Holy Communion

We invite you to share with us in the sacramental meal because Christ invites you! There is no specific age requirement for Communion. There are two options: You may come forward to receive the bread from the Pastor and wine or grape juice from the Assisting Minister. The glasses will be pre-poured, with the grape juice in the inner circle and wine in the outer circle. Each person will take their own glass from the tray. Empty glasses can be deposited in trays on the front pews. This will be a continuous communion, standing to receive the elements. The other option is we have individually packaged communion with either wine or grape juice that you can pick up at the entrance of the sanctuary. The pastor will say “The body of Christ given for you and the blood of Christ shed for you” following the singing of the Communion Song. Please deposit the cups and wrappers in the trash receptacles as you leave the sanctuary.

Generations Confirmation Brunch with Cafe Immanuel & Discussion

Sunday, May 28, 2023, 12:30 pm

Parker and Elora Kloster are partiicipating in a joint Confirmation program called Generations, held in Fellowship Hall on Sundays. This final Sunday has brunch with Cafe Immanuel and all who are interested are welcome to join in the discussions.

Special Notice...

Evanston Go Club - Meal Service - Saturday, May 27, 2023, 8 am ~

One of Immanuel's long-time (10+ years) community users of our building, the Evanston Go Club, will be in Fellowship Hall most of the day on Saturday. (Due to a record 104 participants, the tournament will be held off-site.) In Fellowship Hall, the Go Club will be serving light meals which are bento boxed lunches/dinners and tournament participants will be dropping by in-between contests only to eat.

Memorial Day

Monday, May 29, 2023

The Church Office is closed. We remember and thank our veterans, past and present, for their sacrifice and service.

Have a safe and healthy holiday!

Midweek Adult Spiritual Growth and Study on Zoom

is taking a break for the summer. See you in September!

Daytime Quilters

Thursday, June 1, 2023, 9:00 am

From the

Mississippi Delta

Through June 18, 2023

On May 19th, a group from Immanuel went to see this inspiring play.

A second group is being formed to go see the play on Friday, June 16th, 7:30 pm. If you'd like to join this group, please see Susan Ross. Click here to read a review of the play from NewCity Stage. The group sales discount is 20% off the $45 ticket — a $36 ticket price. There is. $3.00 surcharge per ticket and Seniors over 65 are only $31.00 total. Minimum needed is 8. Parking is available at Sullivan High School and a shuttle brings theater patrons to the venue.

June is Pride Month

Sign up for this interfaith workshop to learn strategies on confronting transphobia and building inclusive, affirming faith communities.

RSVP to mahdia@firstchruchevanston.org

From Christine Candelario, Chaplain, American Legion Evanston Post 42

National Poppy Day May 26, 2023

On the Friday before Memorial Day, wear a red poppy to honor the fallen and support the living who have worn our nation's uniform. The red poppy is a nationally recognized symbol of sacrifice worn by Americans since World War I to honor those who served and died for our country in all wars. Led by the American Legion Auxiliary, each year members of The American Legion Family distribute poppies with a request that the person receiving the flower make a donation to support the future of veterans, active-duty military personnel and their families with medical and financial needs.