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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T193000
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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/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:Choir Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T210000
DTSTAMP:20260612T220307
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T185940Z
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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. \nMeets in Choir Room!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/chancel-choir-rehearsal-142/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T140000
DTSTAMP:20260612T220307
CREATED:20250905T015759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T015759Z
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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/2026-05-21/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="Christie Cook":MAILTO:cecook.phd@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T160000
DTSTAMP:20260612T220307
CREATED:20260518T182902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T182902Z
UID:10012279-1779370200-1779379200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Social Justice Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/social-justice-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260521T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260521T190000
DTSTAMP:20260612T220307
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/2026-05-21/
LOCATION:Dining Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Koester":MAILTO:davekoester57@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T203000
DTSTAMP:20260612T220307
CREATED:20250905T022040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T022040Z
UID:10010037-1779390000-1779395400@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/2026-05-21/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="Bill Brown":MAILTO:bbbrown@wwbrown-inc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260524T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260524T101500
DTSTAMP:20260612T220307
CREATED:20250905T022544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T022544Z
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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/2026-05-24/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260524T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260524T101500
DTSTAMP:20260612T220307
CREATED:20250905T023256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T151229Z
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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/2026-05-24/
LOCATION:Conference Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260524T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260524T101500
DTSTAMP:20260612T220307
CREATED:20250213T170657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T190816Z
UID:10008758-1779615000-1779617700@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-143/2026-05-24/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260524T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260524T120000
DTSTAMP:20260612T220307
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-3/2026-05-24/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260524T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260524T113000
DTSTAMP:20260612T220307
CREATED:20260329T143249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T143249Z
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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. 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-30/2026-05-24/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260524T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260524T113000
DTSTAMP:20260612T220307
CREATED:20260329T144502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T144502Z
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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 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/connect456/2026-05-24/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260524T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260524T123000
DTSTAMP:20260612T220307
CREATED:20241209T180901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T180901Z
UID:10008192-1779622200-1779625800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Church Offering Counting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/church-offering-counting/2026-05-24/
LOCATION:Conference Room
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260524T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260524T193000
DTSTAMP:20260612T220307
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-2-2-2/2026-05-24/
ORGANIZER;CN="Sydney Harkrider":MAILTO:sydney@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260525T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260525T113000
DTSTAMP:20260612T220307
CREATED:20250529T174400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T174400Z
UID:10009469-1779703200-1779708600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Finance Ad Hoc Committee on Designated Funds
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/finance-ad-hoc-committee-on-designated-funds/2026-05-25/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260526T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260526T200000
DTSTAMP:20260612T220307
CREATED:20251218T194431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T194431Z
UID:10011347-1779820200-1779825600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Church Council meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/church-council-meeting-7/2026-05-26/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260527T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260527T110000
DTSTAMP:20260612T220307
CREATED:20230608T002343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T182943Z
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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. 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-7/2026-05-27/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T133000
DTSTAMP:20260612T220307
CREATED:20240904T191115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T191115Z
UID:10007168-1779883200-1779888600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Collaborate\, Connect\, Care Staff Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/collaborate-connect-care-staff-meeting/2026-05-27/
LOCATION:Dining Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Britt Cox":MAILTO:britt@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T203000
DTSTAMP:20260612T220307
CREATED:20250922T185655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T185655Z
UID:10010933-1779908400-1779913800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Membership Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Membership Committee meets monthly to discuss ideas and work on strategies to encourage member and visitor engagement in First Church worship\, programs\, and other opportunities. Please address any questions about this committee and its work to Lynelle Diener\, Chair.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/membership-committee-meeting-7/2026-05-27/
LOCATION:Conference Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T120000
DTSTAMP:20260612T220307
CREATED:20260504T172229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T172229Z
UID:10012234-1780135200-1780142400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Craft Day
DESCRIPTION:Craft Day: May 30th\, Saturday\, from 10:00 am- 12:00 pm\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.\n\nBeginners are welcome. All ages and skill levels are invited to join.\n\nPlease email Courtney (courtney.zirkle@gmail.com)\nor Glynis (dleedoyle@gmail.com)if you interested and to receive the building access code.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/craft-day-3/
LOCATION:Dining Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T230000
DTSTAMP:20260612T220307
CREATED:20260308T142025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T142025Z
UID:10011646-1780160400-1780182000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Cornell University Glee Club
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/cornell-university-glee-club/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260601T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260601T180000
DTSTAMP:20260612T220307
CREATED:20260421T183046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T183046Z
UID:10012223-1780329600-1780336800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Piano Recital
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/piano-recital/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T153000
DTSTAMP:20260612T220307
CREATED:20240828T203725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T203725Z
UID:10006641-1780408800-1780414200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Archives Committee
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/archives-committee-2/2026-06-02/
LOCATION:Archives-Room 37
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T193000
DTSTAMP:20260612T220307
CREATED:20250916T154935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T154935Z
UID:10010863-1780502400-1780515000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Total Child School Picnic and Play
DESCRIPTION:If there is rain\, the dining room has been reserved as well.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/total-child-school-picnic-and-play/
LOCATION:Dining Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T200000
DTSTAMP:20260612T220307
CREATED:20250814T165049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T165049Z
UID:10009801-1780597800-1780603200@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-2/2026-06-04/
LOCATION:Conference Room
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T131500
DTSTAMP:20260612T220307
CREATED:20260529T180407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T180407Z
UID:10012284-1780661700-1780665300@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Total Child Staff Lunch
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/total-child-staff-lunch/
LOCATION:Dining Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T190000
DTSTAMP:20260612T220307
CREATED:20260517T140032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260517T140032Z
UID:10012277-1780677000-1780686000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Limitless Game Night Out
DESCRIPTION:Join the Limitless group (any age any stage) for a night out of playing games\, drinks\, food\, and conversation at Sketchbook in Skokie on Friday\, June 5th starting at 4:30. The Yellow Duck Truck will be on site from 4-9pm. You are also welcome to bring in your own food\, drink\, and games.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/limitless-game-night-out/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T220000
DTSTAMP:20260612T220307
CREATED:20260430T182341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T183528Z
UID:10012229-1780725600-1780783200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:The Undertones
DESCRIPTION:Northwestern a cappella group concert
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/the-undertones/
LOCATION:Dining Hall\, Tittle Chapel
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260607T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260607T160000
DTSTAMP:20260612T220307
CREATED:20260408T153239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T153239Z
UID:10011868-1780831800-1780848000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:ASP Training
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/asp-training-8/2026-06-07/
LOCATION:Dining Hall
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260607T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260607T130000
DTSTAMP:20260612T220308
CREATED:20260501T162139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T162139Z
UID:10012231-1780833600-1780837200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:All Church Conference
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/all-church-conference/
LOCATION:Great Hall
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Britt Cox":MAILTO:britt@faithatfirst.com
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