VBS Crafting Day – June 6
VBS Crafting Day! June 6 from 1–3 p.m. in Room 213! This event is open to all ages, and no creative experience is needed, instructions will be provided.
Next Life Together New Members Class is June 7
The next class will be on Sunday, June 7, in room 213 from 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. and continue after the worship service from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. It will be taught by Pastor Derek Zeyl and several church leaders.
Rainforest Falls VBS Wish List
As we prepare for this year’s VBS, we’ve created a wishlist for those who’d like to donate items. Rainforest Falls is this year’s VBS theme! This registry is one way to help, but there’s no expectation, your presence and support mean just as much.
Chicagoland Pilgrimage Weekend June 11–14
Pilgrimage will be held from 5 p.m. Thursday, June 11, through the afternoon of Sunday, June 14, at the DeKoven Center in Racine, WI. The weekend is meant to deepen one's relationship with Christ and provide tools for living a balanced Christian life.
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.
Donation Window Extended for Summer Clothing Drive
The FPCE Deacons have extended their collection of gently used summer clothing for our Souper Saturday Guests through the month of April.
Join Ongoing Monday Morning Study Group
The Lenten "pop-up" small group is a "pop-up" group no more! The attendees that had been meeting on Monday mornings have enjoyed their meetings so much that they have decided to continue on.
Small Potluck-Style Meal Gatherings Return, Hosts Needed!
Koinonia Meals are small-group, potluck-style gatherings where we share a meal and get to know one another better. They’re happening this summer!
Nursery Volunteers Needed for Nourish!
The Nourish Women's Meeting is looking for a few volunteers who would be available to help in the nursery during their Thursday morning gatherings at First Pres.
Easter Sunday Sunrise Service at 6:15 a.m. moved indoors to Walker Chapel
First Presbyterian Church of Evanston will host an Easter Sunrise service at 6:15 a.m. Sunday, April 5, INDOORS in Walker Chapel on our church campus. Due to a forecast for cold temperatures and lingering threat of rain, the decision has been made to bring the service inside.
New Sunday Class | Hard Places: Serving with Tears, Reaping with Joy
Join us this spring for a seven-week Sunday class featuring First Pres Mission Partners serving in some of the world's most difficult places — Iran, Ukraine, the West Bank, throughout Africa, and right here in Chicago.
Family Camp June 26-28
We are returning to Camp Stronghold and looking forward to Pastor Derek’s music at the campfire. All families actively parenting for newborn through college age are welcome. Registration coming soon.
2026 High School Mission Trip
This summer, FPCE high school students will partner with First United Methodist Church (FUMC) of Evanston to serve through Appalachia Service Project (ASP). ASP is a Christian ministry that organizes volunteer groups to repair and rebuild homes in the Appalachian region—making homes safer, warmer, and drier for families in need.
Souper Saturday Needs Paper Grocery Bags for Guests
Souper Saturday is in much need of paper, handled grocery bags. These are needed for our guests’ meals. Donated bags can be left at the front desk for our pick up.
Life Together New Members Class set for February 15
The next Life Together class will be on Sunday, February 15, in room 213 from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. and continue after the worship service from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Chili Cook-Off is February 1
It's that time again! The FPCE Annual Chili Cook-Off Agape Meal will take place after the worship service on Sunday, February 1, in Roy Hall.
FPCE Hosts Overnight Shelter Guests January 25 to February 22
The Overnight Shelter for our unhoused guests in Evanston will be at First Presbyterian Church of Evanston for four weeks this year beginning January 25. There will be plenty of volunteer slots to sign up for.
FPCE is searching for Director of Youth and Family Ministries
First Presbyterian Church of Evanston is seeking to hire a fulltime Director of Youth and Family Ministries. The Director of Youth and Family Ministries will provide dynamic leadership and oversight of children, youth, and family ministries at First Presbyterian Church of Evanston.
‘Roads of the Holy Land’ Online Lecture Series begins January 3
Bethlehem Bible College is offering a new class/interactive lecture series, "Roads of the Holy Land," each Saturday, starting Jan. 3 through Feb. 21, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
