First United Methodist Church of Evanston, IL

Music Ministry
2023-02-26 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Tittle Chapel

Single or Solo outing to The Magic Flute
2023-02-26 15:00 - 19:00
Single or Solo is the Fellowship group for single First Church members in their 60’s and above. On February 26 we will see The Magic Flute performed by Northwestern Univ. Opera Theater. The performance at Cahn Auditorium starts at 3pm, and tickets are $18. If you’d like to attend please contact Marion Clemens at redMarion77@comcast.net by January 28 so we can buy tickets (and get good seats!) in advance.

Coffee, Conversation, and Friends
2023-02-28 10:00 - 11:00
This group of women of a certain age meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month from
10:00 to 11:00 am for informal conversations on a wide variety of topics: books, the news, restaurants, grandchildren, and places to visit. No matter what’s on the table, we are all ears. Come join the conversation and make some new friends. New participants are always welcome.
For Winter, we will meet at La Peep; in warmer weather, we’ll gather behind the Garrett Seminary on the Northwestern University campus,
Feel free to contact us! Susan Henderson and Pam Johnson

Children's Choir Rehearsal
2023-03-01 17:15 - 18:00 | Choir Room
Children’s Choir is open to children in grades 1-6 and children can join at any time. Email brian@faithatfirst.com for more details.

Handbell Choir Rehearsal
2023-03-01 18:30 - 19:15 | Choir Room
The Handbell Choir plays in worship once each month. Basic music reading skills required (instrumentalists are especially welcome). Open to adults and youth in grades 6-12. New members welcome throughout the year – email brian@faithatfirst.com for more details.

Chancel Choir Rehearsal
2023-03-01 19:30 - 21:00, 2023-03-08 19:30 - 21:00, 2023-03-15 19:30 - 21:00 | Choir Room
SATB Choir for adults and youth in grades 9-12. New members welcome throughout the year – email brian@faithatfirst.com for more details.

Messy Church
2023-03-05 09:00 - 10:15 | Great Hall
Life is rarely neat and tidy. But God isn’t afraid to enter the mess.
“Messy Church” is an opportunity for kids, families, and adults to engage in hands-on creative activities, celebratory worship, and time together in community. The concept originated in the U.K. and has spread around the world.
This new program begins at First Church on Sunday, March 5 and offers a different kind of Sunday School for children and adults on March 5 and again on May 7.
Please register for the sessions you plan to attend so we can plan food and materials appropriately.

Inquirers Class
2023-03-05 09:15 - 10:15, 2023-03-12 09:15 - 10:15, 2023-03-19 09:15 - 10:15 | Glenna Hall
Inquirers Class serves as an exploration of First Church, its ministries, and people, and includes individual and collective reflection on our faith journeys. The class serves as an opportunities for persons considering membership at First Church to discern whether that step is a good fit at this time.
Persons who have questions or are interested are invited to contact Mary Taylor-Johnson at mary@faithatfirst.com or 847-864-6181 x214.

Fasting as Spiritual Practice
2023-03-05 09:15 - 10:15 | Room 34
During Lent, many Christians fast from eating certain foods or abstain from participating in certain activities. In this class we will explore the Biblical and historical roots of fasting as we seek to understand the roots of a practice that might seem to be embraced more often in contemporary culture by fitness and nutrition experts than by Christians. We’ll thus examine fasting as a spiritual practice and ways it can be part of our spiritual formation.

Chancel Choir Rehearsal
2023-03-05 09:30 - 10:15, 2023-03-12 09:30 - 10:15 | Sanctuary
Email brian@faithatfirst.com for more details.

Creation Camp Information Session
2023-03-05 11:30 - 12:30 | Glenna Hall
Creation Camp is a faith and fun-filled overnight camp experience taking place June 26-29, 2023 in beautiful Williams Bay, WI, suitable for all children entering grades 3-8 in the fall of 2023. Parents and caregivers interested in learning more about this year’s camp experience are encouraged to join Children’s and Youth Ministry camp leaders immediately following Worship on Sunday, March 5 for an information and Q&A session designed for new and returning families alike.

Journey to General Conference
2023-03-05 19:00 - 20:30
On March 5, at 7 pm, Rev. Richard Bentley, a US delegate to the United Methodist General Conference, and Rev. Izzy Alvaran, a GC delegate from the Philippines, will meet by Zoom with any interested church members to discuss current preparations for General Conference, who/what is disaffiliating (under current rules), and other topics of interest, so we can understand what we as First Church can do while the denomination prepares for GC 2024. With the results of 2019 Special GC, and GC 2020 being postponed at least twice (and now not occurring), we are living in unprecedented times for our denomination, and it will be very helpful for us to be as informed as possible this year leading up to GC 2024. Please make plans now to attend this most important and informative meeting. The Zoom link will be sent out closer to the meeting day and time. This meeting is hosted and sponsored by the Pastor’s Advisory Team (PAT). If you have questions, please contact bethswanick@gmail.com.

Book Group
2023-03-07 19:30 - 21:00 | Glenna Hall

Children's Choir Rehearsal
2023-03-08 17:15 - 18:00

March Family Fellowship
2023-03-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Dining Room
First Church family! Join us for an hour of food, fellowship, and fun on Wednesday, March 8 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the Dining Room. On the menu, broccoli cheddar mac & cheese. A $5 donation per family is appreciated to help cover the costs of food and supplies. Please register and note any dietary restrictions in the registration memo field here: https://onrealm.org/faithatfirst/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=YmIxODhiM2ItOGJmZC00MGY0LTlmY2MtYWZiNzAxMmE3OGE0

Membership Committee
2023-03-08 19:00 - 20:30
Meets on the second Wednesday of each month from 7:00-8:15 pm. Contact Mark Henry, chair, (mark.g.henry@gmail.com) with questions.

Apollo Chorus
2023-03-09 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-03-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-03-12 12:30 - 14:00 | Sanctuary

Limitless Game Night
2023-03-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom
All are welcome to join in the fun for Zoom Game Nights with the Limitless Group the second Thursday of each month from 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. The group starts the night by checking in with each other. They then play games such as Trivial Pursuit and Pictionary, led by Matt and Stephanie Peters. All ages and stages are welcome to the Limitless Group. Interested? Contact Stephanie Peters at StephDeloney@gmail.com.

Community Diaper Packing
2023-03-11 10:30 - 12:00 | Room M
Sat. March 11, 10:30-12. Community Diaper Packing.
Contact Nancy Brown, 847-271-1712

First Steps to Faith
2023-03-12 09:30 - 10:00
For our pre-school friends and their parents.
Contact Colin McDonald for details colin@faithatfirst.com

Bundled Blessings Retreat
2023-03-13 17:30 - 19:30 | Glenna Hall

Men's Fellowship
2023-03-16 08:00 - 09:00
This group meets via Zoom at 8:00 am on the first and
third Thursday of each month except in the summer
(June, July, August), when meetings occur on the first
Thursday only. When there is a fifth Sunday in the
month, the group will now meet for breakfast at the
Merion, replacing the first Thursday of the next
month

AGO Planning Meeting
2023-03-17 14:00 - 15:00 | Glenna Hall
