Sunday School takes place before Worship from 9:15-10:15 a.m. from mid-September through May, with an emphasis on learning and responding to stories in the Bible through reading, conversation, and play. Sunday School is offered for children ages Pre-K-6th grade. Classroom locations are posted throughout the building.
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7 events,Please join us for the final session of this four-week exploration of nature as God’s first sacred text. Participants will be invited into a deeper understanding of God through nature. For additional details and online registration, click here. Note: Rescheduled from May 5. Thanks for your patience. Adults and high school youth rehearse music for worship in the Chancel at the front of the Sanctuary. No audition required. Email Dr. Brian Schoettler for more information. |
2 events,The Wednesday Bible Study is a longstanding group that meets online every Wednesday 10-11:30am with the exception of a short break in the summer. Questions? Please contact Janet Lutz at janetatl@aol.com . |
3 events,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. 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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3 events,All are welcome to 10:30 worship in our Sactuary. Details each Sunday can be found at https://faithatfirst.org/gather/worship-services/worship-this-sunday/ Calling all Young Adults! We are resuming our potlucks every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month at 5:30 pm starting on September 17th. Feel free to bring your favorite side item or dessert! Contact Sydney at sydney@faithatfirst.com for the location! |
2 events,The Nominations and Leadership Development committee meets on the first Monday of each month on Zoom. Please address and questions to Pastor Grace Imathiu, chair at grace@faithatfirst.com and/or Michael Bergmann, vice chair at mgbergmann@yahoo.com. |
4 events,Mission & Outreach Committee Meeting. Monthly meetings are open to members of the committee. Hosted by Alli Henry, alli.m.henry@gmail.com. |
3 events,The Wednesday Bible Study is a longstanding group that meets online every Wednesday 10-11:30am with the exception of a short break in the summer. Questions? Please contact Janet Lutz at janetatl@aol.com . Monthly meeting of the Communications Committee. Contact Chair Andy Shotwell with questions at ashotwell@gmail.com . |
3 events,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. 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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Men of all ages and life stages are invited to the first men's retreat in recent First Church history! Our Retreat Leader Rodric Smith will facilitate reflection and conversation around the topic "Bridging the Generational Divide." Our time together is an opportunity to grow in our relationships with those that we know and don't yet […] |
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5 events,Join us for summer worship at our 9:00 am outdoor service or the 10:30 am service in Tittle Chapel. This summer, our two services will be very distinct in format. 9:00 am will be conversational and reflection focused. 10:30 am will look more traditional with a sermon. Our first sermon series will begin on June […] Summer Office Hours Beginning on June 10th, the church office will be closed on Mondays and Fridays. If you have church business in the building, the office will be open as they usually are between 10am-4pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and from 8am-12pm on Sundays. Staff will be working remotely on Mondays or Fridays, depending […] Join us for a new, conversation and connection-based take on our Summer Worship service. Now in the Memorial Garden! Come as you are, and bring a blanket or chair if you have one! In the Summer, we move our traditional 10:30 worship service to the beautiful (and air-conditioned) Tittle Chapel! |
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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 […] |
3 events,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. Year round we gather at LePeep 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, […] Monthly meeting of the Membership Committee Please address questions to Mark Henry, Chair, at mark.g.henry@gmail.com . |
4 events,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. The Limitless Game Night & Conversation is a virtual gathering to talk and play online games such as Codenames, Scattergories, Pictionary, and several others. Limitless is a group of adults, singles and couples, that span multiple ages and life stages. New participants are always welcome. If interested, please contact Stephanie Peters at stephdeloney@gmail.com . 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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3 events,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, […] |
