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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:20260410T105008
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T193417Z
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SUMMARY:New Member walk-through
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/new-member-walk-through/
LOCATION:Tittle Chapel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250608T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250608T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T105008
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/2025-06-08/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250608T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250608T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T105008
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T194036Z
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SUMMARY:Eucharist Service
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/eucharist-service/2025-06-08/
LOCATION:Tittle Chapel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250608T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250608T123000
DTSTAMP:20260410T105008
CREATED:20241209T180901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T180901Z
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SUMMARY:Church Offering Counting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/church-offering-counting/2025-06-08/
LOCATION:Conference Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250608T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250608T124500
DTSTAMP:20260410T105008
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:20260410T105008
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:20250609T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250609T113000
DTSTAMP:20260410T105008
CREATED:20250529T174400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T174400Z
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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/2025-06-09/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250609T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250609T204500
DTSTAMP:20260410T105008
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250610T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250610T113000
DTSTAMP:20260410T105008
CREATED:20250603T193916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T193916Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250610T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250610T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T105008
CREATED:20250529T173730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T174002Z
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SUMMARY:Membership Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Email mary@faithatfirst.com with questions
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/membership-committee-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250610T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250610T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T105008
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250610T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250610T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T105008
CREATED:20240828T200726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T200726Z
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SUMMARY:Church Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/church-council-meeting-2/2025-06-10/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T105008
CREATED:20250603T195610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T195610Z
UID:10009496-1749632400-1749650400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Chapel Organ Tuning
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/chapel-organ-tuning-2/
LOCATION:Tittle Chapel
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250611T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250611T110000
DTSTAMP:20260410T105008
CREATED:20230908T024328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T185340Z
UID:10003776-1749636000-1749639600@faithatfirst.org
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. Year round we gather at LePeep 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-6-2/2025-06-11/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T123000
DTSTAMP:20260410T105008
CREATED:20240904T190639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T190639Z
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SUMMARY:Staff Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/staff-meeting-62/2025-06-11/
LOCATION:Conference Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Britt Cox":MAILTO:britt@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T133000
DTSTAMP:20260410T105008
CREATED:20250603T192951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T193137Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Lunch Bunch
DESCRIPTION:Register: https://onrealm.org/faithatfirst/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=YWUyMzBhZGUtNGI2MC00NzM1LTgyMjUtYjJmMTAxMzg1NGQ5
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/summer-lunch-bunch-3/
LOCATION:Fountain Square
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T105008
CREATED:20250501T191031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T191031Z
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SUMMARY:Mom's Night Out
DESCRIPTION:MNO – Wed June 11th at Linda Brennan’s with Linda Federer cohost
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/moms-night-out-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T180000
DTSTAMP:20260410T105008
CREATED:20250415T211447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T185355Z
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SUMMARY:Isabel's Retirement Party- Total Child
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/isabels-retirement-party-total-child/
LOCATION:Hinman Lawn
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250612T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250612T190000
DTSTAMP:20260410T105008
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/2025-06-12/
LOCATION:Dining Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Koester":MAILTO:davekoester57@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250615T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250615T100000
DTSTAMP:20260410T105008
CREATED:20250502T001052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T190448Z
UID:10009053-1749978000-1749981600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Outdoor Worship
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/outdoor-worship/2025-06-15/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250615T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250615T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T105008
CREATED:20250210T174828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T174900Z
UID:10008621-1749979800-1749988800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Styrofoam Collection
DESCRIPTION:Bring your Styrofoam to Church to be Recycled!\nEvery 3rd Saturday of the month\, 10 am to 12 noon\, at the Church Street entrance.\nAnd now every the 3rd Sunday of the month\, near the front office.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/styrofoam-collection-2/2025-06-15/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250615T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250831T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T105008
CREATED:20250529T181417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T190325Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Hours for the Church Office
DESCRIPTION:As we have in years past\, beginning on June 15th\, the church office will be operating on our summer schedule. The building will be open Tuesday-Friday 10am-2pm and Sundays 8:30am-12:30pm. The office building will be closed on Mondays. Church staff will be working their usual schedules\, but having the office closed on Mondays will allow for rest and attention to the planning of big projects for the coming program year.\n\nAs usual\, if you need building access for when the office is closed\, please email Claire Amey\, at office@faithatfirst.com for a building code.\n\nThank you so much for the support of First Church Staff!\n\n– Pastor Britt
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/summer-hours-for-the-church-office/
LOCATION:Office
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250615T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250615T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T105008
CREATED:20250213T171505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T171521Z
UID:10008761-1749983400-1749988800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Worship in Tittle Chapel
DESCRIPTION:Please find up to date information about this Sunday here.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/worship-in-the-sanctuary-2/2025-06-15/
LOCATION:Tittle Chapel
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250615T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250615T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T105008
CREATED:20240409T173024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T181329Z
UID:10007344-1749987000-1749988800@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-2/2025-06-15/
LOCATION:Great Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250615T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250615T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T105008
CREATED:20240828T195516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T161149Z
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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-5/2025-06-15/
ORGANIZER;CN="Sydney Harkrider":MAILTO:sydney@faithatfirst.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250616T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250616T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T105008
CREATED:20240828T205905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T205905Z
UID:10006825-1750100400-1750104000@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/2025-06-16/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250617T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250617T113000
DTSTAMP:20260410T105008
CREATED:20250612T181940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T181940Z
UID:10009541-1750154400-1750159800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Bundled Blessings Diaper Packing with NU Athletic Dept
DESCRIPTION:This is a closed group–no church volunteers needed. Keep an eye out for more opportunities to come!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/bundled-blessings-diaper-packing-with-nu-athletic-dept/
LOCATION:Room M
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250617T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250617T153000
DTSTAMP:20260410T105009
CREATED:20240828T203725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T203725Z
UID:10006616-1750168800-1750174200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Archives Committee
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/archives-committee-2/2025-06-17/
LOCATION:Archives-Room 37
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250617T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250617T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T105009
CREATED:20240828T203437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T203437Z
UID:10006595-1750186800-1750190400@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/2025-06-17/
LOCATION:Zoom
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