• Young Adult Retreat

    We are beginning a new tradition for our Young Adult group! We will be having a Young Adult Retreat on April 19-21st. The location of where we stay will be determined by our group size. We will do group lessons, crafts, self reflection, and plenty of bonding. This is a wonderful time to recharge your […]

  • Monthly Styrofoam Collection

    Monthly Styrofoam Collection

    The Earth Care Committee holds its monthly Styrofoam collection time at First UMC Evanston on the third Saturday of the month at the Church Street entrance between 10am and Noon. Material to be collected includes all clean No. 6 plastic foam. Acceptable items include disposable coffee cups; take out containers (such as clamshells); plastic plates, […]

  • Couples Salon Spring Gathering

    Come join Couples Salon for an evening of good food and fellowship on Saturday, April 20th, at the Barbours' home in Evanston.  This fun evening co-hosted by Nancy and Dennis Barbour and Evelyn and Mike McGowan will begin at 6:30 pm. Please RSVP to Evelyn at em4mail@gmail.com or via text at 312-816-5353 to let her […]

  • First Steps to Faith

    First Steps to Faith

    Children ages 0-3 and their parents or caregivers gather one Sunday a month in the nursery for seasonal stories, songs, and activities for young families.

  • First Church Architectural Building Tour

    Sanctuary

    Our resident building expert, Bill Brown, will lead a 30-minute tour on Sunday, April 21 after worship.  This tour will focus on the history and architecture of the sanctuary and Tittle Chapel. Participants will get a close look at the carved reredos above the altar, the original and "new" stained glass, the awesome yet intimate […]