First United Methodist Church of Evanston, IL

Chapel Organ Tuning
2025-06-11 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Tittle Chapel

Membership Committee Meeting
2025-06-10 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
The Membership Committee will meet Tuesday, June 10, 7-8pm via Zoom. The agenda includes (1) an update from Matt Moy Johnson of Church Council on the strategic planning process; (2) conversation on how our work on congregational engagement and membership growth aligns with the plan; (3) initial work on goal setting for 2025-26 and beyond. Questions? Please contact Lynelle Diener, Chair, at lynellediener@gmail.com .

Membership Committee Meeting
2025-06-10 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
Email mary@faithatfirst.com with questions

Bundled Blessings Diaper Packing with Mather
2025-06-10 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Room M

Communications Committee Meeting
2025-06-09 19:30 - 20:45 (America/Chicago) | Zoom
The 2024-25 Communications Commitee meets monthly on the second Monday of each month at 7:30pm online.
Questions? Please reach out to committee chair Andy Shotwell at ashotwell@gmail.com.

Second Annual Interfaith Family Pride Fest (IFPF)
2025-06-08 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Raymond Park
The Second Annual Interfaith Family Pride Fest (IFPF) is scheduled for Sunday, June 8th, 2025, from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm at Raymond Park in Evanston, IL.
Stemming from a desire to build better relationships between the faith communities and the LGBTQ+ community, members of Evanston’s congregations have gathered to plan our second youth and family-focused pride event, one that is inclusive, joyful, and representative of the rich diversity in Evanston.
This event will feature a variety of dynamic performers including the Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus, the Drag Bubbe, Artemis Singers, and many others! There will be art and activities in the park, carnival snacks and beverages, and fun for the whole family. The event is expected to be a memorable one and entirely free of charge for the people of Evanston.

Church Conference
2025-06-08 12:30 - 12:45 (America/Chicago) | Dining Hall
Church Conference: Sunday, June 8 at 12pm
Join us for our Church Conference on Sunday, June 8, at noon in the dining room. Victor Melad, our District Superintendent, will preside. Online access is available (contact Leslie Chiapetti at leslie@faithatfirst.com), but voting is in-person only.
Agenda Highlights:

Vote on the 2025-2026 leadership slate (click here for the latest version).
Vote to endorse four First Church members as candidates for ordained ministry:

• Sydney Harkrider
• Ivy Joe Kuruvila
• Antoinette Senjanovich
• Sam Stanes
Please stop by Great Hall after worship to meet our newest members, and bring your coffee and snack to the meeting.

New Member walk-through
2025-06-08 09:45 - 10:15 (America/Chicago) | Tittle Chapel

Bundled Blessings Diaper Packing with AbbVie
2025-06-06 13:30 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Room M

Senior Recital- Mya Vandergrift
2025-06-05 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Tittle Chapel

SPRC meeting
2025-06-04 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Glenna Hall

Total Child School Picnic
2025-06-04 17:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Hinman Lawn
Total Child hosts a picnic for all currently enrolled families. The picnic is held on the lawn, but in case of rain, it will be held in the Dining Hall.

Evanston Latinos Entrepreneurship and Culinary/Hospitality Training
2025-06-03 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | kitchen

Finance Ad Hoc Committee on Designated Funds
2025-06-02 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago)

Sketch Group
2025-06-01 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Outside of Building

Northwestern THUNK A Cappella Group Concert
2025-05-31 14:30 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | Tittle Chapel

Memorial Service
2025-05-31 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Sanctuary

Bundled Blessings is sponsoring Diaper Days -- an open house, diaper drive and diaper packing event.
2025-05-31 09:30 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | Dining Room
Bundled Blessings Diaper Bank will be hosting Diaper Days — an open house, diaper drive, and diaper packing event on Sat. 5/31 from 9:30 am-12:30 pm. Contact Nancy Brown at bundledblessings@outlook.com or 847-271-1712 .

Memorial Service
2025-05-30 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Dining Room

LAST Wednesday Potluck!
2025-05-28 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Dining Room
Bring a side or dessert to share and join your church family for good food, fellowship, and seasonal activities for all ages on this last of our Wednesday evening potlucks for the program year!
Please register to aid in preparations, noting dates you plan to attend and any dietary restrictions or food allergies in the memo field.

Social Justice Intersections
2025-05-25 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- Faith & Parenting
2025-05-25 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.

Adult Education- Abide Class
2025-05-25 09:15 - 10:15 (America/Chicago) | Room K
An opportunity for spiritual connection, mutual support, and faith formation. Facilitated by Mari Leonard with leadership shared by participants.

Wedding
2025-05-24 14:30 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Tittle Chapel

Birthday Celebration for Rev. Martin Deppe
2025-05-24 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Sanctuary, Great Hall, Glenna Hall, Dining Hall, Kitchen

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

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.

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.

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.

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!
