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 […]
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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!
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In the Summer, we move our traditional 10:30 worship service to the beautiful (and air-conditioned) Tittle Chapel! |
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Our final Summer Lunch Bunch is Wednesday, Sept. 4. BYO lunch and gather at Fountain Square from noon to 1:15pm to enjoy informal conversation with staff and church members. Sign up now so we know to look for you! |
2 events,The Progressive Christianity Reading Group kicks off the new year on Sept. 5 at 1:00pm with its weekly one-hour Zoom gathering. "Reading Genesis" by Marilynne Robinson is our first selection. It may be found at online booksellers as well as the Evanston Library. Robinson offers these words on the topic: "The book of Genesis has […] |
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You’re invited to Children’s Ministry’s Fall Family Welcome, Friday, September 6, 2024 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on the front lawn of First United Methodist Church (1630 Hinman Avenue). Join Children’s Ministry leaders, volunteers, and other families with children ages 0 through 6th grade for casual fellowship and a preview of our 2024-25 program year for children […] |
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Our new program year at First Church begins on Rally Day Sunday, Sept. 8! 9:15am Christian Education for adults, youth, and children 10:30am Worship in the Sanctuary with children's processional 10:45am Children's Chapel and Connect 456 Community Hour with ice cream on the church lawn after worship. Church Council has chosen "Collaboration, Connection and Care" […]
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The Men's fellowship breakfast will not meet on Sept. 8, Rally Day. It is going to be held the following Sunday, Sept. 15, at 8 am at the Merion. The regular schedule of second Sunday meeting time will resume on October 13.
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On Rally Day Sunday, Sept. 8, the Adult Christian Education Council is hosting an overview of opportunities for adults to learn and grown in faith. All are welcome to the dining room from 9:15-10:15am to hear about plans for four tracks of classes and groups, specific opportunities, and a bit about the work Adult Council is […]
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Join us as we gather as a church community of all ages and celebrate that we are learning and growing in Christ together. This will serve as a gathering place before children and adults go to their respective places for the education hour. |
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The Nominations & Leadership Development Committe first meeting of the new year. Agenda to be shared in early September. Please address any questions to: Pastor Grace Imathiu, Commitee Chair, grace@faithatfirst.com Mike Bergmann, Vice Chair, mgbergmann@yahoo.com |
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This month’s Young Adult Social takes place at “Howl at the Moon”. This is a piano bar, and our group is having a special happy hour event for those attending. Contact Sydney for details, and we hope you’ll come out to sing and have a great time with us! |
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For Sept. 22, and 29, these two classes are meeting together to reflect on the United Methodist Social principles, as they are an important part of understanding United Methodism,. On Oct. 6, the two classes will meet separately. Social Justice will continue exploration on the Social Principles in their updated form, and Methodism 101 will […]
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This is a "train the trainer" event on walking the labyrinth for members of the Faith Formation Council to prepare them to lead sessions for the congregation later in the fall.
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Fall is often a season of new beginnings. In this new season, what do you need to fuel your faith? Spiritual food in the form of a small group? A Bible study or Christian education opportunity for yourself or a child or youth? Social opportunities for a not-yet-launched young adult? Does your soul need community […] |
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A group of volunteers from Underwriters Lab will be packing diapers for Bundled Blessings and learning about the diaper bank. The event will be 10-11:30am on Tuesday, September 24. Contact Person: Nancy Brown, bundledblessings@outlook.com, 847-271-1712. |
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BACK to School and BACK to MOM's NIGHT OUT! HAPPY FALL! Sept 26th Thursday 6:30-8:30 pm This is a warm, friendly informal gathering of moms of EVERY age who want to make friends, share ideas, and laugh. Meet someone new every time you come! You can bring something to share - but no pressure! Come […] |
1 event,The Northern Illinois Conference has created a Youth Retreat for all folks to attend. This is a great opportunity to have both a Fall and Spring retreat every year, so let's do it! The cost will be $160 by August 15th or $175 after that date. This open to all youth, so I hope you'll […] |
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You’re invited to join the Limitless group for our 4th annual Apple picking Saturday, September 28th at Apple Holler Apple Orchard. Apple Holler Apple Orchard is located at 5006 South Sylvania Ave. Sturtevant, WI 53177. Please meet at the Apple orchard entrance at 12:00pm or contact Stephanie Peters to caravan/carpool from the Peters house at […] |
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Curious to further explore First Church? Want to meet others in the congregation and tour the building? Visitors and others new and not-so-new to First Church are invited to stay after worship on September 29 or October 20 for a Visitor Coffee. The event will include informal conversation, coffee and snacks, and tours of rooms […]
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Want to feel more connected to First Church congregation? Do you want convenient access to the Church Directory? Are you hoping to get more engaged in small groups or volunteer opportunities? Stop by Glenna Hall after church on Sunday the 29th to get some help using Realm Connect on your phone (hint: it's MUCH easier […]
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Want to feel more connected to the First Church congregation? Do you want convenient access to the Church Directory? Are you hoping to get more engaged in small groups or volunteer opportunities? Stop by Glenna Hall after church on Sunday the 29th to get some help using Realm Connect on your phone (hint: it's MUCH […] |
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Bring a side or dessert to share and join your church family for good food and fellowship on the first Wednesday of each month! This month we'll savor Autumn's official arrival with cozy wild rice soup. Please register to aid in preparations, noting any dietary restrictions or food allergies in the memo field. |
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