First United Methodist Church of Evanston, IL

Lake North District Clergy Summer Interviews
2026-08-31 09:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Conference Room

JRC - Tech Rehearsal
2026-09-01 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Sanctuary
Sanctuary

Piano Tunings
2026-09-09 11:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Sanctuary; Choir Room; Room 33

Total Child: Grown Up Night
2026-09-09 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Tittle Chapel
Tittle Chapel

Mom's Night Out
2026-09-09 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
FALL into Mom’s Night Out -Back again for the Fall! Cannot wait to see YOU!

Marianne Griebler Host and Evelyn McGowan Cohost

Bring a dish to share, a summer adventure story, or a friend! (Better yet, bring all 3!)

RSVP if you can – mariannegriebler@gmail.com

Next MNO -We need some volunteers – hosts and cohosts! Linda Federer- Lfederer30@gmail.com

FUMC-Evanston Monthly Trustees Meeting
2026-09-10 18:45 - 20:45 (America/Chicago) | Conference Room
Conference Room

JRC - Set Up
2026-09-11 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Great Hall
Great Hall

"What do Women do with Christianity?" Viewing Party and Discussion
2026-09-11 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Glenna Hall
Glenna Hall

“What do Women do with Christianity?”
Join us for a live webinar viewing, followed with a brief discussion,
from the Center for Action and Contemplation.

Hosted by Social Justice Intersections
Brown-bag lunch optional.
Friday, September 11, 12 noon – 2 pm.

Rosh Hashanah-JRC
2026-09-12 | Sanctuary

Men's Fellowship
2026-09-13 08:00 - 09:00 (America/Chicago) | Dining Hall
Dining Hall
The United Methodist men will gather on Sunday, Sept. 13 for fellowship and a short discussion of the Fall Stewardship campaign. All men are invited to attend.

Adult Education Showcase
2026-09-13 09:15 - 10:15 (America/Chicago) | Dining Hall
Dining Room

Adult Education Showcase — Rally Day, September 13

9:15 a.m. | Dining Room

What might the next step in your faith journey look like?

Join us on Rally Day for our Adult Education Showcase and discover the many opportunities for learning, conversation, and spiritual growth at First Church during the 2026–2027 church year. Come learn about our upcoming Adult Education and Sunday School offerings, meet the people who lead them, ask questions, and find opportunities that speak to your interests and where you are in your faith journey.

Faith formation is a lifelong experience, filled with questions, discoveries, challenges, and new perspectives. At First Church, we encourage that exploration through groups, classes, and programs that invite us to think critically about our faith, deepen our understanding of God and one another, engage with Scripture and the world around us, and learn in community.

Whether you have participated in Christian education for years, are looking for something new, or are simply curious about what we offer, there is a place for you.

Come see what’s ahead for the new church year. All are welcome!

Rally Day Sunday
2026-09-13 09:15 - 11:30 UTC
All are invited to kickoff the church program year on Rally Day Sunday!

Rally Day - Community Hour
2026-09-13 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | Hinman Lawn
Hinman Lawn

Kol Nidre - JRC
2026-09-20

The Christian Experiment Adult Education Class
2026-09-20 09:15 - 10:15 (America/Chicago) | Glenna Hall
Glenna Hall
The Christian Experiment is a class for adults who wish to examine their faith through open discussion. It includes discussion of Biblical texts, contemporary books, and film series.

Social Justice Intersections Adult Education Class
2026-09-20 09:15 - 10:15 (America/Chicago) | Dining Hall
Dining Hall
Social Justice Intersections follows John Wesley’s command to put Methodist Faith Into action. It covers, racial injustice, LGBTQ issues, environmental issues, and other social issues.

"Taking Another Look" Adult Education Series
2026-09-20 09:15 - 10:15 (America/Chicago) | Conference Room
Conference Room

These series of short-term studies (3-5 weeks) will use the Bible as our background reference and apply it to our daily lives.

Praying the Psalms with Dietrich Bonhoeffer (Sept 20, 27, Oct 4, Oct 11)

The many voices of Genesis (Nov. 8,15,22)

The Book of Job (Winter 2027…dates TBA)

Biblical basis of discipleship (After Lent 2027…dates TBA)

Yom Kippur - JRC
2026-09-21 | Sanctuary ;Great Hall

Stare at The Sun Choral Concert Rehearsal
2026-09-25 18:30 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Sanctuary; Glenna Hall
Sanctuary & Glenna Hall

Connect & Serve Committee Showcase (CSCS)
2026-09-27 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | Great Hall
Connect & Serve Committee Showcase (CSCS)
Sunday, Sept. 27, 11:30am in Great Hall

The Nominations and Leadership Development Committee invites all to this ministry and committee fair where you can learn more about ways to engage and serve in the life of the church. We hope this creates new pathways for connection, involvement, and discovery.

