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SUMMARY:Chancel Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Chancel Choir rehearsal in Tittle Chapel balcony before worship.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/chancel-choir-rehearsal-144/2025-04-17/
LOCATION:Tittle Chapel
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250417T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250417T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T100944
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SUMMARY:Third Thursday Women’s Plus Basketball at First Church
DESCRIPTION:Third Thursday Women’s Plus Basketball at First Church\n\nCalling all women and non-binary folks who want to play ball or just have a ball.\n\nWhat: Basketball for adults. Your children can watch (the way we watch their games). No skills are required. Fierce competition and great gentleness are welcome. The ultimate goals are fun and connection. Your friends who have not yet experienced First Church awesomeness are also welcome.\n\nWhen: Third Thursday of Every Month from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.\n\nWhere: First Church Gym\nWho to Contact: Kathryn Grant-Bolton at kgrant@depaul.edu or 847-529-6256
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/third-thursday-womens-plus-basketball-at-first-church/2025-04-17/
LOCATION:Great Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T120000
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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/2025-04-19/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250420T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250420T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T100944
CREATED:20250210T174828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T174900Z
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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-2/2025-04-20/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250420T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250420T103000
DTSTAMP:20260425T100944
CREATED:20250216T204139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250216T204139Z
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SUMMARY:Festive Prelude
DESCRIPTION:The Music Ministry of First Church present 30-minutes of music as we prepare for our Easter worship service.\nThe Festive Prelude and worship will feature the Chancel Choir\, Brass\, and Organ.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/festive-prelude-2/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250420T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250420T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T100944
CREATED:20240409T173024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T181329Z
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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-2/2025-04-20/
LOCATION:Great Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250420T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250420T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T100944
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-5/2025-04-20/
ORGANIZER;CN="Sydney Harkrider":MAILTO:sydney@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250421
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250422
DTSTAMP:20260425T100944
CREATED:20250414T173014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T173222Z
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SUMMARY:Church Office Closed
DESCRIPTION:In recognition of the hard work and dedication our church staff has shown in the months leading up to Easter and throughout Holy Week\, we will be observing a Sabbath on the day following Easter. This time of rest is a way for our staff to renew and recharge after a season of faithful service. We will return to our normal business hours\, Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.\, on Tuesday\, April 22nd. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/church-office-closed-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250421T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250421T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T100944
CREATED:20240828T205905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T205905Z
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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/2025-04-21/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T100944
CREATED:20250403T155811Z
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SUMMARY:Bundled Blessings Diaper Packing with Producemobile volunteers
DESCRIPTION:Bundled Blessings Diaper Bank will be hosting volunteers from Producemobile team to pack diapers on Tues. 4/22 from 10:30-12. Contact Nancy Brown at 847-271-1712 or nandbrown@comcast.nst
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/bundled-blessings-diaper-packing-with-producemobile-volunteers/
LOCATION:Room M
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250423T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250423T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T100944
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-7/2025-04-23/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T100944
CREATED:20250410T183155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T183155Z
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SUMMARY:Couples Salon Sips and Dips
DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy Sips and Dips with Couples Salon on Saturday\, April 26th from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at Susan and Steve Prout’s home in Evanston. Please RSVP to Susan at swprout@comcast.net to let her know you are coming and whether you are bringing a sip or dip to share.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/couples-salon-sips-and-dips-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250427T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250427T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T100944
CREATED:20250311T161135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T161135Z
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SUMMARY:Church Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/church-council-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250427T114000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250427T133000
DTSTAMP:20260425T100944
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/2025-04-27/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250427T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250427T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T100944
CREATED:20240717T192145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T184549Z
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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-2-2-2/2025-04-27/
ORGANIZER;CN="Sydney Harkrider":MAILTO:sydney@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250428T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250428T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T100944
CREATED:20250410T175125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T175125Z
UID:10008982-1745868600-1745874000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Standing Together
