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SUMMARY:Chili Cook Off
DESCRIPTION:Our annual Chili Cook Off is Sunday\, January 26th following worship. This is an event you cannot miss! Please come for tasting or register and enter your chili for the contest. Multiple categories fo choose from: vegetarian\, white chili\, kids\, etc. First five registrants recieve a Penzeys Spices gift card! Questions? Please contact the Fellowship Committee Chair\, Cherie Asante at cherie.asante@gmail.com
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/chili-cook-off-2/
LOCATION:Great Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250126T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250126T131500
DTSTAMP:20260417T231813
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SUMMARY:Social Justice Intersections Special Event
DESCRIPTION:January 26 at Noon in the Dining Room—Special Social Justice Intersections Event.\nZONING\, HOUSING\, FAITH COMMUNITIES: What does zoning have to do with the high cost of housing or people experiencing homelessness or hunger? Plenty\, actually\, but it’s complicated. Bring your chili and join us in the Dining Room around noon for a conversation to learn about the impact of past Evanston rules and regulations with Laurice Bell from Shorefront Legacy Center\, the present with Sue Loellbach from Connections for the Homeless\, and Envision Evanston 2025 hopes for the future with Mayor Daniel Biss.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/special-social-justice-intersections-event/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250126T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250126T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T231813
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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-2-2-2/2025-01-26/
ORGANIZER;CN="Sydney Harkrider":MAILTO:sydney@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250127T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250127T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T231813
CREATED:20250124T163629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T163629Z
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SUMMARY:Bundled Blessings Diaper Bank Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Bundled Blessings Diaper Bank Committee Meeting will take place on Mon. Jan. 27 from 7-8:30 pm at church.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/bundled-blessings-diaper-bank-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Conference Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250128T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250128T153000
DTSTAMP:20260417T231813
CREATED:20240828T203725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T203725Z
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SUMMARY:Archives Committee
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/archives-committee-2/2025-01-28/
LOCATION:Archives-Room 37
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250128T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250128T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T231813
CREATED:20241205T152512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T152512Z
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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-4/2025-01-28/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250129T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250129T133000
DTSTAMP:20260417T231813
CREATED:20240904T191115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T191115Z
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SUMMARY:Collaborate\, Connect\, Care Staff Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/collaborate-connect-care-staff-meeting/2025-01-29/
LOCATION:Dining Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Britt Cox":MAILTO:britt@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250129T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250129T180000
DTSTAMP:20260417T231813
CREATED:20240828T203010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T165623Z
UID:10006568-1738170900-1738173600@faithatfirst.org
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-62/2025-01-29/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250129T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250129T191500
DTSTAMP:20260417T231813
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-32/2025-01-29/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250129T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250129T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T231813
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-139/2025-01-29/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250130T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250130T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T231813
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/2025-01-30/
LOCATION:Dining Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Koester":MAILTO:davekoester57@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250202T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250202T100000
DTSTAMP:20260417T231813
CREATED:20250128T180012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T180012Z
UID:10008559-1738488600-1738490400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Inquirers Orientation Tour
DESCRIPTION:Through an abbreviated building tour\, Inquirers learn about infrastructure of First Church and begin to explore ministry areas as church leaders from Church Council\, Trustees\, Adult Education/Faith Formation\, and Mission and Outreach share the church mission statement and strategic plan\, the church building as a “disciple of Christ\,” our identity as a welcoming and inclusive congregation (and affiliation with the Reconciling Ministries Network)\, some of our Mission and Outreach projects\, and opportunities for growing in faith.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/inquirers-orientation-tour/
LOCATION:Tittle Chapel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250202T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250202T133000
DTSTAMP:20260417T231813
CREATED:20240813T143025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T154143Z
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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-4/2025-02-02/
ORGANIZER;CN="Sydney Harkrider":MAILTO:sydney@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250202T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250202T133000
DTSTAMP:20260417T231813
CREATED:20240828T200038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T200038Z
UID:10006333-1738495800-1738503000@faithatfirst.org
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-6/2025-02-02/
LOCATION:Room M
ORGANIZER;CN="Sydney Harkrider":MAILTO:sydney@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250202T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250202T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T231813
CREATED:20250124T164248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T164310Z
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SUMMARY:Congregational Care Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Congregational Care is meeting on Feb 2 after church. This will be a hybrid meeting.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/congregational-care-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250202T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250202T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T231813
