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SUMMARY:Homelessness in Evanston
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we pick back up on our fall 2023 discussion of homelessness in Evanston to learn about current services for those experiencing housing and food insecurity and explore our response as a Faith Community.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/homelessness-in-evanston-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240515T183000
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SUMMARY:Festival Choir Rehearsal
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/festival-choir-rehearsal-18/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240517T183000
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SUMMARY:Festival Choir Rehearsal
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/festival-choir-rehearsal-19/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240517T193000
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SUMMARY:Festival Choir Concert
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, May 17th\, the Festival Choir of First United Methodist Church of Evanston presents a concert featuring two choral masterworks: Paul Winter’s “Earth Mass” and Louis Vierne’s “Messe solennelle.” The 7:30pm concert is free and open to the public.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/festival-choir-concert-4/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240519T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240519T130000
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SUMMARY:Connecting Through Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Participants in the spring Connecting through Storytelling Class share their stories to a live audience of congregants\, friends\, families\, etc.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/connecting-through-storytelling-2/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240526T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240526T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140628
CREATED:20240322T220934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T220934Z
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SUMMARY:Music Ministry
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/music-ministry-25/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240527
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240608
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CREATED:20240404T170014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T170014Z
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SUMMARY:Diaper Days -- A Two-Week Community Diaper Drive sponsored by Bundled Blessings Diaper Bank
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/diaper-days-a-two-week-community-diaper-drive-sponsored-by-bundled-blessings-diaper-bank/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140628
CREATED:20240528T200140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T200140Z
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SUMMARY:Men's Retreat on Bridging the Generational Divide
DESCRIPTION:Men of all ages and life stages are invited to the first men’s retreat in recent First Church history! Our Retreat Leader Rodric Smith will facilitate reflection and conversation around the topic “Bridging the Generational Divide.” Our time together is an opportunity to grow in our relationships with those that we know and don’t yet know. We also expect to explore what separates us and how we can join together\, and to enjoy each other’s company. \n$20 registration fee covers lunch and expenses. Register now. Questions? Please contact Tom Butler at theo1033@comcast.net. \nRetreat Leader Rodric Smith\, PhD studies the role of love in leadership development systems. He retired from the US Air Force as a Lieutenant Colonel after 24 years. During his time in service\, he led undergraduate and graduate leadership development efforts in classroom\, mentoring\, coaching\, facilitation\, consulting\, seminar\, and conference settings at the United States Air Force Academy.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/mens-retreat-on-bridging-the-generational-divide/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240609
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240610
DTSTAMP:20260403T140628
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SUMMARY:"I've Been Meaning to Ask..." Sermon Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us for summer worship at our 9:00 am outdoor service or the 10:30 am service in Tittle Chapel. This summer\, our two services will be very distinct in format. 9:00 am will be conversational and reflection focused. 10:30 am will look more traditional with a sermon. \nOur first sermon series will begin on June 9th and we invite you to join us!\nDuring the month of June we will focus on questions that begin with “I’ve been meaning to ask…”\nIn essence\, this question also implies the following statements: “I’ve been thinking about you and I’ve been wanting to check in… You’ve been on my mind… I haven’t known how to have this conversation\, but I’m getting started with a question.” \nThe ellipses symbolize the main objective of this series: to cultivate courageous conversations—and to keep having them\, even if we need to pause. And provide us a starting point to ask questions such as: “where are you from?” “where does it hurt?” and “what do you need?” \nThese weekly sub-themes provide a trajectory for going deeper. As you can see\, these questions aren’t surface level; they invite us to share our pain and seek ways to care for one another. May this series help us to behold each other as images of the divine. May it help us strengthen our capacity for empathy and compassion. May it remind us of the power of asking unassuming questions. May it show us that courage is rooted in the heart. Through vulnerability and authenticity\, may our courageous conversations lead us to glimpse hope\, joy\, and beauty—and to become the community God created us to be.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/ive-been-meaning-to-ask-sermon-series/2024-06-09/
