Presbyterian Disaster Assistance has begun taking donations to help individuals, churches, and presbyteries impacted by the Southern California wildfires. Visit https://firstpresevanston.org/ca-wildfires to learn more and donate. In an email to PC(USA) member churches, the PDA reported the following: The beginning of this year has brought unprecedented challenges for our neighbors in California, who are now
Make this a Happy New Year by joining with other quilters and seamstresses to make the quilt “Happy Together”, celebrating children from around the world. We’ve adapted a pattern that can work for beginners and the more advanced. And you’ll be able to add your own flair to your square. We will meet the
A one-day Life Together membership class has been scheduled for Sunday, February 16. The class will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is currently set to be held in the Choir Room. This one-day class is a great way for those who are considering membership at First Pres to learn all about us!It
Thoughts from Rev. Dr. Tassie Green, Interim Senior Pastor Whew! We made it through the Christmas rush of December. In December, we are stressed out and busy, worried about lists and gifts. In December, we are merry-makers, people-pleasers, and goodwill-wishers. But in January, we turn our thoughts to the new year. In January, we
This year’s First Pres Thanksgiving Offerings are going to Presbyterian Disaster Assistance to help those impacted by hurricanes Milton and Helene earlier this year. Donations can be made online by choosing “Thanksgiving Hurricane Offering” from the drop down menu at https://onrealm.org/FirstPresEvanston/-/form/give/now. Donation envelopes will also be available on November 24 to receive cash or
FPCE member Phil Timberlake plays 19 characters in a one-man show in Lifeline Theater’s “Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol.” .” A group of First Pres members will be attending on December 1 - you're invited to purchase your own tickets to join us that Sunday or explore other show times at https://lifelinetheatre.com/performances/2024-2025/christmas-carol/.
The Early Bird Discount Pricing has been extended for all FPCE youth and adults who wish to attend ‘Winter Meltdown '25’ next February 14-16, 2025, at Wilderness Territory Resort, Wisconsin Dells, WI. We’ll worship, listen to a variety of speakers, work on a service project, play some music, and enjoy the water park. This event
Malaria is thought to have killed more people throughout the world than all wars combined prior to World War II. Recently, two new vaccines were approved by the World Health Organization, and the PC(USA) is supporting bipartisan efforts to continue efforts to distribute these vaccines to low-income countries.1 TOGETHER, WE CAN STOP MALARIA! Church partners
Come together to quilt and sew with other beginners and experts to work on a common project for a mission partner, our church, and/or others. Right now we are working on the project "Happy Together". Click to learn more!!
Step into the parlor and behold the stunning new piano! An Evanston resident contacted First Pres via the website and asked if we might be interested in taking ownership of this lovely instrument. Hannah McConnell, director of worship, jumped at the offer and the piano was delivered Tuesday, October 1. The old piano, which
