Advent marks the beginning of the church year as we anticipate the coming of Christ! It is a season of hope, peace, joy, and love, beginning on the fourth Sunday before Christmas Day. It is also a season of preparation and togetherness. Join us in ringing in the Christian "New Year" on Sunday, December 1 […]

CALLING ALL MOMs for a NIGHT OUT!! Every age of Mom is welcome! Come for the first time or Come back if we have not seen you! You can bring something to share but no pressure! Tues. Dec 3rd 6:30-8:30pm - Greta Connor (with Sue Henderson) Want to Cohost? Cohosts help bring food, answer the […]

Bundled Blessings will host Endeavor Perinatal Team for a tour and diaper packing on Wed. Dec. 4, 5-6:30 pm. Contact Nancy Brown, 847-271-1712 or nandbrown@comcast.net.

Bring a side or dessert to share and join your church family for good food and fellowship on the first Wednesday of each month! Please register to aid in preparations, noting any dietary restrictions or food allergies in the memo field.

Bundled Blessings will host Sherman Methodist volunteers for a tour and diaper packing on Thurs. Dec. 5, 5:30-7 pm. Contact Nancy Brown, 847-271-1712 or nandbrown@comcast.net.

On December 8, the Men's Fellowship group will meet at 8 am in the dining room. Coffee and bagels offered. After a short prayer circle...Martha Rudy, chair of trustees, will give a short program on the Northern Illinois Conference's Repair the Harm initiative.  This was introduced last Sunday in worship. Questions...email Jim Hagedorn...jehdvm@gmail.com see you […]

Meets monthly on the second Sunday, September-December. Using Compass podcasts produced by the UMC, the class will walk through spiritual practices and meditations and explore conversations with special guests about who they are encountering spirituality in surprising ways. The goal is to transform ourselves through listening, learning and asking the questions, "How is it with […]

Congregational Care Xmas bag preparation: Congregational Care will be putting Xmas bags for seniors. Congregational Care members only will be present at the event. Sunday, 12/8, 11:30 am -12.30 pm. Contact person is Glynis Doyle, dleedoyle@gmail.com, 847-341-2536

This is a meeting of the members of the Nominations & Leadership Development Committee.

Advent Lunch - On Wednesday, December 11, at 11 am First Church members (and inquirers!) 65 and better are invited to come together to celebrate Advent with festive music and lunch. RSVP with the Church Office. If you have questions or would like to help serve lunch, please contact Stephanie Clemson (sclemson@gmail.com or 847-767-5927).

It's time for our Youth Christmas Party! We will have a White Elephant Exchange then play some games around the church. Dinner will be served at 7pm, so come on time and join us! Friends are welcome, too!

A required dress rehearsal for children (Pre-K through Grade 6) involved in the pageant on Dec. 15. This is a closed rehearsal only open to immediate family.

Come join Couples Salon on Saturday, December 14 at 6:30 pm for a festive evening of food and fellowship hosted by Jeanne-Marie and Tom Daly and Mari Leonard and Rich Hobson at the Dalys' home in Evanston Please RSVP to Jeanne-Marie at jmedaly@gmail.com to let her know you are coming and what dish you are […]

Pageant participants who attended the 12/14 dress rehearsal join for a final run-through before worship. Please meet in Glenna Hall to sign in.

Countering White Christian Nationalism continues at 9:15 am on Sunday mornings in the Dining Room: December 22 - Protect Religious Freedom in Public Schools and Take Your Place in the Public Square. Leader- Linda Boardman Join us on December 29 as we sing the Social Justice verses of our favorite Christmas carols

Our annual Pancake Breakfast will be on December 15th at 9:15am in the Dining Room. Our wonderful youth will be making pancakes and other breakfast items for everyone. Come grab some breakfast, sing a few songs with us, and have a wonderful morning before Worship. See you there!

The Faith Formation Committee invites all to participate in an evening Advent prayer series. These 30-minute scripture-prayer times offer an opportunity for sharing and reflection apart from the busyness of the season. The sessions will be led by Mary Cauble and Bonny Roth and will be by ZOOM from 8:30 to 9:00 on Mondays, December […]

Total Child hosts a holiday lunch for their staff.

Delivering of flowers with a delivery window of 9-12:00pm. I will be there to receive the flowers. Grace

A weekly gathering that creates community and explores faith-based questions. More. Led by Matt Rader and Kristi Hubbard.

COUNTERING CHRISTIAN NATIONALISM Throughout December, the Social Justice Intersections group is focusing on Countering Christian Nationalism. The Christian Nationalism movement endangers our right to freedom of religion established in the First Amendment. To educate ourselves about this movement in the context of our Christian faith, the class has chosen to read and discuss Amanda Tyler’s […]

Chancel Choir rehearsal begins at 6:00pm. Festive Prelude begins at 6:30pm. Worship begins at 7:00pm.

Come sing the social justice verses of many Christmas Carols at 9:15am on Sunday, December 29 in the Dining Room. We will focus on verses like this from “O Holy Night” - “Truly He taught us to love one another. 
His law is love and His gospel is peace. Chains shall He break for the […]