6 events,Join us for summer worship at our 9:00 am outdoor service or the 10:30 am service in Tittle Chapel. This summer, our two services will be very distinct in format. 9:00 am will be conversational and reflection focused. 10:30 am will look more traditional with a sermon. Our first sermon series will begin on June […] Join us for a new, conversation and connection-based take on our Summer Worship service. Now in the Memorial Garden! Come as you are, and bring a blanket or chair if you have one! In the Summer, we move our traditional 10:30 worship service to the beautiful (and air-conditioned) Tittle Chapel! |
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2 events,The Faith Formation Council meets on the third Tuesday of each month, 7-8pm online. Questions may be directed to Tom Scott (tom.scott.goblue@msn.com), who co-chairs this committee along with Lee Rader. |
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3 events,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. Monthly meeting of the Staff Parish Relations Committee. Please address questions about this group to Beth Swanick, Chair. |
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Come join Couples Salon on June 22nd as we celebrate summer outdoors (fingers crossed!) at the Federers' home in Evanston. Clark and Linda and Mike Bergmann and Rob Meyer are co-hosting this fun evening of good food (Green Chili Enchiladas by Rob!) and fellowship, which will begin at 6:30 pm. Please RSVP to Linda by […] |
5 events,Join us for summer worship at our 9:00 am outdoor service or the 10:30 am service in Tittle Chapel. This summer, our two services will be very distinct in format. 9:00 am will be conversational and reflection focused. 10:30 am will look more traditional with a sermon. Our first sermon series will begin on June […] Join us for a new, conversation and connection-based take on our Summer Worship service. Now in the Memorial Garden! Come as you are, and bring a blanket or chair if you have one! In the Summer, we move our traditional 10:30 worship service to the beautiful (and air-conditioned) Tittle Chapel! |
2 events,First Church's Children's and Youth Ministry programs are returning to Camp Wesley Woods in Williams Bay, Wisconsin. Join us for a four-day overnight camp experience suitable for children and youth entering grades 3-8 in the fall of 2024 as together we seek to create life-giving relationships and life-changing memories. Learn more and register at https://faithatfirst.regfox.com/creation-camp-2024. |
2 events,First Church's Children's and Youth Ministry programs are returning to Camp Wesley Woods in Williams Bay, Wisconsin. Join us for a four-day overnight camp experience suitable for children and youth entering grades 3-8 in the fall of 2024 as together we seek to create life-giving relationships and life-changing memories. Learn more and register at https://faithatfirst.regfox.com/creation-camp-2024. |
4 events,First Church's Children's and Youth Ministry programs are returning to Camp Wesley Woods in Williams Bay, Wisconsin. Join us for a four-day overnight camp experience suitable for children and youth entering grades 3-8 in the fall of 2024 as together we seek to create life-giving relationships and life-changing memories. Learn more and register at https://faithatfirst.regfox.com/creation-camp-2024. 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 […]
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Happy Summer! Come celebrate with us! Stephanie Peters Host and Jackie Owens Cohost 6:30-8:30 pm RSVP to Stephanie at stephdeloney@gmail.com (Stephanie Deloney Peters) This MNO will hopefully be in Stephanie's beautiful backyard! You can bring something to share IF you want (No guilt!) Thank you to Mari Leonard and Debbie Zimmerman for a wonderful patio […] |
3 events,First Church's Children's and Youth Ministry programs are returning to Camp Wesley Woods in Williams Bay, Wisconsin. Join us for a four-day overnight camp experience suitable for children and youth entering grades 3-8 in the fall of 2024 as together we seek to create life-giving relationships and life-changing memories. Learn more and register at https://faithatfirst.regfox.com/creation-camp-2024. 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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5 events,Join us for summer worship at our 9:00 am outdoor service or the 10:30 am service in Tittle Chapel. This summer, our two services will be very distinct in format. 9:00 am will be conversational and reflection focused. 10:30 am will look more traditional with a sermon. Our first sermon series will begin on June […] Join us for a new, conversation and connection-based take on our Summer Worship service. Now in the Memorial Garden! Come as you are, and bring a blanket or chair if you have one! In the Summer, we move our traditional 10:30 worship service to the beautiful (and air-conditioned) Tittle Chapel! |
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2 events,Monthly meeting of the Communications Committee. Contact Chair Andy Shotwell with questions at ashotwell@gmail.com . |
2 events,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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