As we have in years past, beginning on June 15th, the church office will be operating on our summer schedule. The building will be open Tuesday-Friday 10am-2pm and Sundays 8:30am-12:30pm. The office building will be closed on Mondays. Church staff will be working their usual schedules, but having the office closed on Mondays will allow […]
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Summer Lunch Bunch is back by popular demand! BYO lunch and gather with some staff members at Fountain Square on selected Wednesdays over the summer to enjoy togetherness and informal conversation. Whether you are new to First Church this summer or have been at the church for 50 years, all are welcome! (Rain location: Church dining room.) […] |
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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. Reserving the Conference Room on 9/4, 11/6, 4/9, & 6/4. The other meetings will be via Zoom. |
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You’re invited to Children’s Ministry’s Fall Family Welcome, Friday, September 5, 2025, from 5:30-7:00 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, play, and a preview of our 2025-26 program year for […] |
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Come enjoy Sips and Dips with Couples Salon on Saturday, September 6th from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Chris and Ed Webler's home in Evanston. Please RSVP to Chris at c.webler@gmail.com to let her know you are coming and whether you are bringing an appetizer, salad, dessert or sip to enjoy with mini beef […] |
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Sundays 9:15-10:15am (7-8th Grade) Confirmation is the culmination of a two-year process that focuses on building relationships with God, each other, and the larger faith community. Class meets on Sunday mornings to discuss theology, spiritual practices, and living our faith in the world. It's a time to eat donuts, for youth to think critically and […] 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. |
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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, […] 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. Please contact Janet Lutz at janetatl@aol.com with any questions. Realm Registration Event. |
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First Church’s Progressive Christians Reading Group invites new and former participants to participate as the group gathers each Thursday 1:00-2:00pm online to discuss and reflect on selected books, typically one book per month. Interested? Email Christie at cecook.phd@gmail.com for the current/upcoming reading and the Zoom link. Realm Registration Event. |
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Sundays at 9:15am in the Dining Hall, first floor. The social justice track of the adult Christian Education lineup is grounded in the Wesleyan commitment that “There is no holiness but social holiness.” Facilitator: Joe Agne, RevAgne@gmail.com Realm Registration Event. Sundays at 9:15am in Room K. Abide provides ongoing space for spiritual connection to God, mutual support in community, and faith formation in the ways that lead to life. This gathering is open to all who seek to abide with Jesus through the Spirit in the company of friends. Abide meets Sunday mornings at 9:15am […] |
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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. Please contact Janet Lutz at janetatl@aol.com with any questions. Realm Registration Event. 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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First Church’s Progressive Christians Reading Group invites new and former participants to participate as the group gathers each Thursday 1:00-2:00pm online to discuss and reflect on selected books, typically one book per month. Interested? Email Christie at cecook.phd@gmail.com for the current/upcoming reading and the Zoom link. Realm Registration Event. 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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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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Men's fellowship will not meet Sept. 14, but will meet Sept 21 at 8 am... all men are invited to coMen's fellowship will not meet Sept. 14, but will meet Sept 21 at 8 am... all men are invited to comeme! Sundays at 9:15am in the Dining Hall, first floor. The social justice track of the adult Christian Education lineup is grounded in the Wesleyan commitment that “There is no holiness but social holiness.” Facilitator: Joe Agne, RevAgne@gmail.com Realm Registration Event. Sundays at 9:15am in Room K. Abide provides ongoing space for spiritual connection to God, mutual support in community, and faith formation in the ways that lead to life. This gathering is open to all who seek to abide with Jesus through the Spirit in the company of friends. Abide meets Sunday mornings at 9:15am […] |
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The JRC will be using the sanctuary and assorted additional rooms for Rosh Hashanah on September 23, 2025. They will return for Yom Kippur Services on the evening of October 1, and again will be in the sanctuary and assorted rooms all day (into evening) on October 2. Additional days will be blocked to allow […] |
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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 […] 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. Please contact Janet Lutz at janetatl@aol.com with any questions. Realm Registration Event. |
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First Church’s Progressive Christians Reading Group invites new and former participants to participate as the group gathers each Thursday 1:00-2:00pm online to discuss and reflect on selected books, typically one book per month. Interested? Email Christie at cecook.phd@gmail.com for the current/upcoming reading and the Zoom link. Realm Registration Event. 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 Memorial Service for Herbert Randall Gefvert will be held on Saturday, September 27, at 11:00 a.m. All are welcomed. Burial will be held at Memorial Park in Skokie following the service, family and friends only. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations should be made to NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) and Bring Change […]
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You’re invited to join the Limitless along with the young adult’s group for our 5th annual Apple 🍎 picking Saturday, September 27th. Please meet us at the Apple Holler orchard entrance. The Apple Orchard has many fun things included with the price of your apple picking. There is a cow maze, corn maze and fun […] |
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Sundays at 9:15am in the Dining Hall, first floor. The social justice track of the adult Christian Education lineup is grounded in the Wesleyan commitment that “There is no holiness but social holiness.” Facilitator: Joe Agne, RevAgne@gmail.com Realm Registration Event. Sundays at 9:15am in Room K. Abide provides ongoing space for spiritual connection to God, mutual support in community, and faith formation in the ways that lead to life. This gathering is open to all who seek to abide with Jesus through the Spirit in the company of friends. Abide meets Sunday mornings at 9:15am […] Sundays at 9:15am in Glenna Hall Sundays, first floor. Begins Sept. 14. The Christian Experiment is a weekly gathering that creates community and explores faith-based questions. Ever had doubts? If you are like most, you have. Ever had doubts about Christian faith? Many of us have. In a recent study at a leading United Methodist Church, 95 percent of believers […] |
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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. Please contact Janet Lutz at janetatl@aol.com with any questions. Realm Registration Event. |
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First Church’s Progressive Christians Reading Group invites new and former participants to participate as the group gathers each Thursday 1:00-2:00pm online to discuss and reflect on selected books, typically one book per month. Interested? Email Christie at cecook.phd@gmail.com for the current/upcoming reading and the Zoom link. Realm Registration Event. 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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