Iowa Youth Group Diaper Packing
2023-06-11 15:00 - 16:30 UTC | Room M
A visiting Iowa Youth Group will be packing diapers for Bundled Blessings on Sun. June 11 from 3-4:30 pm. Volunteers will set up room M starting at 2:45. Contact person is Nancy Brown – 847-271-1712

Coffee, Conversation, and Friends
2023-06-14 10:00 - 11:00
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.

North Shore Perinatal Family Support Diaper Packing
2023-06-14 17:00 - 18:00 | Room M
North Shore Perinatal Family Support team will be packing diapers for Bundled Blessings on Wed. June 14 from 5-6:00 pm in room M. Volunteers will be setting up the room at 4:45. Contact person: Nancy Brown-847-271-1712

Membership Committee
2023-06-14 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.

Organ Tuning
2023-06-15 09:00 - 17:00 | Sanctuary

Ricky Byrdsong Race Against Hate
2023-06-18 07:00 - 09:00
First Church is one of the sponsors for the 23rd Annual Ricky Byrdsong Race Against Hate that day. The race route runs right past Lunt Park where we hold Worship in the Park.
We would love your participation in this event. Getting involved is great fun and supports a terrific cause.
Sign up here and choose how you will participate:

Walk or run (and enter a raffle for free registration)!
Represent First Church on Long Field before and after the race
Hand out water to runners and walkers during the race
Cheer on the runners and walkers as they pass Lunt Park
Donate to the First Church team of runners/walkers. Your donation will support the YWCA’s racial justice and violence prevention work.

Questions? Email Leah Holzwarth at leahlholzwarth@gmail.com .

10:30 Worship
2023-06-18 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-06-25 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-07-02 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.

AGO Choir Rehearsal
2023-06-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Sanctuary

NSAGO Regional Convention
2023-06-23 07:30 - 18:30 | Sanctuary
7:30am-6:30pm Sanctuary
Individual Practice

NSAGO Regional Convention
2023-06-24 07:30 - 12:30 | Sanctuary
7:30am-12:30pm- morning practice, not open to public

First Hands at Clark Street Bird Sanctuary
2023-06-24 09:00 - 11:00 | Clark Street Beach Bird Sanctuary
First Hands will be joining the Clark Street Beach Bird Sanctuary Work Day from 9-11am on 6/24 for the 3rd (maybe 4th?!) summer in a row! If you enjoy spending time outdoors (and lakeside!), nature, and doing good alongside a great bunch of folks…and don’t mind getting a bit dirty…this is the event for you! Depending on the needs, count on weeding, watering and maintenance of the beautiful spot at “Clark & Sheridan in Evanston, just outside the Clark Street Beach.
In the past, the group has enjoyed grabbing a nearby picnic table after completing our shift for a BYO sack lunch. Bring a whole lunch or grab a piece of fruit or granola bar on your way out the door and sit & visit for a few when we’re done. It’s a great way to spend a morning, and you’ll be home before noon! Please RSVP, and we will forward more details like suggestions on what to wear & what to bring as well as the city waiver that needs to be completed. A headcount is needed, so do reach out if you are in!
Rebecca Beiter, bob.beiter@comcast.net

ASP Training
2023-06-24 11:00 - 13:00 | Dining Room
Final ASP meeting for all youth leaders, youth and parents going on ASP this summer…contact Jim Hagedorn, jehdvm@gmail.com 8476447986

NSAGO Regional Convention Afternoon Competition
2023-06-24 12:30 - 19:30 | Sanctuary
12:30-7:30pm is open to public

AGO Organ Competition
2023-06-24 14:00 - 17:00 | Sanctuary
Free admission

AGO Choir Rehearsa
2023-06-25 12:00 - 14:00 | Sanctuary
Choir rehearsal for worship service

NSAGO Regional Convention
2023-06-26 08:00 - 10:00 | Sanctuary
8-10:30 am
Convention worship (9:00 am)

AGO Festival Worship Service
2023-06-26 09:00 - 10:30 | Sanctuary

NSAGO Regional Convention
2023-06-27 | Sanctuary
Winner’s Recital Practice
Time TBD

Coffee, Conversation, and Friends
2023-06-28 10:00 - 11:00
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. 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.

