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SUMMARY:Messy Church!
DESCRIPTION:Messy Church is Christ-centered. Messy Church is creative. Messy Church is for all ages. Messy Church is where YOU belong! \nLife is rarely neat and tidy. But God isn’t afraid to enter the mess. \nMessy Church is an opportunity for children\, families\, and adults to engage in hands-on creative activities\, celebratory worship\, and time together in community. Join us for a different kind of Sunday School for children and adults on the first Sunday of each month from 9:00-10:15 a.m. in Great Hall\, through May. \nPlease register for any sessions you plan to attend to aid in estimating food and materials.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/messy-church-3-2/
LOCATION:Great Hall
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SUMMARY:Inquirers Class
DESCRIPTION:In the Inquirers Class participants will explore: \n\nFirst Church\, its people and ministries;\nMethodist theology and the United Methodist denomination\nTheir individual faith journey:  How did this journey start for me?  Where am I now\, and what questions am I wrestling with? What I do I need to nourish me as I continue on this journey?\n\nThe goal of Inquirers is to offer church visitors and friends an up close look at this faith community so that Inquirers participants can discern whether they want to take membership vows at First Church. \nSince the church community is such an important piece of discerning whether one feels a sense of belonging in a church\, the class includes interactive elements and opportunities to build community and serve together outside of Sunday mornings.   Additional details are available here. \nInterested in participating?  Want to talk further about this opportunity?  Please contact Mary Taylor-Johnson at mary@faithatfirst.com .
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/inquirers-class-15/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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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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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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SUMMARY:Methodist Youth Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:It’s time to start up Youth Ministry again! All youth are invited to come at Methodist Youth Fellowship every 1st and 3rd Sunday right after service from 11:30-1:30pm starting on September 17th. We will have lunch\, play games\, and have time to gather to talk about where we are at in life. This will be our main time to gather as youth to get to know one another. I urge all youth to come hang out and be part of this community! Contact Sydney for more information.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/methodist-youth-fellowship-2/
LOCATION:Room M
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SUMMARY:Covenant Hike Group
DESCRIPTION:“I love to think of nature as an unlimited broadcasting station\, through which God speaks to us every hour\, if we will only tune in.” – George Washington Carver \nThe Covenant Hike Group invites all who have a wonder of the natural world to share nature immersion with each other through 3 seasons while experiencing the presence of God. The format is simple. We begin with a brief reading (scripture or poem)\, hike along while sharing joys and concerns\, and appreciate 5 minutes of silence at mid-point. Each hike concludes with an optional\, brief time of sharing about our experiences on the hike\, closing prayer\, and a cool or hot drink! All ages are welcomed! \nOn the First Sunday of each month (October through May) we will meet at a designated location at 2 p.m.\, hiking various paths in our area for about an hour at a comfortable pace for everyone. The group will meet each first Sunday through May and participants may join in as schedules allow. \nAll who participate are welcomed to share in ownership. The wonder of the natural world and God’s presence in it is limitless. \nFacilitators: Jim Johnson and Lee Rader. If interested\, please contact Jim at jjohnso@luc.edu to be placed on the distribution list.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/covenant-hike-group-2/
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SUMMARY:Faith Around The Table
DESCRIPTION:Are you hungry for deeper discussion with members of your First Church community that goes beyond the usual Sunday morning chit chat (as lovely as that may be)? This new group is for you! Once a month\, we’ll gather for a potluck dinner and discuss a topic or prompt relating to faith and spirituality. We may explore a question or theme from a recent sermon\, or try answering John Wesley’s favorite question: “How is it with your soul?” Topics will vary based on the group’s input. Andrew and Amy Schumacher will lead the group and host the first meeting with potential for others to host subsequent dinners or use church space. All are welcome\, this is NOT a couples group. Monthly dinners will be on first Sundays from 5pm to 7pm with the first meeting on Nov. 5th. The group will commit to six months and then reassess. Please email Andrew (andrew.r.schumacher@gmail.com) with questions or to sign up. Due to nature of the group\, we’ll limit to six or seven additional participants. Come join us for good food and real honest discussion!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/faith-around-the-table/
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SUMMARY:Young Adults Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Calling all Young Adults! We are resuming our potlucks every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month at 5:30 pm starting on September 17th. Feel free to bring your favorite side item or dessert! Contact Sydney at sydney@faithatfirst.com for the location!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/young-adult-potluck-3/
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