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We love to know you are considering attending one of our Sunday services or special events! Here is where to find the answers to most of your questions.

  • Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m.

  • 1427 Chicago Ave. Evanston, IL

  • Phone: (847) 864-1472

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Bring the Whole Family…
We’re Ready for You!

We can’t wait to welcome your family to our Sunday morning classes! Here’s what you can look forward to:

Nursery/Crib Room

Join us every Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Nursery, where little ones aged 0-2 years can explore, play, and grow in a safe and nurturing environment.

  • Our caring staff provides lots of love and attention, guiding children through a fun curriculum filled with engaging lessons and exciting crafts. Each activity is designed to support their understanding of God’s love while sparking creativity. It’s the perfect place for your tiny tots to make new friends and thrive! We can’t wait to see them shine!

Children’s Message

Get ready for some fun during our weekly Children’s Message! Each Sunday, all kids are invited to gather at the steps of the Chancel (right at the front of the Sanctuary) for a special time just for them. Here’s what to expect:

  • Exciting Stories: Dive into fun Bible stories that spark imagination and teach important lessons about God’s love!
  • Interactive Fun: Join in with questions, answers, and maybe even some silly surprises along the way!
  • Joyful Laughter: Share laughs and smiles as we learn together, making it a highlight of the service.
  • Special Moments: Connect with friends and share what you’re discovering about God!

Children’s Worship Time

During Children’s Worship Time, children ages 3-10 will participate in a fun and engaging environment designed to teach them about God’s love. Here’s what they can look forward to:

  • Interactive Lessons: Age-appropriate Bible stories and teachings that encourage participation and curiosity.
  • Delicious Snacks: Enjoy tasty treats while learning—snack time is a great way to bond and have fun!
  • Crafts and Activities: Creative projects that reinforce the week’s lesson, allowing children to express themselves.
  • Friendship and Community: An opportunity to make new friends and grow in faith together.

Right after the Children’s Moment, kids will be led into the Blue Room for their lesson. Parents are kindly reminded to pick up their children after the service.

During the school year, our Sunday morning worship takes place at 9:30 a.m. in our Sanctuary.

We have a modest-sized parking lot which fits approximately 50 vehicles. Once it is full, there is street parking in the neighborhood around us. Be sure to obey parking restrictions in the area. Evanston is noted for its “efficient” parking enforcement.

Extremely close! We are a two-block walk from the CTA Purple Line’s Dempster stop, and area buses will take you to within a block of our doorstep from all over the region.

We start at 9:30 a.m. and are usually finished by 10:35 a.m.  These times can vary, though we almost never go beyond 10:45 a.m.

Our services have a “blended” feel, where traditional liturgy and choral hymns are interspersed with contemporary songs performed by a variety of instrumentalists and singers in our praise band. Every Sunday is a little bit different, with a unique mix of tunes selected to support the message being taught and the scripture being read. Learn more about our worship & music here.

We can be reached by phone at 847/864-1472, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to Noon on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

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We want you to join our Evanston family

We hold membership classes every few months for those interested in exploring what it means to be a member of First Presbyterian Church of Evanston. Those who attend are under no obligation to join… It’s just a great way for anyone to learn who we are, where God has brought us from, and what a greater engagement with our church might look like.