First United Methodist Church of Evanston, IL

Coffee, Conversation, and Friends
2023-05-10 10:00 - 11:00 UTC
This group of women “of a certain age” meet on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month from 10:00 to 11:00 am. In summer and good weather, we gather behind the Garrett Seminary on the Northwestern U campus. In winter or inclement weather, we meet at Le Peep in Evanston 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.

Children's Choir Rehearsal
2023-05-10 17:15 - 18:00
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
2023-05-10 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.

Membership Committee
2023-05-10 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.

Festival Choir Rehearsal
2023-05-10 19:30 - 20:10, 2023-05-17 19:30 - 20:10 | Choir Room
Festival Choir is open to adults and youth in grades 9-12. While music reading skills are needed, no audition is required. The choir rehearses repertoire for the concert on May 19.

Chancel Choir Rehearsal
2023-05-10 19:30 - 21:00, 2023-05-17 19:30 - 21:00, 2023-05-24 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.

Limitless Game Night
2023-05-11 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 7:00pm -9:00pm. 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.

Limitless Game Night
2023-05-11 19:00 - 21:00

Council Member Outreach
2023-05-12 09:30 - 10:30 | Dining Room

ASP Training
2023-05-13 10:30 - 12:00 | Great Hall

Sunday School
2023-05-14 09:15 - 10:15
Sunday school takes place weekly before worship from 9:15-10:15 a.m. with an emphasis on sharing and responding to stories in the Bible through multisensory activities, spiritual practices, guided reflection, and play. Sunday School classes are offered for children ages Pre-K-6th grade, with monthly all-ages Sunday school programs for the entire family.

Chancel Choir Rehearsal
2023-05-14 09:30 - 10:15, 2023-05-21 09:30 - 22:15 | Sanctuary
Email brian@faithatfirst.com for more details.

10:30 Worship
2023-05-14 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-05-21 10:30 - 11:30 | Sanctuary
Each Sunday we gather at 10:30 AM for worship in the sanctuary. The service is also livestreamed on Youtube and Facebook.

Children's Chapel
2023-05-14 10:30 - 11:30
Children’s Chapel seeks to excite and build confidence in children’s experience of worship and sense of belonging at First Church. Children ages three through 3rd grade are invited to experience the wonder of worship and joy of service in a lively, child-friendly setting. Throughout the program year, children take part in the seasons of the Christian year, exploring rituals, sacraments, and songs of our worship tradition as well as hands-on aspects of our church mission that children might shape and help share the story of our faith.

Connect456
2023-05-14 10:30 - 11:30
Connect456 is designed to help children in grades 4-6 connect to the church community as older elementary and middle school students preparing to make their own way at First Church. Each week features a unique means of connecting, including serving in leadership with younger children, learning about our church history and United Methodist identity, observing worship and more!

Men's Fellowship
2023-05-18 08:00 - 09:00

Festival Choir Concert
2023-05-19 19:30 - 20:45 | Sanctuary
On Friday, May 19th, the Festival Choir of First United Methodist Church of Evanston presents Robert Ray’s “Gospel Mass.” The program will also feature the “Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis” by Robert A. Harris and Charles Villier Standford’s “Te Deum.” Robert Ray (1946-2022) is a graduate of Northwestern and his “Gospel Mass” (1979) has been performed around the world including several performances at Carnegie Hall. Although the text of the Mass ordinary, the Magnificat, and the Te Deum are often sung in Latin, all three works on the program have been set by the composers in English. The 7:30pm concert is free and open to the public.

Memorial Service for Ann Eubank
2023-05-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Tittle Chapel

Couples Salon "Sips and Dips"
2023-05-20 17:30 - 19:30
Join us for the May gathering of Couples Salon, May 20 from 5:30 to 7:30pm. Casual “Sips and Dips” format, so drop by at any time. We’ll gather in a home. Contact RedMarion77@comcast.net to RSVP.

The Great First Church Bake Off
2023-05-21 11:30 - 12:30 | Great Hall
Introducing the Premiere of the All-Church Bake Off!
Brought to you by the Membership Committee, the Bake Off idea came from a conversation about how we love the annual Chili Cookoff, how many good cooks/bakers we have at First Church, and how we would enjoy another opportunity to informally connect and “taste” the goodness that is First Church!
Paul and Pru (for fans of the Great British Baking Show) would call this Bake Off a “tray bake.” Enter your favorite cookie or bar recipe. Bake the recipe, cut/form into bite-sized pieces and bring to church on May 21.
Your cookies/bars will be served during “Cookie Hour” with the congregation voting for Best Bar and Best Cookie in three age categories: Baker under 11 years old; Baker 11-18; Baker 19+ years. Awards will also be given for Best Decorated, Most Colorful, Best Name/Theme, and whatever else we think up!
To enter the Bake Off:

Enter online;
OR email lfederer30@gmail.com with your entry info;
OR call the church office at (847) 864-6181 with entry info

We can’t wait to taste your baking!

Young Adult Potluck
2023-05-21 17:30 - 19:00 | Glenna Hall
Young adults gather in Glenna Hall to share a meal!
Sign up to bring a dish.

Woman's Club of Evanston
2023-05-22 17:30 - 19:00 | Room M
Woman’s Club of Evanston will be packing diapers for Bundled Blessings on Mon. May 22 from 5:30-7 pm in Room M. Volunteers will set up the room starting at 5:15. Contact is Nancy Brown – 847-271-1712

Wednesday Bible Study
2023-05-24 10:00 - 11:30 | Zoom
The Wednesday online Bible Study Group is branching out with a book study of The Meaning of Jesus: Two Visions by Marcus Borg and N.T. Wright. Discussion begins May 24 and continues weekly through June 28.
This group engages in Bible study online weekly and invites all those who want to go deeper and learn more about the Bible. Meets Wednesdays 10-11:30 am. Contact Janet Lutz for more info and zoom contacts: Janetatl@aol.com.

Year-End FUMC Committee Thank You
2023-05-24 18:30 - 19:30

"Being Asian in America" Dinner and Discussion
2023-05-25 18:00 - 20:00
During Asian American and Pacific Islander Month, the Anti-Racism Task Force of the Northern Illinois Conference offers a program on Asian History and Culture including meals at 10 locations throughout the NIC.
Tom Butler and the First Church Social Justice Committee encourage our congregation to participate on May 25 at our sibling UMC here in Evanston, Emmanuel UMC. This event includes a film and discussion on Hindu culture and religion and an Indian meal.
Registration, limited to 12 persons, is due May 22 at the link above. $5 cash at the door is requested to cover the cost of the meal.
