee
2026-06-02 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Archives-Room 37

Wednesday Bible Study- Online
2026-06-03 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | online
The Wednesday Bible Study is a longstanding group that meets online every Wednesday 10-11:30am with the exception of a short break in the summer.
Please contact Janet Lutz at janetatl@aol.com with any questions.
Realm Registration Event.

Staff Meeting
2026-06-03 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | Conference Room

Total Child School Picnic and Play
2026-06-03 16:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Dining Hall
If there is rain, the dining room has been reserved as well.

Chancel Choir Rehearsal
2026-06-03 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Choir Room
Adults and high school youth rehearse music for worship in the Chancel at the front of the Sanctuary. No audition required. Email Dr. Brian Schoettler for more information.
Meets in Choir Room!

Board of Trustees meeting
2026-06-04 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Conference Room
Reserving the Conference Room on 9/4, 11/6, 4/9, & 6/4.
The other meetings will be via Zoom.

Total Child Staff Lunch
2026-06-05 12:15 - 13:15 (America/Chicago) | Dining Hall

Limitless Game Night Out
2026-06-05 16:30 - 19:00 (America/Chicago)
Join the Limitless group (any age any stage) for a night out of playing games, drinks, food, and conversation at Sketchbook in Skokie on Friday, June 5th starting at 4:30. The Yellow Duck Truck will be on site from 4-9pm. You are also welcome to bring in your own food, drink, and games.

The Undertones
2026-06-06 06:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Dining Hall, Tittle Chapel
Northwestern a cappella group concert

ASP Training
2026-06-07 11:30 - 16:00, 2026-06-07 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Dining Hall

All Church Conference
2026-06-07 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Great Hall

Children in Action Goes Bowling!
2026-06-07 12:15 - 13:30 (America/Chicago)
Children in rising grades 1-6 are invited to team up and jump into games, fellowship, and various, hands-on mission and outreach projects, all in the name of putting faith into action, with lunch provided! Registration is required!

In celebration of the end of the program year, Children’s Ministry is going bowling at Wilmette Bowl! Join us Sunday, June 7 from 12:15-1:30 p.m. for bowling and pizza at Wilmette Bowl.

See details and register: https://onrealm.org/faithatfirst/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=NTQ5Y2Q2NWMtOTMyNi00N2M5LTkzN2MtYjQ1MDAxMjAzZjdh

Covenant Hike Group
2026-06-07 14:00 - 15:15 (America/Chicago)
The Covenant Hike Group invites all who have a wonder of the natural world to share nature immersion with each other through 3 seasons while experiencing the presence of God. The format is simple. We begin with a brief reading (scripture or poem), hike along while sharing joys and concerns, and appreciate 5 minutes of silence at mid-point. Each hike concludes with an optional, brief time of sharing about our experiences on the hike, closing prayer, and a cool or hot drink. All ages are welcome.

Each month we will meet at a designated location at 2 p.m., hiking various paths in our area for about an hour at a comfortable pace for everyone. The group will meet each first Sunday from October through May, and participants may join in as schedules allow.

Facilitator: Jim Johnson. Contact Jim at jjohnso@luc.edu with any questions and to be placed on the distribution list.

Mom's Night Out
2026-06-08 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
Mom’s Night Out! Monday, June 8th from 6:30-8:30 pm

At Jessica Hager’s home with Jessica Radcliffe cohosting

RSVP if you can- Jessica.e.hager@gmail.com

OR just show up – with a smile, a dish, a beverage or a friend!

NEXT MNO – In Sept at Marianne Griebler’s with Evelyn McGowan Cohost!

HAPPY SUMMER!

Church Council meeting
2026-06-09 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Glenna Hall

Coffee, Conversation, and Friends
2026-06-10 10:00 - 11:00 UTC
This group of women “of a certain age” meet on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month from 10:00 to 11:00 am. Year round we gather at LePeep in Evanston for informal conversations on a wide variety of topics: books, the news, restaurants, grandchildren, and places to visit. No matter what’s on the table, we are all ears. Come join the conversation and make some new friends.

Adult Christian Education Council
2026-06-10 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Glenna Hall

Pocket Altar Workshop
2026-06-10 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Dining Hall
As part of our summer worship series, Our Creative God, we’re exploring creativity as a spiritual practice—discovering how art, imagination, beauty, and wonder can help us notice God’s presence in everyday life. This workshop offers a hands-on way to participate in that journey.
Altars can serve a variety of purposes in our lives. They provide a physical place for prayer and devotion, a reminder that God is with us. They can be a focal point for listening to the voice of Spirit within ourselves, a center for meditation. And altars can help us to give thanks for the blessings in our lives.
This workshop is about making a small personal shrine that you can take with you when you go to work, travel, or wherever you want to have a personal worship space. It is contained within a mint tin. Which is why it is called a pocket altar.
Mari Leonard created this workshop 20 years ago for a retreat about art and spirituality. This is a creative workshop, but that should not scare you off if you think you are not artistic. Her workshops present no-fail creative projects. You will be amazed with you come up with!
Dinner provided! RSVP HERE so we can plan for food and materials.
Registration closes June 1st for this workshop. Mari will email registrants to offer ideas of what to bring to personalize your altar.

Email Mari Leonard with questions.

Chapel Organ Tuning
2026-06-12 09:30 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Tittle Chapel

First Church Salon
2026-06-13 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
Come enjoy Sips, Dips and Desserts with First Church Salon on Saturday, June 13th from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm. This fun gathering co-hosted by Marianne and Dave Griebler and Nancy and Bill Brown will be at the Grieblers’ home in Evanston.

Please RSVP to Marianne at mariannegriebler@gmail.com to let her know you are coming and whether you are bringing a Sip, Dip or Dessert to share.

Worship in the Park is Back!
2026-06-14 09:00 - 09:45 (America/Chicago)
Welcome Back Worship in the Park!

This summer we will be returning to Lunt Park for the 9am outdoor worship service. You can expect the same 45 minute, laid-back, child-inclusive worship service under the trees and in the summer breeze that we have held for decades. However, we’ll be pairing down some of the items we bring out to the park in order to make this an easy lift for our volunteers and staff. We will provide a handful of chairs for visitors, but we ask that you bring your own chair or blanket to sit on. There will also be a small amount of song books available because we are hoping that you’ll share with your neighbor or use the digital bulletin with music provided. Finally, we need a reliable volunteer crew every week to help with setup and take down of our outdoor AV system and the other items for worship.

You may sign up here to help with set up and take down: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4CA4AA2BA0FF2-62321265-worship

You may sign up here to read scripture this summer at either worship service: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4CA4AA2BA0FF2-63133182-summer

Worship in Tittle Chapel
2026-06-14 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Tittle Chapel
Indoor summer service held in Tittle Chapel with the organ, sermon and prayers held under the gothic architecture.
Please find up to date information about this Sunday here.

Earth Care Committee Meeting
2026-06-14 11:50 - 13:15 (America/Chicago) | Glenna Hall
