First United Methodist Church of Evanston, IL

Bundled Blessings Meeting
2022-11-07 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Glenna Hall

Club123
2022-11-06 16:00 - 17:30 | Great Hall, Kitchen, Dining Room
Club123 offers monthly fun and fellowship for children in grades 1-3. In November, Club123 will help decorate stars for this year’s Christmas Star Tree and play games centered on gratitude. Please register your child(ren) in advance by clicking here.

Nature of Prayer Covenant Group
2022-11-06 14:00 - 15:00
This newly forming covenant group invites all who have a wonder of the natural world to share with each other nature immersion while experiencing the presence of God. Meets first Sunday of each month 2p – 3p. On 11/6 will start at the Hinman steps of the church & hike the lakefront trail.
Contact Jim Johnson at jjjohnso@luc.edu or Lee Rader at LeeLRader@gmail.com with questions or to sign up!

All Saint's Sunday
2022-11-06 10:30 - 11:30 | Sanctuary

10:30 Worship
2022-11-06 10:30 - 11:30, 2022-10-30 10:30 - 11:30
Each Sunday we gather at 10:30 AM for worship in the sanctuary. The service is also livestreamed on Youtube and Facebook.

Handbell Choir Rehearsal
2022-11-06 10:00 - 10:30 | Sanctuary
Handbell Choir rehearses in the 3rd-floor Choir Room. Open to adults and youth (MS & HS).

Chancel Choir rehearsal
2022-11-06 09:30 - 10:15, 2022-10-30 09:30 - 10:15 | Sanctuary

First Steps to Faith
2022-11-06 09:30 - 10:00
Children ages 0-3 and their parents/caregivers gather one Sunday a month in the nursery (rm. 29) to share stories, sing songs, and enjoy time together. Join us Sunday, November 6 at 9:30 a.m. to meet First Church’s new Nursery Coordinator, Rachel Shepherd, and take part in a seasonal family story time and devotional centered around giving thanks!
Register in Advance

Class on 1&2 Kings
2022-11-06 08:00 - 17:00 | Dining Room
“In a follow up to the study of 1 and 2 Samuel, this class focuses on 1 and 2 Kings. These biblical books portray the tumultuous history of Israel and Judah and depict the successes and failures of kingship. We’ll discover which kings were the best for these nations and which were the worst, and why, and what lessons we can learn from these stories.” Led by Henry Carrigan

Celebration of Life for Donovan Gordon
2022-11-05 11:00 - 12:00 | Sanctuary
Join us in celebrating the life of Dr. Donovan Gordon.

First Feet Walking Group
2022-11-05 09:00 - 10:00
For information contact Susan Prout at swprout@comcast.net

Limitless Zoom Game Night
2022-11-03 20:00 - 22:00
All are welcome to join in the fun for Zoom Game Nights with the Limitless Group everyThursday from 8:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. The group starts the night by checking in with each other.They then play games such as Trivial Pursuit and Pictionary, led by Matt and Stephanie Peters.All ages and stages are welcome to the Limitless Group. Interested? Contact Stephanie Peters atStephDeloney@gmail.com.

Parents of College Kids in Prayer
2022-11-03 19:00 - 21:00
Parents of College Kids in Prayer- a new covenant group welcomes all who want to share the experience of having children in college.
Our first meeting will be a dinner on Thursday November 3, 7pm at 10 Mile House on Central Street.
Frequency and future times/days tbd by the group. Please RSVP to Emily at emily.mcclintock@bairdwarner.com

God's Story, Our Stories Lectionary Bible Study (online)
2022-11-03 19:00 - 20:30
This weekly Bible study invites participants to discuss the scripture texts for the coming Sundayand to ponder what those stories may teach us today. New participants are always welcome.Facilitators: Bill Brown (bbrown@wwbrown-inc.com) and Lee Rader (leelrader@gmail.com).”

Pastor's Sermon Prep
2022-11-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom

Soup Kitchen (outdoor pickup)
2022-11-03 18:00 - 19:00
Pick-up at Hinman Avenue door.

Progressive Christianity Reading Group
2022-11-03 13:00 - 14:00

Chancel Choir Rehearsal
2022-11-02 19:30 - 21:00
Chancel Choir rehearsal in the 3rd-floor Choir Room. Masks required.

Festival Choir Rehearsal
2022-11-02 19:30 - 20:10 | Choir Room

Membership Committee Meeting
2022-11-02 19:00 - 20:15 | Conference Room

Handbell Choir Rehearsal
2022-11-02 18:30 - 19:15

Staff Meeting
2022-11-02 10:30 - 12:00

Book Group
2022-11-01 19:30 - 21:00 | Glenna Hall

Mission & Outreach Committee Meeting
2022-11-01 19:00 - 20:00 | Conference Room

Friends At First: Concert Outing
2022-10-30 15:00 - 19:30
Friends at First, a fellowship group of active retired and semi-retired adults, gathers 5-6 times a year, often for cultural events and a shared meal. New participants are always welcome.
The group will meet at Alice Millar Chapel on NU’s campus for a 3:00 pm performance of Renaissance music by composer William Byrd. Students and faculty from the Bienen School of Music, along with special guests, celebrate Byrd’s legacy. No tickets needed.
Following the concert Friends at First will enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. Please RSVP to davekoester57@gmail.com .

Music Ministry
2022-10-30 13:00 - 14:00 | Sanctuary

Worship Commission Meeting
2022-10-30 12:00 - 12:30 | Glenna Hall

"Church of the Wild" Book Discussion
2022-10-30 09:15 - 10:15 | Dining Room
The Earth Care Committee invites you to join in a 5-week conversation on the book “Church of the Wild: How Nature Invites Us into the Sacred” by Victoria Loorz. A spiritual director and cofounder of the Wild Church Network, Loorz, is the founding pastor of The Church of the Wild in Ojai, California, and preached at our First Church Earth Sunday worship service on April 24, 2022.
Judith Campbell facilitates these discussions and Rev. Grace Imathiu leads the conversation on October 16. The class meets Sundays, 9:15-10:15am in the dining room during the month of October.
Click to Register!
Copies of the book are available in the office while they last.
Please address any questions to Eileen Chambers, Earth Care chair, at eileenmchambers10@gmail.com .
