News & Notes
NEWS & NOTES
Acts 12:1-19 + Practicing the Way – Prayer Sermon Notes
These sermon notes invite you to reflect on Acts 12:1-19 and explore the practice of awe through Scripture, reflection, conversation, prayer, and simple practices you can carry into everyday life.
Deacons’ Winter Clothing Drive Begins October 4
As the weather turns colder, the Deacons are collecting warm, clean clothing in good condition for our soup kitchen guests.
Acts 8:14-25 + Practicing the Way – Teach Sermon Notes
These sermon notes invite you to reflect on Acts 8:14-25 and explore the practice of awe through Scripture, reflection, conversation, prayer, and simple practices you can carry into everyday life.
Director of Children and Family Ministries – Please share candidate ideas
We are currently searching for a Director of Children and Family Ministries. Please share your ideas with the search team.
Follow Along from the Holy Land
Our Holy Land journey is underway, and new updates are being shared on the First Pres Mission Trips blog. Follow along for stories, photos, and reflections from the trip.
Acts 4:42-47 + Practicing the Way- Sermon Notes
These sermon notes invite you to reflect on Acts 4:24-47 and explore the practice of awe through Scripture, reflection, conversation, prayer, and simple practices you can carry into everyday life.
Acts 4:23-31 + Practicing the Way: AWE – Sermon Notes
These sermon notes invite you to reflect on Acts 4:23-31 and explore the practice of awe through Scripture, reflection, conversation, prayer, and simple practices you can carry into everyday life.
🌠The Great First Pres Crazy Hot Dog Challenge
What happens when church staff are given one mission: create the most outrageous hot dog possible?
Family Small Group Returns September 13
Families with children from newborns through college are invited to join us for the return of Family Small Group on September 13.
New Youth Confirmation Class Begins September 13
We are excited to invite your youth to participate in this year’s Confirmation class. Confirmation Class, is open this year to our ninth graders, or to anyone above that age who hasn’t gone through Confirmation Class in the past.
Hope, Faith, and Second Chances: New Book Release by Len Joy
We are thrilled to celebrate our very own congregation member and author, Len Joy, on the release of his latest novel, Nothing Left to Lose.Â
Women’s Bible Study Groups Return Thursday, September 10
Join us on Thursdays as we dig into Scripture, grow in faith, and connect with one another. Whether you're brand new to Bible study or have been attending for years, all women are welcome.
Deacons’ Toiletries Collection for Our Souper Saturday Guests
Our Deacons are collecting personal care items to distribute to our Souper Saturday guests on Saturday, September 5. Having basic hygiene items makes a meaningful difference in the daily comfort and dignity of our neighbors in need.
Help Provide Urgently Needed Groceries to a Refugee Family
Hundreds of local families have lost food support due to federal changes to SNAP benefits. You can help by purchasing and delivering $100 worth of groceries to a family in Rogers Park.
New Zoom Class – Following in the Footsteps of Jesus
Connect with participants from around the world in "Following in the Footsteps of Jesus," a relaxed six-week Zoom class hosted by Bethlehem Bible College.
Deacons’ Backpack Project
The Board of Deacons is once again partnering with Family Focus of Evanston to provide 27 local students with new backpacks filled with essential school supplies for the upcoming school year.
The Rainforest Reading Challenge
This summer, the Church Library invites readers of all ages to take part in The Rainforest Reading Challenge, a fun way to celebrate reading while helping our rainforest grow!
Nominations Sought for 2027 FPCE Officers
The Nominating Committee is seeking recommendations for individuals to serve as: Elders, Deacons, and Officer Nominating Committee Members.
Registration now open for Family Camp
Registration is now open for Family Camp, which takes place Friday, June 26 (4:00 pm)
FPCE Children’s Playlist
It’s filled with the songs we sing in Children’s Worship, and we’ll keep updating it all year long, so it grows with us.