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240909
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SUMMARY:Summer Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Summer Office Hours\nBeginning on June 10th\, the church office will be closed on Mondays and Fridays. If you have church business in the building\, the office will be open as they usually are between 10am-4pm on Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, Thursdays and from 8am-12pm on Sundays. Staff will be working remotely on Mondays or Fridays\, depending on which of those days they take for sabbath. We will resume program year hours beginning September 3rd.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/summer-office-hours/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240609T094500
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CREATED:20240613T200810Z
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SUMMARY:9:00 am Summer Outdoor Worship
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a new\, conversation and connection-based take on our Summer Worship service. Now in the Memorial Garden! \nCome as you are\, and bring a blanket or chair if you have one! \n 
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/900-am-summer-outdoor-worship/2024-06-09/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240609T101000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240609T102500
DTSTAMP:20260403T140628
CREATED:20240613T201240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T201240Z
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SUMMARY:Holy Communion
DESCRIPTION:Holy Communion on Sundays that HC is not celebrated in the main service.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/holy-communion/2024-06-09/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240609T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240609T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140628
CREATED:20240613T201021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T201021Z
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SUMMARY:10:30 am Worship in Tittle Chapel
DESCRIPTION:In the Summer\, we move our traditional 10:30 worship service to the beautiful (and air-conditioned) Tittle Chapel!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/1030-am-worship-in-tittle-chapel/2024-06-09/
LOCATION:Tittle Chapel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240622T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240622T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140628
CREATED:20240604T205610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T205610Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Couples Salon
DESCRIPTION:Come join Couples Salon on June 22nd as we celebrate summer outdoors (fingers crossed!) at the Federers’ home in Evanston. Clark and Linda and Mike Bergmann and Rob Meyer are co-hosting this fun evening of good food (Green Chili Enchiladas by Rob!) and fellowship\, which will begin at 6:30 pm. \nPlease RSVP to Linda by text at 224-420-0999 or by email at Lfederer30@gmail.com to let her know you are coming\, and whether you are bringing an appetizer\, dessert or side dish to share.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/summer-couples-salon/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240624
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240625
DTSTAMP:20260403T140628
CREATED:20240327T202418Z
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UID:10005843-1719187200-1719273599@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Creation Camp 2024: "Linked by Love"
DESCRIPTION:First Church’s Children’s and Youth Ministry programs are returning to Camp Wesley Woods in Williams Bay\, Wisconsin. Join us for a four-day overnight camp experience suitable for children and youth entering grades 3-8 in the fall of 2024 as together we seek to create life-giving relationships and life-changing memories. \n  \nLearn more and register at https://faithatfirst.regfox.com/creation-camp-2024.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/creation-camp-2024-linked-by-love/2024-06-24/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240626T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240626T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140628
CREATED:20240611T192425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T192425Z
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SUMMARY:Mom's Night Out
DESCRIPTION:Happy Summer! Come celebrate with us! \nStephanie Peters Host and Jackie Owens Cohost 6:30-8:30 pm \nRSVP to Stephanie at stephdeloney@gmail.com \n(Stephanie Deloney Peters) \nThis MNO will hopefully be in Stephanie’s beautiful backyard! You can bring something to share IF you want (No guilt!) \nThank you to Mari Leonard and Debbie Zimmerman for a wonderful patio party – the charcuterie board and salads were awesome! The rain cleared and we were able to enjoy Mari’s creativity with outdoor spaces!. \nThank you to EVERY host and Cohost and Participant of MNO! It has been a wonderful year to make new friends and reconnect! \nSave the Date! \nSept at Cherie Asante’s
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/moms-night-out-14/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240713
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240721
DTSTAMP:20260403T140628
CREATED:20231223T032457Z
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SUMMARY:Appalachia Service Project
