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.
A one-day Life Together membership class has been scheduled for Sunday, October 6. 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!
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 for our Hocus Pocus event on Saturday, October 26, from 4-6 p.m. here at First Pres! Kids are welcome to dress up but it’s optional! Enjoy hot dogs, apple cider, pumpkin decorating, and more fun activities. Don’t miss out on this magical afternoon; we can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Following the service, all attendants are invited upstairs to the Dining Room to enjoy a wonderful Gumbo meal AND a lovely assortment of pies for dessert. Everyone is invited to take part in this tasty and festive celebration of God's generosity to us. Gluten-free options will be available. We are still looking for volunteers to
Friends in Christ and Stephen Ministers of First Pres invite you to join us for this year’s In Memory of All Souls service to be held Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at 7 p.m. in the First Pres Sanctuary. During the service we will honor and remember loved ones who have passed and partake of Communion
Greetings! We will host our annual First Friends Thanksgiving Dinner on Sunday, November 10 at 3 p.m. in the Dining Room at First Presbyterian Church. Thank you for your willingness to help welcome, serve and include our First Friends' neighbors from Syria. A number of families and volunteers from our church have befriended them over the
Family Small Group/Youth Group Nerf Night this Sunday Family Small Group will meet this Sunday, November 17, at 4 p.m. for a fun time of Nerf battle, followed by dinner. The Nerf battle is open to all middle school and high school students & friends. Family Small Group meets the second Sunday of each month
Kick off the Advent season with us at our Advent Workshop from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on November 24! Bring the whole family to enjoy a hot cocoa bar, delicious food, festive crafts, and make your own Advent wreath. Plus, don’t miss the special glass ornament-making kids class taking place as part of this
