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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T120000
DTSTAMP:20260613T043308
CREATED:20250213T171632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T171702Z
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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-3/2026-04-12/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T113000
DTSTAMP:20260613T043308
CREATED:20260329T143249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T143249Z
UID:10011821-1775990700-1775993400@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-30/2026-04-12/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T113000
DTSTAMP:20260613T043308
CREATED:20260329T144502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T144502Z
UID:10011832-1775990700-1775993400@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/connect456/2026-04-12/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T123000
DTSTAMP:20260613T043308
CREATED:20241209T180901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T180901Z
UID:10008186-1775993400-1775997000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Church Offering Counting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/church-offering-counting/2026-04-12/
LOCATION:Conference Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T124500
DTSTAMP:20260613T043308
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T115000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T131500
DTSTAMP:20260613T043308
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260413T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260413T113000
DTSTAMP:20260613T043308
CREATED:20250529T174400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T174400Z
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SUMMARY:Finance Ad Hoc Committee on Designated Funds
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/finance-ad-hoc-committee-on-designated-funds/2026-04-13/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T200000
DTSTAMP:20260613T043308
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T200000
DTSTAMP:20260613T043308
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T120000
DTSTAMP:20260613T043308
CREATED:20250905T015327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T015512Z
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Bible Study- Online
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. \nPlease contact Janet Lutz at janetatl@aol.com with any questions. \nRealm Registration Event. 
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/wednesday-bible-study-online/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="Janet Lutz":MAILTO:janetatl@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T123000
DTSTAMP:20260613T043308
CREATED:20240904T190639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T190639Z
UID:10007012-1776250800-1776256200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Staff Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/staff-meeting-62/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:Conference Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Britt Cox":MAILTO:britt@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T180000
DTSTAMP:20260613T043308
CREATED:20250213T165808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T165808Z
UID:10008673-1776273300-1776276000@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-64/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T191500
DTSTAMP:20260613T043308
CREATED:20250213T170353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T170353Z
UID:10008715-1776277800-1776280500@faithatfirst.org
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-33/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T203000
DTSTAMP:20260613T043308
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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T203000
DTSTAMP:20260613T043308
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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T201500
DTSTAMP:20260613T043308
CREATED:20250718T184738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T184738Z
UID:10009651-1776281400-1776284100@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Festival Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Adults and high school youth from the congregation and the community rehearse in preparation of Mozart’s Requiem for the Festival Choir Concert on November 21\, 2025. No audition is required.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/festival-choir-rehearsal/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:Choir Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T210000
DTSTAMP:20260613T043308
CREATED:20250213T165531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T185940Z
UID:10009713-1776281400-1776286800@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. \nMeets in Choir Room!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/chancel-choir-rehearsal-142/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T140000
DTSTAMP:20260613T043309
CREATED:20250905T015759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T015759Z
UID:10009943-1776344400-1776348000@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/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="Christie Cook":MAILTO:cecook.phd@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260416T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260416T190000
DTSTAMP:20260613T043309
CREATED:20230714T003533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230714T003711Z
UID:10004198-1776360600-1776366000@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/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:Dining Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Koester":MAILTO:davekoester57@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T203000
DTSTAMP:20260613T043309
CREATED:20250905T022040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T022040Z
UID:10010032-1776366000-1776371400@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/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="Bill Brown":MAILTO:bbbrown@wwbrown-inc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T213000
DTSTAMP:20260613T043309
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T120000
DTSTAMP:20260613T043309
CREATED:20240917T183404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T183404Z
UID:10007260-1776506400-1776513600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Styrofoam Collection
DESCRIPTION:The Earth Care Committee holds its monthly Styrofoam collection time at First UMC Evanston on the third Saturday of the month at the Church Street entrance between 10am and Noon. Material to be collected includes all clean No. 6 plastic foam. Acceptable items include disposable coffee cups; take out containers (such as clamshells); plastic plates\, bowls and cutlery; meat and poultry foam trays and packing foam. When recycled\, these items can be processed into a material used to make park benches\, picture frames\, and other items. Recycling these items helps keep this harmful plastic\, which cannot be processed locally\, out of the waste stream.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/styrofoam-collection/2026-04-18/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T120000
DTSTAMP:20260613T043309
CREATED:20260326T153635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T153635Z
UID:10011795-1776506400-1776513600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Craft Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/craft-day-2/
LOCATION:Dining Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T120000
DTSTAMP:20260613T043309
CREATED:20260408T152006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T152006Z
UID:10011858-1776506400-1776513600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Bundled Blessings Diaper Packing with Harrison Neighbors
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/bundled-blessings-diaper-packing-with-harrison-neighbors/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T190000
DTSTAMP:20260613T043309
CREATED:20260319T161614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T161614Z
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SUMMARY:Pastor Grace Farewell Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Celebration of Gratitude for Sr. Pastor Grace Imathiu\, Sat. April 18\, 2026 at Sanctuary and Great Hall. Food and Beverages will be served. Please bring a ready-to-serve appetizer or dessert (one or two dozen pieces) to the church kitchen at 330pm. We would like to have snacks and desserts for 300 people. \nTo plan in advance\, please email Carol Barnett at: hhdorsey1911@gmail.com to let us know the item and quantity you’ll bring to share. \nAll are welcome!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/pastor-grace-farewell-celebration/
LOCATION:Sanctuary ;Great Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T213000
DTSTAMP:20260613T043309
CREATED:20251106T165024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T165024Z
UID:10011099-1776538800-1776547800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Opera Recital
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/opera-recital-2/
LOCATION:Tittle Chapel
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260419T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260419T120000
DTSTAMP:20260613T043309
CREATED:20240409T173024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T181329Z
UID:10007354-1776598200-1776600000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Earth Care Lending Library
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a place to continue growing in your understanding of environmental justice and how to care for God’s creation? \nVisit the Earth Care Lending Library\, which is open every 2nd Sunday after worship in Great Hall. A small lending library with books for readers of all ages\, the titles were curated by the Earth Care Committee and include Newbery Award-winning children’s  books\, as well as titles by leading voices from the spiritual and scientific communities.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/earth-care-lending-library-2/2026-04-19/
LOCATION:Great Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T131500
DTSTAMP:20260613T043309
CREATED:20260408T152319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T152319Z
UID:10011862-1776600900-1776604500@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Lay Care Visitors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/lay-care-visitors-meeting/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T203000
DTSTAMP:20260613T043309
CREATED:20260419T160013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T160013Z
UID:10012216-1776711600-1776717000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Adult Christian Education Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/adult-christian-education-council-meeting/2026-04-20/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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