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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260816
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260821
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SUMMARY:Away: Mary Taylor-Johnson
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/away-mary-taylor-johnson/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260815T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260815T120000
DTSTAMP:20260814T171217Z
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SUMMARY:Bundled Blessings Diaper Packing w/Skokie Rotary
DESCRIPTION:Room M
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/bundled-blessings-diaper-packing-w-skokie-rotary/
LOCATION:Room M
ORGANIZER;CN="Nancy Brown":MAILTO:nandbrown@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260813T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260813T130000
DTSTAMP:20260717T182059Z
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SUMMARY:Faith in the Wild VBS
DESCRIPTION:“Faith in the Wild” is an original\, environmentally-focused Vacation Bible School program that aims to inspire lifelong connections to the natural world and each other as agents of change in God’s unending story of creation. In partnership with local community organizations\, campers engage in daily acts of stewardship\, play\, and prayerful reflection while exploring creation inside and out.\n\nLearn more and register by July 1 for “early bird” discount!\nhttps://onrealm.org/faithatfirst/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=OGMwMTg5NjktYWEzMS00N2JiLWEzN2ItYjQxZTAxMmM1Mjlm
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/faith-in-the-wild-vbs-2/
LOCATION:Memorial Garden; Glenna Hall; Dining Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Colin McDonald":MAILTO:colin@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260813
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260824
DTSTAMP:20260807T164335Z
CREATED:20260730T185329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T164335Z
UID:25654-1786579200-1787529599@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Parental Leave: Colin McDonald
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/away-colin-mcdonald/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260812T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260812T200000
DTSTAMP:20260803T172148Z
CREATED:20260728T165236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T172148Z
UID:25627-1786559400-1786564800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:SPRC Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Glenna Hall
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/sprc-meeting-6/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260812
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260813
DTSTAMP:20260717T182215Z
CREATED:20260717T182215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T182215Z
UID:25593-1786492800-1786579199@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Offsite: Faith in the Wild VBS
DESCRIPTION:“Faith in the Wild” is an original\, environmentally-focused Vacation Bible School program that aims to inspire lifelong connections to the natural world and each other as agents of change in God’s unending story of creation. In partnership with local community organizations\, campers engage in daily acts of stewardship\, play\, and prayerful reflection while exploring creation inside and out.\n\nLearn more and register by July 1 for “early bird” discount!\nhttps://onrealm.org/faithatfirst/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=OGMwMTg5NjktYWEzMS00N2JiLWEzN2ItYjQxZTAxMmM1Mjlm
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/offsite-faith-in-the-wild-vbs/
ORGANIZER;CN="Colin McDonald":MAILTO:colin@faithatfirst.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260811T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260811T130000
DTSTAMP:20260717T182709Z
CREATED:20260717T182709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T182709Z
UID:25595-1786438800-1786453200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Faith in the Wild VBS
DESCRIPTION:“Faith in the Wild” is an original\, environmentally-focused Vacation Bible School program that aims to inspire lifelong connections to the natural world and each other as agents of change in God’s unending story of creation. In partnership with local community organizations\, campers engage in daily acts of stewardship\, play\, and prayerful reflection while exploring creation inside and out.\n\nLearn more and register by July 1 for “early bird” discount!\nhttps://onrealm.org/faithatfirst/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=OGMwMTg5NjktYWEzMS00N2JiLWEzN2ItYjQxZTAxMmM1Mjlm
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/faith-in-the-wild-vbs-3/
LOCATION:Memorial Garden; Glenna Hall; Dining Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Colin McDonald":MAILTO:colin@faithatfirst.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260810T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260810T133000
DTSTAMP:20260810T161710Z
CREATED:20260810T161419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T161710Z
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SUMMARY:SNAPGap Collection
DESCRIPTION:Help support local food pantries through the SNAPGap Collection. \n Items purchased locally may be dropped off at Lake Street Church between 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. through August 24. \nDonations will be distributed through Vineyard food pantries on August 26. Thank you for helping support our neighbors!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/snapgap-collection-2/
LOCATION:Lake Street Church\, 607 Lake St\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260810T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260810T130000
DTSTAMP:20260717T182636Z