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/standing-together/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250430T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250430T133000
DTSTAMP:20260425T100944
CREATED:20240904T191115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T191115Z
UID:10007155-1746014400-1746019800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Collaborate\, Connect\, Care Staff Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/collaborate-connect-care-staff-meeting/2025-04-30/
LOCATION:Dining Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Britt Cox":MAILTO:britt@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250501T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250501T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T100944
CREATED:20250403T155859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T155859Z
UID:10008919-1746124200-1746127800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Bundled Blessings Diaper Bank hosting Junior Girl Scout troop
DESCRIPTION:Bundled Blessings Diaper Bank hosting Junior Girl Scout troop to pack diapers in room M on Thurs. May 1 from 6:30-7:30 pm. Contact Nancy Brown at 847-271-1712.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/bundled-blessings-diaper-bank-hosting-junior-girl-scout-troop/
LOCATION:Room M
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250504
DTSTAMP:20260425T100944
CREATED:20241223T173258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T182458Z
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SUMMARY:Center for Family Consultation - Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Evanston’s Center for Family Consultation will hold its Annual Conference in the dining room on Friday and Saturday\, May 2\, and 3\, 2025. This event will also be live-streamed both days. Contact: Krys Juleen\, Building Event Coordinator
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/center-for-family-consultation-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250504T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250504T101500
DTSTAMP:20260425T100944
CREATED:20250325T163738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T163738Z
UID:10008907-1746350100-1746353700@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Confirmation Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/confirmation-breakfast/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250504T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250504T103000
DTSTAMP:20260425T100944
CREATED:20250502T000630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T000630Z
UID:10009052-1746350100-1746354600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Social Justice Intersections
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/social-justice-intersections-5/
LOCATION:Room 33
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250504T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250504T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T100944
CREATED:20241104T184158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T184158Z
UID:10007606-1746360000-1746363600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Earth Care Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/earth-care-committee-meeting/2025-05-04/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250506T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250506T163000
DTSTAMP:20260425T100944
CREATED:20250506T145841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T145841Z
UID:10009120-1746543600-1746549000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/rehearsal/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250506T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250506T183000
DTSTAMP:20260425T100944
CREATED:20250403T160005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T160005Z
UID:10008920-1746550800-1746556200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Bundled Blessings Diaper Bank will host Evanston Lighthouse Rotary for diaper packing
DESCRIPTION:Bundled Blessings Diaper Bank will host Evanston Lighthouse Rotary Club for diaper packing on Tues. 5/6\, 5-6:30 pm. Contact Nancy Brown at 847-271-1712.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/bundled-blessings-diaper-bank-will-host-evanston-lighthouse-rotary-for-diaper-packing/
LOCATION:Room M
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250506T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250506T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T100944
CREATED:20250522T184038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T184038Z
UID:10009406-1746558000-1746563400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:First Reads Book Group meeting
DESCRIPTION:First Reads Book Group meeting will be held on Tuesdays from 7-8:30 pm. Contact Janet Lutz at janetatl@aol.com.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/first-reads-book-group-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250507T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250507T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T100944
CREATED:20250502T001557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T002159Z
UID:10009119-1746604800-1746644400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:NIC Cabinet Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/nic-cabinet-meeting/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250507T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250507T133000
DTSTAMP:20260425T100944
CREATED:20250415T211212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T211212Z
UID:10008986-1746621000-1746624600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Total Child Staff Appreciation Lunch
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/total-child-staff-appreciation-lunch/
LOCATION:Dining Room
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T100944
CREATED:20250403T160054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T160054Z
UID:10008921-1746871200-1746876600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Bundled Blessings Diaper Bank will host Skokie Valley Rotary to pack diapers
DESCRIPTION:Bundled Blessings Diaper Bank will host Skokie Valley Rotary to pack diapers on Sat. 5/10 from 10-11:30 am. Contact Nancy Brown at 847-271-1712.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/bundled-blessings-diaper-bank-will-host-skokie-valley-rotary-to-pack-diapers/
LOCATION:Room M
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T100944
CREATED:20250510T192055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250510T192055Z
UID:10009131-1747126800-1747148400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Chapel Organ Tuning
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/chapel-organ-tuning/
LOCATION:Tittle Chapel
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T100944
CREATED:20250506T150029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T163018Z
UID:10009121-1747137600-1747144800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Christine Mando Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/christine-mando-rehearsal/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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