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SUMMARY:Memorial Service for Jean Perry
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/memorial-service-for-jean-perry/
LOCATION:Sanctuary and Dining Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T071204
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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/2025-10-18/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251019T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251019T120000
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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-2/2025-10-19/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251019T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251019T120000
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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-2/2025-10-19/
LOCATION:Great Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251020T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251020T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T071204
CREATED:20251020T171043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T171043Z
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SUMMARY:Adult Education Council Meeting
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/adult-education-council-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T071204
CREATED:20250711T184301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T184301Z
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SUMMARY:Faith Formation Council Meeting
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/faith-formation-council-meeting-2/2025-10-21/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T071204
CREATED:20250919T163432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T163432Z
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SUMMARY:Communications Committee Meeting
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/communications-committee-meeting-11/2025-10-21/
LOCATION:Conference Room
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251022T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251022T110000
DTSTAMP:20260422T071204
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-7/2025-10-22/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T071204
CREATED:20250916T153843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T153843Z
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SUMMARY:Harvest Soup (Total Child families)
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/harvest-soup-total-child-families/
LOCATION:Dining Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T071204
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-7/2025-10-22/
LOCATION:Conference Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T071204
CREATED:20251023T194231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T194231Z
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SUMMARY:Nov. 1 Diaper Packing and Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday morning\, Nov. 1\, Inquirers and other First Church folks are invited to gather at the church to pack diapers in preparation for the monthly diaper pickup day when our social service agency partners come to pick up the diapers for the families in their networks. \nBreakfast 9-9:30am \nDiaper Packing 9:30-11am \nThank you!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/nov-1-diaper-packing-and-breakfast/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T071204
CREATED:20250916T183821Z
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SUMMARY:Mom's Night Out
DESCRIPTION:Mom’s Night Out – Greta Connor’s HomeAsk someone to join you! \n\nNew to MNO? You’re welcome here!Email Linda Federer at Lfederer30@gmail.com for more info or to get connected.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/moms-night-out-23/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T071204
CREATED:20250930T155210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T155210Z
UID:10010946-1761244200-1761251400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Mom's Night Out
DESCRIPTION:CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU! Always welcoming Moms of every age!\n\nAt Greta Connor’s home with Catharina Maerklin co-hosting.\n\nRSVP if you know you are coming to ggconnor.28@gmail.com Or 773-655-5382\n\nBring something to share IF you can- but no pressure. Come as you are!\n\n\n\nLooking Ahead:\n\nNovember 12th – WED – at Cherie Asante’s with Chris Nieuwsma co-hosting\n\nDec 4th – THURS – at Sue Hagedorn’s\n\nThank you all!\n– Linda Federer
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/moms-night-out-24/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T103000
DTSTAMP:20260422T071204
CREATED:20251023T190412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T190412Z
UID:10011084-1761469200-1761474600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Update: The Christian Experiment changes from Room 33 to Room31 for one week
DESCRIPTION:The Christian Experiment room change Fromm 33 to 31 for one week
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/update-the-christian-experiment-changes-from-room-33-to-room31-for-one-week/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T133000
DTSTAMP:20260422T071204
CREATED:20250923T194602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T194602Z
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SUMMARY:Social Justice Intersections Planning Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/social-justice-intersections-planning-meeting/
LOCATION:Dining Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T071204
CREATED:20251023T191142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T191142Z
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SUMMARY:Social Justice Intersections Fall 25 Planning Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/social-justice-intersections-fall-25-planning-meeting/
LOCATION:Dining Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T183000
DTSTAMP:20260422T071204
CREATED:20250808T191609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T191609Z
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SUMMARY:Interfaith Action Vision Keepers Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Interfaith Action of Evanston cordially invites you to its\nAnnual Fundraising Dinner honoring Vision Keepers from our community.\n\nSunday\, October 26\, 2025\, 5:30 pm\nHilton Orrington Hotel\, Grand Ballroom 1710 Orrington Ave\, Evanston\, IL\n\nFirst Church’s 2025 Vision Keeper is Dave Koester. We will joyfully celebrate the ministry of the weekly Soup Kitchen and Dave’s leadership in its outreach and impact.\n\nProceeds from the Vision Keepers Dinner support Interfaith Action’s programs: winter overnight shelter and warming center\, Hospitality Center for the Homeless\, and local soup kitchens\nRSVP by Wednesday\, October 1\, 2025.\n$90 per person: https://onrealm.org/faithatfirst/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=NDQ5YjM5NzAtMTk5Yi00MDQ1LTlkMzEtYjMyZjAxMWZhNWY4\n\nAll reservations must be accompanied by payment. Our preference is that payment is made through Realm\, but if you need an alternative\, please contact britt@faithatfirst.com.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/interfaith-action-vision-keepers-dinner/
LOCATION:Hilton Orrington Hotel\, Grand Ballroom 1710 Orrington Ave\, Evanston\, IL
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Britt Cox":MAILTO:britt@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251027T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251027T180000
DTSTAMP:20260422T071204
CREATED:20251024T151338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T151338Z
UID:10011092-1761580800-1761588000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Room Reservation
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/room-reservation/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T133000
