Upcoming Events:
Support for Caregivers Group. This group offers support for anyone coping with caring for an aging or sick relative or loved one. It will provide you with extra encouragment, and resources, from a faith-based perspective. If you have questions, please contact Julie at ext. 263. Future dates, TBA.
Please join the new FPCE Book Club Participants will meet to discuss a dynamic book every other month. Beginning November 15, meetings will take place from 1-2:30pm in the Parlor on the third Tuesday of every other month. The first book to be discussed will be “The Gift of Years” by Joan Chittister. For more information, contact Parish Nurse, Julie Ruchniewicz at x 263 or jruchniewicz@firstpresevanston.org.
“Consider the Conversation” is a highly acclaimed documentary on end-of-life planning and discussion. Please join us on Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 7pm in the Dining Room to view and discuss this enlightening film on the most challenging part of life’s journey
Resources for the Congregation:
Understanding HIPAA: Download Julie's article, "Privacy of Your Medical Information." First published in the April 2009 issue of First Family, this article explains the basics of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and discusses the disclosure of protected health information in the context of pastoral care.
The City of Evanston Department of Health and Human Services gives residents the opportunity to dispose of their mercury containing thermometers, unused prescription medications and sharps. Evanston residents can bring their items to the Department of Health and Human Services, Environmental Health Division (located in the Civic Center at 2100 Ridge Ave, Room G100) between 9 am and 4pm, Mondays through Fridays.
Lending Closet-We have a lending closet available to congregants in need of a walker, cane, crutches, etc. If you need to check out an item or have something you would like to donate, please contact Julie at ext 263.
