Bright Stars of Bethlehem’s 5th annual virtual fundraising gala, “20 Years of Hope,” will be hosted remotely in Room 213, Saturday, September 7, at 6:15 p.m. The event, streamed live from Bethlehem, raises awareness and support for Dar al-Kalima University, the first and only university of arts and culture in all of Palestine. Coffee and
First Pres launches into Fall on September 8 with an event we are calling “Come and See Sunday!” Our worship service time will return to 9:30 a.m. We’re excited to include everyone as part of the event! Join us in creating a memorable community celebration with bounce houses, fried chicken, strawberry lemonade, raffle prizes, snow
Join with our First Friends at Garden Park in Evanston for a barbecue and picnic, 3 p.m. Sunday, September 8. Share fantastic food with people from outside our own American culture who long for friends in the U.S. Bring a side dish or dessert, your lawn chairs if you have them, your friends and family
The Nourish women's Bible study will resume meeting on Thursday, September12 at 9:30 a.m. in Room 213. Come for an informal potluck brunch and hear about this year's study in the Gospel of John. Bring a friend! Free childcare is provided.
On Thursday, September 19, you’re invited to join the next Worship Field Trip – we’ll meet at the front desk at 5 p.m. and walk just a block to enjoy FPCE member Verna Todd’s photography exhibit “A World in the Bark of a Tree” at Perspectives Gallery. Following the exhibit we’ll gather at church for a simple pizza dinner @ 6:30 p.m.
As part of our recognition of World Communion Sunday, First Pres Evanston will host renowned author and speaker Philip Yancey, Sunday, October 6, at 4 p.m. in the Sanctuary as he speaks about his recent book What Went Wrong?: Russia’s Lost Opportunity and the Path to Ukraine (co-authored with John A. Bernbaum). The free event is offered
Join us after worship on June 1 for some classic fun on the lawn! We’ll have lemonade, lawn games, and you will have a chance to support Family Camp, which takes place June 20-22 at Camp Stronghold in Oregon, IL. Bring your smiles, your friends, and your competitive spirit!
A one-day Life Together membership class has been scheduled for Sunday, June 8. The class will run from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is currently set to be held in Room 206. This one-day class is a great way for those who are considering membership at First Pres to learn all about us! It
Join us for Family Camp, a special event designed to unite families across generations in faith and fun. Whether you're young or young at heart, this weekend is all about strengthening connections with loved ones and celebrating the bonds of community, kindness, and joy.
