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SUMMARY:Finance Ad Hoc Committee on Designated Funds
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/finance-ad-hoc-committee-on-designated-funds/2026-03-23/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115821
CREATED:20260319T160256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T160256Z
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SUMMARY:Organ Tuning
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/organ-tuning/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115821
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T203725Z
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SUMMARY:Archives Committee
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/archives-committee-2/2026-03-24/
LOCATION:Archives-Room 37
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115821
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T184206Z
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SUMMARY:One Church One Book
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/one-church-one-book/2026-03-24/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115821
CREATED:20251217T162400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T163523Z
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SUMMARY:Compline Night Prayer Services
DESCRIPTION:Compline Night Prayer Services Return\nOn Tuesdays beginning January 6th\, you are invited to a thirty minute Night Prayer Service to end your day in community and peace. These services from 8:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. via Zoom are patterned after the ancient monastic tradition of Compline (meaning completion) –the final prayer of the day. We will follow a simple liturgical format for this service of quietness and reflection before rest. Persons of all ages are encouraged to give this spiritual practice a try. The services\, sponsored by the Faith Formation Council\, will continue through Lent\, concluding on March 24th. Participants may attend as schedules allow. Contact Tom Scott (tom.scott.goblue@msn.com) to sign up or with questions.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/compline-night-prayer-services-3/2026-03-24/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260325T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260325T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115821
CREATED:20230608T002343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T182943Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee\, Conversation\, and Friends
DESCRIPTION:This group of women “of a certain age” meet on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month from 10:00 to 11:00 am. We meet at Le Peep in Evanston for informal conversations on a wide variety of topics: books\, the news\, restaurants\, grandchildren\, and places to visit. No matter what’s on the table\, we are all ears. Come join the conversation and make some new friends.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/coffee-conversation-and-friends-7/2026-03-25/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115821
CREATED:20250905T015327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T015512Z
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Bible Study- Online
DESCRIPTION:The Wednesday Bible Study is a longstanding group that meets online every Wednesday 10-11:30am with the exception of a short break in the summer. \nPlease contact Janet Lutz at janetatl@aol.com with any questions. \nRealm Registration Event. 
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/wednesday-bible-study-online/2026-03-25/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="Janet Lutz":MAILTO:janetatl@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115821
CREATED:20240904T191115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T191115Z
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SUMMARY:Collaborate\, Connect\, Care Staff Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/collaborate-connect-care-staff-meeting/2026-03-25/
LOCATION:Dining Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Britt Cox":MAILTO:britt@faithatfirst.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115821
CREATED:20250213T165808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T165808Z
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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-64/2026-03-25/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T191500
DTSTAMP:20260405T115821
CREATED:20250213T170353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T170353Z
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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-33/2026-03-25/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115821
CREATED:20250922T185655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T185655Z
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SUMMARY:Membership Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Membership Committee meets monthly to discuss ideas and work on strategies to encourage member and visitor engagement in First Church worship\, programs\, and other opportunities. Please address any questions about this committee and its work to Lynelle Diener\, Chair.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/membership-committee-meeting-7/2026-03-25/
LOCATION:Conference Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T201500
DTSTAMP:20260405T115821
CREATED:20250718T184738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T184738Z
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SUMMARY:Festival Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Adults and high school youth from the congregation and the community rehearse in preparation of Mozart’s Requiem for the Festival Choir Concert on November 21\, 2025. No audition is required.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/festival-choir-rehearsal/2026-03-25/
LOCATION:Choir Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115821
CREATED:20250213T165531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T185940Z
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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. \nMeets in Choir Room!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/chancel-choir-rehearsal-142/2026-03-25/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115821
CREATED:20250905T015759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T015759Z
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SUMMARY:Progressive Christianity Reading Group- Online
DESCRIPTION:First Church’s Progressive Christians Reading Group invites new and former participants to participate as the group gathers each Thursday 1:00-2:00pm online to discuss and reflect on selected books\, typically one book per month. \nInterested? Email Christie at cecook.phd@gmail.com for the current/upcoming reading and the Zoom link. \nRealm Registration Event. 
