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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230430T103000
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SUMMARY:Earth Care Sunday
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/earth-care-sunday/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230430T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230430T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151501
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SUMMARY:10:30 Worship
DESCRIPTION:Each Sunday we gather at 10:30 AM for worship in the sanctuary. The service is also livestreamed on Youtube and Facebook.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/1030-worship-64/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230430T113500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230430T120500
DTSTAMP:20260403T151501
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SUMMARY:First Church Building Tour
DESCRIPTION:Immediately following 10:30 Worship on April 30\, Bill Brown (a longtime church member and resident expert on the church building) will lead a 30-minute tour with a special focus on the history and architecture of the sanctuary and Tittle Chapel.   All welcome. \nGet a close look at the carved reredos above the altar\, the original and “new” stained glass\, and hear what the architect thought about the balcony. \nInterested?  Please RSVP to Mary Taylor-Johnson at mary@faithatfirst.com.  The group will meet in the rear of the sanctuary five minutes after the close of worship. \nCan’t make it but want to participate another time? Just let her know.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/first-church-building-tour/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Taylor-Johnson":MAILTO:mary@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230430T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230430T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151501
CREATED:20230419T203148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T203148Z
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SUMMARY:Music Ministry
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/music-ministry-19/
LOCATION:Tittle Chapel
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230502T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230502T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151501
CREATED:20230420T002612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T002612Z
UID:10003552-1683055800-1683061200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:First Books (AKA UMC Book Group)
DESCRIPTION:Discussion of To the Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/first-books-aka-umc-book-group/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230503T171500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230503T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151501
CREATED:20230110T225449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T225449Z
UID:10003403-1683134100-1683136800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Children's Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Children’s Choir is open to children in grades 1-6 and children can join at any time. Email brian@faithatfirst.com for more details.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/childrens-choir-rehearsal-59/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230503T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230503T191500
DTSTAMP:20260403T151501
CREATED:20230111T002034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T002034Z
UID:10003457-1683138600-1683141300@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Handbell Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:The Handbell Choir plays in worship once each month. Basic music reading skills required (instrumentalists are especially welcome). Open to adults and youth in grades 6-12. New members welcome throughout the year – email brian@faithatfirst.com for more details.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/handbell-choir-rehearsal-60/
LOCATION:Choir Room
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230503T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230503T201000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151501
CREATED:20230111T003223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T003223Z
UID:10002949-1683142200-1683144600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Festival Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Festival Choir is open to adults and youth in grades 9-12. While music reading skills are needed\, no audition is required. The choir rehearses repertoire for the concert on May 19.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/festival-choir-rehearsal-11/
LOCATION:Choir Room
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230503T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230503T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151501
CREATED:20230110T233022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T233022Z
UID:10003422-1683142200-1683147600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Chancel Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:SATB Choir for adults and youth in grades 9-12. New members welcome throughout the year – email brian@faithatfirst.com for more details.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/chancel-choir-rehearsal-107/
LOCATION:Choir Room
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230504T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230504T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151502
CREATED:20230427T015403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230427T015403Z
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SUMMARY:Men's Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:This group meets via Zoom at 8:00 am on the first and\nthird Thursday of each month except in the summer\n(June\, July\, August)\, when meetings occur on the first\nThursday only. When there is a fifth Sunday in the\nmonth\, the group will now meet for breakfast at the\nMerion\, replacing the first Thursday of the next\nmonth
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/mens-fellowship-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230505T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230505T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151502
CREATED:20230505T055456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230505T055456Z
UID:10003565-1683273600-1683306000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Creation Camp registration deadline
DESCRIPTION:For details and online registration for Creation Camp and other summer opportunities\, visit Children’s Ministry This Season – First United Methodist Church of Evanston\, IL (faithatfirst.org) . \n 
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/creation-camp-registration-deadline/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230507T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230507T101500
DTSTAMP:20260403T151502
CREATED:20230427T014544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230427T014756Z
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SUMMARY:Messy Church
DESCRIPTION:Life is rarely neat and tidy. But God isn’tafraid to enter the mess! \n“Messy Church” is an opportunity for \nkids\, families\, and adults to engage in hands-on creative activities\, worship\, celebratory worship\, and time together in community. The concept originated in the U.K. and has spread around the world. \nDon’t miss our next “Messy Church” date\, Sunday\, May 7\, from 9:00-10:15am in Great Hall. Join us for a different kind of Sunday School for children and adults! \nRegister now so we can plan food and materials appropriately.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/messy-church-2/
LOCATION:Great Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230507T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230507T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151502
CREATED:20230419T200339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T200339Z
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SUMMARY:First Steps to Faith
DESCRIPTION:Children age 0-3 and their families are invited to join First Church’s Nursery Coordinator\, Rachel Shepherd\, on Sunday\, May 7th at 9:30 a.m. in the nursery (Rm. 29) to share stories\, sing songs\, and enjoy fellowship together. Anyone who would like to participate can register for the event at the following link: https://onrealm.org/faithatfirst/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=YmVjMDM2ZmYtNzQwMC00YTM0LWJkMTEtYWZlNjAwZjNhZDZj
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/first-steps-to-faith-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230507T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230507T101500
DTSTAMP:20260403T151502
CREATED:20230110T235406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T235406Z
UID:10003442-1683451800-1683454500@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Chancel Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Email brian@faithatfirst.com for more details.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/chancel-choir-rehearsal-127/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230507T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230507T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151502
CREATED:20230323T202522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230505T055313Z
