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SUMMARY:snapgap
DESCRIPTION:Interfaith Action of Evanston SNAPGap – February 2026\n\nWhen asked what additional SNAPGap items might be most appreciated\, one fellow quickly replied\, “garbage bags.” So for January/February we are collecting any brand of 13 gallon garbage bags. These items will be distributed on Wednesday\, February 25\, at the Vineyard Food Pantry. Items can be purchased online at:\nhttps://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/EU78AK7T6LVH/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1 \n\nIf you buy these items locally\, you can drop them off at: Trinity Lutheran Church\, 3637 Golf Rd\, Evanston\, IL\, Monday-Thursday\, 10 am to 4 pm. Please use the back door—up a short flight of stairs and labeled “Office.” Just ring the bell and someone will immediately answer it.\n\nMore than 100 households will benefit from your generosity. Please know how grateful they are.\n\nKind regards\,\nThe SNAPGap Team
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/snapgap-3/
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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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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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SUMMARY:Inquirers Class (Winter 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Inquirers Class\nMeets Sundays 9:15-10:15am\, January 25 – March 1\, 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. Those who have participated in Inquirers and want to take that step are invited to do during 10:30am worship\, March date TBD. \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/inquirers_class_winter2026/
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-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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SUMMARY:Church Offering Counting
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/church-offering-counting/
LOCATION:Conference Room
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SUMMARY:Chili Cook-Off
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the much-anticipated 2026 FUMC Chili Cook-Off on Sunday\, January 25\, 2026\, at 11:30 a.m. Chefs of all ages will gather after worship in Great Hall to share their favorite chili recipes and vie for the coveted “Best of Show” award!\n\nThe first five entrants will receive a $5 gift card to Penzey’s Spices (located on Sherman Avenue in Evanston)! The Fellowship Committee will provide the sample bowls\, spoons\, and napkins! You provide the chili!\n\nEnter in one of the following categories:\n\n\nTraditional homestyle meat and bean chili;\nMuy caliente! Hot and spicy!\nWhere’s the Beef? Vegetarian chili\nYouth (ages 18 and younger)\n\nOver-the-top table decorations are welcomed and encouraged!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/chili-cook-off-3/
LOCATION:Great Hall
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DTSTAMP:20260110T032848Z
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SUMMARY:Music Ministry
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/music-ministry-4/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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SUMMARY:Young Adult Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Calling all Young Adults!  Join us for our Potlucks every other week 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-2-2-2/
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