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SUMMARY:God's Story\, Our Stories (Bible Study Group)
DESCRIPTION:God’s Story\, Our Stories – Lectionary Bible Study Group\nYOU Are Invited! \nThe Lectionary Bible Study Group meets via zoom every Thursday night mid-September through mid-June from 7 – 8:30 p.m. 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 .
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/gods-story-our-story-bible-study-group-2-2/2024-06-13/
ORGANIZER;CN="Bill Brown":MAILTO:bbbrown@wwbrown-inc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240612T190000
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SUMMARY:Membership Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Monthly meeting of the Membership Committee Please address questions to Mark Henry\, Chair\, at mark.g.henry@gmail.com .
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/membership-committee-meeting-4/2024-06-12/
LOCATION:Conference Room
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240611T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240611T203000
DTSTAMP:20231003T210800Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T210800Z
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SUMMARY:Church Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/church-council-meeting/2024-06-11/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240609
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240909
DTSTAMP:20240606T191814Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Summer Office Hours\nBeginning on June 10th\, the church office will be closed on Mondays and Fridays. If you have church business in the building\, the office will be open as they usually are between 10am-4pm on Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, Thursdays and from 8am-12pm on Sundays. Staff will be working remotely on Mondays or Fridays\, depending on which of those days they take for sabbath. We will resume program year hours beginning September 3rd.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/summer-office-hours/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T153000
DTSTAMP:20240528T200140Z
CREATED:20240528T200140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T200140Z
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SUMMARY:Men's Retreat on Bridging the Generational Divide
DESCRIPTION:Men of all ages and life stages are invited to the first men’s retreat in recent First Church history! Our Retreat Leader Rodric Smith will facilitate reflection and conversation around the topic “Bridging the Generational Divide.” Our time together is an opportunity to grow in our relationships with those that we know and don’t yet know. We also expect to explore what separates us and how we can join together\, and to enjoy each other’s company. \n$20 registration fee covers lunch and expenses. Register now. Questions? Please contact Tom Butler at theo1033@comcast.net. \nRetreat Leader Rodric Smith\, PhD studies the role of love in leadership development systems. He retired from the US Air Force as a Lieutenant Colonel after 24 years. During his time in service\, he led undergraduate and graduate leadership development efforts in classroom\, mentoring\, coaching\, facilitation\, consulting\, seminar\, and conference settings at the United States Air Force Academy.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/mens-retreat-on-bridging-the-generational-divide/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240605T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240605T113000
DTSTAMP:20240229T164923Z
CREATED:20231115T232852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T164923Z
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Bible Study
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.  \nQuestions?  Please contact Janet Lutz at janetatl@aol.com . 
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/wednesday-bible-study-20-2-2/2024-06-05/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="Janet Lutz":MAILTO:janetatl@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240604T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240604T210000
DTSTAMP:20230908T215809Z
CREATED:20230908T215809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T215809Z
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SUMMARY:First Books
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/first-books-2/2024-06-04/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240604T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240604T200000
DTSTAMP:20230818T200903Z
CREATED:20230818T200903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230818T200903Z
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SUMMARY:Mission & Outreach Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Mission & Outreach Committee Meeting. Monthly meetings are open to members of the committee. Hosted by Alli Henry\, alli.m.henry@gmail.com.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/mission-outreach-committee-meeting-4/2024-06-04/
LOCATION:Conference Room
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240604T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240604T153000
DTSTAMP:20230818T201831Z
CREATED:20230818T201831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230818T201831Z
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SUMMARY:Archives Committee
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/archives-committee/2024-06-04/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240603T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240603T201500
DTSTAMP:20231108T022601Z
CREATED:20231108T022601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T022601Z
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SUMMARY:Nominations Committee Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Nominations and Leadership Development committee meets on the first Monday of each month on Zoom. Please address and questions to Pastor Grace Imathiu\, chair at grace@faithatfirst.com and/or Michael Bergmann\, vice chair at mgbergmann@yahoo.com.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/nominations-committee-monthly-meeting/2024-06-03/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240602T113000
DTSTAMP:20230901T005921Z
CREATED:20230901T005921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T005921Z
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SUMMARY:10:30 Worship in the Sanctuary
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to 10:30 worship in our Sactuary. \nDetails each Sunday can be found at https://faithatfirst.org/gather/worship-services/worship-this-sunday/ 
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/1030-worship-in-the-sanctuary/2024-06-02/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240527
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240608
DTSTAMP:20240404T170014Z
CREATED:20240404T170014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T170014Z
