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SUMMARY:Soup Kitchen
DESCRIPTION:As part of Interfaith Action of Evanston\, First Church hosts a weekly soup kitchen each Thursday evening.  A host team of First Church volunteers is needed each week\, and 5-6 times a year we also need cooking teams.   Interested in helping?  Please contact Dave Koester (davekoester57@gmail.com) about current scheduling needs.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/soup-kitchen/2024-11-14/
LOCATION:Dining Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Koester":MAILTO:davekoester57@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241116T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T134203
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SUMMARY:Styrofoam Collection
DESCRIPTION:The Earth Care Committee holds its monthly Styrofoam collection time at First UMC Evanston on the third Saturday of the month at the Church Street entrance between 10am and Noon. Material to be collected includes all clean No. 6 plastic foam. Acceptable items include disposable coffee cups; take out containers (such as clamshells); plastic plates\, bowls and cutlery; meat and poultry foam trays and packing foam. When recycled\, these items can be processed into a material used to make park benches\, picture frames\, and other items. Recycling these items helps keep this harmful plastic\, which cannot be processed locally\, out of the waste stream.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/styrofoam-collection/2024-11-16/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241118
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SUMMARY:Star Tree -- Gifts for YOU
DESCRIPTION:Star Tree is support for 100 children thru YOU who need holiday gifts. Please be prepared to spend $50 on the gift. Gifts are due on or before 12/8 at First Church.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/star-tree-gifts-for-you/2024-11-17/
LOCATION:Fountain Foyer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241117T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241117T101500
DTSTAMP:20260413T134203
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SUMMARY:Sunday School
DESCRIPTION:Sunday School takes place before Worship from 9:15-10:15 a.m. from mid-September through May\, with an emphasis on learning and responding to stories in the Bible through reading\, conversation\, and play. Sunday School is offered for children ages Pre-K-6th grade. Classroom locations are posted throughout the building.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/sunday-school-8/2024-11-17/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241117T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241117T101500
DTSTAMP:20260413T134203
CREATED:20240828T200508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T190848Z
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SUMMARY:Confirmation- 7th & 8th Grade
DESCRIPTION:7th and 8th graders— it’s time for Confirmation to begin! We will meet in Room M on Rally Day morning. See y’all soon!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/confirmation-7th-8th-grade/2024-11-17/
LOCATION:Room M
ORGANIZER;CN="Sydney Harkrider":MAILTO:sydney@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241117T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241117T101500
DTSTAMP:20260413T134203
CREATED:20240922T195752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T171551Z
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SUMMARY:Adult Education- Methodism 101
DESCRIPTION:Methodism 101 looks at religion and religious practices and the unique contributions of John Wesley and of Methodism to the understanding and practice of Christianity as a whole. It does this from a historical perspective looking at the development of the Methodist church in England as well as America. \nSunday November 17…American Methodism…beginnings\nSunday November 24…Methodist Family Tree\nSunday Dec 1…TBD (“Come thou long-expected Jesus” Paul Chilcote’s)\nDec. 8\,15\,22…Advent and Christmas  with Charles Wesley…\nDec 29 and Jan 5…Holiday break
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/adult-education-2-2/2024-11-17/
LOCATION:Room 33
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241117T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241117T101500
DTSTAMP:20260413T134203
CREATED:20241108T195609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T195609Z
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SUMMARY:Social Justice Intersections - Earth Care
DESCRIPTION:Social Justice Intersections -Earth Care\nSunday\, November 17\, 9:15am in the Dining Room\n“Now\, more than ever:\n– We must care for our beautiful and precious earth.\n– We must ask ourselves: what can I do to save our planet? To combat climate change?\n– How we live matters. Together let’s consider a life style that is helpful\, or at least less harmful to our earth. A sustainable lifestyle.”\nCome to engage with a panel of four experts.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/social-justice-intersections-earth-care/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241117T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241117T101500
DTSTAMP:20260413T134203
CREATED:20240828T202603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T165312Z
UID:10006518-1731835800-1731838500@faithatfirst.org
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-140/2024-11-17/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241117T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241117T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T134204
CREATED:20240828T192519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T171151Z
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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/2024-11-17/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241117T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241117T113000
DTSTAMP:20260413T134204
CREATED:20240829T163541Z
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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/connect456-10/2024-11-17/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241117T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241117T113000
DTSTAMP:20260413T134204
CREATED:20240829T163813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T181827Z
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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-38/2024-11-17/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241117T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241117T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T134204
CREATED:20240409T173024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T181329Z
UID:10007337-1731843000-1731844800@faithatfirst.org
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-2/2024-11-17/
LOCATION:Great Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241117T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241117T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T134204
CREATED:20240828T194036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T194036Z
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SUMMARY:Eucharist Service
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/eucharist-service/2024-11-17/
LOCATION:Tittle Chapel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241117T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241117T124500
DTSTAMP:20260413T134204
CREATED:20241009T143832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T143832Z
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SUMMARY:Invitation to the Labyrinth
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered what the labyrinth in our memorial garden is for? Or have you walked a labyrinth before and would like to walk ours? Then join the Faith Formation Council in the memorial garden at 9:15 on October 6\, October 13\, or October 20 or at 11:45 on September 29\, October 27\, November 10\, November 17\, or November 24. A Council member will give a brief overview of the labyrinth for those who are interested\, and the labyrinth will be open to all to walk. Questions? Contact Tom Scott at tom.scott.goblue@msn.com.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/invitation-to-the-labyrinth-2/2024-11-17/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241117T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241117T133000
DTSTAMP:20260413T134204
CREATED:20241031T135509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T135509Z
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SUMMARY:Children in Action!
