News & Notes
NEWS & NOTES
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.
Summer Youth Group Volunteers Needed
We are looking for adult volunteers to help lead a few remaining Summer Youth Group events. Most events require one or two adults to supervise, encourage students, assist with transportation if needed, and help create a fun, welcoming environment.
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.
VBS Volunteer Training RSVP
We are looking for caring and enthusiastic volunteers to help make this year’s Vacation Bible School a fun, welcoming, and meaningful experience for our kids!
New Class: Created Spirits; Angels and Demons
Explore what Scripture really says about angels and spiritual forces, alongside insights from The Screwtape Letters, in this summer Adult Education class.
VBS Crafting Days – June 6 & July 11
VBS Crafting Days! June 6 and July 11 from 1–3 p.m. in Room 213! These events are 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.
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.
