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SUMMARY:SNAPGap Collection
DESCRIPTION:This is the third of four times in 2023\, when Interfaith Action is seeking SNAPGap items from its faith communities and from all interested individuals. St. Mark’s Episcopal Church at Ridge and Grove is the coordinating faith community for September. SNAPGap items to be collected are shampoo\, toothpaste\, and toothbrushes. \nInterfaith Action operates the monthly Producemobile at the Robert Crown Community Center\, which distributes fresh produce to Evanston’s families experiencing food insecurity. Since the pandemic\, Interfaith has added SNAPGap\, distributing items that most consider necessary but are not eligible for purchase with federal benefits. Now that COVID funding has ended and prices have gone up\, the number of people seeking assistance has increased as well\, from the monthly average of 250 households to 300. While Interfaith has been purchasing and distributing toilet paper every month and donated Earth Breeze laundry sheets every two months\, we know our recipients will eagerly welcome the following items for the September 12 distribution: shampoo\, toothpaste\, and toothbrushes. Items can be purchased online at: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/EU78AK7T6LVH/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1 \nIf you buy these items locally\, you can drop them at:\nSt. Mark’s Episcopal Church\n1509 Ridge Ave\nEvanston\, IL 60201 \nDrop-off Hours at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church:\nThursday\, Sept. 7th – 7am-11am\nFriday\, Sept. 8th – 9am-11am\, 5pm-7pm\nSunday\, Sept. 10th – 12p–2pm\nMonday\, Sept.11th – 9am-11am \nThank you for your generosity and participation. Please know that all who benefit are deeply grateful!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/snapgap-collection/
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Bible Study
DESCRIPTION:The Wednesday Bible Study is a longstanding group that welcomes new members.  This group meets online every Wednesday 10-11:30am with the exception of a short break in the summer. The current study\, which runs through October 18 is The Gospel of Mark by Amy Jill Levine.   A new study (to be determined) will begin on October 25.    \nNew participants are always welcome. Please contact Janet Lutz at janetatl@aol.com if you are interested. 
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/wednesday-bible-study-20/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="Janet Lutz":MAILTO:janetatl@aol.com
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SUMMARY:Progressive Christianity Reading Group
DESCRIPTION:First Church’s Progressive Christians Reading Group invites new and former participants to participate this fall as the group resumes reading and discussion of selected books. \nThe first selection is Freeing Jesus: Rediscovering Jesus as Friend\, Teacher\, Savior\, Lord\, Way\, and Presence by Diana Butler Bass. This group gathers online Thursdays\, 1:00-2:15pm\, beginning Sept. 7. \nHow can you still be a Christian? This is the most common question Diana Butler Bass is asked today. It is a question that many believers ponder as they wrestle with disappointment and disillusionment in their church and its leadership. But while many Christians have left their churches\, they cannot leave their faith behind.  \nIn Freeing Jesus Bass challenges the idea that Jesus can only be understood in static\, one-dimensional ways and asks us to instead consider a life where Jesus grows with us and helps us through life’s challenges in several capacities: as Friend\, Teacher\, Savior\, Lord\, Way\, and Presence.  Freeing Jesus is an invitation to leave the religious wars behind and rediscover Jesus in all his many manifestations\, to experience Jesus beyond the narrow confines we have built around him. It renews our hope in faith and worship at a time when we need it most. \nEleanor Nicholson will facilitate the discussion. \nInterested? Email Bonnie Beckonchrist at bbeckonchrist@gmail.com  for the Zoom link. A copy of the book may be borrowed from the church office.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/progressive-christianity-reading-group-43/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bonnie Beckonchrist":MAILTO:bbeckonchrist@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Soup Kitchen
DESCRIPTION:As part of Interfaith Action of Evanston\, First Church hosts a weekly soup kitchen each Thursday evening.  A host team of First Church volunteers is needed each week\, and 5-6 times a year we also need cooking teams. \nInterested in helping?  Please contact Dave Koester (davekoester57@gmail.com) about current scheduling needs.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/soup-kitchen-cooking-team-needed-2/
LOCATION:kitchen
ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Koester":MAILTO:davekoester57@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Soup Kitchen
DESCRIPTION:As part of Interfaith Action of Evanston\, First Church hosts a weekly soup kitchen each Thursday evening.  A host team of First Church volunteers is needed each week\, and 5-6 times a year we also need cooking teams. \nInterested in helping?  Please contact Dave Koester (davekoester57@gmail.com) about current scheduling needs.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/soup-kitchen-cooking-team-needed-2-2/
LOCATION:kitchen
ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Koester":MAILTO:davekoester57@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Mission & Outreach Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Mission & Outreach Committee Meeting. Monthly meetings are open to members of the committee. Hosted by Alli Henry\, alli.m.henry@gmail.com.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/mission-outreach-committee-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Conference Room
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SUMMARY:Stewardship Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Planning meeting for Stewardship Committee
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/stewardship-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
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