DESCRIPTION:Children in grades 1-6 are invited to team up and jump into service for games\, fellowship\, and various mission and outreach projects\, with free lunch provided! \nPlease register in advance\, noting any food restrictions or allergies in the memo field.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/children-in-action-2/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241117T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241117T200000
DTSTAMP:20260413T134204
CREATED:20241017T203027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T203027Z
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SUMMARY:Bottoms Up
DESCRIPTION:Bundled Blessings fundraiser – Bottoms Up\nDouble Clutch Brewing Co\, 2121 Ashland Ave\, Evanston\nSun. Nov. 17\, 5-8 pm\nKrys Juleen\, 847-710-5732
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/bottoms-up-2/
LOCATION:Double Clutch Brewery
ORGANIZER;CN="Nancy Brown":MAILTO:nandbrown@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241118T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241118T200000
DTSTAMP:20260413T134204
CREATED:20240828T205905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T205905Z
UID:10006818-1731956400-1731960000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Adult Education Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Adult Education Council Meeting\nThird Monday of each month from 7:00-8:00pm\nJan Womack\, Vice Chair Womack.jan@gmail.com
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/adult-education-council-meeting/2024-11-18/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241119T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241119T153000
DTSTAMP:20260413T134204
CREATED:20240828T203725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T203725Z
UID:10006601-1732024800-1732030200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Archives Committee
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/archives-committee-2/2024-11-19/
LOCATION:Archives-Room 37
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260413T134204
CREATED:20240828T203437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T203437Z
UID:10006588-1732042800-1732046400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Faith Formation Council Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Faith Formation Council will meet monthly by ZOOM. Attendees will receive the ZOOM link in advance. Any questions contact Tom Scott or Lee Rader.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/faith-formation-council-monthly-meeting/2024-11-19/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241119T203000
DTSTAMP:20260413T134204
CREATED:20241106T161041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T164445Z
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SUMMARY:An Interfaith Action Gathering: Zoning\, Housing\, and Faith Communities
DESCRIPTION:Interfaith Action of Evanston is hosting a Gathering: Zoning\, Housing\, and Faith Communities on Tuesday\, November 19 at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church\, 1509 Ridge Ave. Featured speakers include Mayor Daniel Biss\, Sue Loellbach\, Director of Advocacy\, Conncections for the Homeless\, and Pastor Luke Harris-Ferree\, Grace Lutherna Church and will be moderated by Rev. Greg Millikin of St. Mark’s. The event will explore the relationship of zoning\, the high cost of housing\, its impact on low-income residents\, and why faith communities should care about it. Parking is available at St. Mary’s Catholic Church\, 1012 Lake Street\, and Roycemore School\, 1200 Davis Street. For more information\, contact Melissa Appelt at mmappelt@gmail.com.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/zoning-housing-faith-communities/
LOCATION:Cunningham Hall\, 1509 Ridge Ave\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241120T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241120T123000
DTSTAMP:20260413T134204
CREATED:20240904T190639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T190639Z
UID:10006956-1732100400-1732105800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Staff Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/staff-meeting-62/2024-11-20/
LOCATION:Conference Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Britt Cox":MAILTO:britt@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241120T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241120T180000
DTSTAMP:20260413T134204
CREATED:20240828T203010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T165623Z
UID:10006558-1732122900-1732125600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Children's Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Children in grades 1-6 rehearse weekly and sing in worship monthly. No audition is required and new singers are welcome throughout the year. For more information\, email Dr. Brian Schoettler.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/childrens-choir-rehearsal-62/2024-11-20/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241120T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241120T191500
DTSTAMP:20260413T134204
CREATED:20240828T202420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T170358Z
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SUMMARY:Handbell Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:The Handbell Choir plays in worship seasonally. Basic music reading skills required (instrumentalists are especially welcome). Open to adults and youth in grades 6-12. New members are welcome throughout the year – email Dr. Brian Schoettler for more information.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/handbell-choir-rehearsal-32/2024-11-20/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241120T203000
