BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//First United Methodist Church of Evanston, IL - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:First United Methodist Church of Evanston, IL
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://faithatfirst.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for First United Methodist Church of Evanston, IL
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Chicago
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20250309T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20251102T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20260308T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20261101T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20270314T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20271107T070000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:UTC
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:UTC
DTSTART:20250101T000000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260402T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260402T140000
DTSTAMP:20260613T030346
CREATED:20250905T015759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T015759Z
UID:10009941-1775134800-1775138400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Progressive Christianity Reading Group- Online
DESCRIPTION:First Church’s Progressive Christians Reading Group invites new and former participants to participate as the group gathers each Thursday 1:00-2:00pm online to discuss and reflect on selected books\, typically one book per month. \nInterested? Email Christie at cecook.phd@gmail.com for the current/upcoming reading and the Zoom link. \nRealm Registration Event. 
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/progressive-christianity-reading-group-online/2026-04-02/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="Christie Cook":MAILTO:cecook.phd@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260402T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260402T190000
DTSTAMP:20260613T030346
CREATED:20230714T003533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230714T003711Z
UID:10004196-1775151000-1775156400@faithatfirst.org
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/2026-04-02/
LOCATION:Dining Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Koester":MAILTO:davekoester57@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260402T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260402T203000
DTSTAMP:20260613T030346
CREATED:20250905T022040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T022040Z
UID:10010030-1775156400-1775161800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:God's Story\, Our Stories Bible Study- Online
DESCRIPTION:The Lectionary Bible Study Group meets online each Thursday evening. 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. \nRealm Registration Event. 
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/gods-story-our-stories-bible-study-online/2026-04-02/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="Bill Brown":MAILTO:bbbrown@wwbrown-inc.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260405T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260405T101500
DTSTAMP:20260613T030346
CREATED:20250905T022544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T022544Z
UID:10010119-1775380500-1775384100@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Social Justice Intersections Sunday School Class
DESCRIPTION:Sundays at 9:15am in the Dining Hall\, first floor.  \nThe social justice track of the adult Christian Education lineup is grounded in the Wesleyan commitment that “There is no holiness but social holiness.” \nFacilitator:   Joe Agne\, RevAgne@gmail.com \nRealm Registration Event. 
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/social-justice-intersections-sunday-school-class/2026-04-05/
LOCATION:Dining Room
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260405T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260405T101500
DTSTAMP:20260613T030346
CREATED:20250905T023024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T154223Z
UID:10010246-1775380500-1775384100@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:The Christian Experiment
DESCRIPTION:Sundays at 9:15am in Glenna Hall Sundays\, first floor. Begins Sept. 14.\nThe Christian Experiment is a weekly gathering that creates community and explores faith-based questions. Ever had doubts? If you are like most\, you have. Ever had doubts about Christian faith? Many of us have. In a recent study at a leading United Methodist Church\, 95 percent of believers stated they struggle with doubt occasionally and 24 percent stated they struggle with doubt regularly. This same study also found that 44 percent believed their doubts helped them find or strengthen their faith.\nFacilitators:   Matt Rader (mrader@emich.edu) and Kristi Hubbard (hubbard.kristi@gmail.com) \nRealm Registration Event. 
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/the-christian-experiment-2/2026-04-05/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260405T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260405T101500
DTSTAMP:20260613T030346
CREATED:20250905T023256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T151229Z
UID:10010283-1775380500-1775384100@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:History\, Roots\, & Rearview Mirror
DESCRIPTION:History\, Roots and a Rearview Mirror will use insight and discussion to understand our roots and history to have a rearview mirror of our story. The class will begin with a two-week unit on First Church history; followed by a four-week unit on church history under Constantine; a two-week unit on history of human sexuality in the UMC; a two-week unit on the history of race and racism in the UMC; and finish the year on Advent with the Wesleys. \nRealm Registration Event. 
