First United Methodist Church of Evanston, IL

The Undertones
2026-06-06 06:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Dining Hall, Tittle Chapel
Northwestern a cappella group concert

All Church Conference
2026-06-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Great Hall

Children in Action Goes Bowling!
2026-06-07 12:15 - 13:30
Children in rising grades 1-6 are invited to team up and jump into games, fellowship, and various, hands-on mission and outreach projects, all in the name of putting faith into action, with lunch provided! Registration is required!

In celebration of the end of the program year, Children’s Ministry is going bowling at Wilmette Bowl! Join us Sunday, June 7 from 12:15-1:30 p.m. for bowling and pizza at Wilmette Bowl.

See details and register: https://onrealm.org/faithatfirst/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=NTQ5Y2Q2NWMtOTMyNi00N2M5LTkzN2MtYjQ1MDAxMjAzZjdh

Mom's Night Out
2026-06-08 18:30 - 20:30
Mom’s Night Out! Monday, June 8th from 6:30-8:30 pm

At Jessica Hager’s home with Jessica Radcliffe cohosting

RSVP if you can- Jessica.e.hager@gmail.com

OR just show up – with a smile, a dish, a beverage or a friend!

NEXT MNO – In Sept at Marianne Griebler’s with Evelyn McGowan Cohost!

HAPPY SUMMER!

Adult Christian Education Council
2026-06-10 18:00 - 19:30 | Glenna Hall

Pocket Altar Workshop
2026-06-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Dining Hall
As part of our summer worship series, Our Creative God, we’re exploring creativity as a spiritual practice—discovering how art, imagination, beauty, and wonder can help us notice God’s presence in everyday life. This workshop offers a hands-on way to participate in that journey.
Altars can serve a variety of purposes in our lives. They provide a physical place for prayer and devotion, a reminder that God is with us. They can be a focal point for listening to the voice of Spirit within ourselves, a center for meditation. And altars can help us to give thanks for the blessings in our lives.
This workshop is about making a small personal shrine that you can take with you when you go to work, travel, or wherever you want to have a personal worship space. It is contained within a mint tin. Which is why it is called a pocket altar.
Mari Leonard created this workshop 20 years ago for a retreat about art and spirituality. This is a creative workshop, but that should not scare you off if you think you are not artistic. Her workshops present no-fail creative projects. You will be amazed with you come up with!
Dinner provided! RSVP HERE so we can plan for food and materials.
Registration closes June 1st for this workshop. Mari will email registrants to offer ideas of what to bring to personalize your altar.

Email Mari Leonard with questions.

Chapel Organ Tuning
2026-06-12 09:30 - 15:30 | Tittle Chapel

First Church Salon
2026-06-13 17:30 - 20:00
Come enjoy Sips, Dips and Desserts with First Church Salon on Saturday, June 13th from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm. This fun gathering co-hosted by Marianne and Dave Griebler and Nancy and Bill Brown will be at the Grieblers’ home in Evanston.

Please RSVP to Marianne at mariannegriebler@gmail.com to let her know you are coming and whether you are bringing a Sip, Dip or Dessert to share.

Worship in the Park is Back!
2026-06-14 09:00 - 09:45
Welcome Back Worship in the Park!

This summer we will be returning to Lunt Park for the 9am outdoor worship service. You can expect the same 45 minute, laid-back, child-inclusive worship service under the trees and in the summer breeze that we have held for decades. However, we’ll be pairing down some of the items we bring out to the park in order to make this an easy lift for our volunteers and staff. We will provide a handful of chairs for visitors, but we ask that you bring your own chair or blanket to sit on. There will also be a small amount of song books available because we are hoping that you’ll share with your neighbor or use the digital bulletin with music provided. Finally, we need a reliable volunteer crew every week to help with setup and take down of our outdoor AV system and the other items for worship.

You may sign up here to help with set up and take down: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4CA4AA2BA0FF2-62321265-worship

You may sign up here to read scripture this summer at either worship service: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4CA4AA2BA0FF2-63133182-summer

Worship in Tittle Chapel
2026-06-14 10:30 - 12:00 | Tittle Chapel
Indoor summer service held in Tittle Chapel with the organ, sermon and prayers held under the gothic architecture.
Please find up to date information about this Sunday here.

Craft Day
2026-06-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Dining Hall
Please join us on Craft Day: June 20th, Saturday, from 10:00 am-12:00 pm.
Join us for a fun and creative time together. Bring any project you would like to work on, including quilting, crochet, knitting, sewing, beading, jewelry, painting and more. All projects are welcome.
We will meet in the dining room, so there will be plenty of space to spread out. Please bring your sewing machine if sewing.
Beginners are welcome. All ages and skill levels are invited to join.
Please email Courtney (courtney.zirkle@gmail.com) or Glynis (dleedoyle@gmail.com) if you interested and to receive the building access code.

Also, if you are interested in a weekday Craft Day as opposed to a Saturday Craft Day, email Courtney or Glynis. We are thinking of doing both in the fall if there is enough interest.

Creation Camp
2026-06-22 - 2026-06-26
First Church’s Children’s and Youth Ministry programs are returning to Camp Wesley Woods in Williams Bay, Wisconsin. Join us for a five-day overnight camp experience suitable for children and youth entering grades 2-8 in the fall of 2026 as together we to seek create life-changing memories and life-giving relationships in Christ.

Save the date for summer camp!

First Church’s Children’s and Youth Ministry programs are returning to Camp Wesley Woods in beautiful Williams Bay, Wisconsin, June 22-26, 2026. Join us for a five-day overnight camp experience suitable for children and youth entering grades 2-8 in the fall of 2026 as together we seek to create life-giving relationships and life-changing memories in Christ.

Registration opens January 2026.

Admin Meeting
2026-06-25 08:30 - 12:00 | Conference Room

Community Diaper Packing
2026-06-27 10:30 - 12:00 | Room M
Take a break from your summer, and help Bundled Blessings to pack diapers for children in need. Summer Diaper Packing is Saturday, June 27, 10:30-12. Please sign up below. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E49A8AF2BA2FF2-64528299-summer
Your help is much appreciated!

Reclaiming Jesus from the Empire -Watch Party
2026-07-10 12:00 - 14:30 | Glenna Hall

Presentation & Conversation on Justice and Mercy in the Middle East
2026-07-11 11:00 - 12:30 | Glenna Hall
This is an opportunity to hear an update on the conflicts in the Middle East and the impact on communities that have been devastated by war. Bruce Rigdon, a pastor, a seminary professor, notable authority and friend to FUMC, who has shared his insights on several previous visits to our congregation. This event will be held in Glenna Hall.

Craft Day
2026-07-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Dining Hall
Craft Day: July 18th, 10:00am-12:00pm

Join us for a fun and creative time together. Bring any project you would like to work on, including quilting, crochet, knitting, sewing, beading, jewelry, painting and more. All projects are welcome.

We will meet in the dining room, so there will be plenty of space to spread out. Please bring your sewing machine if sewing.
Beginners are welcome. All ages and skill levels are invited to join.

Please email Courtney Zirkle courtney.zirkle@gmail.com or Glynis Doyle dleedoyle@gmail.com if you need a building access code. If you are interested if a craft group during the week potentially starting in the fall, contact Courtney or Glynis.

Installation Sunday for Rev. Dr. Paul Lee
2026-07-19 10:30 - 23:30 | Sanctuary

Finance Meeting - Online via Zoom
2026-07-22 19:00 - 21:00

Trustee Meeting
2026-07-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Conference Room

Wedding
2026-07-24 - 2026-07-25 | Tittle Chapel

Wedding Rehearsal
2026-07-24 16:00 - 18:00 | Glenna Hall

Interment of Ashes
2026-07-28 13:00 - 13:30 | Memorial Garden

Jack MacLennan's Memorial Service
2026-07-28 13:30 - 15:00 | Glenna Hall and Tittle Chapel
Memorial service at 1:30pm with reception following in Glenna Hall.

Pete Henderson Memorial Service
2026-08-01 10:00 - 13:00 | Sanctuary; Glenna Hall
Start time 10am

Away: Pastor Britt
2026-08-02 - 2026-08-07

Away: Brian Schoettler
2026-08-04, 2026-08-06 - 2026-08-07

Total Child - Moving On Ceremony
2026-08-06 15:30 - 16:30 | Dining Hall

Total Child Staff Lunch
2026-08-07 11:45 - 13:15 | Dining Hall
Dining Hall
