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SUMMARY:Adult Education Class- The Christian Experiment
DESCRIPTION:A weekly gathering that creates community and explores faith-based questions. More. Led by Matt Rader and Kristi Hubbard.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/adult-education-class/2024-11-03/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241103T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241103T101500
DTSTAMP:20260417T175045
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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-140/2024-11-03/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241103T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241103T101500
DTSTAMP:20260417T175045
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T201705Z
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SUMMARY:Children's Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Children’s Choir sings in worship for All Saints Sunday. Please meet on the front steps in the Sanctuary for our brief rehearsal. Participation in Wednesday rehearsals is required to participate.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/childrens-choir-rehearsal-61/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241103T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241103T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T175045
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T111812Z
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SUMMARY:All Saints Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Worship ends with congregation outside in the Memorial Garden
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/all-saints-sunday-2/
LOCATION:Memorial Garden
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241103T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241103T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T175045
CREATED:20241031T135218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T135218Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Worship Service
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/sunday-worship-service/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241103T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241103T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T175045
CREATED:20240828T192519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T171151Z
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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/2024-11-03/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241103T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241103T133000
DTSTAMP:20260417T175046
CREATED:20240828T200038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T200038Z
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SUMMARY:Methodist Youth Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:All 7th-12th grade youth are invited to attend Methodist Youth Fellowship (MYF)! This is our gathering twice a month for all youth to have lunch and then engage in music\, lessons\, a service project\, or simply have fun together. Come and join us! All are welcome!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/methodist-youth-fellowship-6/2024-11-03/
LOCATION:Room M
ORGANIZER;CN="Sydney Harkrider":MAILTO:sydney@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241103T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241103T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T175046
CREATED:20241028T165311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T165311Z
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SUMMARY:Congregational Care Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Congregational Care is meeting on Sunday November 3 after worship. It will be a hybrid meeting.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/congregational-care-meeting/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241103T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241103T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T175046
CREATED:20241017T203445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T203445Z
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SUMMARY:Internment Service
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/internment-service/
LOCATION:Memorial Garden
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241103T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241103T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T175046
CREATED:20240828T195357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T195357Z
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SUMMARY:Young Adult Potluck
DESCRIPTION:All young adults are invited to our potluck! Whether you are new around here\, or looking for other adults to befriend— you are welcome here! We gather at the Bailey’s home\, and all bring dishes to share. Contact Sydney for the address\, and hope to see you there!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/young-adult-potluck-4/2024-11-03/
ORGANIZER;CN="Sydney Harkrider":MAILTO:sydney@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241105T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241105T153000
DTSTAMP:20260417T175046
CREATED:20240828T203725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T203725Z
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SUMMARY:Archives Committee
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/archives-committee-2/2024-11-05/
LOCATION:Archives-Room 37
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241106T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241106T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T175046
CREATED:20241017T203207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T203207Z
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SUMMARY:Bundled Blessings Diaper Packing with Kellogg staff & students
DESCRIPTION:Bundled Blessings Diaper Packing with Kellogg staff & students\nWed. Nov. 6\, 10-11:30\nNancy Brown\, 847-271-1712
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/bundled-blessings-diaper-packing-with-kellogg-staff-students/
LOCATION:Room M
ORGANIZER;CN="Nancy Brown":MAILTO:nandbrown@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241106T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241106T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T175046
CREATED:20240904T190639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T190639Z
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SUMMARY:Staff Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/staff-meeting-62/2024-11-06/
LOCATION:Conference Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Britt Cox":MAILTO:britt@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241106T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241106T180000
DTSTAMP:20260417T175046
CREATED:20240828T203010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T165623Z
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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-62/2024-11-06/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241106T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241106T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T175046
CREATED:20240922T200958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240922T200958Z
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SUMMARY:First Wednesday Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Bring a side or dessert to share and join your church family for good food and fellowship on the first Wednesday of each month! \nPlease register to aid in preparations\, noting any dietary restrictions or food allergies in the memo field.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/first-wednesday-potluck-7/
LOCATION:Dining Room and Kitchen
ORGANIZER;CN="Colin McDonald":MAILTO:colin@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241106T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241106T191500
DTSTAMP:20260417T175046
CREATED:20240828T202420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T170358Z
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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-32/2024-11-06/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241106T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241106T201500
DTSTAMP:20260417T175046
CREATED:20240828T202058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T202058Z
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SUMMARY:Festival Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Adults and high school youth from the congregation and the community rehearse in preparation of Handel’s “Messiah” (Part I) for the Festival Choir Concert on Nov. 22\, 2024. No audition is required.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/festival-choir-rehearsal-20/2024-11-06/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241106T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241106T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T175046
