Newsletters
Listed below are the most recent church newsletters. Newsletters prior
to March 2007 can be viewed in the Adobe Acrobat format 
.
| June | |
| First Chronicles, June/July 2010 | First Chronicles Newsletter, June/July 2010 (06/01/2010) |
| May | |
| First Chronicles, May 2010 | First Chronicles Newsletter, May 2010 (05/03/2010) |
| April | |
| First Chronicles, April 2010 | First Chronicles Newsletter, April 2010 (04/01/2010) |
| March | |
| First Chronicles, March 2010 | First Chronicles Newsletter, March 2010 (03/01/2010) |
| February | |
| First Chronicles, February 2010 | First Chronicles Newsletter - February 2010 (02/10/2010) |
| December | |
| First Chronicles, December-January 2009-10 | News and announcements of life in the church. To view the calendar, please aim your web browser at http://tinyurl.com/ckmxet (12/13/2009) |
| November | |
| First Chronicles, November 2009 | News and announcements for the month of November. To view the November calendar, please go to http://tinyurl.com/ckmxet (11/01/2009) |
| October | |
| First Chronicles, October 2009 | News and announcements for the month of October (10/01/2009) |
| September | |
| First Chronicles, September 2009 | News and announcements of the First Congregational Church of Evanston, for September 2009 (09/08/2009) |
| Descriptions of Educational Units, 2009-10 | Brief descriptions of the units of study for students age 3 through 7th grade, this program year. (09/08/2009) |
| July | |
| BOCE Bonus: Revised article! | The final final edition (yes, final final) of the Board of Christian Education's article about new Fall 2009-10 programming. (07/25/2009) |
| First Chronicles, July-August 2009 | News and reminders in the life of the First Congregational Church of Evanston (07/24/2009) |
| June | |
| First Chronicles, June 2009 | News and announcements about the life of the First Congregational Church of Evanston. (06/04/2009) |
| April | |
| First Chronicles, May 2009 | News and announcements about the life of the First Congregational Church of Evanston. (04/30/2009) |
| First Chronicles, April 2009 | News, and announcements of upcoming events, at the First Congregational Church of Evanston (for Calendar, please link to http://tinyurl.com/ckmxet) (04/03/2009) |
| February | |
| Nominating Committee Report | Report of the Nominating Committee and slate of officers to be elected at the Annual Meeting, February 22, 2009. (02/21/2009) |
| Proxy Ballot | For those unable to attend the Annual Meeting, February 22 (02/17/2009) |
| Summary of Motions for Annual Meeting 2009 | Summary of each motion on the agenda for the February 22 meeting. (02/17/2009) |
| Responses to Survey about Sunday Schedule | Complete results, comments, analysis, and commentary on the recent survey. (02/17/2009) |
| Abbreviated Responses to Schedule Survey | A 6-page, rather than 10-page, synopsis of survey responses. Comments have been removed, and pastor's analysis and remarks edited. (02/17/2009) |
| Constitution & Bylaws, revised | The revised Bylaws are substantially the same as our pre-2005 Bylaws with some modifications to accommodate our current size and practices. Elements of this restructuring are summarized in a table that appears in the accompanying “Summary of Motions” docu (02/17/2009) |
| Annual Reports for 2008 | Reports to be presented at the February 22, 2009, Annual Meeting. Treasurer's Report and Audit are excluded for reasons of privacy. (02/17/2009) |
| Survey about Sunday Schedule | Print edition of survey, due (postdate) by Feb 6, or (to office) by Feb 8. (02/02/2009) |
| January | |
| First Chronicles, February 2009 | News and announcements in our church life (01/31/2009) |
| "I have a dream" by the Sunday School | Project by the children for the King Day observance (01/20/2009) |
| EASTER OPTIGRAMS, by Dr. Brown | "I Believe" series of sayings by Dr. H. E. Brown, Easter 1928 (01/17/2009) |
| Article: Survey about Sunday Schedule | An article inviting members and friends to participate in an online survey about the current Sunday schedule, and whether to change it. (01/17/2009) |
| December | |
| We Would Be Building | An article by Moderator Joe Page, on returning to our traditional organizational structure (12/19/2008) |
| Faith at Home: Prayer | An article by Pam Daniels, with simple ideas for improving one's prayerful practices (12/19/2008) |
| Exorcizing Marley's Ghost | Thoughts by Moderator Joe Page on considering becoming UCC. (12/03/2008) |
| First Chronicles, December 2008 | December print edition of our church's newsletter (PDF). (12/03/2008) |
| November | |
| Advent-Christmas Sign-Up Forms | Forms for Christmas Tea duties and Poinsettia plant orders. (11/20/2008) |
| Outreach Articles for November 20 | Announcements and reminders of Outreach-Benevolence-Mission events (11/20/2008) |
| Worship Highlights and Announcements for Advent-Ch | Thanksgiving, Advent, Christmas, and numerous other events detailed, as of November 20, 2008 (11/20/2008) |
| Education announcements for November 20, 2008 | Education announcements, for First Chronicles Online, November 20, 2008 (11/20/2008) |
| Christmas Tea, December 21 | Announcement of Christmas Tea event, December 21 (HTML version) (11/20/2008) |
| Stewardship Page, November 14, 2008 | Invitation to participate in our 2009 Commitment drive. (11/14/2008) |
| Christian Education & Formation Page, November 14, | News and announcements from the Sunday School, Adult Education, Book Discussion Group, and more. (11/14/2008) |
| Missions Announcements, November 14, 2008 | Outreach-Benevolence-Missions News (11/14/2008) |
| "Open & Affirming" Events in November | A calendar of November events - including educational opportunities and discussions about an inclusiveness clause to be considered for the church's Mission Statement. (11/13/2008) |
| First Chronicles, November 2008 | The PDF version of the print edition of FIRST CHRONICLES, distributed on October 31, 2008. Thanks for your patience. (11/04/2008) |
| October | |