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/progressive-christianity-reading-group-online/2026-03-26/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="Christie Cook":MAILTO:cecook.phd@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260326T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260326T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115821
CREATED:20230714T003533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230714T003711Z
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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/2026-03-26/
LOCATION:Dining Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Koester":MAILTO:davekoester57@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115821
CREATED:20250905T022040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T022040Z
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SUMMARY:God's Story\, Our Stories Bible Study- Online
DESCRIPTION:The Lectionary Bible Study Group meets online each Thursday evening. We are a band of curious explorers\, reflecting upon the lectionary passages for the coming Sunday. We ask many questions. We have “ah ha” moments in our discussions. We attempt to unearth how these ancient stories inform our current day stories. We deeply seek to live out our best understanding of the heart of these stories week by week in the midst of our common humanity. Several group members rotate the facilitation. \nCome and join us! You may be placed on the group distribution list by contacting Bill Brown at bbrown@wwbrown-inc.com. \nRealm Registration Event. 
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/gods-story-our-stories-bible-study-online/2026-03-26/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="Bill Brown":MAILTO:bbbrown@wwbrown-inc.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115821
CREATED:20260324T180457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T180457Z
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SUMMARY: Evanston Community Cares Food\, Essentials and Gift Card Drive
DESCRIPTION:Evanston Community Cares Food\, Essentials and Gift Card Drive \n– Collection at No Kings Rally/March 9:00 a.m. – Noon\n– Collection at ETHS 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. \nNeeded:\n– Neighbors to support\n– Goal to collect food to serve 500+ families and fill local pantries & fridges.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/evanston-community-cares-food-essentials-and-gift-card-drive/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115821
CREATED:20260319T161118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T161118Z
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SUMMARY:No Kings Rally and March
DESCRIPTION:Good Afternoon\,\n\nInterfaith Action of Evanston was invited by Indivisible Evanston and agreed to be a co-sponsor of the No Kings 3 Rally & March. The Rally & March will be held Sat\, March 28th\, Dawes Park\, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. As a co-sponsor there was no financial commitment.\n\nPlease share this notice and the attached flyer with your members. Interfaith Action of Evanston is protesting the Administration’s changes to critical food assistance programs adversely affecting vulnerable\, at-risk communities. One of Interfaith’s priorities is to advocate for government assistance to help those struggling with food insecurity and the lack of low-income housing. This rally is an opportunity to both protest and advocate on behalf of those we serve through our targeted programs.\n\nBest regards\,
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/no-kings-rally-and-march/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115821
CREATED:20260324T180018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T180032Z
UID:10011791-1774693800-1774701000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:No Kings Rally & March - Dawes Park
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/no-kings-rally-march-dawes-park/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115821
CREATED:20250910T182609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T175926Z
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SUMMARY:Faith & Parenting Class
DESCRIPTION:Sundays at 9:15am in Room 24. BEGINS NOVEMBER 9TH. \nDoes not meet on First Sundays of the month. \nFaith & Parenting offers a space for parents of children at various stages to share and reflect on how their personal and familial faith journeys are nurtured and challenged through the vocation of parenting. Brief guided reflections based on scriptures from children’s Sunday School will accompany each session. \nFor more info\, contact Colin McDonald\, Director of Children’s Ministry\, at colin@faithatfirst.com .
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/faith-parenting-class/2026-03-29/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T101500
DTSTAMP:20260405T115821
CREATED:20250905T022544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T022544Z
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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/2026-03-29/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T101500
DTSTAMP:20260405T115821
CREATED:20250905T022744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T022744Z
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SUMMARY:Abide
DESCRIPTION:Sundays at 9:15am in Room K. \nAbide provides ongoing space for spiritual connection to God\, mutual support in community\, and faith formation in the ways that lead to life. This gathering is open to all who seek to abide with Jesus through the Spirit in the company of friends. \nAbide meets Sunday mornings at 9:15am in person.  New participants are always welcome. \nFacilitator:  Mari Leonard\, mari.leonard@comcast.net \nRealm Registration Event. 