DTSTAMP:20260413T134204
CREATED:20240828T205344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T205344Z
UID:10006805-1732129200-1732134600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Finance Committee
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/finance-committee/2024-11-20/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241120T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241120T201500
DTSTAMP:20260413T134204
CREATED:20240828T202058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T202058Z
UID:10006434-1732131000-1732133700@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Festival Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Adults and high school youth from the congregation and the community rehearse in preparation of Handel’s “Messiah” (Part I) for the Festival Choir Concert on Nov. 22\, 2024. No audition is required.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/festival-choir-rehearsal-20/2024-11-20/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241120T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241120T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T134204
CREATED:20240828T202245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T164905Z
UID:10006445-1732131000-1732136400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Chancel Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Adults and high school youth rehearse music for worship. No audition is required. Email Dr. Brian Schoettler for more information.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/chancel-choir-rehearsal-139/2024-11-20/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241122T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241122T203000
DTSTAMP:20260413T134204
CREATED:20240828T201832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T201832Z
UID:10006428-1732303800-1732307400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Festival Choir Concert: Handel's "Messiah"
DESCRIPTION:The Festival Choir and Orchestra of First United Methodist Church of Evanston present part 1 of Handel’s beloved “Messiah.” The concert is sure to usher in the spirit of the seasons of Advent and Christmas. The 7:30pm concert is free and open to the public.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/festival-choir-concert-handels-messiah/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241202
DTSTAMP:20260413T134204
CREATED:20241031T140632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T140800Z
UID:10007582-1732406400-1733097599@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Decorating the Sanctuary for Advent and Christmas
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/decorating-sanctuary-for-advent-and-christmas/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241124T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241124T101500
DTSTAMP:20260413T134204
CREATED:20241028T164051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T164545Z
UID:10007548-1732439700-1732443300@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Social Justice Intersections
DESCRIPTION:November 24 – this is our final work session as we create our own “Countering Christian Nationalism” module for each Sunday in December 2024. We will choose our specific resources and presenters. Many consider countering christian nationalism the most important task facing the church in the US. Please join us as we work together at First Church. We want to resource our whole church and need your help.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/social-justice-intersections-3/
LOCATION:Room 32
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241124T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241124T101500
DTSTAMP:20260413T134204
CREATED:20241115T161251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T194205Z
UID:10008096-1732439700-1732443300@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Countering Christian Nationalism
DESCRIPTION:COUNTERING CHRISTIAN NATIONALISM\nThroughout December\, the Social Justice Intersections group is focusing on Countering Christian Nationalism. The Christian Nationalism movement endangers our right to freedom of religion established in the First Amendment. To educate ourselves about this movement in the context of our Christian faith\, the class has chosen to read and discuss Amanda Tyler’s book How to End Christian Nationalism (Broadleaf Books\, 2024). The book is divided into 8 steps for Christians to learn what we can about the movement\, its history\, and impact\, and take actions to counter it. Join us in the Dining Room at 9:15 a.m. to discuss the steps as follows\n· Dec 8 (our second session): Step 3—Denounce Violence and Step 4—Commit to the Separation of Church and State. Leader Tom Butler.\n· Dec. 15: Step 5—Take on Christian Nationalism Close to Home and Step 6—Organize for Change. Leader Rev Richard Mosley\n· Dec. 22: Step 7–Protect Religious Freedom in Public Schools and Step 8—Take Your Place in the Public Square. Leader Linda Boardman\n· Dec. 29: Join together to sing the social justice verses of our traditional carols\nThe book is available in several area libraries and can be purchased in various formats or ordered from your favorite local bookstore.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/social-justice-intersections-countering-christian-nationalism/2024-11-24/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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