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SUMMARY:Diaper Days -- A Two-Week Community Diaper Drive sponsored by Bundled Blessings Diaper Bank
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/diaper-days-a-two-week-community-diaper-drive-sponsored-by-bundled-blessings-diaper-bank/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240526T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240526T140000
DTSTAMP:20240322T220934Z
CREATED:20240322T220934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T220934Z
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SUMMARY:Music Ministry
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/music-ministry-25/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240526T104500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240526T113000
DTSTAMP:20230908T221353Z
CREATED:20230908T221353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T221353Z
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SUMMARY:Connect456
DESCRIPTION:Connect456 is designed to help children in grades 4-6 connect to the church community as older elementary and middle school students preparing to make their own way at First Church. Each week features a unique means of connecting\, including serving in leadership with younger children\, learning about our church history and United Methodist identity\, observing worship and more!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/connect456-9/2024-05-26/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240526T104500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240526T113000
DTSTAMP:20230908T220915Z
CREATED:20230908T220915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T220915Z
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SUMMARY:Children's Chapel
DESCRIPTION:Children’s Chapel seeks to excite and build confidence in children’s experience of worship and sense of belonging at First Church. Children ages three through 3rd grade are invited to experience the wonder of worship and joy of service in a lively\, child-friendly setting. Throughout the program year\, children take part in the seasons of the Christian year\, exploring rituals\, sacraments\, and songs of our worship tradition as well as hands-on aspects of our church mission that children might shape and help share the story of our faith.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/childrens-chapel-37/2024-05-26/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240526T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240526T101500
DTSTAMP:20230616T001758Z
CREATED:20230616T001758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230616T001758Z
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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-103/2024-05-26/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240526T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240526T101500
DTSTAMP:20240515T203114Z
CREATED:20240515T203111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T203114Z
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SUMMARY:Finding God in the Natural World (Adult Ed Class)
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the final session of this four-week exploration of nature as God’s first sacred text.  Participants will be invited into a deeper understanding of God through nature.  For additional details and online registration\, click here. \nNote:   Rescheduled from May 5.  Thanks for your patience.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/finding-god-in-the-natural-world-adult-ed-class-2/
LOCATION:Rooms 33 and 34\, Third Floor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240526T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240526T101500
DTSTAMP:20240322T221232Z
CREATED:20240322T221232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T221232Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday School
DESCRIPTION:Sunday School takes place before Worship from 9:15-10:15 a.m. from mid-September through May\, with an emphasis on learning and responding to stories in the Bible through reading\, conversation\, and play. Sunday School is offered for children ages Pre-K-6th grade. Classroom locations are posted throughout the building.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/sunday-school-7/2024-05-26/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240521T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240521T203000
DTSTAMP:20231017T215953Z
CREATED:20231017T215827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231017T215953Z
UID:10005466-1716318000-1716323400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:SPRC Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Monthly meeting of the Staff Parish Relations Committee. Please address questions about this group to Beth Swanick\, Chair.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/sprc-monthly-meeting/2024-05-21/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240521T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240521T203000
DTSTAMP:20230818T202215Z
CREATED:20230818T202215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230818T202215Z
UID:10004390-1716318000-1716323400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Adult Christian Education Council
DESCRIPTION:A meeting of the Adult Christian Education Council. The contacts are\nAllison Greer allison.greer123@gmail.com\nHenry Carrigan carjrn@aol.com
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/adult-christian-education-council/2024-05-21/
LOCATION:Conference Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240519T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240519T130000
DTSTAMP:20240319T192100Z
CREATED:20240319T192100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T192100Z
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SUMMARY:Connecting Through Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Participants in the spring Connecting through Storytelling Class share their stories to a live audience of congregants\, friends\, families\, etc.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/connecting-through-storytelling-2/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240519T114500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240519T130000
DTSTAMP:20230907T000641Z
CREATED:20230907T000641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T000641Z
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SUMMARY:Children's Council
DESCRIPTION:The Children’s Council acts as both a work committee and an advisory board to the Director of Children’s Ministry. The Children’s Council focuses on formulating and supporting the vision of our various children’s ministries. We consult with the Director of Children’s Ministries to plan the yearlong calendar. Under the umbrella of Children’s Ministries are the following programs: Sunday School\, Chapel\, Connect 56\, Nursery\, Summer Camps (Creation Camp\, VBS\, Family Camp)\, Fellowship Groups (Jump and Club 123)\, Pageant\, and holiday celebrations (e.g\, Advent\, Lent\, Easter).
