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SUMMARY:Star Tree
DESCRIPTION:The Star Tree is a Holiday Project with YOU to provide gifts for Youth in the Evanston Community. Stars are available on the tree in Fountain Foyer on November 26 and December 3. Gifts are to be returned by December 10.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/star-tree-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231203T091500
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SUMMARY:Journey to the Common Good: Fostering Connection and Relational Discipleship During an Epidemic of Loneliness
DESCRIPTION:Despite the proliferation of opportunities to be connected by social media in 2023\, people feel less connected than ever. The increasing lack of connection has been called by some an “epidemic of loneliness.” Moreover\, the divisiveness over political and social issues in our culture continues to foster alienation and not connection. This lack of connection is being felt across age groups\, and people are spending less time with one another in person than two decades ago. If one of the ministries of the church is to foster community and encourage individuals to thrive in community\, how can and how does the church address the lack of connection in today’s society? Being part of a church community involves being connected and feeling close to one another in the community. Being in church means feeling cared for by others. During this epidemic of loneliness\, in what ways can the church create the kind of community in which people care for others and feel cared for? The three classes in this series will focus on the increasing lack of connections in society and the ways that the church can respond to this situation by cultivating relationships and interconnectedness in the face of this “epidemic of loneliness.” Adults of all ages are encouraged to attend each session. \nDecember 3: Interconnectedness in Youth\nDecember 10: Interconnectedness in Middle Life\nDecember 17: Interconnectedness in Elder Life
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/journey-to-the-common-good-fostering-connection-and-relational-discipleship-during-an-epidemic-of-loneliness/
LOCATION:Room 33
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230910T091500
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SUMMARY:Faith & Parenting
DESCRIPTION:Faith & Parenting offers a weekly space for parents of children at all stages to share and reflect on how their personal and familial faith journeys are nurtured and challenged through the vocation of parenting. Brief guided reflections based on scriptures shared in Children’s Sunday school will accompany each session.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/faith-parenting/
LOCATION:Room 24
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231119T093000
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SUMMARY:First Steps to Faith
DESCRIPTION:Children ages 0-3 and their parents or caregivers gather one Sunday a month in the nursery for seasonal stories\, songs\, and activities for young families.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/first-steps-to-faith-4-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230910T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230910T101500
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SUMMARY:Chancel Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Adults and high school youth rehearse music for worship in the Chancel at the front of the Sanctuary. No audition required. Email Dr. Brian Schoettler for more information.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/chancel-choir-rehearsal-103/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230910T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230910T113000
DTSTAMP:20230901T005921Z
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SUMMARY:10:30 Worship in the Sanctuary
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to 10:30 worship in our Sactuary. \nDetails each Sunday can be found at https://faithatfirst.org/gather/worship-services/worship-this-sunday/ 
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/1030-worship-in-the-sanctuary/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230910T104500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230910T113000
DTSTAMP:20230908T220915Z
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SUMMARY:Children's Chapel
DESCRIPTION:Children’s Chapel seeks to excite and build confidence in children’s experience of worship and sense of belonging at First Church. Children ages three through 3rd grade are invited to experience the wonder of worship and joy of service in a lively\, child-friendly setting. Throughout the program year\, children take part in the seasons of the Christian year\, exploring rituals\, sacraments\, and songs of our worship tradition as well as hands-on aspects of our church mission that children might shape and help share the story of our faith.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/childrens-chapel-37/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230910T104500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230910T113000
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SUMMARY:Connect456
DESCRIPTION:Connect456 is designed to help children in grades 4-6 connect to the church community as older elementary and middle school students preparing to make their own way at First Church. Each week features a unique means of connecting\, including serving in leadership with younger children\, learning about our church history and United Methodist identity\, observing worship and more!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/connect456-9/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231217T113500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231217T120500
DTSTAMP:20231206T035731Z
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SUMMARY:Architecture Tour of First Church Sanctuary and Tittle Chapel
DESCRIPTION:What well-known women’s suffrage and temperance movement leader has her own stained glass window at First Church? Who carved the reredos above the altar in the sanctuary ? When was Tittle Chapel built\, and who is it named after? \nStick around after worship on Dec. 17 for a 30-minute architecture and history tour of the First Church sanctuary and Tittle Chapel led by our resident expert Bill Brown.  We gather in the rear of the sanctuary after the postlude.  Please RSVP here.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/architecture-tour-of-first-church-sanctuary-and-tittle-chapel/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Taylor-Johnson":MAILTO:mary@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230917T114500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230917T130000
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SUMMARY:Children's Council
DESCRIPTION:The Children’s Council acts as both a work committee and an advisory board to the Director of Children’s Ministry. The Children’s Council focuses on formulating and supporting the vision of our various children’s ministries. We consult with the Director of Children’s Ministries to plan the yearlong calendar. Under the umbrella of Children’s Ministries are the following programs: Sunday School\, Chapel\, Connect 56\, Nursery\, Summer Camps (Creation Camp\, VBS\, Family Camp)\, Fellowship Groups (Jump and Club 123)\, Pageant\, and holiday celebrations (e.g\, Advent\, Lent\, Easter).
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/childrens-council/
LOCATION:Room 33
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231015T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231015T193000
DTSTAMP:20231011T081904Z
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SUMMARY:Young Adult Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Calling all Young Adults!  We are gathering for potlucks on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month at 5:30pm. Feel free to bring your favorite side item or dessert! Contact Sydney Harkrider at sydney@faithatfirst.com for the location!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/young-adult-potluck-2-2/
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