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/history-roots-rearview-mirror/2026-04-05/
LOCATION:Conference Room
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260405T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260405T101500
DTSTAMP:20260613T030346
CREATED:20250213T170657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T190816Z
UID:10008751-1775381400-1775384100@faithatfirst.org
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-143/2026-04-05/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260405T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260405T120000
DTSTAMP:20260613T030346
CREATED:20250213T171632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T171702Z
UID:10008803-1775385000-1775390400@faithatfirst.org
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-3/2026-04-05/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260405T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260405T113000
DTSTAMP:20260613T030346
CREATED:20260329T143249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T143249Z
UID:10011820-1775385900-1775388600@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. Breakout groups of children ages Pre-K and K and grades 1-3 are invited to experience the wonder of worship and joy of living out our faith in a lively\, play-based setting. / 10:45-11:30 a.m.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/childrens-chapel-30/2026-04-05/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260405T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260405T113000
DTSTAMP:20260613T030346
CREATED:20260329T144502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T144502Z
UID:10011831-1775385900-1775388600@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 and in the world. Each week features a unique and active means of connecting to scripture\, worship\, service\, and our First Church and United Methodist history. / 10:45-11:30 a.m.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/connect456/2026-04-05/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260405T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260405T123000
DTSTAMP:20260613T030346
CREATED:20241209T180901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T180901Z
UID:10008185-1775388600-1775392200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Church Offering Counting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/church-offering-counting/2026-04-05/
LOCATION:Conference Room
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260405T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260405T151500
DTSTAMP:20260613T030347
CREATED:20250909T192704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T192704Z
UID:10010583-1775397600-1775402100@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Covenant Hike Group
DESCRIPTION:The Covenant Hike Group invites all who have a wonder of the natural world to share nature immersion with each other through 3 seasons while experiencing the presence of God. The format is simple. We begin with a brief reading (scripture or poem)\, hike along while sharing joys and concerns\, and appreciate 5 minutes of silence at mid-point. Each hike concludes with an optional\, brief time of sharing about our experiences on the hike\, closing prayer\, and a cool or hot drink. All ages are welcome.\n\nEach month we will meet at a designated location at 2 p.m.\, hiking various paths in our area for about an hour at a comfortable pace for everyone. The group will meet each first Sunday from October through May\, and participants may join in as schedules allow.\n\nFacilitator: Jim Johnson. Contact Jim at jjohnso@luc.edu with any questions and to be placed on the distribution list.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/covenant-hike-group-3/2026-04-05/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260406T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260406T113000
DTSTAMP:20260613T030347
CREATED:20250529T174400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T174400Z
UID:10009462-1775469600-1775475000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Finance Ad Hoc Committee on Designated Funds
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/finance-ad-hoc-committee-on-designated-funds/2026-04-06/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T153000
DTSTAMP:20260613T030347
CREATED:20240828T203725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T203725Z
UID:10006637-1775570400-1775575800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Archives Committee
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/archives-committee-2/2026-04-07/
LOCATION:Archives-Room 37
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260408T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260408T110000
DTSTAMP:20260613T030347
CREATED:20230908T024328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T185340Z
UID:10003786-1775642400-1775646000@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. Year round we gather at LePeep 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-6-2/2026-04-08/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T173000
DTSTAMP:20260613T030347
CREATED:20260408T151929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T151929Z
UID:10011857-1775664000-1775669400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Bundled Blessings Diaper Packing with ETHS Community Service Club
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/bundled-blessings-diaper-packing-with-eths-community-service-club/
LOCATION:Room M
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T200000
DTSTAMP:20260613T030347
CREATED:20260319T162530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T162530Z
UID:10011787-1775750400-1775764800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Listening session
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/listening-session/
LOCATION:Dining Hall
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T210000
DTSTAMP:20260613T030347
CREATED:20260308T141343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T141343Z
UID:10011643-1775757600-1775768400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Author Interview and Book Signing\, sponsored by Bookends and Beginnings
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/author-interview-and-book-signing-sponsored-by-bookends-and-beginnings/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T210000
DTSTAMP:20260613T030347
CREATED:20260319T155906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T155906Z
UID:10011772-1775757600-1775768400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Bookends and Beginnings Hosts Author Colm Toibin
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/bookends-and-beginnings-hosts-author-colm-toibin-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T200000
DTSTAMP:20260613T030347
CREATED:20250814T165049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T165049Z
UID:10009799-1775759400-1775764800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Board of Trustees meeting
DESCRIPTION:Reserving the Conference Room on 9/4\, 11/6\, 4/9\, & 6/4. \nThe other meetings will be via Zoom.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/board-of-trustees-meeting-2/2026-04-09/
LOCATION:Conference Room
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T090000
DTSTAMP:20260613T030347
CREATED:20260408T152412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T152412Z
UID:10011863-1775980800-1775984400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Men's Fellowship Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Men’s fellowship meets monthly at 8 am in the dining hall for breakfast and a short program.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/mens-fellowship-breakfast-2/
LOCATION:Dining Hall
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T101500
DTSTAMP:20260613T030347
CREATED:20260329T151243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T163450Z
UID:10011842-1775985300-1775988900@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Messy Church
DESCRIPTION:Messy Church is an opportunity for children\, youth\, and adults to engage in hands-on creative activities\, celebratory worship\, and time together in community. Join us for a different kind of Sunday School on the first Sunday of each month! / 9:15-10:15 a.m. In Great Hall
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/messy-church-6/2026-04-12/2/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T113000
DTSTAMP:20260613T030347
CREATED:20260319T155328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T155328Z
UID:10011710-1775989800-1775993400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:The Story of Our Lives Worship Series
DESCRIPTION:This Easter season\, we follow the risen Jesus through stories—stories of confusion and recognition\, fear and courage\, friendship and hope. Before the disciples become the leaders of the church\, they are simply people trying to find words for an experience that has changed everything. As we listen again to these resurrection stories\, we’ll discover how our own lives are woven into God’s ongoing story—shaping us to live with honesty\, connection\, and hope in a world still longing for good news. Join us each week for worship and opportunities to practice telling and living this story together.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/the-story-of-our-lives-worship-series/2026-04-12/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T124500
DTSTAMP:20260613T030347
CREATED:20260227T194346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T194346Z
UID:10011574-1775994300-1775997900@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Men's Fellowship: One Church One Book 11:45am Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/mens-fellowship-one-church-one-book-1145am-meeting/2026-04-12/
LOCATION:Great Hall Balcony
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T115000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T131500
DTSTAMP:20260613T030347
CREATED:20250919T180749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T180749Z
UID:10010877-1775994600-1775999700@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Earth Care Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/earth-care-committee-meeting-4/2026-04-12/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T200000
DTSTAMP:20260613T030347
CREATED:20260319T161923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T161923Z
UID:10011785-1776189600-1776196800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Minister Review 1
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/minister-review-1/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T200000
DTSTAMP:20260613T030347
CREATED:20251218T194431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T194431Z
UID:10011344-1776191400-1776196800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Church Council meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/church-council-meeting-7/2026-04-14/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T203000
DTSTAMP:20260613T030347
CREATED:20260319T163059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T163059Z
UID:10011788-1776277800-1776285000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Mom's Night Out
DESCRIPTION:Wed April 15th – Jen Wolfe’s home with Jackie Owens Co-host. 6:30-8:30 pm\n\nRSVP to jenwalker03@gmail.com or 740-416-1360\n\nMoms of all ages welcome! Bring a treat to share if it works for you. See you there!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/moms-night-out-26/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T203000
DTSTAMP:20260613T030347
CREATED:20260324T175514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T175514Z
UID:10011789-1776277800-1776285000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Mom's Night Out
DESCRIPTION:Wed April 15th – Jen Wolfe’s home with Jackie Owens Co-host.  6:30-8:30 pm \nRSVP to jenwalker03@gmail.com or 740-416-1360 \nMoms of all ages welcome! Bring a treat to share if it works for you. See you there!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/moms-night-out-27/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T213000
DTSTAMP:20260613T030347
CREATED:20260308T141904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T184623Z
UID:10011644-1776366000-1776375000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Opera Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/opera-recital-3/
LOCATION:Tittle Chapel
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR