First United Methodist Church of Evanston, IL

New Member Sunday Walk Through
2025-11-23 09:30 - 10:10 (America/Chicago) | Tittle Chapel
Inquirers and First Friends gather before worship on New Member Sunday to review and walk through the liturgy.

Mozart's Requiem
2025-11-21 18:00 - 21:00 | Dining room and sanctuary
Concert is from 7:30-8:30pm. More details to come!

Mozart's Requiem- Dress Rehearsal
2025-11-19 18:00 - 21:00 | Sanctuary

Bottoms Up: Diaper Bank Fundraiser
2025-11-16 17:00 - 20:00
Sunday, November 16, 2025 at Double Clutch Brewing Company, Evanston.

Church Council Meeting
2025-11-13 18:30 - 21:00 | Glenna Hall

Lantern Walk (Total Child families)
2025-11-13 07:30 - 08:30 | Memorial Garden

Nominations & Leadership Development Committee
2025-11-10 18:15 - 19:30 | Dining Hall

Nominations Committee
2025-11-10 18:00 - 20:30 | Dining Room

Faith Around The Table
2025-11-09 17:00 - 19:00
Are you hungry for meaningful conversation and deeper connection with your First Church community? Do you like to eat food? Then this group is for you! One Sunday a month from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, each group of 8 people gathers for a potluck meal and discusses a topic relating to faith and spiritual formation. Group members commit to meeting for six months. We’ve identified group leaders who will lead each group and host the first meeting with potential for others to host subsequent gatherings or use church space. Groups will launch in November. Come be a part of what others in the church have found to be deeply meaningful and nourishing!

Please email Andrew Schumacher (andrew.r.schumacher@gmail.com) for more info and to sign up.

Youth Council
2025-11-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Conference Room

Faith & Parenting Class
2025-11-09 09:15 - 10:15
Sundays at 9:15am in Room 24. BEGINS NOVEMBER 9TH.
Does not meet on First Sundays of the month.
Faith & Parenting offers a space for parents of children at various 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 from children’s Sunday School will accompany each session.
For more info, contact Colin McDonald, Director of Children’s Ministry, at colin@faithatfirst.com .

Adult ASP Trip
2025-11-06 - 2025-11-09
Join us this fall for Adult ASP, building community and making homes warmer, safer, and drier for the people of Central Appalachia.
Questions? Email: thegrantbailey@gmail.com

Stewardship/Finance Leadership Meeting
2025-11-02 11:45 - 12:30 | Glenna Hall

Social Justice Intersections - A Sacred Remembrance: Evanston's first Black Resident, Maria Murray Robinson
2025-11-02 09:15 - 10:15
Social Justice Intersections – A Sacred Remembrance: Evanston’s first Black Resident, Maria Murray Robinson
Join in a discussion led by Melissa Appelt as we remember Maria Murray Robinson, Evanston’s first Black resident.
How did she arrive in Evanston? What do we know about her? How is her life interwoven with First United Methodist Church? What are the ways we can tell her story/our story as we approach our 175th anniversary?
Please join us on November 2 at 9:15 am for an overview of the possibilities and limitations confronting this historical challenge.

Inquirers Breakfast and Diaper Packing
2025-11-01 09:00 - 11:00 | Dining Hall
Inquirers and First Church friends are invited to help Bundled Blessings Diaper Bank by packing diapers for an upcoming distribution day. We’ll gather in the dining room at 9am for breakfast, then roll up our sleeves and get to work! Children and other family members welcome.
Interested? Please reach out to mary@faithatfirst.com.

Bundled Blessings Diaper Packing
2025-11-01 09:00 - 10:30 | Dining Hall

Bundled Blessings Diaper Packing with Woman's Club of Evanston
2025-10-29 19:00 - 20:30 | Room M

Room Reservation
2025-10-27 16:00 - 18:00 | Glenna Hall

Interfaith Action Vision Keepers Dinner
2025-10-26 17:30 - 18:30 | Hilton Orrington Hotel, Grand Ballroom 1710 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL
Interfaith Action of Evanston cordially invites you to its
Annual Fundraising Dinner honoring Vision Keepers from our community.

Sunday, October 26, 2025, 5:30 pm
Hilton Orrington Hotel, Grand Ballroom 1710 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL

First Church’s 2025 Vision Keeper is Dave Koester. We will joyfully celebrate the ministry of the weekly Soup Kitchen and Dave’s leadership in its outreach and impact.

Proceeds from the Vision Keepers Dinner support Interfaith Action’s programs: winter overnight shelter and warming center, Hospitality Center for the Homeless, and local soup kitchens
RSVP by Wednesday, October 1, 2025.
$90 per person: https://onrealm.org/faithatfirst/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=NDQ5YjM5NzAtMTk5Yi00MDQ1LTlkMzEtYjMyZjAxMWZhNWY4

All reservations must be accompanied by payment. Our preference is that payment is made through Realm, but if you need an alternative, please contact britt@faithatfirst.com.

Social Justice Intersections Fall 25 Planning Meeting
2025-10-26 11:45 - 14:00 | Dining Hall

Social Justice Intersections Planning Meeting
2025-10-26 11:45 - 13:30 | Dining Hall

Update: The Christian Experiment changes from Room 33 to Room31 for one week
2025-10-26 09:00 - 10:30
The Christian Experiment room change Fromm 33 to 31 for one week

Mom's Night Out
2025-10-23 18:30 - 20:30
CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU! Always welcoming Moms of every age!

At Greta Connor’s home with Catharina Maerklin co-hosting.

RSVP if you know you are coming to ggconnor.28@gmail.com Or 773-655-5382

Bring something to share IF you can- but no pressure. Come as you are!

Looking Ahead:

November 12th – WED – at Cherie Asante’s with Chris Nieuwsma co-hosting

Dec 4th – THURS – at Sue Hagedorn’s

Thank you all!
– Linda Federer

Mom's Night Out
2025-10-23 18:30 - 20:30
Mom’s Night Out – Greta Connor’s HomeAsk someone to join you!

New to MNO? You’re welcome here!Email Linda Federer at Lfederer30@gmail.com for more info or to get connected.

Nov. 1 Diaper Packing and Breakfast
2025-10-23 08:00 - 17:00
On Saturday morning, Nov. 1, Inquirers and other First Church folks are invited to gather at the church to pack diapers in preparation for the monthly diaper pickup day when our social service agency partners come to pick up the diapers for the families in their networks.
Breakfast 9-9:30am
Diaper Packing 9:30-11am
Thank you!

Harvest Soup (Total Child families)
2025-10-22 17:00 - 19:30 | Dining Hall

Adult Education Council Meeting
2025-10-20 19:30 - 20:30 | Glenna Hall

Memorial Service for Jean Perry
2025-10-18 09:30 - 14:00 | Sanctuary and Dining Hall

Sherman Methodist hosts the Fisk College Choir
2025-10-17 19:00 - 22:00 | Sanctuary

17thFisk University Choir Concert sponsored by Lula B. Sherman United Methodist Church
2025-10-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Sanctuary and Kitchen
Fisk University is one of the oldest HBCUs in the country founded in 1866. The Fisk Choir (originally known as the Mozart Society) was formed in 1879. Sherman is proud to provide the North Shore Community with this presentation of African American sacred music, a two-hour celebration of the black experience in song and sacred dance. After the two-hour concert, Sherman hosts a reception for the choir and its philanthropic supporters in the Great Hall and kitchen.
Purchase ticket here: https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/shermanmethodistnet/lula-b-sherman-fisk-university-choir-concert
