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SUMMARY:2024 Annual Meeting and Report
DESCRIPTION:Here is the FUMC Evanston 2024 Annual Report\nClick here or on the image below to open. \nWe encourage all members to read the report and join us for the Annual Meeting on Sunday\, December 8th\, beginning at 4:30pm. Information regarding the availability of a zoom option will follow. We will also welcome our District Superintendent\, Rev. Victor Melad who will lead the meeting. All members of the congregation have a vote. \nOn Sunday\, December 1st\, The Chairperson of the Finance Committee\, Rich Grodsky\, will be available at community hour following worship to answer any questions about the budget portion of the Annual Report.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/church-conference-3/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241209T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175519
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T161937Z
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SUMMARY:Nominations & Leadership Development Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a meeting of the members of the Nominations & Leadership Development Committee.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/nominations-leadership-development-committee-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241211T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241211T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175519
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T151826Z
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SUMMARY:Advent Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Advent Lunch – On Wednesday\, December 11\, at 11 am First Church members (and inquirers!) 65 and better are invited to come together to celebrate Advent with festive music and lunch. RSVP with the Church Office. If you have questions or would like to help serve lunch\, please contact Stephanie Clemson (sclemson@gmail.com or 847-767-5927).
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/advent-lunch-2/
LOCATION:Dining room and sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241213T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241213T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175519
CREATED:20241031T135921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T135921Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Christmas Party
DESCRIPTION:It’s time for our Youth Christmas Party! We will have a White Elephant Exchange then play some games around the church. Dinner will be served at 7pm\, so come on time and join us! Friends are welcome\, too!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/youth-christmas-party-2/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241214T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175519
CREATED:20240828T201536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T201536Z
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SUMMARY:Pageant Dress Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:A required dress rehearsal for children (Pre-K through Grade 6) involved in the pageant on Dec. 15. This is a closed rehearsal only open to immediate family.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/pageant-dress-rehearsal-2/
LOCATION:sanctuary and glenna hall
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241214T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241214T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175519
CREATED:20241112T151435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T151516Z
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SUMMARY:Couples Salon Holiday Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Come join Couples Salon on Saturday\, December 14 at 6:30 pm for a festive evening of food and fellowship hosted by Jeanne-Marie and Tom Daly and Mari Leonard and Rich Hobson at the Dalys’ home in Evanston \nPlease RSVP to Jeanne-Marie at jmedaly@gmail.com to let her know you are coming and what dish you are bringing to share.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/couples-salon-holiday-gathering/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241215T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241215T101500
DTSTAMP:20260403T175519
CREATED:20240828T201341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T201341Z
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SUMMARY:Pageant Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Pageant participants who attended the 12/14 dress rehearsal join for a final run-through before worship. Please meet in Glenna Hall to sign in.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/pageant-rehearsal-7/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241215T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241215T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175519
CREATED:20240828T194410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T195034Z
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SUMMARY:Pancake Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Our annual Pancake Breakfast will be on December 15th at 9:15am in the Dining Room. Our wonderful youth will be making pancakes and other breakfast items for everyone. Come grab some breakfast\, sing a few songs with us\, and have a wonderful morning before Worship. See you there!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/pancake-breakfast/
LOCATION:Dining Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Sydney Harkrider":MAILTO:sydney@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241215T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241215T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175519
CREATED:20241209T180901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T180901Z
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SUMMARY:Church Offering Counting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/church-offering-counting/2024-12-15/
LOCATION:Conference Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241217T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241217T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175519
CREATED:20241216T174803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T174821Z
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SUMMARY:Sanctuary Organ Tuning
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/sanctuary-organ-tuning/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241219T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241219T150000
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CREATED:20241104T194600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T194600Z
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SUMMARY:Staff Holiday Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Total Child hosts a holiday lunch for their staff.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/staff-holiday-lunch/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241221T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241221T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175519
CREATED:20241204T164110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T165137Z
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SUMMARY:Delivery of Poinsettias
DESCRIPTION:Delivering of flowers with a delivery window of 9-12:00pm. I will be there to receive the flowers. Grace
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/delivery-of-poinsettias/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241222
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250113
DTSTAMP:20260403T175519
CREATED:20241220T015327Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Overnight Shelter
DESCRIPTION:Every year\, the Interfaith Action of Evanston provides an Overnight Shelter for the community. First Church is hosting from December 22 to January 12. Many volunteers are needed to provide this vital service\, and there are still a number of vacancies on the sign-up sheet. Please read the info and sign-up if you can!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/winter-overnight-shelter/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241222T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241222T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175519
CREATED:20241216T180430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T180430Z
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SUMMARY:Music Ministry
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/music-ministry-26/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241224T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241224T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175519
CREATED:20241218T183554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T183554Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas Eve Family Service
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/christmas-eve-family-service-3/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241224T164500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241224T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175519
CREATED:20241224T204545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241224T204545Z
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SUMMARY:Community Time with Birthday Cake for Jesus
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/community-time-with-birthday-cake-for-jesus/
LOCATION:Great Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241224T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241224T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175519
CREATED:20240828T201201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T164337Z
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SUMMARY:Chancel Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Chancel Choir rehearsal begins at 6:00pm. Festive Prelude begins at 6:30pm. Worship begins at 7:00pm.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/chancel-choir-rehearsal-138/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241224T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241224T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175519
CREATED:20241218T183807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T183900Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/christmas-eve-candlelight-service/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241224T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241225T000000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175519
CREATED:20241218T184003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T184003Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/christmas-eve-candlelight-service-2/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250102
DTSTAMP:20260403T175519
CREATED:20241220T155519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T155519Z
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SUMMARY:Church Office Closed
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/church-office-closed-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241229T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241229T101500
DTSTAMP:20260403T175519
CREATED:20241220T194132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T194132Z
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SUMMARY:Social Justice Intersections Adult Education
DESCRIPTION:Come sing the social justice verses of many Christmas Carols at 9:15am on Sunday\, December 29 in the Dining Room. We will focus on verses like this from “O Holy Night” – “Truly He taught us to love one another. 
