The Christian Experiment is participating in One Church One Book for the season of Lent. More information below. The Third Day: Living the Resurrection March 9-Holy Week Each spring, our church chooses a common book which everyone is invited to read. This year, our book is Tom Berlin’s The Third Day. Dedicated teachers offer classes […]
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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. 7th and 8th graders— it’s time for Confirmation to begin! We will meet in Room M on Rally Day morning. See y’all soon! |
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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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Compline Night Prayer Services Return On Tuesdays beginning January 7th, you are invited to a thirty minute Night Prayer Service to end your day in community and peace. These services from 8:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., available via Zoom, are patterned after the ancient monastic tradition of Compline (meaning completion)--the final prayer of the day. […] |
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Children in grades 1-6 rehearse weekly and sing in worship monthly. No audition is required and new singers are welcome throughout the year. For more information, email Dr. Brian Schoettler. The Handbell Choir plays in worship seasonally. Basic music reading skills required (instrumentalists are especially welcome). Open to adults and youth in grades 6-12. New members are welcome throughout the year – 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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The Christian Experiment is participating in One Church One Book for the season of Lent. More information below. The Third Day: Living the Resurrection March 9-Holy Week Each spring, our church chooses a common book which everyone is invited to read. This year, our book is Tom Berlin’s The Third Day. Dedicated teachers offer classes […] 7th and 8th graders— it’s time for Confirmation to begin! We will meet in Room M on Rally Day morning. See y’all soon! The Inquirers Class is an intentional exploration of the people and ministries of First Church, the United Methodist Church (theology, structure, current issues), and an opportunity to reflect on our individual and collective faith journeys. The class, which is primarily led by Pastor Grace Imathiu and Mary Taylor-Johnson, is interactive in nature, as we believe […] |
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Compline Night Prayer Services Return On Tuesdays beginning January 7th, you are invited to a thirty minute Night Prayer Service to end your day in community and peace. These services from 8:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., available via Zoom, are patterned after the ancient monastic tradition of Compline (meaning completion)--the final prayer of the day. […] |
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Memorial Service for the Reid family. Service time TBD- held in Tittle Chapel and Glenna Hall. |
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Staff from Goldfish Swim School will be coming to pack diapers 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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The men's fellowship group meets on the second Sunday of each month in the dining room for a light breakfast, fellowship and often a short program. Contact Jim Hagedorn (jehdvm@gmail.com) for more information or to be added to our contact list. The Christian Experiment is participating in One Church One Book for the season of Lent. More information below. The Third Day: Living the Resurrection March 9-Holy Week Each spring, our church chooses a common book which everyone is invited to read. This year, our book is Tom Berlin’s The Third Day. Dedicated teachers offer classes […] |
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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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Mom's NIght Out! Tues Feb 11th AND Reserve Women's Club Mar 13th! MOM's NIGHT OUT!!! Tues Feb 11th - 6:30-8:30 pm Nancy Brown Host with Marianne Griebler Cohost RSVP to Nandbrown@comcast.net OR 847-271-1712 Come Join Us for Lively Conversation and Delicious Snacks! Moms of every age are Welcome! Bring a Friend? If you wish, bring […] |
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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, […] Lunch Break with Mr. Colin is canceled for February 26th. This February, Children's Ministry invites you to get out and warm up with stories and songs on Wednesdays at noon beginning February 12. Bring a lunch and settle in for live guitar, action songs and sing-alongs, and resonant stories of wonder, followed by a take-home […] |
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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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A Celebration of our Intersectional Pride In the month of our 11th Anniversary as a Reconciling Ministry Network (RMN) Congregation Black History Month First United Methodist Church of Evanston REGISTER HERE Saturday/Sunday, February 15-16th, 2025 First United Methodist Church in Evanston (FUMCE) is celebrating it’s eleventh anniversary as a reconciling congregation that seeks justice and dignity […] 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, […] |
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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. 7th and 8th graders— it’s time for Confirmation to begin! We will meet in Room M on Rally Day morning. See y’all soon! |
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Monthly Adult Education Council Meeting Third Monday of each month from 7:00-8:00pm Jan Womack, Vice Chair Womack.jan@gmail.com
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The meeting content is discussing and planning adult education events. Meetings are monthly Format is in-person and Zoom participation. Contact: Dennis Barbour at dennisbarbour@sbcglobal.net. This event is confined to committee members, though guests are welcome. |
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The Faith Formation Council will meet monthly by ZOOM. Attendees will receive the ZOOM link in advance. Any questions contact Tom Scott or Lee Rader. Compline Night Prayer Services Return On Tuesdays beginning January 7th, you are invited to a thirty minute Night Prayer Service to end your day in community and peace. These services from 8:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., available via Zoom, are patterned after the ancient monastic tradition of Compline (meaning completion)--the final prayer of the day. […] |
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Canceled for February 26th. This February, Children's Ministry invites you to get out and warm up with stories and songs on Wednesdays at noon beginning February 12. Bring a lunch and settle in for live guitar, action songs and sing-alongs, and resonant stories of wonder, followed by a take-home activity and devotion. Open to all […] Children in grades 1-6 rehearse weekly and sing in worship monthly. No audition is required and new singers are welcome throughout the year. For more information, email Dr. Brian Schoettler. |
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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. Third Thursday Women’s Plus Basketball at First Church Calling all women and non-binary folks who want to play ball or just have a ball. What: Basketball for adults. Your children can watch (the way we watch their games). No skills are required. Fierce competition and great gentleness are welcome. The ultimate goals are fun and connection. […] |
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Our youth are heading back to Wesley Woods for an exciting weekend retreat! This is a weekend full of self-reflection, bonding, and plenty of memories. This is open to all youth (7th-12th grade), so reach out to Sydney for more information! |
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Celebrate Mardi Gras with Couples Salon on February 22 from 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm at the Clemens' home in Evanston. Come any time between 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm to enjoy sips, dips and desserts at this fun gathering co-hosted by Tom & Marion Clemens and Daniel & Catharina Maerklin. RSVP to Marion at […] |
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One Church/One Book Distribution, Sunday mornings, 2/23 and 3/2 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Two distribution tables will be staffed by ACE members who will distribute the books and collect the $10 fee. All church members and guests. Dennis Barbour, ACE Chair--dennisbarbour@sbcglobal.net, 815-806-9434. 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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Compline Night Prayer Services Return On Tuesdays beginning January 7th, you are invited to a thirty minute Night Prayer Service to end your day in community and peace. These services from 8:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., available via Zoom, are patterned after the ancient monastic tradition of Compline (meaning completion)--the final prayer of the day. […] |
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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 […] Lunch Break with Mr. Colin is canceled for February 26th. This February, Children's Ministry invites you to get out and warm up with stories and songs on Wednesdays at noon beginning February 12. Bring a lunch and settle in for live guitar, action songs and sing-alongs, and resonant stories of wonder, followed by […] |
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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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Our 2025 Winter Inquirers Class along with others in their households are invited to a Morning of Service on Saturday, March 1, 10-1:00pm. In the morning we will pack hundreds of diapers for Bundled Blessings diaper bank's monthly distribution to families in and around Evanston through a dozen local social service agencies. At noon we'll […] |