Celebrate the season of anticipation and joy with our Advent Workshop—a festive gathering for all ages! This hands-on event is a wonderful way to prepare our hearts and homes for Christmas through creativity, community, and reflection.
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.
Join us for this long-standing FPCE tradition as we sing and pray through a variety of traditional Advent songs and Scriptures.
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.
This fall, our Sunday School classes are diving deep into God's Word and exploring how it speaks into our everyday lives.
Whether you're a seasoned knitter or just curious about learning, you're warmly invited to join the First Pres Knitting Ministry, lovingly known as Eat, Knit, Laugh, Pray.
On the first Saturday of each month, women are invited to gather at First Presbyterian Church for the First Friends Breakfast Gathering—a warm, welcoming space to connect, grow, and be refreshed.
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.
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.
The Thursday evening Women's Bible Study has something special planned for December 4! Dr. Rebecca Chu will lead the session in studying the passage from Ephesians which tells us to "speak to one another in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs."
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.
When school lets out early, the fun continues at church! Half Day Hooray is a welcoming, faith-based afterschool program designed for elementary-aged kids on Evanston School District half days. It’s a safe and engaging space where children can spend the afternoon connecting with friends, participating in meaningful activities, and enjoying a positive environment rooted in Christian values.
