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SUMMARY:The Christian Experiment Adult Education Class
DESCRIPTION:Glenna Hall \nThe Christian Experiment is a class for adults who wish to examine their faith through open discussion. It includes discussion of Biblical texts\, contemporary books\, and film series.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/the-christian-experiment-adult-education-class/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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SUMMARY:Social Justice Intersections Adult Education Class
DESCRIPTION:Dining Hall \nSocial Justice Intersections follows John Wesley’s command to put Methodist Faith Into action. It covers\, racial injustice\, LGBTQ issues\, environmental issues\, and other social issues.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/social-justice-intersections-adult-education-class/
LOCATION:Dining Hall
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SUMMARY:"Taking Another Look" Adult Education Series
DESCRIPTION:Conference Room\n\nThese series of short-term studies (3-5 weeks) will use the Bible as our background reference and apply it to our daily lives.\n\nPraying the Psalms with Dietrich Bonhoeffer (Sept 20\, 27\, Oct 4\, Oct 11)\n\nThe many voices of Genesis (Nov. 8\,15\,22)\n\nThe Book of Job (Winter 2027…dates TBA)\n\nBiblical basis of discipleship (After Lent 2027…dates TBA)
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/taking-another-look-adult-education-series/
LOCATION:Conference Room
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SUMMARY:Fall 2026 Inquirers Class
DESCRIPTION:Inquirers Class Begins Sunday\, October 5\n\nMeets Sundays 9:15-10:15am\, October 5-November 9\, in Glenna Hall.\n\nThe 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.\n\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.\n\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-2026-inquirers-class/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Taylor-Johnson":MAILTO:mary@faithatfirst.com
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260823T113500
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SUMMARY:Visitor Coffee and Tours
DESCRIPTION:Visitor Coffee and Tour in Glenna Hall\n\nSundays after 10:30am worship for 35-45 minutes\n\nCurious to further explore First Church? Want to meet others in the congregation and tour the building? Please choose from the following dates.\n\nAugust 23\nSeptember 20\nOctober 25\nNovember 8\nDecember 6\n\nVisitors 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\, a quick bite\, and a tour of the church building where “the magic happens”. For example\, we’ll see the kitchen\, choir room\, nursery\, diaper bank\, 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 sign up here. Questions? Please contact Mary Taylor-Johnson\, Director of Membership and Engagement\, at mary@faithatfirst.com or 847-864-6182.\n\nSign up here
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/visitor-coffee-and-tours/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Taylor-Johnson":MAILTO:mary@faithatfirst.com
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SUMMARY:Vision Keeper Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Interfaith Action Vision Keepers Dinner Sunday\, October 25\, 2026\n5:30 pm\nHilton Orrington Hotel\, Evanston\nPlease join Interfaith Action of Evanston\nin honoring members of our faith communities who exemplify the\nIAE vision of interfaith social action and dialogue Vision Keeper Nominations due\nSeptember 25 Vision Keeper Dinner Registrations due\nOctober 5\nTicket price: $90\nNomination and registration
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/vision-keeper-dinner/
LOCATION:Hilton Orrington Hotel\, Grand Ballroom 1710 Orrington Ave\, Evanston\, IL
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Britt Cox":MAILTO:britt@faithatfirst.com
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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/
ORGANIZER;CN="Sydney Harkrider":MAILTO:sydney@faithatfirst.com
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SUMMARY:Vision Keepers Nomination Form and Invitation
DESCRIPTION:Due no later than Saturday\, October 3\, 2026\nInterfaith Action’s annual Vision Keeper Dinner gives faith communities an opportunity to celebrate common bonds of faith and service while honoring members of our communities who exemplify the IAE vision of interfaith social action and dialogue.\n\nPlease have your IAE Delegate or other designated representative coordinate the reservation form and payment for your faith community. Reservations are $90 per person. Tables accommodate 12 individuals.\n1 Complete this registration form\n2 List each registrant on the attached pages: This can be done by printing the form and scanning to return via email or in Excel format for return via email\n3 Email complete form with registration list to: vk@interfaithactionofevanston.org\n4 Submit first page of form with payment of $90 per person\n– Mail to Interfaith Action\, P.O. Box 1414\, Evanston\, IL 60204\, or\n– Deliver to Interfaith Action Hospitality Center at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church\,\nMonday-Friday\, 7:00-11:00 am\n\nBy providing contact information for each registrant\, Interfaith Action can acknowledge their attendance.\nFaith Community Name\nContact for This Registration\n\nContact Email\nContact Phone Number\nTotal Number of Registrations\nTotal Payment – $90 per person\nGet your registration in early – seating is limited\n\nTable One\n12 seats per table\nIndicate menu selection: Salmon\, Chicken\, Vegetarian/Vegan – also note if gluten-free or if special accommodation (ie\, wheelchair) is required\n1 Registrant Name\nMenu Selection\nEmail\nPhone\n2 Registrant Name\nMenu Selection\nEmail\nPhone\n3 Registrant Name\nMenu Selection\nEmail\nPhone\n4 Registrant Name\nMenu Selection\nEmail\nPhone\n5 Registrant Name\nMenu Selection\nEmail\nPhone\n6 Registrant Name\nMenu Selection\nEmail\nPhone\n7 Registrant Name\nMenu Selection\nEmail\nPhone\n8 Registrant Name\nMenu Selection\nEmail\nPhone\n9 Registrant Name\nMenu Selection\nEmail\nPhone\n10 Registrant Name\nMenu Selection\nEmail\nPhone\n11 Registrant Name\nMenu Selection\nEmail\nPhone\n12 Registrant Name\nMenu Selection\nEmail\nPhone\nTable Two\n1 Registrant Name\nMenu Selection\nEmail\nPhone\n2 Registrant Name\nMenu Selection\nEmail\nPhone\n3 Registrant Name\nMenu Selection\nEmail\nPhone\n4 Registrant Name\nMenu Selection\nEmail\nPhone\n5 Registrant Name\nMenu Selection\nEmail\nPhone\n6 Registrant Name\nMenu Selection\nEmail\nPhone\n7 Registrant Name\nMenu Selection\nEmail\nPhone\n8 Registrant Name\nMenu Selection\nEmail\nPhone\n9 Registrant Name\nMenu Selection\nEmail\nPhone\n10 Registrant Name\nMenu Selection\nEmail\nPhone\n11 Registrant Name\nMenu Selection\nEmail\nPhone\n12 Registrant Name\nMenu Selection\nEmail\nPhone
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/vision-keepers-nomination-form-and-invitation/
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