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
First Pres will host a visit with Rasha Saba, general secretary of International Fellowship of Evangelical Students - Fellowship of Christian Students in Israel (IFES-FCSI), on Tuesday, September 10, at 7 p.m. in the FPCE Dining Room. She will be accompanied by her husband, Rami, the general director of the Association of Baptist Churches in
Our prayer gatherings are held the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month on Zoom. We ask everyone who attends to register on Zoom to receive the link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83836106259?pwd=dHk0ay95dHpWd0pxN1ltUFNkWVRLUT09. We will take time to lift up the concerns of the church as well as personal needs. Scripture says God loves to hear our prayers and
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.
Men’s Breakfast is a group that gathers simultaneously in-person in Room 213 and on Zoom to socialize, pray and study scripture. Those attending in-person enjoy a breakfast of coffee, tea, donuts and bananas. Contact Bob Bastian at first.pres.evanston.men@gmail.com for more information or to request Zoom link.
Our Sunday Worship Service will take place IN PERSON and online at 9:30 a.m. Join us for our Sunday worship service held in the First Pres Sanctuary. This service will be also streamed live at 9:30 a.m. Sunday on the First Pres website and at https://live.firstpresevanston.org. You can find the bulletin for this week's service
Join us for our Family Small Group, gathering at 4 p.m. every third Sunday of the month for an enriching time of devotionals, adult education, and a shared meal. It’s a wonderful opportunity for families to connect and grow together. We also provide childcare for all ages, so everyone can fully engage in the experience.
Mission Prayer will meet on Wednesday September 18, 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. in Room 213 and by Zoom. All are welcome as we pray for our local and global mission partners. Please contact Dave Ivaska for details at DavidIvaska@yahoo.com.
Nourish is a group of women who meet at the church for Bible study, friendship and prayer, also coffee and snacks. Child care is free. This group meets in Room 213 at First Pres unless otherwise announced. CONTACT: Sally Ivaska
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.
The Women’s Thursday Evening Group meets each week unless otherwise noted. The meetings run from 5:45 to 7 p.m. in Room 213 and on Zoom, and all women are welcome. Contact Jen Randolph for more information.
Men’s Breakfast is a group that gathers simultaneously in-person in Room 213 and on Zoom to socialize, pray and study scripture. Those attending in-person enjoy a breakfast of coffee, tea, donuts and bananas. Contact Bob Bastian at first.pres.evanston.men@gmail.com for more information or to request Zoom link.
