Every year, the Interfaith Action of Evanston provides an Overnight Shelter for the community. First Church is hosting from December 22 to January 12. Many volunteers are needed to provide this vital service, and there are still a number of vacancies on the sign-up sheet. Please read the info and sign-up if you can!
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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 […] |
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Northwestern Swim Team will pack diapers for Bundled Blessings on Thurs Jan 2, 1-2:30 in the dining room. We will be setting up at 12:30. Contact Nancy Brown, 847-271-1712. |
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Messy Church is Christ-centered. Messy Church is creative. Messy Church is for all ages. Messy Church is where YOU belong! Life is rarely neat and tidy. But God isn't afraid to enter the mess. Messy Church is an opportunity for children, families, and adults to engage in hands-on creative activities, celebratory worship, and time together […] |
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Come join the Young Adult group for fellowship and fun for Karaoke night. Contact Sydney Harkrider for more information at sydney@faithatfirst.com. |
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A Faith Story: Black Identity at First UMC Evanston On the Sunday before Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday, Jan. 12, assisted by current members of the congregation, we will review highlights from the story of Black persons (African Diaspora) who have worshipped and intersected with First UMC Evanston. How is that story different from the […]
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A casual drop-in time for persons who are considering the Inquirers Class to ask questions and learn more about the experience. The next Inquirers Class begins January 26 and meets weekly on Sundays 9:15-19:15am through March 2. Contact person: Mary Taylor-Johnson, 847-864-6182 |
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Bundled Blessings Diaper Bank Packing with Justin Wynn Students - Mon. Jan. 13, 4:30-6 PM. Contact person -- Nancy Brown, 847-271-1712 or nandbrown@comcast.net
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The 2024-25 Communications Commitee meets monthly on the second Monday of each month at 7:30pm online. Questions? Please reach out to committee chair Andy Shotwell at ashotwell@gmail.com. |
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On January 19 during Adult Education time, First Church will hear from Paul Botts, executive director of The Wetlands Initiative, about restoring marshes and other wetlands in our area. Even though we live beside the Great Lakes, the greatest freshwater bodies in the world, clean water is a precious resource. We all need to reduce […]
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A casual drop-in time for persons who are considering the Inquirers Class to ask questions and learn more about the experience. The next Inquirers Class begins January 26 and meets weekly on Sundays 9:15-19:15am through March 2. Contact person: Mary Taylor-Johnson, 847-864-6182 |
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Walk for Warmth is an Interfaith Action, community-wide event that raises funds for the overnight shelters and celebrates the legacy of Martin Luther King. Funds will be used to support staff, laundry, and supplies for the shelters at the nine faith communities throughout the winter months. Set-up will begin at 9am, with doors opening at […] |
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Mom's Night Out- Wed Jan 22nd – A New Year! WEDNESDAY JANUARY 22, 2025! 6:30-8:30 pm Caroline Wagner's Upstairs Kitchen (with Meg Hagenah and Liz Blackwell as Cohosts) Please RSVP to carolinehwagner@gmail.com Or Caroline's phone 646-271-0727 You can bring something to share but no pressure! |
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Our annual Chili Cook Off is Sunday, January 26th following worship. This is an event you cannot miss! Please come for tasting or register and enter your chili for the contest. Multiple categories fo choose from: vegetarian, white chili, kids, etc. First five registrants recieve a Penzeys Spices gift card! Questions? Please contact the Fellowship […]
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January 26 at Noon in the Dining Room—Special Social Justice Intersections Event. ZONING, HOUSING, FAITH COMMUNITIES: What does zoning have to do with the high cost of housing or people experiencing homelessness or hunger? Plenty, actually, but it’s complicated. Bring your chili and join us in the Dining Room around noon for a conversation to […] |
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Bundled Blessings Diaper Bank Committee Meeting will take place on Mon. Jan. 27 from 7-8:30 pm at church. |
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