"True expectancy, the waiting that is genuine and from the heart, is brought about by the coming of the Holy Spirit, by God coming to us, and not by our own devices." ~Philip Britts


What’s new at our church

Lenten Gathering for Healing and Hope

Sunday, February 28, 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.
On the one-year anniversary of our church tragedy, those who wish are invited to come together for a Lenten Gathering for Healing and Hope. Come, light a candle, sing and pray together on behalf of all who need healing and hope [more...]

THREE GREAT OPPORTUNITIES FOR LENTEN STUDY

Bible Study

Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. in the Upper Room
This Bible study opportunity will be focusing on Lenten lectionary texts. It is a great chance to study and reflect on the passage that will be preached on Sunday.

Jesus Journey to Jerusalem:
The Road to Discipleship

Sundays at 9:00 a.m. in the lounge, Feb. 21 - Mar. 21
All are welcome to join reflections and study of passages describing Jesus’ journey to Jerusalem. Child care is provided.

40-Day Journey with Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Book, Online Blog, and Discussion
Join this 40-day guided Lenten book study with 40 daily readings, weekly encouragements, and an online blog and forum for discussion and sharing. Participants receive a copy of the book 40-Day Journey with Dietrich Bonhoeffer and an overview. To participate, contact erik.wiebe@gmail.com for a copy of the book and an overview.

Family Promise Update

Our work to launch Family Promise, an interfaith ministry that assists local families who are transitionally homeless, is moving forward at an exciting and rapid pace. The board and committees are busy raising money, hiring staff, arranging for a permanent day center, training volunteers [more...]

Lenten Message from Rev. Sarah Butter

Dear Family and Friends,
Christians mark the holy season of Lent by the imposition of ashes on the forehead to remind us of our human frailty and our need for God’s love and grace in Jesus Christ. [more...]

Wallace Moore Lecture

Dr. V. Bruce Rigdon, Sunday, February 7
This year’s Wallace Moore Lecture is on Sunday, February 7, after the 10:30 service. Dr. V. Bruce Rigdon will preach at both services that morning. He’s a professor emeritus in Church History at McCormick Theological Seminary, and served as senior minister at a Presbyterian Church in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. He is a justifiably renowned speaker and commentator. The lecture will be publicized to other churches in the area, and feel free to invite friends who you think may be interested. [more...]

The Family Emotional System and Individual Resilience

Dr. Bob Noone, February 11, 7 p.m.
Dr. Bob Noone is coming to First Presbyterian Church of Wilmette as part of the Thursday Evening Christian Rediscovery Series on February 11 at 7 p.m. He has been Executive Director of The Family Service Center since 1984, and practiced family therapy for over 30 years. Dr. Noone will be presenting on the family emotional system and individual resilience. Come and join us, all are welcome!

Book Fellowship News

Our book for February will be another New York Times Best Seller called The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein. [more...]

Haiti Relief

Help us lift up up the people of Haiti and those who are working to comfort all who are suffering. Along with our prayers, the greatest need is financial support to provide relief supplies for the critical days that lie ahead. [more...]

Presbyterian Homes: A Gift of Time Well Spent

Are you wondering how to get more involved in our caring ministries? Consider visiting our congregation members at Presbyterian Homes in Evanston [more...]