CREATED:20260421T183744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T182636Z
UID:25149-1786352400-1786366800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Faith in the Wild VBS
DESCRIPTION:“Faith in the Wild” is an original\, environmentally-focused Vacation Bible School program that aims to inspire lifelong connections to the natural world and each other as agents of change in God’s unending story of creation. In partnership with local community organizations\, campers engage in daily acts of stewardship\, play\, and prayerful reflection while exploring creation inside and out.\n\nLearn more and register by July 1 for “early bird” discount!\nhttps://onrealm.org/faithatfirst/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=OGMwMTg5NjktYWEzMS00N2JiLWEzN2ItYjQxZTAxMmM1Mjlm
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/faith-in-the-wild-vbs/
LOCATION:Memorial Garden; Glenna Hall; Dining Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Colin McDonald":MAILTO:colin@faithatfirst.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260810
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260815
DTSTAMP:20260807T164125Z
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SUMMARY:Total Child Staff Summer Break
DESCRIPTION:Total Child staff will be on break starting August 10 through the 14th.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/total-child-staff-summer-break/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260809T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260809T131500
DTSTAMP:20260805T151939Z
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SUMMARY:Earth Care Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Glenna Hall
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/earth-care-committee-meeting-5/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260807T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260807T131500
DTSTAMP:20260729T185659Z
CREATED:20260729T185659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T185659Z
UID:25632-1786103100-1786108500@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Total Child Staff Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Dining Hall
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/total-child-staff-lunch-2/
LOCATION:Dining Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T163000
DTSTAMP:20250916T155213Z
CREATED:20250916T155213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T155213Z
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SUMMARY:Total Child - Moving On Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/total-child-moving-on-ceremony/
LOCATION:Dining Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260806
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260808
DTSTAMP:20260804T152833Z
CREATED:20260730T185138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T152833Z
UID:25650-1785974400-1786147199@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Away: Brian Schoettler
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/away-brian-schoettler-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260804
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260805
DTSTAMP:20260730T185057Z
CREATED:20260730T185057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T185057Z
UID:25648-1785801600-1785887999@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Away: Brian Schoettler
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/away-brian-schoettler/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260802
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260808
DTSTAMP:20260804T152907Z
CREATED:20260730T185251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T152907Z
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SUMMARY:Away: Pastor Britt
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/away-pastor-britt/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260801T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260801T130000
DTSTAMP:20260611T165933Z
CREATED:20260611T165933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T165933Z
UID:25367-1785578400-1785589200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Pete Henderson Memorial Service
DESCRIPTION:Start time 10am
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/pete-henderson-memorial-service/
LOCATION:Sanctuary; Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260728T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260728T150000
DTSTAMP:20260717T180438Z
CREATED:20260717T180438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T180438Z
UID:25585-1785245400-1785250800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Jack MacLennan's Memorial Service
DESCRIPTION:Memorial service at 1:30pm with reception following in Glenna Hall.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/jack-maclennans-memorial-service/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall and Tittle Chapel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260728T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260728T133000
DTSTAMP:20260717T175938Z
CREATED:20260717T175938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T175938Z
UID:25583-1785243600-1785245400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Interment of Ashes
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/interment-of-ashes-2/
LOCATION:Memorial Garden
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260724T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260724T180000
DTSTAMP:20251106T170651Z
CREATED:20251106T170651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T170651Z
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SUMMARY:Wedding Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/wedding-rehearsal-2/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260724
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260726
DTSTAMP:20260308T142644Z
CREATED:20260308T142644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T142644Z
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SUMMARY:Wedding
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/wedding-5/
LOCATION:Tittle Chapel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T210000
DTSTAMP:20260722T174334Z
CREATED:20260722T174334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T174334Z
UID:25613-1784833200-1784840400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Trustee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/trustee-meeting/
LOCATION:Conference Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T210000
DTSTAMP:20260722T174155Z
CREATED:20260722T174155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T174155Z
UID:25611-1784746800-1784754000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Finance Meeting - Online via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/finance-meeting-online-via-zoom/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260719T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260719T233000
DTSTAMP:20260508T173347Z
CREATED:20260508T173347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T173347Z
UID:25233-1784457000-1784503800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Installation Sunday for Rev. Dr. Paul Lee
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/installation-sunday-for-rev-dr-paul-lee/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T120000
DTSTAMP:20260630T183317Z
CREATED:20260630T183317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T183317Z
UID:25485-1784368800-1784376000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Craft Day
DESCRIPTION:Craft Day: July 18th\, 10:00am-12:00pm\n\nJoin us for a fun and creative time together. Bring any project you would like to work on\, including quilting\, crochet\, knitting\, sewing\, beading\, jewelry\, painting and more. All projects are welcome.\n\nWe will meet in the dining room\, so there will be plenty of space to spread out. Please bring your sewing machine if sewing.\nBeginners are welcome. All ages and skill levels are invited to join.\n\nPlease email Courtney Zirkle courtney.zirkle@gmail.com or Glynis Doyle dleedoyle@gmail.com if you need a building access code. If you are interested if a craft group during the week potentially starting in the fall\, contact Courtney or Glynis.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/craft-day-5/
LOCATION:Dining Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T123000
DTSTAMP:20260701T152502Z
CREATED:20260626T174643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T152502Z
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SUMMARY:Presentation & Conversation on Justice and Mercy in the Middle East
DESCRIPTION:This is an opportunity to hear an update on the conflicts in the Middle East and the impact on communities that have been devastated by war. Bruce Rigdon\, a pastor\, a seminary professor\, notable authority and friend to FUMC\, who has shared his insights on several previous visits to our congregation. This event will be held in Glenna Hall.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/presentation-conversation-on-justice-and-mercy-in-the-middle-east/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260710T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260710T143000
DTSTAMP:20260709T192955Z
CREATED:20260709T192955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T192955Z
UID:25539-1783684800-1783693800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Reclaiming Jesus from the Empire -Watch Party
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/reclaiming-jesus-from-the-empire-watch-party/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T120000
DTSTAMP:20260621T140834Z
CREATED:20260621T140834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260621T140834Z
UID:25384-1782556200-1782561600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Community Diaper Packing
DESCRIPTION:Take a break from your summer\, and help Bundled Blessings to pack diapers for children in need. Summer Diaper Packing is Saturday\, June 27\, 10:30-12. Please sign up below. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E49A8AF2BA2FF2-64528299-summer\nYour help is much appreciated!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/community-diaper-packing-3/
LOCATION:Room M
ORGANIZER;CN="Nancy Brown":MAILTO:nandbrown@comcast.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T120000
DTSTAMP:20260622T174940Z
CREATED:20260622T174940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T174940Z
UID:25390-1782376200-1782388800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Admin Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/admin-meeting/
LOCATION:Conference Room
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260627
DTSTAMP:20251218T195432Z
CREATED:20251218T195432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T195432Z
UID:24574-1782086400-1782518399@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Creation Camp
DESCRIPTION:First Church’s Children’s and Youth Ministry programs are returning to Camp Wesley Woods in Williams Bay\, Wisconsin. Join us for a five-day overnight camp experience suitable for children and youth entering grades 2-8 in the fall of 2026 as together we to seek create life-changing memories and life-giving relationships in Christ.\n\nSave the date for summer camp!\n\nFirst Church’s Children’s and Youth Ministry programs are returning to Camp Wesley Woods in beautiful Williams Bay\, Wisconsin\, June 22-26\, 2026. Join us for a five-day overnight camp experience suitable for children and youth entering grades 2-8 in the fall of 2026 as together we seek to create life-giving relationships and life-changing memories in Christ.\n\nRegistration opens January 2026.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/creation-camp-2/
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