Volunteers Sought for Youth Summer Events
First Pres Youth Group ministry is seeking adult volunteers to help with summer events in 2024. Details are available here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904094BA8AE22AB9-49289732-first
Family Camp Registration Now Open
First Pres Families big and small please save the date for the weekend of June 21-23 for Family Camp at Stronghold Camp and Retreat Center (Oregon, IL)! We are looking forward to a weekend of fun, connection, and refreshment for First Pres Families! Cost is $150 per family. Register online at: https://firstpresevanston.org/familycamp. Reach out
Koinonia Meals Return This Summer
Koinonia Meals are happening again this summer! In this first round of sign ups, we are looking for 10 people who are willing to coordinate a Koinonia meal this summer. As a meal coordinator, you get to tell us the best date that works for you, and we will create the group for you.
Wear Red on Pentecost Sunday, May 19
All those attending our Sunday, May 19, Worship Service (at 9:30 a.m.) are asked to wear red in commemoration of the flames of fire seen descending on the disciples (Acts 2:3) at the arrival of the Holy Spirit.
Chicagoland Prison Outreach Celebrates 30 Years
You’re invited to join other First Pres friends for an Evening of Thanksgiving in honor of 30 years of celebrating the impact of Chicagoland Prison Outreach. Join a number of us as we go to the Tinley Park Convention Center on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. to this joyful event marking the 30th
Pilgrimage Scheduled for June 27-30
Pilgrimage weekend has been scheduled for this year from Thursday June 27, at 5 p.m. until Sunday afternoon, June 30, ending at approximately 3 p.m. The weekend will be held at the DeKoven Center in Racine, WI. Pilgimage is meant to deepen one's relationship with Christ, and provide tools for living a balanced Christian life.
Volunteers sought for Sunday morning Audio-Visual help
The First Pres Sunday Morning Audio-Visual Team is looking for more volunteers to help serve during our regular services and special events. We are hoping to double the size of our current team in order to make scheduling easier. Positions include: Projection slide operator Video streaming director Sound board engineer We provide LOTS of training
Sign up to provide rides to church for Syrian
Welcome a recently arrived Syrian family to the U.S. by providing rides to and/or from church on Sunday mornings. They have minimal English, but are eager to learn about Christianity and be part of our church family. Two cars will be needed. Visit https://firstpresevanston.org/rides for details & to sign up or scan the QR code
First Pres Hires New Youth Director
Ben Graham, FPCE Youth Ministry Director First Presbyterian Church of Evanston, IL., is excited to announce the hiring of Ben Graham as the church's new youth ministry director. He will lead our ministry to junior high and high school students. Ben began his work life in the construction industry in the Pacific
FPCE member has book staged at local theatre
First Pres member & author Amy Timberlake's delightful chapter book Skunk and Badger has been adapted into a theatrical production now playing at Lifeline Theater. Themes of loving your neighbor and welcoming the stranger play within the adventures of these quirky and charming Odd Couple-esque roommates. Join the author, her mom, Hannah, and friends in attending
