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SUMMARY:Social Justice Intersections Sunday School Class
DESCRIPTION:Sundays at 9:15am in the Dining Hall\, first floor.  \nThe social justice track of the adult Christian Education lineup is grounded in the Wesleyan commitment that “There is no holiness but social holiness.” \nFacilitator:   Joe Agne\, RevAgne@gmail.com \nRealm Registration Event. 
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/social-justice-intersections-sunday-school-class/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250914T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250914T101500
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SUMMARY:The Christian Experiment
DESCRIPTION:Sundays at 9:15am in Glenna Hall Sundays\, first floor. Begins Sept. 14.\nThe Christian Experiment is a weekly gathering that creates community and explores faith-based questions. Ever had doubts? If you are like most\, you have. Ever had doubts about Christian faith? Many of us have. In a recent study at a leading United Methodist Church\, 95 percent of believers stated they struggle with doubt occasionally and 24 percent stated they struggle with doubt regularly. This same study also found that 44 percent believed their doubts helped them find or strengthen their faith.\nFacilitators:   Matt Rader (mrader@emich.edu) and Kristi Hubbard (hubbard.kristi@gmail.com) \nRealm Registration Event. 
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/the-christian-experiment-2/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250914T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250914T101500
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T151229Z
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SUMMARY:History\, Roots\, & Rearview Mirror
DESCRIPTION:History\, Roots and a Rearview Mirror will use insight and discussion to understand our roots and history to have a rearview mirror of our story. The class will begin with a two-week unit on First Church history; followed by a four-week unit on church history under Constantine; a two-week unit on history of human sexuality in the UMC; a two-week unit on the history of race and racism in the UMC; and finish the year on Advent with the Wesleys. \nRealm Registration Event. 
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/history-roots-rearview-mirror/
LOCATION:Conference Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T101500
DTSTAMP:20250910T183113Z
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SUMMARY:Sacred Time: Making Space for Integernational Spiritual Practices
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a three-part introduction to shared spiritual practices designed for integration in your family’s everyday. Children\, parents and caregivers at any age and stage are encouraged to attend this special class offering co-presented by Children’s Ministry and Faith Formation.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/sacred-time-making-space-for-integernational-spiritual-practices/
LOCATION:Room 32/33/34
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251005T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251005T101500
DTSTAMP:20251203T201428Z
CREATED:20250930T154742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T201428Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Inquirers Class: Begins October 5
DESCRIPTION:Inquirers Class Begins Sunday\, October 5\nMeets Sundays 9:15-10:15am\, October 5-November 9\, in Glenna Hall.The objectives of the Inquirers Class are:\n• to provide an ‘up close’ look at First Church\, its people\, and programs.\n• to consider the theology\, structure and current issues in the United Methodist Church.\n• to reflect on our collective and individual faith journeys and foster community around the Inquirers table. \nAs the centerpiece of the membership process\, Inquirers is intended to help participants discern whether First Church is a good fit\, and if they want to take membership vows here. While all person who want to join the church are asked to participate in Inquirers\, not everyone who participates in Inquirers is expected to become a member. \nInterested?  Want to know more?   Please reach out to Mary Taylor-Johnson\, Director of Membership and Engagement\, at 847-864-6182 or mary@faithatfirst.com
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/fall-inquirers-class-begins-october-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T101500
DTSTAMP:20251003T184817Z
CREATED:20251003T184817Z
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SUMMARY:Sacred Time: Making Space for Intergenerational Spiritual Practices
DESCRIPTION:For centuries\, spiritual practices were lived out in the daily rhythms of monastic\nlife. But we don’t live in monasteries! Our daily rhythms look much different in\nChicagoland in 2025; therefore\, we require spiritual practices that fit our current\ncontext. \nJoin us for a three-part introduction to shared spiritual practices designed for\nintegration in your family’s everyday as we explore practices that provide\nopportunities for us to slow down and spend time with God and each other.\nChildren\, parents and caregivers at any age and stage are encouraged to attend\nthis special class offering co-presented by Children’s Ministry and Faith\nFormation. \nLeaders: Colin McDonald and Virginia A. Lee
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/sacred-time-making-space-for-intergenerational-spiritual-practices/
LOCATION:Room 34
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SUMMARY:Fall 2025 Inquirers Class
DESCRIPTION:Fall 2025 Inquirers Class\nMeets Sundays 9:15-10:15am\, October 5-November 9\, in Glenna Hall.The objectives of the Inquirers Class are:\n• to provide an ‘up close’ look at First Church\, its people\, and programs.\n• to consider the theology\, structure and current issues in the United Methodist Church.\n• to reflect on our collective and individual faith journeys and foster community around the Inquirers table.As the centerpiece of the membership process\, Inquirers is intended to help participants discern whether First Church is a good fit\, and if they want to take membership vows here. While all person who want to join the church are asked to participate in Inquirers\, not everyone who participates in Inquirers is expected to become a member. \nInterested?  Want to know more?   Please reach out to Mary Taylor-Johnson\, Director of Membership and Engagement\, at 847-864-6182 or mary@faithatfirst.com
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/fall-inquirers-class-begins-october-5-2/
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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-143/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250216T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250216T120000
DTSTAMP:20250210T174900Z
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SUMMARY:Styrofoam Collection
DESCRIPTION:Bring your Styrofoam to Church to be Recycled!\nEvery 3rd Saturday of the month\, 10 am to 12 noon\, at the Church Street entrance.\nAnd now every the 3rd Sunday of the month\, near the front office.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/styrofoam-collection-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250907T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250907T120000
DTSTAMP:20250213T171702Z
CREATED:20250213T171632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T171702Z
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SUMMARY:Worship in the Sanctuary
DESCRIPTION:Please find up to date information about this Sunday here.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/worship-in-the-sanctuary-3/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241020T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241020T120000
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SUMMARY:Earth Care Lending Library
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a place to continue growing in your understanding of environmental justice and how to care for God’s creation? \nVisit 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  books\, as well as titles by leading voices from the spiritual and scientific communities.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/earth-care-lending-library-2/
LOCATION:Great Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241215T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241215T123000
DTSTAMP:20241209T180901Z
CREATED:20241209T180901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T180901Z
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SUMMARY:Church Offering Counting
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/church-offering-counting/
LOCATION:Conference Room
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