First United Methodist Church of Evanston, IL

Earth Care Committee Meeting
2024-12-01 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Glenna Hall

An Unlikely Advent
2024-12-01 18:00 - 19:00
An Unlikely Advent: Sundays at 6:00 pm ONLINE (December 1, 8, 15, and 22)
In this four-week Advent study, we consider if some of the figures on the edges of the Christmas story might have more to teach us about the intersection of God’s story with ours? With the themes of hope, love, joy, and peace we will examine the stories of Elizabeth and Zechariah, Herod, the Magi, and the shepherds. Each set of unexpected characters has something to teach about living faithfully on the journey to Christmas.
Each week we will have a short reading assignment (available in print and electronically at https://www.cokesbury.com/An-Unlikely-Advent) – and some lively and thoughtful discussion.
Please contact the facilitator, Linda Brennan, to register and receive the Zoom link: brennaneaster@gmail.com.

Invitation to Advent Prayer
2024-12-02 20:30 - 21:00 | Zoom
The Faith Formation Committee invites all to participate in an evening Advent prayer series. These 30-minute scripture-prayer times offer an opportunity for sharing and reflection apart from the busyness of the season. The sessions will be led by Mary Cauble and Bonny Roth and will be by ZOOM from 8:30 to 9:00 on Mondays, December 2, 9 and 16. Come and allow the Spirit to move within and among us as you enter into a peaceful end to your day.
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For questions and to be added to the weekly distribution of the Zoom link and order of service, contact Tom Scott, tom.scott.goblue@msn.com.

Mom's Night Out
2024-12-03 18:30 - 20:30 | Greta Corner
CALLING ALL MOMs for a NIGHT OUT!!
Every age of Mom is welcome! Come for the first time or Come back if we have not seen you!
You can bring something to share but no pressure!
Tues. Dec 3rd 6:30-8:30pm – Greta Connor (with Sue Henderson)
Want to Cohost? Cohosts help bring food, answer the door, and clean up the kitchen at 8:30. Most of all they are a “friend” so that the host is not alone!

Bundled Blessings Committee Meeting
2024-12-04 10:30 - 12:00 | Glenna Hall

Bundled Blessings Diaper Packing with Endeavor Perinatal Team
2024-12-04 17:00 - 18:30 | Room M
Bundled Blessings will host Endeavor Perinatal Team for a tour and diaper packing on Wed. Dec. 4, 5-6:30 pm. Contact Nancy Brown, 847-271-1712 or nandbrown@comcast.net.

First Wednesday Potluck
2024-12-04 17:30 - 19:00 | Dining Room and Kitchen
Bring a side or dessert to share and join your church family for good food and fellowship on the first Wednesday of each month!
Please register to aid in preparations, noting any dietary restrictions or food allergies in the memo field.

Bundled Blessings Diaper Packing with Beth Emet volunteers
2024-12-04 18:30 - 20:00 | Room M
Bundled Blessings will host Beth Emet volunteers for a tour and diaper packing on Wed. Dec. 4, 6:30-8 pm. Contact Nancy Brown, 847-271-1712 or nandbrown@comcast.net.

Bundled Blessings Diaper Packing with Sherman Methodist volunteers
2024-12-05 17:30 - 19:00 | Room M
Bundled Blessings will host Sherman Methodist volunteers for a tour and diaper packing on Thurs. Dec. 5, 5:30-7 pm. Contact Nancy Brown, 847-271-1712 or nandbrown@comcast.net.

Men's Fellowship Gathering
2024-12-08 08:00 - 09:00 | Dining Room
On December 8, the Men’s Fellowship group will meet at 8 am in the dining room.
Coffee and bagels offered.
After a short prayer circle…Martha Rudy, chair of trustees, will give a short program on the Northern Illinois Conference’s Repair the Harm initiative. This was introduced last Sunday in worship.
Questions…email Jim Hagedorn…jehdvm@gmail.com
see you there!