DTSTAMP:20260422T071204
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/2025-10-29/
LOCATION:Dining Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Britt Cox":MAILTO:britt@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T071204
CREATED:20250930T153915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T153915Z
UID:10010944-1761764400-1761769800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Bundled Blessings Diaper Packing with Woman's Club of Evanston
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/bundled-blessings-diaper-packing-with-womans-club-of-evanston-2/
LOCATION:Room M
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T103000
DTSTAMP:20260422T071204
CREATED:20251019T145212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251019T145212Z
UID:10011078-1761987600-1761993000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Bundled Blessings Diaper Packing
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/bundled-blessings-diaper-packing/
LOCATION:Dining Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T110000
DTSTAMP:20260422T071204
CREATED:20250922T184246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T184246Z
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SUMMARY:Inquirers Breakfast and Diaper Packing
DESCRIPTION:Inquirers and First Church friends are invited to help Bundled Blessings Diaper Bank by packing diapers for an upcoming distribution day. We’ll gather in the dining room at 9am for breakfast\, then roll up our sleeves and get to work! Children and other family members welcome. \nInterested? Please reach out to mary@faithatfirst.com.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/inquirers-breakfast-and-diaper-packing/
LOCATION:Dining Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251102T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251102T101500
DTSTAMP:20260422T071204
CREATED:20251023T190615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T190615Z
UID:10011085-1762074900-1762078500@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Social Justice Intersections - A Sacred Remembrance: Evanston's first Black Resident\, Maria Murray Robinson
DESCRIPTION:Social Justice Intersections – A Sacred Remembrance: Evanston’s first Black Resident\, Maria Murray Robinson \nJoin in a discussion led by Melissa Appelt as we remember Maria Murray Robinson\, Evanston’s first Black resident. \nHow did she arrive in Evanston? What do we know about her? How is her life interwoven with First United Methodist Church? What are the ways we can tell her story/our story as we approach our 175th anniversary? \nPlease join us on November 2 at 9:15 am for an overview of the possibilities and limitations confronting this historical challenge.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/social-justice-intersections-a-sacred-remembrance-evanstons-first-black-resident-maria-murray-robinson/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251102T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251102T122000
DTSTAMP:20260422T071204
CREATED:20250709T153314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T153314Z
UID:10009557-1762083000-1762086000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Visitor Coffee and Tour
DESCRIPTION:Visitor Coffee and Tour\n\nSundays after 10:30am worship on July 20\, August 24\, Sept. 21 & Nov. 2\n\nCurious to further explore First Church? Want to meet others in the congregation and tour the building? Visitors and others new and not-so-new to First Church are invited to stay after 10:30am worship on any of the dates listed above for coffee\, informal conversation\, and a tour of the church building where “the magic happens” (to quote Pastor Grace). For example\, we’ll see the kitchen\, nursery\, diaper pantry\, and overnight shelter space. Information on the Inquirers Class will be available for those who are curious to learn more about First Church.\n\nPlease RSVP for your preferred date as you complete this registration.\nRegister here!\n\nQuestions? Please contact Mary Taylor-Johnson\, Director of Membership and Engagement\, at mary@faithafirst.com .
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/visitor-coffee-and-tour-4/2025-11-02/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Taylor-Johnson":MAILTO:mary@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251102T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251102T123000
DTSTAMP:20260422T071204
CREATED:20251023T190253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T190253Z
UID:10011083-1762083900-1762086600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Stewardship/Finance Leadership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/stewardship-finance-leadership-meeting/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251110
DTSTAMP:20260422T071204
CREATED:20251003T175527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T175527Z
UID:10011069-1762387200-1762732799@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Adult ASP Trip
DESCRIPTION:Join us this fall for Adult ASP\, building community and making homes warmer\, safer\, and drier for the people of Central Appalachia. \nQuestions? Email: thegrantbailey@gmail.com
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/adult-asp-trip/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251109T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251109T101500
DTSTAMP:20260422T071204
CREATED:20250910T182609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T164853Z
UID:10011939-1762679700-1762683300@faithatfirst.org
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/2025-11-09/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251109T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251109T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T071204
CREATED:20250923T194643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T194643Z
UID:10010940-1762689600-1762693200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Youth Council
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/youth-council/
LOCATION:Conference Room
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251109T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251109T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T071204
CREATED:20251019T145918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251019T145918Z
UID:10011079-1762707600-1762714800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Faith Around The Table
DESCRIPTION:Are you hungry for meaningful conversation and deeper connection with your First Church community? Do you like to eat food? Then this group is for you! One Sunday a month from 5:00pm to 7:00pm\, each group of 8 people gathers for a potluck meal and discusses a topic relating to faith and spiritual formation. Group members commit to meeting for six months. We’ve identified group leaders who will lead each group and host the first meeting with potential for others to host subsequent gatherings or use church space. Groups will launch in November. Come be a part of what others in the church have found to be deeply meaningful and nourishing!\n\nPlease email Andrew Schumacher (andrew.r.schumacher@gmail.com) for more info and to sign up.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/faith-around-the-table-2/2025-11-09/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251110T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251110T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T071204
CREATED:20251102T154606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T154606Z
UID:10011094-1762797600-1762806600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Nominations Committee
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/nominations-committee/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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