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/abide-3/2026-03-29/
LOCATION:Room K
ORGANIZER;CN="Mari Leonard":MAILTO:mari.leonard@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T101500
DTSTAMP:20260405T115821
CREATED:20250905T023024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T023024Z
UID:10010245-1774775700-1774779300@faithatfirst.org
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-2/2026-03-29/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T101500
DTSTAMP:20260405T115821
CREATED:20250905T023256Z
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/2026-03-29/
LOCATION:Conference Room
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T101500
DTSTAMP:20260405T115821
CREATED:20250905T152139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T152217Z
UID:10010331-1774775700-1774779300@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Confirmation Class
DESCRIPTION:Sundays 9:15-10:15am (7-8th Grade) \nConfirmation is the culmination of a two-year process that focuses on building relationships with God\, each other\, and the larger faith community. Class meets on Sunday mornings to discuss theology\, spiritual practices\, and living our faith in the world. It’s a time to eat donuts\, for youth to think critically and ask hard questions while growing in love and relationship with God and neighbor. A key focus is to help youth develop a sense of belonging in the congregation. At the conclusion of the process\, 8th graders are invited to take confirmation vows during Sunday worship. \n  \nEmail Sydney@faithatfirst.com with questions!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/confirmation-class-30/2026-03-29/
LOCATION:Youth Room
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T101500
DTSTAMP:20260405T115821
CREATED:20251002T170240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T170240Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Sunday Morning Book Club- Sundays at 9:15am- Begins Oct. 5th\n\nBegins October 5th in Room 32. \nSunday Morning Book Club is multigenerational group of adults integrating learning and faith through secular or biblical stories. Reading the book is great but is not required. For questions or more information\, please contact the class leaders. \nThe first book seletced is The Anxious Generation by Jonatahn Haidt and is discussed 10/5 – 11/16. \nDiscussion leaders are Matt Peters (Matthew.mjp.peters@gmail.com) and Julie Womack (womackjulie@gmail.com)
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/sunday-morning-book-club/2026-03-29/
LOCATION:Room 32
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T101500
DTSTAMP:20260405T115821
CREATED:20260319T155620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T155620Z
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SUMMARY:Social Justice Intersections - One Church One Book
DESCRIPTION:Wesleyan Vile-tality\n\nSJI launches a four-week study of FUMC’s One Church/One Book\, “Wesleyan Vile-tality: Reclaiming the Heart of Methodist Identity.” It was written by Dr. Ashley Boggan\, who led SJI and preached here last Fall. Boggan argues that the early Methodists\, following the lead of John and Charles Wesley\, were considered vile. They were “rule-benders\, rabble-rousers\, and outcast-embracers.” Somewhere along the way\, Methodists chose to become respectable. Boggan calls us to return to our original vile-tality as we address racism\, sexism\, heterosexism\, and colonialism. Books are available at the church office for $10.\n\nDiscussion facilitators are:\n\nMarch 8: The Call to Wesleyan Vile-tality – Chapters 1 and 2 – Martha Rudy\n\nMarch 15: Losing Vile-tality – Chapter 3 – Matt Moy Johnson\n\nMarch 22: Vile Sustainers – Chapter 4 – Tom Scott\n\nMarch 29: Reclaiming Vile-tality – Chapter 5 – Dennis Barbour
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/social-justice-intersections-one-church-one-book/2026-03-29/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T101500
DTSTAMP:20260405T115821
CREATED:20260329T141107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T141107Z
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SUMMARY:Children's Sunday School
DESCRIPTION:Sunday school takes place before worship with an emphasis on sharing and responding to stories in the Bible through questions\, conversation\, creativity\, and play. Sunday School is offered in an all-ages format for children ages 3-12 with the intentional aid of Mini-Revolutions\, an intergenerational curriculum based on the Revised Common Lectionary from Illustrated Ministry. Together\, children and families practice the rhythms and experience the seasons of the church year through the revolutions of the liturgical calendar. / 9:15-10:15 a.m.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/childrens-sunday-school/2026-03-29/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T101500
DTSTAMP:20260405T115821
CREATED:20250213T170657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T190816Z
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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-143/2026-03-29/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T103000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115821
CREATED:20260319T162329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T162329Z
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SUMMARY:Children's Palm Processional (and Hot Cross Buns!)
DESCRIPTION:After gathering at Raymond Park for a neighborhood\, outdoor Palm Sunday Procession (with live donkey!)\, continue the celebration indoors at First Church as we gather in the kitchen to learn about the history of hot cross buns — an early spring and Easter favorite — decorate one for yourself or a friend\, and have a bite before worship! Children and families are then invited to meet outside of the Sanctuary between 10:25-10:30 a.m. and help lead the way into worship as part of the children’s Palm Sunday Procession.\n\nPlease note that children’s Sunday school and Faith & Parenting classes will not meet at 9:15 a.m. on Palm Sunday.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/childrens-palm-processional-and-hot-cross-buns/
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