Congregational Care Xmas bag preparation
2024-12-08 11:30 - 12:30 | 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

2024 Annual Meeting and Report
2024-12-08 16:30 - 18:00 | Dining Room
Here is the FUMC Evanston 2024 Annual Report
Click here or on the image below to open.
We encourage all members to read the report and join us for the Annual Meeting on Sunday, December 8th, beginning at 4:30pm. Information regarding the availability of a zoom option will follow. We will also welcome our District Superintendent, Rev. Victor Melad who will lead the meeting. All members of the congregation have a vote.
On Sunday, December 1st, The Chairperson of the Finance Committee, Rich Grodsky, will be available at community hour following worship to answer any questions about the budget portion of the Annual Report.

Nominations & Leadership Development Committee Meeting
2024-12-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
This is a meeting of the members of the Nominations & Leadership Development Committee.

Advent Lunch
2024-12-11 09:00 - 14:30 | Dining room and sanctuary
Advent Lunch – On Wednesday, December 11, at 11 am First Church members (and inquirers!) 65 and better are invited to come together to celebrate Advent with festive music and lunch. RSVP with the Church Office. If you have questions or would like to help serve lunch, please contact Stephanie Clemson (sclemson@gmail.com or 847-767-5927).

Youth Christmas Party
2024-12-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Dining Room
It’s time for our Youth Christmas Party! We will have a White Elephant Exchange then play some games around the church. Dinner will be served at 7pm, so come on time and join us! Friends are welcome, too!

Pageant Dress Rehearsal
2024-12-14 10:00 - 12:00 | sanctuary and glenna hall
A required dress rehearsal for children (Pre-K through Grade 6) involved in the pageant on Dec. 15. This is a closed rehearsal only open to immediate family.

Couples Salon Holiday Gathering
2024-12-14 18:30 - 21:30
Come join Couples Salon on Saturday, December 14 at 6:30 pm for a festive evening of food and fellowship hosted by Jeanne-Marie and Tom Daly and Mari Leonard and Rich Hobson at the Dalys’ home in Evanston
Please RSVP to Jeanne-Marie at jmedaly@gmail.com to let her know you are coming and what dish you are bringing to share.

Pageant Rehearsal
2024-12-15 09:15 - 10:15 | Sanctuary
Pageant participants who attended the 12/14 dress rehearsal join for a final run-through before worship. Please meet in Glenna Hall to sign in.

Pancake Breakfast
2024-12-15 09:15 - 10:30 | Dining Room
Our annual Pancake Breakfast will be on December 15th at 9:15am in the Dining Room. Our wonderful youth will be making pancakes and other breakfast items for everyone. Come grab some breakfast, sing a few songs with us, and have a wonderful morning before Worship. See you there!

Church Offering Counting
2024-12-15 11:30 - 12:30 | Conference Room

Sanctuary Organ Tuning
2024-12-17 08:30 - 16:00 | Sanctuary

Staff Holiday Lunch
2024-12-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Glenna Hall
Total Child hosts a holiday lunch for their staff.

Delivery of Poinsettias
2024-12-21 09:00 - 12:00 | Sanctuary
Delivering of flowers with a delivery window of 9-12:00pm. I will be there to receive the flowers. Grace

Winter Overnight Shelter
2024-12-22 - 2025-01-12
Every year, the Interfaith Action of Evanston provides an Overnight Shelter for the community. First Church is hosting from December 22 to January 12. Many volunteers are needed to provide this vital service, and there are still a number of vacancies on the sign-up sheet. Please read the info and sign-up if you can!

Music Ministry
2024-12-22 13:00 - 14:00 | Sanctuary

Christmas Eve Family Service
2024-12-24 16:00 - 17:00 | Sanctuary

Community Time with Birthday Cake for Jesus
2024-12-24 16:45 - 17:30 | Great Hall

Chancel Choir Rehearsal
2024-12-24 18:00 - 18:30 | Sanctuary
Chancel Choir rehearsal begins at 6:00pm. Festive Prelude begins at 6:30pm. Worship begins at 7:00pm.