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/childrens-council/2024-05-19/
LOCATION:Room 33
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240519T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240519T100000
DTSTAMP:20231108T025558Z
CREATED:20231108T025558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T025558Z
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SUMMARY:First Steps to Faith
DESCRIPTION:Children ages 0-3 and their parents or caregivers gather one Sunday a month in the nursery for seasonal stories\, songs\, and activities for young families.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/first-steps-to-faith-5/2024-05-19/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T150000
DTSTAMP:20240319T191949Z
CREATED:20240319T191949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T191949Z
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SUMMARY:Connecting Through Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:“Connecting Through Storytelling”\nTake this course if you want to meet and get to know other members of FUMC\, Evanston. You will create and tell 3-minute stories during our four class sessions. Invite your family and friends to hear one of your stories at our Performance Hour following worship on May 19\, 2024. There is no preparation for the first class session. I cannot begin to describe how much I enjoy teaching this course. – Kitty Dutenhaver
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/connecting-through-storytelling/2024-05-18/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240517T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240517T203000
DTSTAMP:20240227T214245Z
CREATED:20240227T214245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T214245Z
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SUMMARY:Festival Choir Concert
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, May 17th\, the Festival Choir of First United Methodist Church of Evanston presents a concert featuring two choral masterworks: Paul Winter’s “Earth Mass” and Louis Vierne’s “Messe solennelle.” The 7:30pm concert is free and open to the public.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/festival-choir-concert-4/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240517T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240517T190000
DTSTAMP:20240322T220844Z
CREATED:20240322T220844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T220844Z
UID:10005835-1715970600-1715972400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Festival Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/festival-choir-rehearsal-19/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240515T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240515T210000
DTSTAMP:20240322T220750Z
CREATED:20240322T220738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T220750Z
UID:10005834-1715797800-1715806800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Festival Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/festival-choir-rehearsal-18/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240514T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240514T210000
DTSTAMP:20240312T194929Z
CREATED:20240312T194929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T194929Z
UID:10005808-1715718600-1715720400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Learning the Prayer of Examen
DESCRIPTION:The Prayer of Examen is a spiritual practice of reviewing the day to retune ourselves to the sacred in ordinary life. Usually lasting 15-20 minutes and done in the evening\, the prayer prompts us to remember God’s presence\, express gratitude\, reflect on the day\, and prepare for the day to come. The Faith Formation Council is offering the opportunity to learn this beautiful spiritual practice via zoom on Tuesday evenings\, April 2 – May 14\, from 8:30pm – 9:00pm. Participants will learn the history of the practice originated by St. Ignatius Loyola\, the five steps of the practice\, experience one step together each week\, & reflect on trying the practice individually between meeting times. \nFacilitators: Lee Rader\, Tom Scott\nContact Tom to sign up: tom.scott.goblue@msn.com
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/learning-the-prayer-of-examen/2024-05-14/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240508T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240508T210000
DTSTAMP:20230616T001600Z
CREATED:20230616T001600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230616T001600Z
UID:10003915-1715196600-1715202000@faithatfirst.org
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-90/2024-05-08/
LOCATION:Choir Room
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240508T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240508T201000
DTSTAMP:20240322T220443Z
CREATED:20240307T172332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T220443Z
UID:10005832-1715196600-1715199000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Festival Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Adults and high school youth from the congregation and the community rehearse in preparation for the Festival Choir Concert on May 17\, 2024. No audition is required and music is provided at rehearsal.\nFor more information\, email brian@faithatfirst.com
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/festival-choir-rehearsal-17/2024-05-08/
LOCATION:Choir Room
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