BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//First United Methodist Church of Evanston, IL - ECPv6.17.3.1//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: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
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20280312T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20281105T070000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:UTC
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:UTC
DTSTART:20260101T000000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270228T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270228T101500
DTSTAMP:20260827T172504Z
CREATED:20260827T172504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T172504Z
UID:10013024-1803806100-1803809700@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Beloved Community
DESCRIPTION:Room J
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/beloved-community/2027-02-28/
LOCATION:Room J
ORGANIZER;CN="Sydney Harkrider":MAILTO:sydney@faithatfirst.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270228T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270228T101500
DTSTAMP:20260828T172714Z
CREATED:20260828T172714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T172714Z
UID:10013140-1803807000-1803809700@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Chancel Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Choir Room \nAdults 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. \n 
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/chancel-choir-rehearsal-15/2027-02-28/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270228T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270228T113000
DTSTAMP:20260830T143053Z
CREATED:20260830T143053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T143053Z
UID:10013205-1803810600-1803814200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Worship Service
DESCRIPTION:Sanctuary \nWorship Service in the Sanctuary. All are welcome.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/worship-service/2027-02-28/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270228T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270228T123000
DTSTAMP:20241209T180901Z
CREATED:20241209T180901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T180901Z
UID:10008232-1803814200-1803817800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Church Offering Counting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/church-offering-counting/2027-02-28/
LOCATION:Conference Room
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270228T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270228T193000
DTSTAMP:20250520T184549Z
CREATED:20240717T192145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T184549Z
UID:10005971-1803835800-1803843000@faithatfirst.org
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-2-2-2/2027-02-28/
ORGANIZER;CN="Sydney Harkrider":MAILTO:sydney@faithatfirst.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270302T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270302T210000
DTSTAMP:20260827T183015Z
CREATED:20260827T183015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T183015Z
UID:10013059-1804014000-1804021200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:First Reads
DESCRIPTION:Glenna Hall
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/first-reads/2027-03-02/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270303T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270303T120000
DTSTAMP:20250905T015512Z
CREATED:20250905T015327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T015512Z
UID:10009899-1804068000-1804075200@faithatfirst.org
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/2027-03-03/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="Janet Lutz":MAILTO:janetatl@aol.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270303T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270303T123000
DTSTAMP:20240904T190639Z
CREATED:20240904T190639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T190639Z
UID:10007047-1804071600-1804077000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Staff Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/staff-meeting-62/2027-03-03/
LOCATION:Conference Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Britt Cox":MAILTO:britt@faithatfirst.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270303T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270303T180000
DTSTAMP:20260828T171725Z
CREATED:20260828T171705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T171725Z
UID:10013079-1804094100-1804096800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Children's Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Choir Room \nChildren in grades 1-6 rehearse twice each month 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-11/2027-03-03/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270303T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270303T191500
DTSTAMP:20260828T172113Z
CREATED:20260828T172113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T172113Z
UID:10013108-1804098600-1804101300@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Handbell Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Choir Room \nThe Handbell Choir plays in worship once each month. 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-7/2027-03-03/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270303T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270303T210000
DTSTAMP:20260828T161223Z
CREATED:20250213T165531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T161223Z
UID:10009759-1804102200-1804107600@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-142/2027-03-03/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270304T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270304T140000
DTSTAMP:20250905T015759Z
CREATED:20250905T015759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T015759Z
UID:10009989-1804165200-1804168800@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/2027-03-04/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="Christie Cook":MAILTO:cecook.phd@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270304T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270304T190000
DTSTAMP:20230714T003711Z
CREATED:20230714T003533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230714T003711Z
UID:10004244-1804181400-1804186800@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/2027-03-04/
LOCATION:Dining Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Koester":MAILTO:davekoester57@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270304T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270304T203000
DTSTAMP:20250905T022040Z
CREATED:20250905T022040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T022040Z
UID:10010078-1804186800-1804192200@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/2027-03-04/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="Bill Brown":MAILTO:bbbrown@wwbrown-inc.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270307T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270307T133000
DTSTAMP:20260827T181248Z
CREATED:20260827T181248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T181248Z
UID:10013052-1804419000-1804426200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Methodist Youth Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:Room M
