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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-140/2025-01-26/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250126T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250126T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T214152
CREATED:20240828T192519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T171151Z
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SUMMARY:Worship in the Sanctuary
DESCRIPTION:Please find up to date information about this Sunday here.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/worship-in-the-sanctuary/2025-01-26/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250126T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250126T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T214152
CREATED:20240829T163541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T163541Z
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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/connect456-10/2025-01-26/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250126T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250126T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T214152
CREATED:20240829T163813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T181827Z
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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-38/2025-01-26/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250126T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250126T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T214152
CREATED:20240828T194036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T194036Z
UID:10006282-1737891000-1737892800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Eucharist Service
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/eucharist-service/2025-01-26/
LOCATION:Tittle Chapel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250126T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250126T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T214152
CREATED:20241209T180901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T180901Z
UID:10008123-1737891000-1737894600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Church Offering Counting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/church-offering-counting/2025-01-26/
LOCATION:Conference Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250126T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250126T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T214152
CREATED:20241209T181024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T181024Z
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SUMMARY:Chili Cook Off
DESCRIPTION:Our annual Chili Cook Off is Sunday\, January 26th following worship. This is an event you cannot miss! Please come for tasting or register and enter your chili for the contest. Multiple categories fo choose from: vegetarian\, white chili\, kids\, etc. First five registrants recieve a Penzeys Spices gift card! Questions? Please contact the Fellowship Committee Chair\, Cherie Asante at cherie.asante@gmail.com
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/chili-cook-off-2/
LOCATION:Great Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250126T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250126T131500
DTSTAMP:20260417T214152
CREATED:20250121T182332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T182513Z
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SUMMARY:Social Justice Intersections Special Event
DESCRIPTION:January 26 at Noon in the Dining Room—Special Social Justice Intersections Event.\nZONING\, HOUSING\, FAITH COMMUNITIES: What does zoning have to do with the high cost of housing or people experiencing homelessness or hunger? Plenty\, actually\, but it’s complicated. Bring your chili and join us in the Dining Room around noon for a conversation to learn about the impact of past Evanston rules and regulations with Laurice Bell from Shorefront Legacy Center\, the present with Sue Loellbach from Connections for the Homeless\, and Envision Evanston 2025 hopes for the future with Mayor Daniel Biss.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/special-social-justice-intersections-event/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250126T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250126T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T214152
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-2-2-2/2025-01-26/
ORGANIZER;CN="Sydney Harkrider":MAILTO:sydney@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250127T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250127T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T214152
CREATED:20250124T163629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T163629Z
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SUMMARY:Bundled Blessings Diaper Bank Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Bundled Blessings Diaper Bank Committee Meeting will take place on Mon. Jan. 27 from 7-8:30 pm at church.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/bundled-blessings-diaper-bank-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Conference Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250128T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250128T153000
DTSTAMP:20260417T214152
CREATED:20240828T203725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T203725Z
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SUMMARY:Archives Committee
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/archives-committee-2/2025-01-28/
LOCATION:Archives-Room 37
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250128T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250128T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T214152
CREATED:20241205T152512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T152512Z
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SUMMARY:Compline Night Prayer Service
DESCRIPTION:Compline Night Prayer Services Return\nOn Tuesdays beginning January 7th\, you are invited to a thirty minute Night Prayer Service to end your day in community and peace. These services from 8:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.\, available via Zoom\, are patterned after the ancient monastic tradition of Compline (meaning completion)–the final prayer of the day. We will follow a simple liturgical format for this service of quietness and reflection before rest. Persons of all ages are encouraged to give this spiritual practice a try. The zoom format invites participation from anywhere! We are enriched when family & friends in many locations join in. The services\, sponsored by the Faith Formation Council\, will continue through Lent\, concluding on April 8th. Participants may attend as schedules allow. Contact Tom Scott (tom.scott.goblue@msn.com) to sign up or with questions.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/compline-night-prayer-service-4/2025-01-28/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250129T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250129T133000
DTSTAMP:20260417T214152
CREATED:20240904T191115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T191115Z
UID:10007152-1738152000-1738157400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Collaborate\, Connect\, Care Staff Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/collaborate-connect-care-staff-meeting/2025-01-29/
LOCATION:Dining Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Britt Cox":MAILTO:britt@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250129T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250129T180000
DTSTAMP:20260417T214152
CREATED:20240828T203010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T165623Z
UID:10006568-1738170900-1738173600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Children's Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Children in grades 1-6 rehearse weekly and sing in worship monthly. No audition is required and new singers are welcome throughout the year. For more information\, email Dr. Brian Schoettler.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/childrens-choir-rehearsal-62/2025-01-29/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250129T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250129T191500
DTSTAMP:20260417T214152
CREATED:20240828T202420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T170358Z
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SUMMARY:Handbell Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:The Handbell Choir plays in worship seasonally. Basic music reading skills required (instrumentalists are especially welcome). Open to adults and youth in grades 6-12. New members are welcome throughout the year – email Dr. Brian Schoettler for more information.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/handbell-choir-rehearsal-32/2025-01-29/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250129T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250129T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T214152
CREATED:20240828T202245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T164905Z
UID:10006455-1738179000-1738184400@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-139/2025-01-29/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250130T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250130T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T214152
CREATED:20230714T003533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230714T003711Z
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SUMMARY:Soup Kitchen
DESCRIPTION:As part of Interfaith Action of Evanston\, First Church hosts a weekly soup kitchen each Thursday evening.  A host team of First Church volunteers is needed each week\, and 5-6 times a year we also need cooking teams.   Interested in helping?  Please contact Dave Koester (davekoester57@gmail.com) about current scheduling needs.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/soup-kitchen/2025-01-30/
LOCATION:Dining Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Koester":MAILTO:davekoester57@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250202T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250202T100000
DTSTAMP:20260417T214152
CREATED:20250128T180012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T180012Z
UID:10008559-1738488600-1738490400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Inquirers Orientation Tour
DESCRIPTION:Through an abbreviated building tour\, Inquirers learn about infrastructure of First Church and begin to explore ministry areas as church leaders from Church Council\, Trustees\, Adult Education/Faith Formation\, and Mission and Outreach share the church mission statement and strategic plan\, the church building as a “disciple of Christ\,” our identity as a welcoming and inclusive congregation (and affiliation with the Reconciling Ministries Network)\, some of our Mission and Outreach projects\, and opportunities for growing in faith.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/inquirers-orientation-tour/
LOCATION:Tittle Chapel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250202T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250202T133000
DTSTAMP:20260417T214152
CREATED:20240813T143025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T154143Z
UID:10006044-1738495800-1738503000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Methodist Youth Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:Methodist Youth Fellowship (aka MYF) is open to all youth (7th-12th Grade). We’ll gather twice each month on Sundays 11:30-1:30pm. This is a time to have lunch and engage in music\, games\, an activity\, service project\, lesson or anything in between. This is our time to hang out as a youth group and build connections. Hope you’ll join us! \nQuestions?  Contact Sydney Harkrider at sydney@faithatfirst.com.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/methodist-youth-fellowship-4/2025-02-02/
ORGANIZER;CN="Sydney Harkrider":MAILTO:sydney@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250202T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250202T133000
DTSTAMP:20260417T214152
CREATED:20240828T200038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T200038Z
UID:10006333-1738495800-1738503000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Methodist Youth Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:All 7th-12th grade youth are invited to attend Methodist Youth Fellowship (MYF)! This is our gathering twice a month for all youth to have lunch and then engage in music\, lessons\, a service project\, or simply have fun together. Come and join us! All are welcome!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/methodist-youth-fellowship-6/2025-02-02/
LOCATION:Room M
ORGANIZER;CN="Sydney Harkrider":MAILTO:sydney@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250202T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250202T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T214152
CREATED:20250124T164248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T164310Z
UID:10008541-1738497600-1738501200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Congregational Care Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Congregational Care is meeting on Feb 2 after church. This will be a hybrid meeting.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/congregational-care-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250202T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250202T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T214152
CREATED:20250130T172150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T172150Z
UID:10008561-1738501200-1738504800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Music Ministry
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/music-ministry-28/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250202T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250202T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T214152
CREATED:20240828T195357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T195357Z
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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-4/2025-02-02/
ORGANIZER;CN="Sydney Harkrider":MAILTO:sydney@faithatfirst.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250205T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250205T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T214152
CREATED:20240904T190639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T190639Z
UID:10006964-1738753200-1738758600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Staff Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/staff-meeting-62/2025-02-05/
LOCATION:Conference Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Britt Cox":MAILTO:britt@faithatfirst.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250205T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250205T133000
DTSTAMP:20260417T214152
CREATED:20250123T184423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T184423Z
UID:10008538-1738756800-1738762200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Staff Focus Group
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/staff-focus-group/
LOCATION:Conference Room
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250205T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250205T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T214152
CREATED:20250205T185941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T185941Z
UID:10008608-1738764000-1738774800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Memorial Service
DESCRIPTION:Memorial Service for the Reid family. \nService time TBD- held in Tittle Chapel and Glenna Hall.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/memorial-service-2/
LOCATION:Tittle Chapel and Glenna Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250205T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T214152
CREATED:20250124T164955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T162426Z
UID:10008542-1738778400-1738782000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:First Wednesday Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Bring a side or dessert to share and join your church family for good food\, fellowship\, and seasonal activities for all ages on the first Wednesday of each month! \nPlease register to aid in preparations\, noting dates you plan to attend and any dietary restrictions or food allergies in the memo field.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/first-wednesday-potluck-9/2025-02-05/
LOCATION:Dining Room
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250206T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T214152
CREATED:20250121T183301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T183301Z
UID:10008536-1738836000-1738846800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Audio Review and Changes
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/audio-review-and-changes/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250206T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250206T143000
DTSTAMP:20260417T214152
CREATED:20250124T164052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T164052Z
UID:10008540-1738846800-1738852200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Bundled Blessings Diaper Packing Event
DESCRIPTION:Staff from Goldfish Swim School will be coming to pack diapers
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/bundled-blessings-diaper-packing-event/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250208T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250208T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T214152
CREATED:20241204T181024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T181024Z
UID:10008102-1739012400-1739016000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Memorial Service
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/memorial-service/
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