First United Methodist Church of Evanston, IL

Orchestra Rehearsal
2025-05-16 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Sanctuary

Festival Choir Concert: Handel's "Messiah"
2025-05-16 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Sanctuary
The Festival Choir and Orchestra of First United Methodist Church of Evanston present parts 2 & 3 of Handel’s beloved “Messiah.” The 7:30pm concert is free and open to the public.

Bundled Blessings Diaper Bank will host Skokie Valley Rotary to pack diapers
2025-05-17 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Room M
Bundled Blessings Diaper Bank will host Skokie Valley Rotary to pack diapers on Sat. 5/17 from 10-12pm. Contact Nancy Brown at 847-271-1712.

Cate Rondenet Memorial
2025-05-17 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Sanctuary

Peace Circle
2025-05-17 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | Glenna Hall
In our time of great division and emotional turmoil, Peace Circles have been a way to address such strife in a method that supports deep listening to others experiences that are prompted by questions for thought. It is a format of non cross talk, using a “talking piece”for such prompts. The group will be limited to 14 participants to allow for adequate exploration. The group will be led by Tom Butler and Linda Boardman

Men's Fellowship Monthly Gathering
2025-05-18 08:00 - 09:00 (America/Chicago) | Dining Room
The men’s fellowship group meets on the second Sunday of each month in the dining room for a light breakfast, fellowship and often a short program. Contact Jim Hagedorn (jehdvm@gmail.com) for more information or to be added to our contact list.

Bird Walk With Earthcare Committee
2025-05-18 08:00 - 09:00 (America/Chicago) | First Church
Join the Earth Care Committee on May 18th for a bird walk at 8:00 a.m. and a talk about birding during Adult Ed hour at 9:15 a.m. in the dining room. More details to come in the newsletter!

Adult Education- Faith & Parenting
2025-05-18 09:15 - 10:15 UTC | Room 24
Faith & Parenting offers a weekly space for parents of children at all stages to share and reflect on how their personal and familial faith journeys are nurtured and challenged through the vocation of parenting. Brief guided reflections based on scriptures shared in Children’s Sunday school will accompany each session.

Earth Care Adult Education
2025-05-18 09:15 - 10:30 (America/Chicago)
Interested in knowing more about our region’s birdlife? Join the Earth Care Committee on May 18th for a bird walk at 8:00 a.m. and a talk about birding during Adult Ed hour at 9:15 a.m. in the dining room. More details to come in the newsletter!

Lay Members to Annual Conference Gathering
2025-05-18 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | Dining Room
Lay Members and alternatives will be meeting to prepare for the 2025 Annual Conference at noon, Sunday, May 18.

1:30pm Voice Recital: Christine Mando
2025-05-18 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Sanctuary
First Church mezzo-soprano Christine Mando presents a vocal recital titled “Sea Pictures” along with Sarah Jenks on piano.
The 1:30pm recital is free and open to the public. Freewill donations support the Music Ministry of First Church.
Only the Church Street doors will be open for this event.

Bundled Blessings Diaper Bank will host Skokie Valley Rotary to pack diapers
2025-05-20 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Room M
Bundled Blessings Diaper Bank will host Skokie Valley Rotary to pack diapers on Sat. 5/20 from 10-11:30 am. Contact Nancy Brown at 847-271-1712.

Mom's Night Out
2025-05-21 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
Bring a sweater since we hope to be outdoors around the firepit and bring a dish to share if you wish! This is a delightful group of moms of “children” of every age. Just come when you can!

THANK YOU! to Julie Womack and Jessica Chadwick for hosting MNO in April! We were so happy to be celebrating Julie’s health! As usual, so many things to share and the food was delicious – the evening flew by!

NEXT MNO – Wed June 11th at Linda Brennan’s with Linda Federer cohost

Birthday Celebration for Rev. Martin Deppe
2025-05-24 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Sanctuary, Great Hall, Glenna Hall, Dining Hall, Kitchen

Wedding
2025-05-24 14:30 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Tittle Chapel

Adult Education- Abide Class
2025-05-25 09:15 - 10:15 (America/Chicago) | Room K
An opportunity for spiritual connection, mutual support, and faith formation. Facilitated by Mari Leonard with leadership shared by participants.

LAST Wednesday Potluck!
2025-05-28 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Dining Room
Bring a side or dessert to share and join your church family for good food, fellowship, and seasonal activities for all ages on this last of our Wednesday evening potlucks for the program year!
Please register to aid in preparations, noting dates you plan to attend and any dietary restrictions or food allergies in the memo field.

Memorial Service
2025-05-30 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Dining Room

Bundled Blessings is sponsoring Diaper Days -- an open house, diaper drive and diaper packing event.
2025-05-31 09:30 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | Dining Room
Bundled Blessings Diaper Bank will be hosting Diaper Days — an open house, diaper drive, and diaper packing event on Sat. 5/31 from 9:30 am-12:30 pm. Contact Nancy Brown at bundledblessings@outlook.com or 847-271-1712 .

Memorial Service
2025-05-31 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Sanctuary

Northwestern THUNK A Cappella Group Concert
2025-05-31 14:30 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | Tittle Chapel

Sketch Group
2025-06-01 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Outside of Building

Finance Ad Hoc Committee on Designated Funds
2025-06-02 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago)

Evanston Latinos Entrepreneurship and Culinary/Hospitality Training
2025-06-03 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | kitchen

Total Child School Picnic
2025-06-04 17:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Hinman Lawn
Total Child hosts a picnic for all currently enrolled families. The picnic is held on the lawn, but in case of rain, it will be held in the Dining Hall.

SPRC meeting
2025-06-04 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Glenna Hall

Senior Recital- Mya Vandergrift
2025-06-05 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Tittle Chapel

Bundled Blessings Diaper Packing with AbbVie
2025-06-06 13:30 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Room M

New Member walk-through
2025-06-08 09:45 - 10:15 (America/Chicago) | Tittle Chapel

Church Conference
2025-06-08 12:30 - 12:45 (America/Chicago) | Dining Hall
Church Conference: Sunday, June 8 at 12pm
Join us for our Church Conference on Sunday, June 8, at noon in the dining room. Victor Melad, our District Superintendent, will preside. Online access is available (contact Leslie Chiapetti at leslie@faithatfirst.com), but voting is in-person only.
Agenda Highlights:

Vote on the 2025-2026 leadership slate (click here for the latest version).
Vote to endorse four First Church members as candidates for ordained ministry:

• Sydney Harkrider
• Ivy Joe Kuruvila
• Antoinette Senjanovich
• Sam Stanes
Please stop by Great Hall after worship to meet our newest members, and bring your coffee and snack to the meeting.