Earth Care Committee
2026-09-27 11:45 - 13:15 (America/Chicago) | Glenna Hall
Glenna Hall

Stare at The Sun Choral Concert
2026-09-27 14:00 - 17:30 (America/Chicago) | Sanctuary; Glenna Hall

Viewing Party for Faithful Resistance in a Warming World: Bill McKibben on Climate, Courage, and Collective Action.
2026-09-29 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Glenna Hall and Kitchen
Glenna Hall | Kitchen

Faithful Resistance in a Warming World: Bill McKibben on Climate, Courage, and Collective Action
A Viewing Party, sponsored by The Earth Care Committee
Tuesday, September 29th at 5-8 pm, in Glenna Hall

(more info will be submitted for the E-News)

Fall 2026 Inquirers Class
2026-10-04 09:15 - 10:15 (America/Chicago) | Glenna Hall
Inquirers Class Begins Sunday, October 5

Meets Sundays 9:15-10:15am, October 5-November 9, in Glenna Hall.

The objectives of the Inquirers Class are:
• to provide an ‘up close’ look at First Church, its people, and programs.
• to consider the theology, structure and current issues in the United Methodist Church.
• to reflect on our collective and individual faith journeys and foster community around the Inquirers table.

As the centerpiece of the membership process, Inquirers is intended to help participants discern whether First Church is a good fit, and if they want to take membership vows here. While all person who want to join the church are asked to participate in Inquirers, not everyone who participates in Inquirers is expected to become a member.

Interested? Want to know more? Please reach out to Mary Taylor-Johnson, Director of Membership and Engagement, at 847-864-6182 or mary@faithatfirst.com.

Annual Fisk University Concert
2026-10-16 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Sanctuary, Dining Hall, Room M, Room J
Sanctuary, Dining Hall, Room M, Room J

Retreat for Discipleship Ministries (UMC)
2026-10-20 08:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-21 08:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Dining Hall, Tittle Chapel, Kitchen
Dining Hall, Tittle Chapel, Kitchen

Flute recital/Fundraiser for Refugee One
2026-10-24 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | Sanctuary

Vision Keeper Dinner
2026-10-25 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Hilton Orrington Hotel, Grand Ballroom 1710 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL
Interfaith Action Vision Keepers Dinner Sunday, October 25, 2026
5:30 pm
Hilton Orrington Hotel, Evanston
Please join Interfaith Action of Evanston
in honoring members of our faith communities who exemplify the
IAE vision of interfaith social action and dialogue Vision Keeper Nominations due
September 25 Vision Keeper Dinner Registrations due
October 5
Ticket price: $90
Nomination and registration

Vision Keepers Nomination Form and Invitation
2026-10-25 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago)
Due no later than Saturday, October 3, 2026
Interfaith Action’s annual Vision Keeper Dinner gives faith communities an opportunity to celebrate common bonds of faith and service while honoring members of our communities who exemplify the IAE vision of interfaith social action and dialogue.

Please have your IAE Delegate or other designated representative coordinate the reservation form and payment for your faith community. Reservations are $90 per person. Tables accommodate 12 individuals.
1 Complete this registration form
2 List each registrant on the attached pages: This can be done by printing the form and scanning to return via email or in Excel format for return via email
3 Email complete form with registration list to: vk@interfaithactionofevanston.org
4 Submit first page of form with payment of $90 per person
– Mail to Interfaith Action, P.O. Box 1414, Evanston, IL 60204, or
– Deliver to Interfaith Action Hospitality Center at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church,
Monday-Friday, 7:00-11:00 am

By providing contact information for each registrant, Interfaith Action can acknowledge their attendance.
Faith Community Name
Contact for This Registration

Contact Email
Contact Phone Number
Total Number of Registrations
Total Payment – $90 per person
Get your registration in early – seating is limited

Table One
12 seats per table
Indicate menu selection: Salmon, Chicken, Vegetarian/Vegan – also note if gluten-free or if special accommodation (ie, wheelchair) is required
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