Holy Hurt – Healing from Religious Trauma Wednesdays 7pm-8:30pm | Starting the week of Oct. 8th through November 12th | Glenna Hall Led by Rev. Britt Cox and shared weekly facilitation with group participants Many of us carry invisible wounds from faith communities that once promised love, belonging, or truth—but instead delivered shame, fear, or harm. In Holy Hurt, […]
The Membership Committee meets monthly to discuss ideas and work on strategies to encourage member and visitor engagement in First Church worship, programs, and other opportunities. Please address any questions about this committee and its work to Lynelle Diener, Chair.
Adults and high school youth rehearse music for worship in the Chancel at the front of the Sanctuary. No audition required. Email Dr. Brian Schoettler for more information. Meets in Choir Room!
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!
First Church’s Progressive Christians Reading Group invites new and former participants to participate as the group gathers each Thursday 1:00-2:00pm online to discuss and reflect on selected books, typically one book per month. Interested? Email Christie at cecook.phd@gmail.com for the current/upcoming reading and the Zoom link. Realm Registration Event.Â
As part of Interfaith Action of Evanston, First Church hosts a weekly soup kitchen each Thursday evening. A host team of First Church volunteers is needed each week, and 5-6 times a year we also need cooking teams.  Interested in helping? Please contact Dave Koester (davekoester57@gmail.com) about current scheduling needs.