CREATED:20240828T202245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T164905Z
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SUMMARY:Chancel Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Adults and high school youth rehearse music for worship. No audition is required. Email Dr. Brian Schoettler for more information.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/chancel-choir-rehearsal-139/2024-11-06/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241107T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241107T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T175046
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/2024-11-07/
LOCATION:Dining Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Koester":MAILTO:davekoester57@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241109T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241109T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T175046
CREATED:20241008T184632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T184632Z
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SUMMARY:Bundled Blessings Diaper Packing with Skokie Rotary Club
DESCRIPTION:Bundled Blessings will be hosting the Skokie Rotary Club for diaper packing on Sat. Nov. 9 from 10-11:30 am. Contact person–Nancy Brown\, 847-271-1712
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/bundled-blessings-diaper-packing-with-skokie-rotary-club/
LOCATION:Room M
ORGANIZER;CN="Nancy Brown":MAILTO:nandbrown@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241109T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241109T131500
DTSTAMP:20260417T175046
CREATED:20241017T203748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T203748Z
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SUMMARY:Helen Carlock Memorial Service
DESCRIPTION:Family will greet friends in Glenna Hall 11:30 – 12:00pm\nService will be in the sanctuary 12:00pm – 1:00pm
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/helen-carlock-memorial-service/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241110T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241110T101500
DTSTAMP:20260417T175046
CREATED:20240813T145144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T163149Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday School
DESCRIPTION:Sunday School takes place before Worship from 9:15-10:15 a.m. from mid-September through May\, with an emphasis on learning and responding to stories in the Bible through reading\, conversation\, and play. Sunday School is offered for children ages Pre-K-6th grade. Classroom locations are posted throughout the building.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/sunday-school-8/2024-11-10/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241110T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241110T101500
DTSTAMP:20260417T175046
CREATED:20240922T201952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T164109Z
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SUMMARY:Faith in Action Virtual Adult Education Class
DESCRIPTION:Meets monthly on the second Sunday\, September-December. \nUsing Compass podcasts produced by the UMC\, the class will walk through spiritual practices and meditations and explore conversations with special guests about who they are encountering spirituality in surprising ways. The goal is to transform ourselves through listening\, learning and asking the questions\, “How is it with your soul?” \nParticipants are asked to listen to an assigned podcast (approximately 40 mins) prior to each class. For further information and the Zoom link\, contact facilitators Mary Cauble\, mcauble50@gmail.com\, and Bonny Roth\, bsrcom@yahoo.com.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/faith-in-action-virtual-adult-education-class/2024-11-10/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241110T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241110T101500
DTSTAMP:20260417T175046
CREATED:20241028T164911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T164911Z
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SUMMARY:Social Justice Intersections
DESCRIPTION:November 10 – “BEING AN UPSTANDER FOR LGBTQIA+ AND OTHER FOLX” Let’s talk about taking action around supporting queer siblings and other folx.  We’ll look at some simple ways you can support the queer community at work and learn the 5Ds of Bystander Interruption from Right to Be. Presented by SPRC member\, Katie Brick\, MDiv\, MBA.Sponsored by FUMC’s Reconciling Ministries group
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/social-justice-intersections-4/
LOCATION:Room 32
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241110T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241110T101500
DTSTAMP:20260417T175046
CREATED:20241107T161709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T161709Z
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SUMMARY:Bible Study
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/bible-study-4/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241110T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241110T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T175046
CREATED:20240829T163541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T163541Z
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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. Each week features a unique means of connecting\, including serving in leadership with younger children\, learning about our church history and United Methodist identity\, observing worship and more!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/connect456-10/2024-11-10/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241110T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241110T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T175046
CREATED:20240829T163813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T181827Z
UID:10006927-1731235500-1731238200@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. Children ages three through 3rd grade are invited to experience the wonder of worship and joy of service in a lively\, child-friendly setting. Throughout the program year\, children take part in the seasons of the Christian year\, exploring rituals\, sacraments\, and songs of our worship tradition as well as hands-on aspects of our church mission that children might shape and help share the story of our faith.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/childrens-chapel-38/2024-11-10/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241110T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241110T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T175046
CREATED:20240828T194036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T194036Z
UID:10006273-1731238200-1731240000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Eucharist Service
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/eucharist-service/2024-11-10/
LOCATION:Tittle Chapel
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241110T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241110T133000
DTSTAMP:20260417T175046
CREATED:20240813T143025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T154143Z
UID:10006038-1731238200-1731245400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Methodist Youth Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:Methodist Youth Fellowship (aka MYF) is open to all youth (7th-12th Grade). We’ll gather twice each month on Sundays 11:30-1:30pm. This is a time to have lunch and engage in music\, games\, an activity\, service project\, lesson or anything in between. This is our time to hang out as a youth group and build connections. Hope you’ll join us! \nQuestions?  Contact Sydney Harkrider at sydney@faithatfirst.com.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/methodist-youth-fellowship-4/2024-11-10/
ORGANIZER;CN="Sydney Harkrider":MAILTO:sydney@faithatfirst.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241110T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241110T124500
DTSTAMP:20260417T175046
CREATED:20241009T143832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T143832Z
UID:10007422-1731239100-1731242700@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Invitation to the Labyrinth
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered what the labyrinth in our memorial garden is for? Or have you walked a labyrinth before and would like to walk ours? Then join the Faith Formation Council in the memorial garden at 9:15 on October 6\, October 13\, or October 20 or at 11:45 on September 29\, October 27\, November 10\, November 17\, or November 24. A Council member will give a brief overview of the labyrinth for those who are interested\, and the labyrinth will be open to all to walk. Questions? Contact Tom Scott at tom.scott.goblue@msn.com.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/invitation-to-the-labyrinth-2/2024-11-10/
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