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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-140/2025-06-01/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250601T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250601T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T183707
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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/2025-06-01/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250601T113000
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CREATED:20241209T180901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T180901Z
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SUMMARY:Church Offering Counting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/church-offering-counting/2025-06-01/
LOCATION:Conference Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250601T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250601T133000
DTSTAMP:20260407T183707
CREATED:20240828T200038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T200038Z
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SUMMARY:Methodist Youth Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:All 7th-12th grade youth are invited to attend Methodist Youth Fellowship (MYF)! This is our gathering twice a month for all youth to have lunch and then engage in music\, lessons\, a service project\, or simply have fun together. Come and join us! All are welcome!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/methodist-youth-fellowship-6/2025-06-01/
LOCATION:Room M
ORGANIZER;CN="Sydney Harkrider":MAILTO:sydney@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250601T114000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250601T133000
DTSTAMP:20260407T183707
CREATED:20241023T180724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T155001Z
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SUMMARY:Spring 2025 Inquirers Class
DESCRIPTION:2025 Spring Inquirers Class\n \nSundays\, April 27\, May 4\, 11\, 18 & June 1\, 11:40-1:30pm (lunch included)\n\nWhat is Inquirers?\n\n\nAn exploration/inquiry into First Church\, its ministries\, and people.\n\n\nA six-session class that meets on Sundays led by Pastor Grace Imathiu\, Mary Taylor-Johnson and other church leaders.\n\n\nAn experience to help you discern whether this faith community will nurture you and provide opportunities to grow and serve.\n\n\nWhat will we do/learn/think about in Inquirers?\n\n\n        Learn about the First Church mission\, strategic planning\, and what it means to be a Reconciling Congregation.\n\n\n        Talk about the collective faith journey and reflect on our own individual experiences.\n\n\n        Learn about (or review) the structure\, theology\, and current issues in the United Methodist denomination.\n\n\n        Hear about opportunities such as Adult Education and Faith Formation\, soup kitchen\, sack lunch ministry\, diaper bank\, fellowship groups\, Young Adult potlucks and gatherings\, opportunities for children and youth.\n\n\n        Build relationships with each other through weekly conversation and sharing in small groups.\n\n\n        Listen to what current members share about their experiences in this congregation.\n\n\n        Take a tour of the building.\n\n\n        Inquirers is also the centerpiece of our membership process\, so we’ll talk about the membership vows and expectations.  While we ask all persons considering membership at First Church to participate\, we don’t assume that Inquirers are considering membership.  If the experience helps your discern whether or not this faith community is a good fit for you\, that is a win.\n\n\n\nIf    If you are interested in participating in Inquirers\, or have questions about this opportunity\, 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/spring-2025-inquirers-class/2025-06-01/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250601T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250601T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T183707
CREATED:20241104T184158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T184158Z
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SUMMARY:Earth Care Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/earth-care-committee-meeting/2025-06-01/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250601T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250601T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T183707
CREATED:20250415T212222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T000825Z
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SUMMARY:Sketch Group
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/sketch-group/
LOCATION:Outside of Building
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250601T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250601T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T183707
CREATED:20240828T195357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T195357Z
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SUMMARY:Young Adult Potluck
DESCRIPTION:All young adults are invited to our potluck! Whether you are new around here\, or looking for other adults to befriend— you are welcome here! We gather at the Bailey’s home\, and all bring dishes to share. Contact Sydney for the address\, and hope to see you there!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/young-adult-potluck-4/2025-06-01/
ORGANIZER;CN="Sydney Harkrider":MAILTO:sydney@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250602T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250602T113000
DTSTAMP:20260407T183707
CREATED:20250529T174400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T174400Z
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SUMMARY:Finance Ad Hoc Committee on Designated Funds
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/finance-ad-hoc-committee-on-designated-funds/2025-06-02/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250603T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250603T153000
DTSTAMP:20260407T183707
CREATED:20240828T203725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T203725Z
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SUMMARY:Archives Committee
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/archives-committee-2/2025-06-03/
LOCATION:Archives-Room 37
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250603T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250603T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T183707
CREATED:20250603T193519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T193537Z
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SUMMARY:Evanston Latinos Entrepreneurship and Culinary/Hospitality Training
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/evanston-latinos-entrepreneurship-and-culinary-hospitality-training/
LOCATION:kitchen
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250604T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250604T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T183707
CREATED:20240904T190639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T190639Z
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SUMMARY:Staff Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/staff-meeting-62/2025-06-04/
LOCATION:Conference Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Britt Cox":MAILTO:britt@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250604T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250604T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T183707
CREATED:20241104T193719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250525T162319Z
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SUMMARY:Total Child School Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Total Child hosts a picnic for all currently enrolled families. The picnic is held on the lawn\, but in case of rain\, it will be held in the Dining Hall.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/total-child-school-picnic/
LOCATION:Hinman Lawn
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250604T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250604T180000
DTSTAMP:20260407T183707
CREATED:20240828T203010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T165623Z
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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-62/2025-06-04/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250604T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250604T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T183707
CREATED:20250529T174106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T174106Z
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SUMMARY:SPRC meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/sprc-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250604T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250604T191500
DTSTAMP:20260407T183707