NSAGO Regional Convention
2023-06-28 14:30 - 17:00 | Sanctuary

AGO Competition Winner's Recital
2023-06-28 14:45 - 15:45 | Sanctuary
$10 at the door

Church Conference
2023-07-02 10:00 - 10:30 | Dining Room
The District Superintendent has called a special Church Conference for our congregation on Sunday, July 2, 2023, at 10:00am in the dining room. All church members are encouraged to attend.
The one agenda item is the report of the Nominations and Leadership Development Committee which calls for a vote on the proposed 2023-2024 Church Leadership.
Although voting is limited to those members who are present in person, we will have a hybrid setup for members who wish to participate virtually (with a voice but no vote).
Please do not hesitate to contact Pastor Grace with questions or concerns.
Email: Grace@faithatfirst.com
Cell: 331-575-4158

ASP Team Commissioning
2023-07-09 09:00 - 10:00
The 2023 Appalachia Service Project (ASP) mission team will be commissioned during Worship in the Park on July 9. We send the team of youth and adults with our blessing and prayers as they travel on July 15 to serve for a week in Harlan County, VA.

All-Church Continental Breakfast
2023-07-09 09:45 - 10:30 | Hinman Lawn
July 9 worship will include the installation of Sydney Harkrider as our new Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries and commissioning of our 2023 Appalachia Service Project (ASP) Mission Team. Stay after Worship in the Park or come early to 10:30am Worship in Tittle Chapel that Sunday to welcome Sydney, celebrate our 25th year of ASP summer mission trips, and enjoy fruit and pastries (including gluten free). The playground will be open.

Advance signup is critical for planning and helps us to avoid waste.
Sign up here: https://onrealm.org/faithatfirst/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=MDk2YjUzMjQtZWYxMC00YzUwLWE4YmItYjAyZjAxMzQ0ODky
To help offset the cost of this event, consider making a donation at https://faithatfirst.org/get-involved/make-a-gift/ (select July 9 breakfast from the drop down menu).

10:30 Worship
2023-07-09 10:30 - 11:30 | Tittle Chapel
All are welcome to 10:30 worship this summer in the air-conditioned Tittle Chapel. Details each Sunday can be found at https://faithatfirst.org/gather/worship-services/worship-this-sunday/

Producemobile (Volunteers Needed)
2023-07-11 08:30 - 11:00
Interfaith Action volunteers distribute 11,000 pounds of fresh produce, donated by the Greater Chicago Food Depository, to Cook County residents in need. Numbered tickets are provided to guests, who each receive 15-25 pounds of fruits and vegetables. There is a walk-up line and distribution takes place outside, so bring a wheeled cart and/or strong bags with handles.
As part of the Producemobile program, SNAPGap collects personal hygiene and cleaning products that cannot be purchased with federal benefits and distributes them to people in need. Member church communities donate and collect different items every month, including toilet paper, razors, laundry detergent, and soap.
The Producemobile is co-sponsored by the Greater Chicago Food Depository, Interfaith Action of Evanston, and the City of Evanston. This initiative runs largely on volunteers. Want to help? Please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090f4bafaf23a02-evanston#/.

Soup Kitchen
2023-07-13 17:30 - 19:00 | Dining Room
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.

ASP Mission Trip
2023-07-15 08:00 - 2023-07-22 17:00
For the 25th year, youth from First Church will spend a week serving with the Appalachia Service Project (ASP) making homes “warmer, safer, drier” while building relationships with owners and making memories. This year a group of 25 will serve in Harlan County, VA.
