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Welcome to the comprehensive news source for Evanston faith leaders! Each e-newsletter will feature news stories surrounding special events, community meetings, volunteer opportunities and more throughout the city.

"Yes I Can" Old School for the New School Concert May 23

Attend the Faith Temple Church of God in Christ Children's Choir at the "Yes I Can" concert on Sat., May 23 at 5 p.m., located at 1932 Dewey Ave. The old school for the new school event will feature special presenters and a surprise guest songwriter. Learn more >>>

"Evanston Own It" Event: Bethel AME Church 89th Anniversary Celebration May 31

Community members are invited to attend the Bethel AME Church 89th Anniversary Celebration on Sun., May 31, 3:30 p.m., at 1744 Darrow Ave., in Evanston. The theme of this year's event is "Look Where God Brought Us From" and will feature guest speaker Reverend James Bailey. This event is a part of the Evanston Own It Proclamation. 

For more information, please call Bethel AME Church at 847-864-4264.

Bethany Baptist Church of Christ Offers Noon Service 

Are you retired, in between jobs, on vacation, or simply on a lunch break and need a spiritual lift? Community members are encouraged to join the Bethany Baptist Church of Christ, located at 1225 Elmwood Ave., for its mid-week Wednesday services from noon to 1 p.m. Please note: Wednesday worship services are held on every second and fourth Wednesday of the month. More information >>>

Other Bethany Baptist Church news:

• Men's Bible Study is held every second and fourth Saturday, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at 1225 Elmwood Ave., in Evanston. 

• Bethany Baptist Church recently launched a new Wellness Ministry under the direction of Sister Kiana Malone. To learn more about upcoming meetings, please call 847-864-6689.

Coming Soon: 6th Annual "Taste of Hemenway" June 6

On Sat., June 6, community members are invited to attend the 6th annual "Taste of Hemenway" event beginning at 5 p.m. at Hemenway United Methodist Church, 933 Chicago Ave. The event will feature music, fun and a variety of ethnic foods, including Jamaican, Belizean, Swedish, Haitian, Chinese and more. Attendees are required to make a donation of $20 for adults; $5 for children 10 years old and younger. Children age 3 and younger are free. All proceeds from the event will be used to support the mission and ministry of the church.