First United Methodist Church of Evanston, IL

Bundled Blessings Diaper Bank hosting Junior Girl Scout troop
2025-05-01 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Room M
Bundled Blessings Diaper Bank hosting Junior Girl Scout troop to pack diapers in room M on Thurs. May 1 from 6:30-7:30 pm. Contact Nancy Brown at 847-271-1712.

Center for Family Consultation - Annual Conference
2025-05-02 - 2025-05-03 | Dining Room
Evanston’s Center for Family Consultation will hold its Annual Conference in the dining room on Friday and Saturday, May 2, and 3, 2025. This event will also be live-streamed both days. Contact: Krys Juleen, Building Event Coordinator

Confirmation Breakfast
2025-05-04 09:15 - 10:15 (America/Chicago) | Dining Room

Social Justice Intersections
2025-05-04 09:15 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) | Room 33

Earth Care Committee Meeting
2025-05-04 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Dining Room

Rehearsal
2025-05-06 15:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Sanctuary

Bundled Blessings Diaper Bank will host Evanston Lighthouse Rotary for diaper packing
2025-05-06 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | Room M
Bundled Blessings Diaper Bank will host Evanston Lighthouse Rotary Club for diaper packing on Tues. 5/6, 5-6:30 pm. Contact Nancy Brown at 847-271-1712.

First Reads Book Group meeting
2025-05-06 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Glenna Hall
First Reads Book Group meeting will be held on Tuesdays from 7-8:30 pm. Contact Janet Lutz at janetatl@aol.com.

NIC Cabinet Meeting
2025-05-07 08:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Glenna Hall

Total Child Staff Appreciation Lunch
2025-05-07 12:30 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | Dining Room

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

Social Justice Intersections
2025-05-11 09:15 - 10:30 (America/Chicago)
SOCIAL JUSTICE INTERSECTIONS GROUP MEETS SUNDAYS, 9:15AM, DINING ROOM
Hi First Church sisters and brothers –
Many focus on a daily practice, especially during Lent. This Sunday, continues our Lenten study, “Anti-Racism as Daily Practice.” Our leader will be Joyce Hodel. We are using a book by the same name which adds a sub-title, “Refuse Shame, Change White Communities and Help Create a Just World.” We look forward to to seeing you Sunday.
Lisa Jacob
Joe Agne
Here are our addition dates and leaders:
– March 30, Pastor Britt Cox
– April 13, Chris Nieuwsma
– April 27, Dr. Jennifer Harvey, the book’s author and Academic Dean of Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary.
We take a break from our study on April 6 for Earth Care Sunday, and on April 20, Easter Sunday, when will sing the social justice verses of our favorite Easter hymns.

Adult Education Class- The Christian Experiment
2025-05-11 09:15 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) | Room M
Ever had doubts? If you are like most, you have. Ever had doubts about Christian faith? Many of us have. In a recent study at a leading United Methodist Church, 95 percent of believers stated they struggle with doubt occasionally and 24 percent stated they struggle with doubt regularly. This same study also found that 44 percent believed their doubts helped them find or strengthen their faith.
Beginning on January 5, The Christian Experiment will discuss doubts. These doubts could be yours or someone you know. We will use some of Adam Hamilton’s work on doubt to help our discussions. You can find information about Adam Hamilton’s book Wrestling with Doubt here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsZPC_bsFcg
Weekly Meeting Schedule
January 5 – Is There a God?
January 12 – The Good Book? Wrestling with the Bible
January 19 – Are All Non-Christians Going to Hell?
January 26 – Is Heaven Real?
February 2 – When Prayers Go Unanswered
February 9 – Why Do the Innocent Suffer?
The Christian Experiment meets every Sunday morning at 9:15 am in Glenna Hall. There is no required reading, homework, or other expectations. Feel free to come to one meeting or all over the next six weeks. We are an open and welcoming group seeking to engage one another in Christian fellowship!

Chapel Organ Tuning
2025-05-13 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Tittle Chapel

Christine Mando Rehearsal
2025-05-13 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Sanctuary

Orchestra Rehearsal
2025-05-14 18:30 - 19:30, 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
2024-10-13 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