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-32/2025-06-04/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250604T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250604T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T183707
CREATED:20240828T202245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T164905Z
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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-139/2025-06-04/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250605T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250605T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T183707
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/2025-06-05/
LOCATION:Dining Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Koester":MAILTO:davekoester57@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250605T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250605T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T183707
CREATED:20250508T154610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T154610Z
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SUMMARY:Senior Recital- Mya Vandergrift
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/senior-recital-mya-vandergrift/
LOCATION:Tittle Chapel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250606T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250606T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T183707
CREATED:20250603T193824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T193824Z
UID:10009493-1749216600-1749222000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Bundled Blessings Diaper Packing with AbbVie
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/bundled-blessings-diaper-packing-with-abbvie/
LOCATION:Room M
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250608T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250608T090000
DTSTAMP:20260407T183707
CREATED:20250128T175136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250525T170746Z
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SUMMARY:Men's Fellowship Gathering
DESCRIPTION:The men’s fellowship group meets on the second Sunday of each month in the dining room for a light breakfast\, fellowship and often a short program.  Contact Jim Hagedorn (jehdvm@gmail.com) for more information or to be added to our contact list.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/mens-fellowship-gathering-2/2025-06-08/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250608T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250608T101500
DTSTAMP:20260407T183707
CREATED:20250603T193417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T193417Z
UID:10009490-1749375900-1749377700@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:New Member walk-through
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/new-member-walk-through/
LOCATION:Tittle Chapel
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250608T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250608T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T183707
CREATED:20240828T194036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T194036Z
UID:10006296-1749382200-1749384000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Eucharist Service
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/eucharist-service/2025-06-08/
LOCATION:Tittle Chapel
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250608T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250608T124500
DTSTAMP:20260407T183707
CREATED:20250603T193720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T193720Z
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SUMMARY:Church Conference
DESCRIPTION:Church Conference: Sunday\, June 8 at 12pm \nJoin us for our Church Conference on Sunday\, June 8\, at noon in the dining room. Victor Melad\, our District Superintendent\, will preside. Online access is available (contact Leslie Chiapetti at leslie@faithatfirst.com)\, but voting is in-person only. \nAgenda Highlights: \n\nVote on the 2025-2026 leadership slate (click here for the latest version).\nVote to endorse four First Church members as candidates for ordained ministry:\n\n• Sydney Harkrider \n• Ivy Joe Kuruvila \n• Antoinette Senjanovich \n• Sam Stanes \nPlease stop by Great Hall after worship to meet our newest members\, and bring your coffee and snack to the meeting.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/church-conference-4/
LOCATION:Dining Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250608T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250608T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T183707
CREATED:20250513T201039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T201504Z
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SUMMARY:Second Annual Interfaith Family Pride Fest (IFPF)
DESCRIPTION:The Second Annual Interfaith Family Pride Fest (IFPF) is scheduled for Sunday\, June 8th\, 2025\, from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm at Raymond Park in Evanston\, IL. \nStemming from a desire to build better relationships between the faith communities and the LGBTQ+ community\, members of Evanston’s congregations have gathered to plan our second youth and family-focused pride event\, one that is inclusive\, joyful\, and representative of the rich diversity in Evanston. \nThis event will feature a variety of dynamic performers including the Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus\, the Drag Bubbe\, Artemis Singers\, and many others! There will be art and activities in the park\, carnival snacks and beverages\, and fun for the whole family. The event is expected to be a memorable one and entirely free of charge for the people of Evanston. 
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/ifpf/
LOCATION:Raymond Park
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250609T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250609T204500
DTSTAMP:20260407T183707
CREATED:20250605T161116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T162556Z
UID:10006893-1749497400-1749501900@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Communications Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The 2024-25 Communications Commitee meets monthly on the second Monday of each month at 7:30pm online. \nQuestions?  Please reach out to committee chair Andy Shotwell at ashotwell@gmail.com.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/communications-committee-meeting-10-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Andy Shotwell":MAILTO:ashotwell@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250610T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250610T113000
DTSTAMP:20260407T183707
CREATED:20250603T193916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T193916Z
UID:10009494-1749549600-1749555000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Bundled Blessings Diaper Packing with Mather
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/bundled-blessings-diaper-packing-with-mather/
LOCATION:Room M
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250610T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250610T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T183707
CREATED:20250529T173730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T174002Z
UID:10009416-1749582000-1749585600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Membership Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Email mary@faithatfirst.com with questions
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/membership-committee-meeting/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250610T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250610T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T183707
CREATED:20250603T193325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T193325Z
UID:10009489-1749582000-1749585600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Membership Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Membership Committee will meet Tuesday\, June 10\, 7-8pm via Zoom. The agenda includes (1) an update from Matt Moy Johnson of Church Council on the strategic planning process; (2) conversation on how our work on congregational engagement and membership growth aligns with the plan; (3) initial work on goal setting for 2025-26 and beyond. Questions? Please contact Lynelle Diener\, Chair\, at lynellediener@gmail.com .
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/membership-committee-meeting-6/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250610T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250610T203000
DTSTAMP:20260407T183707
CREATED:20240828T200726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T200726Z
UID:10006422-1749582000-1749587400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Church Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/church-council-meeting-2/2025-06-10/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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