UID:10003540-1683455400-1683459000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:10:30 Worship - Confirmation Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Each Sunday we gather at 10:30 AM for worship in the sanctuary. The service is also livestreamed.  Please visit Worship this Sunday for the service links. \nConfirmation Sunday is May 7. Join us for worship as we welcome 13 youth confirmands into membership. Community Hour after worship is in celebration of these youth. Stop by Great Hall for cake\, coffee\, and informal conversation with our newest members.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/1030-worship-65/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230510T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230510T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151502
CREATED:20230427T015152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230512T214952Z
UID:10003558-1683712800-1683716400@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. In summer and good weather\, we gather behind the Garrett Seminary on the Northwestern U campus. In winter or inclement weather\, 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-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230510T171500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230510T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151502
CREATED:20230110T225545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T225545Z
UID:10003404-1683738900-1683741600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Children's Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Children’s Choir is open to children in grades 1-6 and children can join at any time. Email brian@faithatfirst.com for more details.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/childrens-choir-rehearsal-60/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230510T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230510T191500
DTSTAMP:20260403T151502
CREATED:20230111T002133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T002133Z
UID:10003458-1683743400-1683746100@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Handbell Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:The Handbell Choir plays in worship once each month. Basic music reading skills required (instrumentalists are especially welcome). Open to adults and youth in grades 6-12. New members welcome throughout the year – email brian@faithatfirst.com for more details.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/handbell-choir-rehearsal-61/
LOCATION:Choir Room
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230510T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230510T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151502
CREATED:20211204T002206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T043010Z
UID:10002523-1683745200-1683750600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Membership Committee
DESCRIPTION:Meets on the second Wednesday of each month from 7:00-8:15 pm. Contact Mark Henry\, chair\, (mark.g.henry@gmail.com) with questions.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/membership-committee-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230510T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230510T201000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151502
CREATED:20230111T003308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T003308Z
UID:10002951-1683747000-1683749400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Festival Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Festival Choir is open to adults and youth in grades 9-12. While music reading skills are needed\, no audition is required. The choir rehearses repertoire for the concert on May 19.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/festival-choir-rehearsal-12/
LOCATION:Choir Room
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230510T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230510T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151502
CREATED:20230110T233128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T233128Z
UID:10003423-1683747000-1683752400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Chancel Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:SATB Choir for adults and youth in grades 9-12. New members welcome throughout the year – email brian@faithatfirst.com for more details.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/chancel-choir-rehearsal-108/
LOCATION:Choir Room
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230511T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230511T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151502
CREATED:20230201T085419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T090101Z
UID:10003504-1683831600-1683838800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Limitless Game Night
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join in the fun for Zoom Game Nights with the Limitless Group the second Thursday of each month from 7:00pm -9:00pm. The group starts the night by checking in with each other. They then play games such as Trivial Pursuit and Pictionary\, led by Matt and Stephanie Peters. All ages and stages are welcome to the Limitless Group. Interested? Contact Stephanie Peters at StephDeloney@gmail.com.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/limitless-game-night-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Peters":MAILTO:stephdeloney@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230511T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230511T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151502
CREATED:20230427T015546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230427T015546Z
UID:10003560-1683831600-1683838800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Limitless Game Night
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join in the fun for Zoom Game Nights with the Limitless Group the second Thursday of each month from 7:00pm -9:00pm. The group starts the night by checking in with each other. They then play games such as Trivial Pursuit and Pictionary\, led by Matt and Stephanie Peters. All ages and stages are welcome to the Limitless Group. Interested? Contact Stephanie Peters at StephDeloney@gmail.com.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/limitless-game-night-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230512T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230512T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151502
CREATED:20230426T201602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230426T201602Z
UID:10003554-1683883800-1683887400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Council Member Outreach
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/council-member-outreach/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230513T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230513T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151502
CREATED:20230505T065010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230505T065010Z
UID:10003572-1683973800-1683979200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:ASP Training
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/asp-training-4/
LOCATION:Great Hall
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Hagedorn":MAILTO:jehdvm@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230514T091500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230514T101500
DTSTAMP:20260403T151502
CREATED:20230503T010302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T010302Z
UID:10003561-1684055700-1684059300@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Sunday School
DESCRIPTION:Sunday school takes place weekly before worship from 9:15-10:15 a.m. with an emphasis on sharing and responding to stories in the Bible through multisensory activities\, spiritual practices\, guided reflection\, and play. Sunday School classes are offered for children ages Pre-K-6th grade\, with monthly all-ages Sunday school programs for the entire family.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/sunday-school-5/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230514T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230514T101500
DTSTAMP:20260403T151502
CREATED:20230110T235457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T235457Z
UID:10003443-1684056600-1684059300@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Chancel Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Email brian@faithatfirst.com for more details.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/chancel-choir-rehearsal-128/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230514T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230514T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151502
CREATED:20230323T202657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230323T202657Z
UID:10003541-1684060200-1684063800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:10:30 Worship
DESCRIPTION:Each Sunday we gather at 10:30 AM for worship in the sanctuary. The service is also livestreamed on Youtube and Facebook.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/1030-worship-66/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230514T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230514T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151502
CREATED:20230503T010459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T010459Z
UID:10003562-1684060200-1684063800@faithatfirst.org
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-36/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230514T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230514T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151502
CREATED:20230503T010545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T010545Z
UID:10003563-1684060200-1684063800@faithatfirst.org
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/connect456-8/
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