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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

A white sign in front of a church that reads “First Congregational” with other calendar announcements below.

Evanston religious spaces offer livestream services, connecting members and generations

April 6, 2023

With half her family sick and her trip home for Easter Sunday canceled, a Google search led Skokie resident Carrie Bradean to First Congregational Church of Evanston in 2018. She’s attended the church...

A display of baked goods at Bennison’s.

Evanston residents reflect, connect during Lent

March 8, 2023

Evanston residents will have opportunities for personal reflection and interpersonal engagement this Lent.  “Coming out of the more intense pandemic years, our community is looking for ways to beef...

A pastor clutches a mask while he speaks passionately at a Black Lives Matter rally.

First Congregational Church’s new minister looks to incorporate activism into church leadership

May 3, 2022

Sufjan Stevens may not be a traditional part of Protestant Christian discography, but the indie artist is an inspiration for the First Congregational Church of Evanston’s latest senior minister. Rev....

Interfaith Action of Evanston volunteer Birch Burghardt checks in team leaders at the organization’s inaugural Walk for Warmth. Participants raised over $20,000 to maintain the six faith communities that host an overnight shelter from mid-November to mid-March.

Walk for Warmth raises $20k for overnight homeless shelters

January 20, 2020

Community members, religious leaders and local politicians raised over $20,000 for Interfaith Action of Evanston’s overnight emergency cold shelters at Monday’s inaugural Walk for Warmth. Participants...

First Congregational Church of Evanston. The church has been located at the same spot since 1870.

First Congregational Church of Evanston celebrates 150 years in Evanston

October 21, 2019

The congregation of First Congregational Church of Evanston was formed in 1869, and this year, the parish is celebrating 150 years of worship and engagement in Evanston. Prohibition activist Frances...

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