First United Methodist Church of Evanston, IL

Room RSVP in Dining Hall
2025-09-11 10:15 - 11:15 (America/Chicago)

Chancel Choir Rehearsal
2025-09-10 19:30 - 21:00 | 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!

Membership Comm Meeting
2025-09-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Conference Room

Handbell Choir Rehearsal
2025-09-10 18:30 - 19:15 | Choir Room
The Handbell Choir plays in worship seasonally. Basic music reading skills required (instrumentalists are especially welcome). Open to adults and youth in grades 6-12. New members are welcome throughout the year – email Dr. Brian Schoettler for more information.

Grown-Up Night: Total Child
2025-09-10 17:30 - 18:30 | Tittle Chapel

Children's Choir Rehearsal
2025-09-10 17:15 - 18:00 | Choir Room
Children in grades 1-6 rehearse weekly and sing in worship monthly. No audition is required and new singers are welcome throughout the year. For more information, email Dr. Brian Schoettler.

Wednesday Bible Study- Online
2025-09-10 10:00 - 12:00 | 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.

Church Council Meeting
2025-09-09 18:00 - 21:00 | Glenna Hall

Bundled Blessings Diaper Packing: Private events
2025-09-08 10:00 - 11:30 | Room M

Worship in the Sanctuary
2025-09-07 10:30 - 12:00 | Sanctuary
Please find up to date information about this Sunday here.

Welcome Spot
2025-09-07 10:10 - 10:30 | Fountain Foyer

Chancel Choir Rehearsal
2025-09-07 09:30 - 10:15 | 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.

Confirmation Class
2025-09-07 09:15 - 10:15 | Youth Room
Sundays 9:15-10:15am (7-8th Grade)
Confirmation is the culmination of a two-year process that focuses on building relationships with God, each other, and the larger faith community. Class meets on Sunday mornings to discuss theology, spiritual practices, and living our faith in the world. It’s a time to eat donuts, for youth to think critically and ask hard questions while growing in love and relationship with God and neighbor. A key focus is to help youth develop a sense of belonging in the congregation. At the conclusion of the process, 8th graders are invited to take confirmation vows during Sunday worship.

Email Sydney@faithatfirst.com with questions!

Rally Education Day
2025-09-07 09:15 - 10:15 | Dining Hall
Come learn about adult education opportunities for 2025-2026!

Rally Day
2025-09-07

Couples Salon Sips and Dips
2025-09-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Chris and Ed Webler’s home
Come enjoy Sips and Dips with Couples Salon on Saturday, September 6th from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Chris and Ed Webler’s home in Evanston.
Please RSVP to Chris at c.webler@gmail.com to let her know you are coming and whether you are bringing an appetizer, salad, dessert or sip to enjoy with mini beef sliders.

Fall Family Welcome
2025-09-05 17:30 - 19:00 | Hinman Lawn
You’re invited to Children’s Ministry’s Fall Family Welcome, Friday, September 5, 2025, from 5:30-7:00 p.m. on the front lawn of First United Methodist Church (1630 Hinman Avenue).

Join Children’s Ministry leaders, volunteers, and other families with children ages 0 through 6th grade for casual fellowship, play, and a preview of our 2025-26 program year for children and adults. Light dinner will be provided along with a taste of “Messy Church,” a monthly opportunity for children, youth, and adults of all ages to engage and get messy in hands-on activities and worship, beginning Rally Day Sunday, September 7!

To help us plan, please register by Sunday, August 31. PLEASE INSERT THE FOLLOWING LINK: https://onrealm.org/faithatfirst/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=ZjUzOTk0YjgtMTc0Ny00ODAwLWFhOGItYjMzMDAwMTllNzdh

Board of Trustees meeting
2025-09-04 18:30 - 20:00 | Conference Room
Reserving the Conference Room on 9/4, 11/6, 4/9, & 6/4.
The other meetings will be via Zoom.

Membership Comm Leader meeting
2025-09-04 15:00 - 16:00 | Conference Room

Summer Lunch Bunch
2025-09-03 12:00 - 13:15 | Fountain Square
Summer Lunch Bunch is back by popular demand! BYO lunch and gather with some staff members at Fountain Square on selected Wednesdays over the summer to enjoy togetherness and informal conversation. Whether you are new to First Church this summer or have been at the church for 50 years, all are welcome! (Rain location: Church dining room.)
Please sign up so we know how many tables we need for the group.
Sept. 3: Sign up here https://onrealm.org/faithatfirst/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=NTU3OGYwNmUtZTczNS00Mzc1LTlkYTYtYjJmOTAxMzhhYTBk

Piano Tunings
2025-09-03 09:30 - 15:30 | Sanctuary

Budget meeting
2025-08-22 09:00 - 11:00 | Glenna Hall

Youth Collaboration Meeting
2025-08-21 14:00 - 15:30 | Conference Room

Orientation Day
2025-08-20 07:30 - 10:30 | Glenna Hall

Adult Education meeting
2025-08-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Glenna Hall
Monthly meeting of Adult Education Council

Social Justice Intersections Seminar on Religious Nationalism
2025-08-17 12:00 - 15:00 | Glenna Hall

Summer Lunch Bunch
2025-08-13 12:00 - 13:15 | Fountain Square
Summer Lunch Bunch is back by popular demand! BYO lunch and gather with some staff members at Fountain Square on selected Wednesdays over the summer to enjoy togetherness and informal conversation. Whether you are new to First Church this summer or have been at the church for 50 years, all are welcome! (Rain location: Church dining room.)
Please sign up so we know how many tables we need for the group.
August 13: Sign up here

Faith in the Wild Vacation Bible School
2025-08-11 09:00 - 2025-08-14 13:00 | Dining Hall
“Faith in the Wild” is an environmentally rooted Vacation Bible School program inspiring children to explore their place and relationships in creation. Through imaginative Bible storytelling and outdoor, immersive study of trees, water, birds, bugs and conservation, children will uncover elements of wildness and rootedness within and how experiences of wilderness can help us cultivate a deep and lasting connection with God.

Featuring daily ecological expeditions, multi-sensory activities, and special guests in partnership with the Evanston Ecology Center, Clark Street Beach Bird Sanctuary and more, families with children entering kindergarten through grade 4 won’t want to miss this free half-day program, with snacks and lunch provided!

Bundled Blessings Diaper Packing for church community!
2025-08-10 09:45 - 10:30 | Dining Hall

Leadership Retreat
2025-08-09 08:30 - 12:30 | Dining Room
Our annual Leadership Retreat for all current chairs, co-chairs and vice chairs of church committees. Join us for breakfast, lunch and getting to know each other and preparing for the year ahead in between the two meals!

Register here: https://onrealm.org/faithatfirst/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=YTQxOGJhZGQtMzJiZi00ZmNiLTkzY2UtYjMxYjAxNGM5Y2Nm
