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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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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:Children's Choir Rehearsal
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/childrens-choir-rehearsal-57/
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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: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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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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SUMMARY:Earth Care Lending Library
DESCRIPTION:Earth Care Lending Library Open on November 12\nLooking for a place to continue growing in your understanding of environmental justice\nand how to care for God’s creation? Visit the Earth Care Lending Library\, which is open every 2nd Sunday after worship in Great Hall. A small lending library with books for readers of all ages\, the titles were curated by the Earth Care Committee and include Newbery Award-winning children’s\nbooks\, as well as titles by leading voices from the spiritual and scientific communities. Check it out!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/earth-care-lending-library/
LOCATION:Great Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240310T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240310T123000
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SUMMARY:Creation Camp Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for Creation Camp! Creation Camp is a faith and fun-filled overnight camp experience taking place June 24-27\, 2024 in beautiful Williams Bay\, WI\, suitable for all children entering grades 3-8 in the fall of 2024. \nParents\, caregivers\, counselors and campers interested in learning more about this year’s camp experience are encouraged to join Children’s and Youth Ministry camp leaders immediately following Worship on Sunday\, March 10 in the Dining Room for an information and Q&A session designed for new and returning families alike. Get informed and get excited for a life-changing experience campers will never forget!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/creation-camp-information-session-2/
LOCATION:Room 34
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SUMMARY:First Church Ministry Tour
DESCRIPTION:Whether you are a new visitor or someone who has been worshipping here for over a year\, we invite you to further explore First Church.  This ministry tour is a great way to learn more about this faith community.  For those who are curious about membership\, this tour is also the first step in the membership process.   \nFirst Church Ministry Tour  \nSunday\, Nov. 10\, immediately following worship \nMeet outside the church office for this 45-minute tour. \n\n\n\n\nPlease RSVP here.  (If you are interested but can’t make it\, please use the RSVP form to indicate your availability for an alternate time.)  \n\n\n\n\nThis tour is an opportunity for First Church visitors to explore who we are as a congregation and what we do in addition to 10:30 worship on Sundays. On the tour participants will:  \n\nLearn about our primary ministries:  Mission and Outreach programs such as Soup Kitchen\, Sack Lunch Ministry\, and our Overnight Shelter; Children’s and Youth Ministries\, Adult classes\, Bible studies\, and groups; Music Ministry; Fellowship groups and opportunities; Congregational Care. \nConsider some key facts around First Church history\, our identity as a Reconciling Congregation and member of Interfaith Action of Evanston; and our membership. \nVisit rooms on multiple floors where\, as Pastor Grace says\, “the magic happens!” — and learn where the bathrooms are! (Note that walking is involved\, and access to other floors via the elevator is an option to stairs.) \n\nBefore and after the tour\, information about membership and the upcoming Inquirers Class will be available.  Questions are always welcome.  \nMary Taylor-Johnson\, Director of Communications and Membership\, mary@faithatfirst.com
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/first-church-ministry-tour-3/
LOCATION:Conference Room
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SUMMARY:Music Ministry
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/music-ministry-23/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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