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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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.