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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260531T091500
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SUMMARY:Children's Sunday School
DESCRIPTION:Sunday school takes place before worship with an emphasis on sharing and responding to stories in the Bible through questions\, conversation\, creativity\, and play. Sunday School is offered in an all-ages format for children ages 3-12 with the intentional aid of Mini-Revolutions\, an intergenerational curriculum based on the Revised Common Lectionary from Illustrated Ministry. Together\, children and families practice the rhythms and experience the seasons of the church year through the revolutions of the liturgical calendar. / 9:15-10:15 a.m.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/childrens-sunday-school/2026-05-31/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260531T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260531T101500
DTSTAMP:20260530T234351
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T190816Z
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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-143/2026-05-31/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260531T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260531T120000
DTSTAMP:20260530T234351
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-3/2026-05-31/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260531T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260531T113000
DTSTAMP:20260530T234351
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-30/2026-05-31/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260531T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260531T113000
DTSTAMP:20260530T234351
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/connect456/2026-05-31/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260531T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260531T123000
DTSTAMP:20260530T234351
CREATED:20241209T180901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T180901Z
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SUMMARY:Church Offering Counting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/church-offering-counting/2026-05-31/
LOCATION:Conference Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260531T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260531T190000
DTSTAMP:20260530T234351
CREATED:20251218T193755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T193755Z
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SUMMARY:Faith Around the Table group
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/faith-around-the-table-group-2/2026-05-31/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260601T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260601T113000
DTSTAMP:20260530T234351
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/2026-06-01/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260601T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260601T180000
DTSTAMP:20260530T234351
CREATED:20260421T183046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T183046Z
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SUMMARY:Piano Recital
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/piano-recital/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T153000
DTSTAMP:20260530T234351
CREATED:20240828T203725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T203725Z
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SUMMARY:Archives Committee
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/archives-committee-2/2026-06-02/
LOCATION:Archives-Room 37
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T120000
DTSTAMP:20260530T234351
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/2026-06-03/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="Janet Lutz":MAILTO:janetatl@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T123000
DTSTAMP:20260530T234351
CREATED:20240904T190639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T190639Z
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SUMMARY:Staff Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/staff-meeting-62/2026-06-03/
LOCATION:Conference Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Britt Cox":MAILTO:britt@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T193000
DTSTAMP:20260530T234351
CREATED:20250916T154935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T154935Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T201500
DTSTAMP:20260530T234351
CREATED:20250718T184738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T184738Z
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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/2026-06-03/
LOCATION:Choir Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T210000
DTSTAMP:20260530T234351
CREATED:20250213T165531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T185940Z
UID:10009720-1780515000-1780520400@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-142/2026-06-03/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T140000
DTSTAMP:20260530T234351
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/2026-06-04/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="Christie Cook":MAILTO:cecook.phd@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260604T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260604T190000
DTSTAMP:20260530T234351
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/2026-06-04/
LOCATION:Dining Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Koester":MAILTO:davekoester57@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T200000
DTSTAMP:20260530T234351
CREATED:20250814T165049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T165049Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T203000
DTSTAMP:20260530T234351
CREATED:20250905T022040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T022040Z
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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/2026-06-04/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="Bill Brown":MAILTO:bbbrown@wwbrown-inc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T131500
DTSTAMP:20260530T234351
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T190000
DTSTAMP:20260530T234351
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T220000
DTSTAMP:20260530T234351
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260607T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260607T160000
DTSTAMP:20260530T234351
CREATED:20260408T153239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T153239Z
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SUMMARY:ASP Training
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/asp-training-8/2026-06-07/
LOCATION:Dining Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260607T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260607T130000
DTSTAMP:20260530T234351
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260607T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260607T140000
DTSTAMP:20260530T234352
CREATED:20260210T194830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T194830Z
UID:10011562-1780833600-1780840800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:ASP Training
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/asp-training-7/2026-06-07/
LOCATION:Dining Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260607T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260607T133000
DTSTAMP:20260530T234352
CREATED:20260522T192234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T192234Z
UID:10012281-1780834500-1780839000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Children in Action Goes Bowling!
DESCRIPTION:Children in rising grades 1-6 are invited to team up and jump into games\, fellowship\, and various\, hands-on mission and outreach projects\, all in the name of putting faith into action\, with lunch provided! Registration is required!\n\nIn celebration of the end of the program year\, Children’s Ministry is going bowling at Wilmette Bowl! Join us Sunday\, June 7 from 12:15-1:30 p.m. for bowling and pizza at Wilmette Bowl.\n\nSee details and register: https://onrealm.org/faithatfirst/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=NTQ5Y2Q2NWMtOTMyNi00N2M5LTkzN2MtYjQ1MDAxMjAzZjdh
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/children-in-action-goes-bowling/
ORGANIZER;CN="Colin McDonald":MAILTO:colin@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260607T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260607T151500
DTSTAMP:20260530T234352
CREATED:20250909T192704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T192704Z
UID:10010585-1780840800-1780845300@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-3/2026-06-07/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260608T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260608T203000
DTSTAMP:20260530T234352
CREATED:20260522T191859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T191859Z
UID:10012280-1780943400-1780950600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Mom's Night Out
DESCRIPTION:Mom’s Night Out! Monday\, June 8th from 6:30-8:30 pm\n\nAt Jessica Hager’s home with Jessica Radcliffe cohosting\n\nRSVP if you can- Jessica.e.hager@gmail.com\n\nOR just show up – with a smile\, a dish\, a beverage or a friend!\n\nNEXT MNO – In Sept at Marianne Griebler’s with Evelyn McGowan Cohost!\n\nHAPPY SUMMER!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/moms-night-out-29/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T200000
DTSTAMP:20260530T234352
CREATED:20251218T194431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T194431Z
UID:10011348-1781029800-1781035200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Church Council meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/church-council-meeting-7/2026-06-09/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260610T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260610T110000
DTSTAMP:20260530T234352
CREATED:20230908T024328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T185340Z
UID:10003788-1781085600-1781089200@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-6-2/2026-06-10/
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