Interfaith Action of Evanston SNAPGap – February 2026 When asked what additional SNAPGap items might be most appreciated, one fellow quickly replied, “garbage bags.” So for January/February we are collecting any brand of 13 gallon garbage bags. These items will be distributed on Wednesday, February 25, at the Vineyard Food Pantry. Items can be purchased […]

Compline Night Prayer Services Return On Tuesdays beginning January 6th, you are invited to a thirty minute Night Prayer Service to end your day in community and peace. These services from 8:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. via Zoom are patterned after the ancient monastic tradition of Compline (meaning completion) --the final prayer of the day. […]

Our Winter Inquirers Class and other First Church friends are invited to prepare and serve supper for our Thursday soup kitchen (50+ consecutive years and still going strong!) and also prepare sack lunches for guests to enjoy the next day. Children are welcome when accompanied by an adult. Please sign up here! 4:00-6:10pm: Prep and […]

Life isn't neat and tidy. Why should church be any different? Messy Church is a monthly opportunity for children, families, and adults to engage in hands-on creative activities, acts of service, and celebratory worship in intergenerational community. Join us for a different kind of Sunday School as together we ring in the season after Epiphany […]