His law is love and His gospel is peace. Chains shall He break for the slave is our brother. And in His name all oppression shall cease.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/social-justice-intersections-adult-education/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241229T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241229T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175519
CREATED:20241229T170544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241229T170544Z
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SUMMARY:R3 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/r3-meeting/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250102T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250102T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175519
CREATED:20250102T162917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T162937Z
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SUMMARY:NU swim Team Diaper Packing for Bundled Blessings
DESCRIPTION:Northwestern Swim Team will pack diapers for Bundled Blessings on Thurs Jan 2\, 1-2:30 in the dining room. We will be setting up at 12:30. Contact Nancy Brown\, 847-271-1712.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/nu-swim-team-diaper-packing-for-bundled-blessings/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250105T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250105T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175519
CREATED:20250101T183351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T184335Z
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SUMMARY:Social Justice Intersections
DESCRIPTION:SOCIAL JUSTICE INTERSECTIONS GROUP MEETS SUNDAYS\, 9:15AM\, DINING ROOM\nHi First Church sisters and brothers –\nMany focus on a daily practice\, especially during Lent. This Sunday\, continues our Lenten study\,  “Anti-Racism as Daily Practice.” Our leader will be Joyce Hodel. We are using a book by the same name which adds a sub-title\, “Refuse Shame\, Change White Communities and Help Create a Just World.”  We look forward to to seeing you Sunday. \nLisa Jacob\nJoe Agne \nHere are our addition dates and leaders:\n– March 30\, Pastor Britt Cox\n– April 13\, Chris Nieuwsma\n– April 27\, Dr. Jennifer Harvey\, the book’s author and Academic Dean of Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary.\nWe take a break from our study on April 6 for Earth Care Sunday\, and on April 20\, Easter Sunday\, when will sing the social justice verses of our favorite Easter hymns.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/social-justice-intersections-2/2025-01-05/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250105T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250105T101500
DTSTAMP:20260403T175519
CREATED:20241219T174019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T174653Z
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SUMMARY:Messy Church!
DESCRIPTION:Messy Church is Christ-centered. Messy Church is creative. Messy Church is for all ages. Messy Church is where YOU belong! \nLife is rarely neat and tidy. But God isn’t afraid to enter the mess. \nMessy Church is an opportunity for children\, families\, and adults to engage in hands-on creative activities\, celebratory worship\, and time together in community. Join us for a different kind of Sunday School for children and adults!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/messy-church-5/
LOCATION:Great Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250107T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250107T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175519
CREATED:20241205T152512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T152512Z
UID:10008103-1736281800-1736283600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Compline Night Prayer Service
DESCRIPTION:Compline Night Prayer Services Return\nOn Tuesdays beginning January 7th\, you are invited to a thirty minute Night Prayer Service to end your day in community and peace. These services from 8:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.\, available via Zoom\, are patterned after the ancient monastic tradition of Compline (meaning completion)–the final prayer of the day. We will follow a simple liturgical format for this service of quietness and reflection before rest. Persons of all ages are encouraged to give this spiritual practice a try. The zoom format invites participation from anywhere! We are enriched when family & friends in many locations join in. The services\, sponsored by the Faith Formation Council\, will continue through Lent\, concluding on April 8th. Participants may attend as schedules allow. Contact Tom Scott (tom.scott.goblue@msn.com) to sign up or with questions.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/compline-night-prayer-service-4/2025-01-07/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250108T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250108T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175519
CREATED:20250101T172556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250101T172556Z
UID:10008458-1736326800-1736353800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:SPRC Meetings
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/sprc-meetings/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250111T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250111T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175519
CREATED:20241223T163722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241223T163722Z
UID:10008394-1736618400-1736632800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Young Adult Karaoke
DESCRIPTION:Come join the Young Adult group for fellowship and fun for Karaoke night. Contact Sydney Harkrider for more information at sydney@faithatfirst.com.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/young-adult-karaoke/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250112T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250112T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175519
CREATED:20241212T171235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T191827Z
UID:10008379-1736668800-1736701200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Men's Fellowship Gathering
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/monthly-mens-fellowship-gathering/2025-01-12/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250112T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250112T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175519
CREATED:20250106T165242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T143715Z
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SUMMARY:The Christian Experiment
DESCRIPTION:The Christian Experiment is participating in One Church One Book for the season of Lent. More information below.\nThe Third Day: Living the Resurrection\nMarch 9-Holy Week\nEach spring\, our church chooses a common book which everyone is invited to read. This year\, our book is Tom Berlin’s The Third Day. Dedicated teachers offer classes on various days and times during the week\, both in-person and via Zoom. \nTo guide us on our journey of reflection and preparation\, Tom Berlin’s book puts the devastating experience of Jesus’ followers after the Crucifixion. When it appeared to them that Jesus was dead\, they all faced despair. But when Jesus reappears\, they take new hope and move forward to launch a world-wide movement. In addition to exploring the biblical characters’ feelings\, the author interlaces contemporary stories of people facing hopelessness and despair and finding renewal in Christ. It offers inspiration to us in our own trying times. The book is available at the church office for $10.00 per copy or through Realm. Please email class teachers for Zoom information.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/the-christian-experiment/2025-01-12/
LOCATION:Room 33
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