As part of Interfaith Action of Evanston, First Church hosts a weekly soup kitchen each Thursday evening.  A host team of First Church volunteers is needed each week, and 5-6 […]

The Lectionary Bible Study Group meets online each Thursday evening. We are a band of curious explorers, reflecting upon the lectionary passages for the coming Sunday. We ask many questions. […]

The Earth Care Committee holds its monthly Styrofoam collection time at First UMC Evanston on the third Saturday of the month at the Church Street entrance between 10am and Noon. […]

The Christian Experiment is a class for adults who wish to examine their faith through open discussion. It includes discussion of Biblical texts, contemporary books, and film series.

Social Justice Intersections follows John Wesley's command to put Methodist Faith Into action. It covers, racial injustice, LGBTQ issues, environmental issues, and other social issues.

These series of short-term studies (3-5 weeks) will use the Bible as our background reference and apply it to our daily lives. Praying the Psalms with Dietrich Bonhoeffer (Sept 20, […]