DESCRIPTION:Our youth ministry serves the Appalachia area every Summer\, and we are returning once more! We have been placed in Tennessee and it’s time to start getting our group together! Appalachia Service Project is a week of service work for youth to help in various ways. We’ve built wheelchair ramps\, painted houses\, or even just some basic home repairs. This is a week of showing God’s love in action\, and we’d love for as many youth to come with us! Contact Sydney for more details.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/appalachia-service-project/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240717T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240717T131500
DTSTAMP:20260403T140628
CREATED:20240710T003201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T003201Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Lunch Bunch
DESCRIPTION:Our first Summer Lunch Bunch is Wednesday\, July 17\, with Pastor Britt Cox\, Colin McDonald\, and Mary Taylor-Johnson. BYO lunch and gather at Fountain Square from noon to 1:15pm to enjoy informal conversation together. (Rain location: Church dining room.)  Sign up so we know to look for you. \nYour staff misses the casual conversations of our program year potlucks and so we are planning two of three pop-up lunch gatherings between now and Rally Day (Sept. 8).  Bring your lunch or pick it up on the way and gather at a specified downtown Evanston location on selected Wednesdays. \nSign up now for July 17 and watch the E-News for future dates!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/summer-lunch-bunch/
LOCATION:Fountain Square
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Taylor-Johnson":MAILTO:mary@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240720T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240720T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140628
CREATED:20240618T200701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T185648Z
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SUMMARY:First Hands Clark Street Beach Bird Sanctuary Event
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy this beautiful setting and camaraderie as we help with weeding\, watering\,…or whatever needs to be done that day. Bring water\, a hat\, sunglasses and gardening gloves if you have. If no\, they have extras. Just north of the Clark Street Beach entrance\, between the bike path and the beach. If you’re up for it\, stick around once our shift is over for a BYO lunch/snack at a nearby picnic table. It’s our 4th (5th?) year here\, and they are happy to have us back again! Please respond to First Hands leader Rebecca Beiter via email to bob.beiter@comcast.net to sign up. Rebecca will forward the city waiver that needs to be completed annually as well as further details.  Come join us!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/first-hands-clark-street-beach-bird-sanctuary-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240728T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240728T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140628
CREATED:20250522T185148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T185148Z
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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-9/
ORGANIZER;CN="Sydney Harkrider":MAILTO:sydney@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240731T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240731T131500
DTSTAMP:20260403T140628
CREATED:20240730T142313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T154247Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Lunch Bunch
DESCRIPTION:Our second Summer Lunch Bunch gathering is Wednesday\, July 31\, with Pastor Britt Cox\, Colin McDonald\, and Mary Taylor-Johnson. BYO lunch and gather at Fountain Square from noon to 1:15pm to enjoy informal conversation together. (Rain location: Church dining room.)  Sign up so we know to look for you and can let you know if we are moving indoors. \nYour staff misses the casual conversations of our program year potlucks and so we have planned a few pop-up lunch gatherings before Rally Day (Sept. 8).  Bring your lunch or pick it up on the way and come as you are. \nSign up now for July 31 and watch the E-News for future dates!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/summer-lunch-bunch-2/
LOCATION:Fountain Square
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Taylor-Johnson":MAILTO:mary@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240812T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240812T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140628
CREATED:20240327T202644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T202644Z
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SUMMARY:Faith in the Wild:  Vacation Bible School at First Church
DESCRIPTION:“Faith in the Wild: Vacation Bible School for Outsiders” is an environmentally-focused program for children entering kindergarten through 4th grade to inspire them to explore their place and relationships in creation.   Through imaginative Bible storytelling and outdoor\, immersive study of trees\, water\, birds\, bugs and conservation\, children will uncover elements of wildness and rootedness within and how experiences of wilderness can help us cultivate a deep and lasting connection with God. \nEach session will take place at and around First Church.  VBS is free and open to the public.  Sign up at https://faithatfirst.regfox.com/2024-vacation-bible-school
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/faith-in-the-wild-vacation-bible-school-at-first-church/2024-08-12/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240819T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240819T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140628
CREATED:20240828T205905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T205905Z
UID:10006815-1724094000-1724097600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Adult Education Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Adult Education Council Meeting\nThird Monday of each month from 7:00-8:00pm\nJan Womack\, Vice Chair Womack.jan@gmail.com
