The Membership Committee meets monthly to discuss ideas and work on strategies to encourage member and visitor engagement in First Church worship, programs, and other opportunities. Please address any questions about this committee and its work to Lynelle Diener, Chair.

The Covenant Hike Group invites all who have a wonder of the natural world to share nature immersion with each other through 3 seasons while experiencing the presence of God. The format is simple. We begin with a brief reading (scripture or poem), hike along while sharing joys and concerns, and appreciate 5 minutes of […]

First Church’s Progressive Christians Reading Group invites new and former participants to participate as the group gathers each Thursday 1:00-2:00pm online to discuss and reflect on selected books, typically one book per month. Interested? Email Christie at cecook.phd@gmail.com for the current/upcoming reading and the Zoom link. Realm Registration Event. 

As part of Interfaith Action of Evanston, First Church hosts a weekly soup kitchen each Thursday evening.  A host team of First Church volunteers is needed each week, and 5-6 times a year we also need cooking teams.   Interested in helping?  Please contact Dave Koester (davekoester57@gmail.com) about current scheduling needs.