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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
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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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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:20251005T091500
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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:20251102T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251102T101500
DTSTAMP:20251023T190615Z
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SUMMARY:Social Justice Intersections - A Sacred Remembrance: Evanston's first Black Resident\, Maria Murray Robinson
DESCRIPTION:Social Justice Intersections – A Sacred Remembrance: Evanston’s first Black Resident\, Maria Murray Robinson \nJoin in a discussion led by Melissa Appelt as we remember Maria Murray Robinson\, Evanston’s first Black resident. \nHow did she arrive in Evanston? What do we know about her? How is her life interwoven with First United Methodist Church? What are the ways we can tell her story/our story as we approach our 175th anniversary? \nPlease join us on November 2 at 9:15 am for an overview of the possibilities and limitations confronting this historical challenge.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/social-justice-intersections-a-sacred-remembrance-evanstons-first-black-resident-maria-murray-robinson/
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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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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=America/Chicago:20250720T113000
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SUMMARY:Visitor Coffee and Tour
DESCRIPTION:Visitor Coffee and Tour\n\nSundays after 10:30am worship on July 20\, August 24\, Sept. 21 & Nov. 2\n\nCurious to further explore First Church? Want to meet others in the congregation and tour the building? Visitors and others new and not-so-new to First Church are invited to stay after 10:30am worship on any of the dates listed above for coffee\, informal conversation\, and a tour of the church building where “the magic happens” (to quote Pastor Grace). For example\, we’ll see the kitchen\, nursery\, diaper pantry\, and overnight shelter space. Information on the Inquirers Class will be available for those who are curious to learn more about First Church.\n\nPlease RSVP for your preferred date as you complete this registration.\nRegister here!\n\nQuestions? Please contact Mary Taylor-Johnson\, Director of Membership and Engagement\, at mary@faithafirst.com .
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/visitor-coffee-and-tour-4/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Taylor-Johnson":MAILTO:mary@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241215T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241215T123000
DTSTAMP: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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SUMMARY:Stewardship/Finance Leadership Meeting
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/stewardship-finance-leadership-meeting/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251005T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251005T151500
DTSTAMP:20250909T192704Z
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SUMMARY:Covenant Hike Group
DESCRIPTION:The 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 welcome.\n\nEach month 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 from October through May\, and participants may join in as schedules allow.\n\nFacilitator: Jim Johnson. Contact Jim at jjohnso@luc.edu with any questions and to be placed on the distribution list.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/covenant-hike-group-3/
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