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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 […]
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On Feb. 26 for Inquirers orientation our activity will involve use of Glenna Hall, Tittle Chapel, and the Bundled Blessings diaper pantry. |
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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 […] |
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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.
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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.
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SATB Choir for adults and youth in grades 9-12. New members welcome throughout the year - email brian@faithatfirst.com for more details. |
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […] |
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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.
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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 […]
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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. |
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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 […] |
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Sat. March 11, 10:30-12. Community Diaper Packing. Contact Nancy Brown, 847-271-1712 |
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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 […]
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For our pre-school friends and their parents. Contact Colin McDonald for details colin@faithatfirst.com |
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SATB Choir for adults and youth in grades 9-12. New members welcome throughout the year - email brian@faithatfirst.com for more details. |
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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 […] |
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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 […] |
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Bible study for those who want to go deeper, learn more about the Bible. Open to all wanting to learn via zoom. Meets weekly 10-11:30 am. Contact Janet Lutz for more info and zoom contacts: Janetatl@aol.com.
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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 winter or inclement weather we gather behind the Garrett Seminary on the Northwestern U campus. In summer and good weather we meet at Le Peep in Evanston for informal conversations on […]
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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. |
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Regular consideration of matters related to First Church worship. Attendees are congregants appointed to work with the Worship Team to monitor services, respond to congregational queries, comments, and concerns, and maintain good communication all around. |
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2 events,All youth in grades 7-12 are invited to a winter retreat at Wesley Woods Retreat Center in Williams Bay, WI on Lake Geneva. Get excited for great friends, great food, archery, small group discussions, and more! Registration opens Nov. 15. Link to register: https://faithatfirst.regfox.com/march-2023-youth-retreat Registration closes Dec. 15 Email kelsey@faithatfirst.com with any questions.
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Our Social Justice Committee has arranged for a docent-led tour of The Negro Motorist Green Book, a current special exhibit at the Illinois Holocaust Museum in Skokie, followed by a discussion led by Morris "Dino" Robinson. The tour and discussion are open to First UMC and Sherman UMC members and friends. This event is filled to […] |
8 events,All youth in grades 7-12 are invited to a winter retreat at Wesley Woods Retreat Center in Williams Bay, WI on Lake Geneva. Get excited for great friends, great food, archery, small group discussions, and more! Registration opens Nov. 15. Link to register: https://faithatfirst.regfox.com/march-2023-youth-retreat Registration closes Dec. 15 Email kelsey@faithatfirst.com with any questions. 
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In baptism and membership, we are asked to confess our faith as the church through the Apostles’ Creed. What does it mean to do so and how do we making meaning from the creed for our lives today? This class, for Inquirers and others, is led by Dr. E. Byron Anderson, Associate Dean and Styberg […]
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The Abide group is discussing the book Holy Envy, Finding God in the Faith of Others by Barbara Brown Taylor. For this Sunday we are discussing the introduction through chapter six. For Sunday March 26 we will cover chapters seven through the epilogue. You do not have to have done the reading in order to […]
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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 […] |
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The ETHS Badminton teams will be packing diapers for Bundled Blessings on 3 consecutive dates: T. 3/28, 4-6 pm Varsity team; W. 3/29, 4-6 pm JV Team; Th.3/30, 4-6 pm, Freshman team. Contact person is Nancy Brown, 847-21-1712 or nandbrown@comcast.net
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The Faith Formation Committee is extending its Tuesday evening ZOOM Compline services through March 28. The 30-minute ZOOM service starts at 8:30 p.m. and is a time of peacefulness and reflection in anticipation of the end of the day. The extension offers another opportunity for prayer and spiritual renewal during Lent. The service is open […] |
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Bible study for those who want to go deeper, learn more about the Bible. Open to all wanting to learn via zoom. Meets weekly 10-11:30 am. Contact Janet Lutz for more info and zoom contacts: Janetatl@aol.com.
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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.
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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. |
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The ETHS Badminton teams will be packing diapers for Bundled Blessings on 3 consecutive dates: T. 3/28, 4-6 pm Varsity team; W. 3/29, 4-6 pm JV Team; Th.3/30, 4-6 pm, Freshman team. Contact person is Nancy Brown, 847-21-1712 or nandbrown@comcast.net |
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This walking group of all paces meets every Saturday morning at 9:00 am at the corner of Church and Hinman for an hour walk on the lakefront followed by coffee at Peet’s for those interested. No registration necessary, just come walk with us
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Young adults ages 18-35 are invited to bowling at Waveland Bowl on Saturday, April 1 at 6 p.m. This is not an April Fool's joke! Please email kelsey@faithatfirst.com to RVSP by March 17. |