| Faith at Home, 1 | An article by Pam Daniels, about enhancing one's spiritual and religious experience at home. (10/23/2008) |
| First Chronicles, October 2008 | PDF copy of the print edition distributed the week of September 21 to those who do not receive email. (10/02/2008) |
| September | |
| Membership Team report, Summer and Rally Day | Team chair Sheran Fiedler brings you up to date on "several key events in the life of the church," including Honoring Sunday, June 15; Homecoming Sunday, September 7; and Rally Day, September 14. Pastor Dave Denoon supplies photos and further info. (09/18/2008) |
| Special Announcements, September 18 | Church World Service links (hurricane relief); garden improvements (Betty Phillips); Faith Summit for Criminal Justice Reform (CRS) (09/18/2008) |
| October Mission News | "Home and Family" Forum sessions Warming Center volunteer opportunity (09/18/2008) |
| Automatic Withdrawal Form | Download this form (PDF file), which you can print, fill out, and deliver to the church with a voided personal check, in order to set up Automatic Withdrawal for your regular donation. (09/18/2008) |
| Senior Minister's Report, September 9, 2008 | Report of the Senior Minister to the Ministry Council, offering a plan for ministry, growth and stewardship, and projecting an end to deficit spending by 2013. (09/12/2008) |
| CROP Walk Registration | Brief announcement for potential CROP Walkers. (09/12/2008) |
| Remember First Congregational in Your Will | An invitation to endow the church with a bequest. (09/12/2008) |
| Consider Automatic Withdrawal | An invitation to enjoy the ease and convenience of donating by automatic withdrawal from a bank account. (09/12/2008) |
| Rally Day Information | An outline of the day - classes, worship, and picnic (Find out what to bring for the potluck!). (09/12/2008) |
| Special Announcements, September 12 | Donate to hurricane relief; contribute plants for Memorial Garden; advocate criminal justice reform; and Jeanne Arrigo in concert at Wilmette Congregational. (09/12/2008) |
| Pictorial Directory Signup Information | Please plan to have your portrait taken for our next photo directory. (09/12/2008) |
| Special Announcements, September 5 | Announcements from or about members and friends of the congregation, and their special events. (09/05/2008) |
| August | |
| Article: Discernment through August 10 | Notes from meetings on June 29, July 13, and August 10. (IMPORTANT: Please return soon, if this article has not yet been updated to include meeting notes from August 17 and 24; they ARE being composed!) (08/22/2008) |
| First Chronicles, September 2008 | PDF near-duplicate of the print edition of our church newsletter, published and distributed, August 21, 2008 (08/21/2008) |
| Membership Team meeting highlights | Highlights include Rally Day plans, New Members class forming, Photo Directory, and Lay Visitors program... volunteer opportunities abounding! (08/14/2008) |
| Calendar through December 2008 | An abbreviated, monthly calendar of church events (08/14/2008) |
| July | |
| July-August Newsletter | "When we are together, compassion for others is our primary study, and God’s compassion toward us is our primary cause for worship." (07/01/2008) |
Archived Files
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INSIDE: "The major challenge for First Church is for us to establish strong community focused on Christ and centered in the Spirit." |
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INSIDE: "Stewardship of the earth and our resources has never seemed so complicated. Still, if we work together to respect and tend our environment, it need not be so hard." |
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INSIDE: Rev. Denoon and the membership committee invites all to reach out to our homebound members. |
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INSIDE: Letter from Pastor Dave, Special Music for Easter, Confirmation classes beginning, Sunday forum topics: Faith in Art, The Amistad, Sunday School Open House, Intergeneration Seder; Acolytes needed, Outreach activities, 2008 Rummage/ Treasure Sale, Hal Sprague named Vision Keeper, Book Discussion Group: People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks, It's showtime at the Women's Club, "Let there be light" challenge, Holy Week Calendar |
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January - February Newsletter (PDF) INSIDE: Thank you, Jim!, A Note of Goodbye, Ash Wednesday, Marks of a Healthy Congregation, Sunday Afternoon Book Discussion Group, Heifer International, Voluntary Simplicity |
2007
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INSIDE: Profile of Rev. David Denoon, Advent: Watching and waiting, Longest Night, Christmas Pageant, Night Ministry, Memoir: Mary Ann Buell, First Night Celebration, Special Music Services |
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INSIDE: What about "About Us?", From the Pastor's desk, Outreach wants to know: How are you helping?, Art Show Reminder, Bugs in your ears, Information please!, Old magazines wanted, Volunteer Opportunties, The NEW Seniors Club, Church members perform Princess Ida, Happy Birthdays, Read More |
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INSIDE: Now What?, Towards and Open and Affirming Statement, September 11 Memorial Service, Rummage and Treasure Sale, Fall Art Show, Memoir by John Betts, Read more |
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INSIDE: Minister search update, Notes from Pastor's desk, Food for thought from the Moderator, Pictures at an Exhibition: FCCE Art Show Showcases Gifts, 22nd Annual Crop Walk, Rummage and Treasure Sale, and read more |
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January - February Newsletter (PDF) INSIDE: How time flies, Pastoral Search Team formed, Come Sing with Us; Ready-set-go, Sell pizza; Prayer concerns, List of positions, Nearer my god to thee, Sunday afternoon book discussion group, Memoir from Otto Tinzmann, Read more |
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Last Updated: June 6, 2009