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/methodist-youth-fellowship-7/2027-03-07/
LOCATION:Room M
ORGANIZER;CN="Sydney Harkrider":MAILTO:sydney@faithatfirst.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270307T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270307T150000
DTSTAMP:20260828T175119Z
CREATED:20260828T175119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T175119Z
UID:10013175-1804424400-1804431600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Flute Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Choir Room
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/flute-choir-rehearsal/2027-03-07/
LOCATION:Choir Room
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270307T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270307T151500
DTSTAMP:20250909T192704Z
CREATED:20250909T192704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T192704Z
UID:10010594-1804428000-1804432500@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-3/2027-03-07/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270309T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270309T153000
DTSTAMP:20240828T203725Z
CREATED:20240828T203725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T203725Z
UID:10006661-1804600800-1804606200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Archives Committee
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/archives-committee-2/2027-03-09/
LOCATION:Archives-Room 37
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270310T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270310T110000
DTSTAMP:20241121T185340Z
CREATED:20230908T024328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T185340Z
UID:10003797-1804672800-1804676400@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-6-2/2027-03-10/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270310T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270310T200000
DTSTAMP:20260803T172148Z
CREATED:20260728T165236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T172148Z
UID:10012444-1804703400-1804708800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:SPRC Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Glenna Hall
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/sprc-meeting-6/2027-03-10/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270311T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270311T204500
DTSTAMP:20260818T152429Z
CREATED:20260818T152429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T152429Z
UID:10012955-1804790700-1804797900@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:FUMC-Evanston Monthly Trustees Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Conference Room
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/fumc-evanston-monthly-trustees-meeting/2027-03-11/
LOCATION:Conference Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Carol Barnett":MAILTO:cbarnett29@me.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270314T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270314T131500
DTSTAMP:20260811T170840Z
CREATED:20260811T170423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T170840Z
UID:10012932-1805024700-1805030100@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Earth Care Committee
DESCRIPTION:Glenna Hall
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/earth-care-committee-2/2027-03-14/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270316T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270316T200000
DTSTAMP:20260804T192550Z
CREATED:20250711T184301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T192550Z
UID:10009579-1805223600-1805227200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Faith Formation Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Zoom
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/faith-formation-council-meeting-2/2027-03-16/
LOCATION:Zoom
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270320T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270320T120000
DTSTAMP:20240917T183404Z
CREATED:20240917T183404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T183404Z
UID:10007271-1805536800-1805544000@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/2027-03-20/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270321T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270321T120000
DTSTAMP:20241001T181329Z
CREATED:20240409T173024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T181329Z
UID:10007365-1805628600-1805630400@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-2/2027-03-21/
LOCATION:Great Hall
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270321T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270321T133000
DTSTAMP:20260827T172914Z
CREATED:20260827T172914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T172914Z
UID:10013044-1805628600-1805635800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Methodist Youth Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:Room M
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/methodist-youth-fellowship-5/2027-03-21/
LOCATION:Room M
ORGANIZER;CN="Sydney Harkrider":MAILTO:sydney@faithatfirst.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270324T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270324T110000
DTSTAMP:20250922T182943Z
CREATED:20230608T002343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T182943Z
UID:10003857-1805882400-1805886000@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. 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-7/2027-03-24/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270331T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270331T133000
DTSTAMP:20240904T191115Z
CREATED:20240904T191115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T191115Z
UID:10007178-1806494400-1806499800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Collaborate\, Connect\, Care Staff Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/collaborate-connect-care-staff-meeting/2027-03-31/
LOCATION:Dining Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Britt Cox":MAILTO:britt@faithatfirst.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270407T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270407T201500
DTSTAMP:20260828T181053Z
CREATED:20260828T173650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T181053Z
UID:10013158-1807126200-1807128900@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Festival Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Choir Room \nAdults and high school youth from the congregation and the community rehearse in preparation for the Festival Choir Concerts on November 20\, 2026\, and May 14\, 2027. No audition is required.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/festival-choir-rehearsal-2/2027-04-07/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270517T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270517T203000
DTSTAMP:20250817T202006Z
CREATED:20250817T202006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T202006Z
UID:10009809-1810580400-1810585800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Adult Education meeting
DESCRIPTION:Monthly meeting of Adult Education Council
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/adult-education-meeting/2027-05-17/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR