Our worship services are held each Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m., with Communion taking place the first Sunday of each month. Join us in person or online. This service will be also streamed live at 10 a.m. Sunday on the First Pres website and at https://live.firstpresevanston.org. You can find the bulletin for this week’s service here.
After the worship service, we invite you to stay and enjoy a time of fellowship during our Connections Fellowship Hour. Hosted by the Deacons, this gathering offers a relaxed and welcoming space to connect with others over a variety of refreshments.
Youth Mentorship takes place directly after the worship service, generally on the fourth Sunday of each month. Two to three youth are matched with an adult mentor from our congregation. Small groups discuss various topics over lunch, provided by the church.
Book Club to discuss The Lion Women of Tehran November 18 The First Pres Book Club will read and discuss The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali on Tuesday, November 18, at 1:30 p.m. in the Room 102. Summary by Goodreads: In 1950s Tehran, seven-year-old Ellie lives in grand comfort until the untimely death of her father, forcing
The Nourish Women’s Bible Study meets weekly on Thursday mornings at 9:30 a.m. in Room 213. This fall, the group will engage in a study and discussion series titled Empowered to Share Our Faith, designed to encourage and equip women in their spiritual journey. Each gathering includes time for study, prayer, and fellowship. Women of all ages are welcome, and childcare is available upon request.
Women’s Evening Bible Study is back! Join us every Thursday at 5:45 p.m. in Room 213 for a time of fellowship, learning, and spiritual growth. Whether you're new or returning, all are welcome to come as you are and be part of a supportive community. For more information, please contact Jen Randolph at ten.nozirev@nr.nej.
Join our Friday Prep Team in the Kitchen and Dining Room as we get ready for Souper Saturday! Volunteers help prepare hearty, home-cooked meals that will be served the next day. Whether you're chopping veggies, mixing ingredients, or sharing stories, it's a time of joyful service and fellowship.
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 moc.liamg@nem.notsnave.serp.tsrif for more information or to request Zoom link.
Established in 1983 as a ministry of First Presbyterian Church of Evanston, Souper Saturday offers a warm, welcoming space where community members can enjoy a nourishing, three-course meal every Saturday. We serve between 80 to 100 guests each week—primarily adults, with a few children—most of whom live in Evanston. Some are experiencing homelessness, while others are simply seeking to stretch their resources.
Love to sing? You’re invited to make a joyful noise with the choir on “Come and Sing” Sundays this fall!
Through curiosity and imagination, Pastor Tassie will delve into the Advent Scripture passages with our whole selves. We will dig into the Advent Scriptures together, using the beautiful art of the Advent sermon series devotional "What Do You Fear?" We will discover how the spiritual practices of lectio and visio divina can bring freshness to our Christmas.
Our worship services are held each Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m., with Communion taking place the first Sunday of each month. Join us in person or online. This service will be also streamed live at 10 a.m. Sunday on the First Pres website and at https://live.firstpresevanston.org. You can find the bulletin for this week’s service here.