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/adult-education-council-meeting/2024-08-19/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240821T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240821T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140628
CREATED:20240606T191615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T191615Z
UID:10005877-1724225400-1724236200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Total Child Orientation Day/Open House
DESCRIPTION:Total Child hosts an Orientation Day/Open House for all new and returning families. Families check-in in Glenna Hall to receive important paperwork\, and then are escorted to their child’s new classroom where they can meet the teacher and engage in some simple activities within their new classroom.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/total-child-orientation-day-open-house/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240821T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240821T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140628
CREATED:20240828T205344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T205344Z
UID:10006802-1724266800-1724272200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Finance Committee
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/finance-committee/2024-08-21/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240824T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240824T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140628
CREATED:20240813T135212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T135212Z
UID:10006031-1724488200-1724502600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Annual Leaders Retreat
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/annual-leaders-retreat/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240825T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240825T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140628
CREATED:20240813T140547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T194318Z
UID:10006032-1724612400-1724623200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Young Adults | Sunday in the Park with Lyric
DESCRIPTION:Our next Young Adult social event leads us a little further– to Millennium Park! This will be an evening of beautiful music as artists from The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center perform accompanied by members of the Lyric Opera Orchestra. It will be a wonderful evening of music\, so bring your picnic blanket and snacks!  Are you in?   Email Sydney Harkrider (sydney@faithatfirst.com) for more details.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/young-adults-sunday-in-the-park-with-lyric/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240904T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240904T131500
DTSTAMP:20260403T140628
CREATED:20240828T215248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T215446Z
UID:10006828-1725451200-1725455700@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Summer Lunch Bunch
DESCRIPTION:Our final Summer Lunch Bunch is Wednesday\, Sept. 4.  BYO lunch and gather at Fountain Square from noon to 1:15pm to enjoy informal conversation with staff and church members. Sign up now so we know to look for you!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/summer-lunch-bunch-4/
LOCATION:Fountain Square
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Taylor-Johnson":MAILTO:mary@faithatfirst.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240904T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240904T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140628
CREATED:20240828T200902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T200902Z
UID:10006423-1725476400-1725480000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Church Council Governance Review Subcommittee Zoom Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/church-council-governance-review-subcommittee-zoom-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240905T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240905T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140628
CREATED:20240820T180518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T175218Z
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SUMMARY:Progressive Christianity Reading Group
DESCRIPTION:The Progressive Christianity Reading Group kicks off the new year on Sept. 5 at 1:00pm with its weekly one-hour Zoom gathering. “Reading Genesis” by Marilynne Robinson is our first selection. It may be found at online booksellers as well as the Evanston Library. \nRobinson offers these words on the topic: \n“The book of Genesis has been treated by scholars as a collection of documents by many hands\, expressing different factional interests\, with borrowings from other ancient literatures\, marking the text as derivative. In other words\, academic interpretation of Genesis has centered on the question of its basic coherency\, just as fundamentalist interpretation has centered on the question of the appropriateness of reading it as literally true.\nBoth of these approaches preclude an appreciation of its greatness as literature\, its rich articulation and exploration of themes that resonate through the whole of Scripture. “Reading Genesis” includes the full text of the King James Version of the book… is a powerful consideration of the profound meanings and promise of God’s enduring covenant with humanity. This magisterial book radiates gratitude for the constancy and benevolence of God’s abiding faith in Creation.” \nThe Progressive Christianity Reading Group meets online weekly during the program year. New participants are always welcome. Interested in this group and/or this book? Please contact Christie at cecook.phd@gmail.com.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/progressive-christianity-reading-group-47/2024-09-05/2/
LOCATION:Zoom
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