This is the third of four times in 2023, when Interfaith Action is seeking SNAPGap items from its faith communities and from all interested individuals. St. Mark’s Episcopal Church at Ridge and Grove is the coordinating faith community for September. SNAPGap items to be collected are shampoo, toothpaste, and toothbrushes. Interfaith Action operates the monthly […]
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Board of Trustees - first meeting of the year (committee members) Dinner and then meeting
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First Church Mom's Night Out - Wed August 30th 6:30 - 8:30 pm Julie Shotwell, host, and Kathy Ryan, co-host For the Evanston address please RSVP to jkshotwell@gmail.com. This is intended for Every Mom of kids of every age. We cannot wait to gather again after the summer! We snack, talk and laugh! No […] |
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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/ |
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First Books, formerly known as the UMW Book Group, meets at the church monthly on a Tuesday evening from fall through spring to discuss a mutually selected book. Books are often contemporary fiction, sometimes nonfiction, with an occasional classic and mystery thrown in the mix. New participants are always welcome. The group resumes after summer […] |
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Adults and high school youth rehearse music for worship. No audition is required. Email Dr. Brian Schoettler for more information. |
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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.
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Mission & Outreach Committee Meeting. Monthly meetings are open to members of the committee. Hosted by Alli Henry, alli.m.henry@gmail.com.
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You’re invited to Children’s Ministry’s Fall Family Welcome on Friday, September 8, 2023 between 5:00-7:00 p.m.on the front lawn of First United Methodist Church! Join Children’s Ministry leaders, volunteers, and other families with children ages 0 through 6th grade for casual fellowship and a preview of our 2023-24 program year for children and adults. Light dinner will […] |
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All are invited to kickoff the church program year on Rally Day Sunday. Rally Day is a favorite day for many. Check out the schedule at 2023-Rally-Day-schedule.pdf (faithatfirst.org) .
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Please join us on the Hinman front lawn for an ice cream treat after worship on Rally Day Sunday, September 10th. The playground will be open. We look forward to seeing you on the 10th as we kick off the new program year! |
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Monthly meeting of the Mem Comm. Questions: Please contact Mark Henry, Chair, at mark.g.henry@gmail.com . |
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On Sunday, September 17th, you are invited the Step Into Service Fair! During Community Hour following 10:30 worship, come to Great Hall to start the program year off by learning where you can get involved and put faith into action. The fair will be an opportunity for groups, programs, and ministries to share the work […]
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The Earth Care Committee Monthly Meeting is for committee members to continue discussions on Earth Care work on behalf of the First Church family as aligned with the current priority for environmental justice noted in the First Church strategic plan. Monthly meetings are convened by Earth Care Committee Chair Eileen Chambers (eileenmchambers10@gmail.com) or Vice Chair […] |
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A Memorial Service and Celebration of Mary Jo Crihfield's life will be held on Saturday, September 23rd in the sanctuary of First United Church Evanston at 11:30 a.m. with a reception to follow in the Great Hall.
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This weekly Bible study invites participants to discuss the scripture texts for the coming Sunday and to ponder what those stories may teach us today. New participants are always welcome. Bill Brown facilitates this group. Feel reach to reach out to Bill at bbrown@wwbrown-inc.com . |
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A new season of Christian Adult Education at First Church begins with a fresh take on the core values of our United Methodists faith tradition. Join Ron Anderson for conversation and reflection centered on Bishop Kenneth Carter's latest call to action and unity, "Unrelenting Grace: A United Methodist Way of Life." United Methodist people long […] |
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Narthex Sanctuary Glenna Great Hall Kitchen Dining Room Playground Chapel 3rd Floor Classrooms |
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This is intended for Every Mom of kids of every age. Come as you are- from picking up kids, doing laundry, or planting Mums! We snack, talk and laugh! No agenda! All are welcome! Bring a snack IF you wish - but no guilt! Please RSVP to Lfederer30@gmail.com |
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The Wednesday Bible Study is a longstanding group that welcomes new members. This group meets online every Wednesday 10-11:30am with the exception of a short break in the summer. The current study, which runs through October 18 is The Gospel of Mark by Amy Jill Levine. A new study (to be determined) will begin […]
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First Church’s Progressive Christians Reading Group invites new and former participants to participate this fall as the group resumes reading and discussion of selected books. The first selection is Freeing Jesus: Rediscovering Jesus as Friend, Teacher, Savior, Lord, Way, and Presence by Diana Butler Bass. This group gathers online Thursdays, 1:00-2:15pm, beginning Sept. 7. How can you […]
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God’s Story, Our Stories – Lectionary Bible Study Group YOU Are Invited! The Lectionary Bible Study Group meets via zoom every Thursday night mid-September through mid-June from 7 – 8:30 p.m. We are a band of curious explorers, reflecting upon the lectionary passages for the coming Sunday. We ask many questions. We have “ah ha” […] |
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A Memorial Service celebrating Gayle’s life will be held on Saturday, September 30th at 10:30 am at the Tittle Chapel followed by interment in the Memorial Garden, and a reception in Glenna Hall. A livestream video of the service (which can also be accessed at a later time) is here: https://youtube.com/live/8sGFzEb1pAl The memorial service bulletin […] |
