First United Methodist Church of Evanston, IL

Haydn's Mass in Time of Distress
2026-05-15 19:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Sanctuary ;Glenna Hall ;Dining Hall
On Friday, May 15th, the Festival Choir and Orchestra of First United Methodist Church of Evanston presents Haydn’s Mass in Time of Distress (Missa in angustiis) also known as the Nelson Mass. The program will be conducted by Brian Schoettler with soloists Kari Sorenson, Christine Ebeling Mando, William Johnson, and Joshua Green. The 7:30pm concert is free and open to the public.

Cornell University Glee Club
2026-05-30 17:00 - 23:00 | Sanctuary

Total Child School Picnic and Play
2026-06-03 16:00 - 19:30 | Dining Hall
If there is rain, the dining room has been reserved as well.

Worship in the Park is Back!
2026-06-14 09:00 - 09:45
Welcome Back Worship in the Park!

This summer we will be returning to Lunt Park for the 9am outdoor worship service. You can expect the same 45 minute, laid-back, child-inclusive worship service under the trees and in the summer breeze that we have held for decades. However, we’ll be pairing down some of the items we bring out to the park in order to make this an easy lift for our volunteers and staff. We will provide a handful of chairs for visitors, but we ask that you bring your own chair or blanket to sit on. There will also be a small amount of song books available because we are hoping that you’ll share with your neighbor or use the digital bulletin with music provided. Finally, we need a reliable volunteer crew every week to help with setup and take down of our outdoor AV system and the other items for worship.

You may sign up here to help with set up and take down: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4CA4AA2BA0FF2-62321265-worship

You may sign up here to read scripture this summer at either worship service: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4CA4AA2BA0FF2-63133182-summer

Creation Camp
2026-06-22 - 2026-06-26
First Church’s Children’s and Youth Ministry programs are returning to Camp Wesley Woods in Williams Bay, Wisconsin. Join us for a five-day overnight camp experience suitable for children and youth entering grades 2-8 in the fall of 2026 as together we to seek create life-changing memories and life-giving relationships in Christ.

Save the date for summer camp!

First Church’s Children’s and Youth Ministry programs are returning to Camp Wesley Woods in beautiful Williams Bay, Wisconsin, June 22-26, 2026. Join us for a five-day overnight camp experience suitable for children and youth entering grades 2-8 in the fall of 2026 as together we seek to create life-giving relationships and life-changing memories in Christ.

Registration opens January 2026.

Wedding
2026-07-24 - 2026-07-25 | Tittle Chapel

Wedding Rehearsal
2026-07-24 16:00 - 18:00 | Glenna Hall

Total Child - Moving On Ceremony
2026-08-06 15:30 - 16:30 | Dining Hall
