The Book of Acts was written by Luke—with the Apostle Paul’s extensive assistance—to defend Paul on the occasion of his pending trial before Nero and to bring the most important news in world history to the capital of the Empire, to the Roman hierarchy, to Nero himself, and to the Gentile world. (Acts 20:24 23:11,
Thank you to everyone who attended our holiday Community Shopping Extravaganza on December 3! Your support means a lot to us and to Chicagoland Prison Outreach (CPO). If you couldn't make it, you can still support CPO by shopping at Ten Thousand Villages Evanston through Friday, December 6. Mention CPO when you shop in-store at
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
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.
Our Sunday Worship Service feature "Lessons & Carols" 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
Pillars of Reformed Christian Faith is an examination of the biblical truths that inform and instruct believers about what they should believe and how they should live. Class meetings begin with a lecture by R.C. Sproul from his famous series, Foundations; An Overview of Systematic Theology, and continue with discussion in seminar format. The general
Led by Dave Ivaska God Invites Us to a Thanksgiving and Advent Filled with Hope: As we move from Thanksgiving into the Season of Advent, David Ivaska leads us through the Scriptures as we investigate the invitation God offers to us to have our hearts filled with hope. This class meets in the Parlor December
Join us for a delightful gingerbread house decorating event! All FPCE friends and families are warmly invited to enjoy a festive afternoon of creativity and holiday cheer. Pre-built gingerbread houses and all the decorating supplies will be provided—just bring your holiday spirit and imagination! Houses are $15 each. Sign up here! No refunds after December
THIS WEEK's MEETING IS AT 2 p.m. IN COORDINATION WITH THE GINGERBREAD HOUSE DECORATING PARTY. Our bi-monthly Junior High Youth Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month at First Presbyterian Church of Evanston unless otherwise specified. Fun food. Great games! Sharing the love of Jesus with one another. Reach out to
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
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