CREATED:20250130T172150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T172150Z
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SUMMARY:Music Ministry
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/music-ministry-28/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250202T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250202T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T231813
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-4/2025-02-02/
ORGANIZER;CN="Sydney Harkrider":MAILTO:sydney@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250205T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250205T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T231813
CREATED:20240904T190639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T190639Z
UID:10006964-1738753200-1738758600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Staff Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/staff-meeting-62/2025-02-05/
LOCATION:Conference Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Britt Cox":MAILTO:britt@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250205T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250205T133000
DTSTAMP:20260417T231813
CREATED:20250123T184423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T184423Z
UID:10008538-1738756800-1738762200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Staff Focus Group
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/staff-focus-group/
LOCATION:Conference Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250205T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250205T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T231813
CREATED:20250205T185941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T185941Z
UID:10008608-1738764000-1738774800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Memorial Service
DESCRIPTION:Memorial Service for the Reid family. \nService time TBD- held in Tittle Chapel and Glenna Hall.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/memorial-service-2/
LOCATION:Tittle Chapel and Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250205T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T231813
CREATED:20250124T164955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T162426Z
UID:10008542-1738778400-1738782000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:First Wednesday Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Bring a side or dessert to share and join your church family for good food\, fellowship\, and seasonal activities for all ages on the first Wednesday of each month! \nPlease register to aid in preparations\, noting dates you plan to attend and any dietary restrictions or food allergies in the memo field.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/first-wednesday-potluck-9/2025-02-05/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250206T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T231813
CREATED:20250121T183301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T183301Z
UID:10008536-1738836000-1738846800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Audio Review and Changes
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/audio-review-and-changes/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250206T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250206T143000
DTSTAMP:20260417T231813
CREATED:20250124T164052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T164052Z
UID:10008540-1738846800-1738852200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Bundled Blessings Diaper Packing Event
DESCRIPTION:Staff from Goldfish Swim School will be coming to pack diapers
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/bundled-blessings-diaper-packing-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250208T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250208T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T231813
CREATED:20241204T181024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T181024Z
UID:10008102-1739012400-1739016000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Memorial Service
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/memorial-service/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250209T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250209T090000
DTSTAMP:20260417T231813
CREATED:20250128T175136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250525T170746Z
UID:10008557-1739088000-1739091600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Men's Fellowship Gathering
DESCRIPTION:The men’s fellowship group meets on the second Sunday of each month in the dining room for a light breakfast\, fellowship and often a short program.  Contact Jim Hagedorn (jehdvm@gmail.com) for more information or to be added to our contact list.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/mens-fellowship-gathering-2/2025-02-09/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250209T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250209T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T231813
CREATED:20250130T180732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T180827Z
UID:10008563-1739088000-1739120400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Sunday School for Preschool-6th Grade
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/sunday-school-for-preschool-6th-grade/2025-02-09/
LOCATION:2nd Floor Classrooms
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250209T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250209T101500
DTSTAMP:20260417T231813
CREATED:20250103T185314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T185314Z
UID:10008519-1739092500-1739096100@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Social Justice Intersections: The Legacy of the Great Lakes with guest speaker Susan Prout\, Counsel for the EPA
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/social-justice-intersections-the-legacy-of-the-great-lakes-with-guest-speaker-susan-prout-counsel-for-the-epa/
LOCATION:Dining Room
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250209T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250209T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T231813
CREATED:20250209T165145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250209T165145Z
UID:10008610-1739102400-1739106000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Children's Council
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/childrens-council-3/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250210T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250210T204500
DTSTAMP:20260417T231813
CREATED:20240828T222052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T222539Z
UID:10006889-1739215800-1739220300@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Communications Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The 2024-25 Communications Commitee meets monthly on the second Monday of each month at 7:30pm online.   Questions?  Please reach out to committee chair Andy Shotwell at ashotwell@gmail.com.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/communications-committee-meeting-10/2025-02-10/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Andy Shotwell":MAILTO:ashotwell@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250211T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250211T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T231813
CREATED:20250128T175404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T175404Z
UID:10008558-1739298600-1739305800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Mom's Night Out
DESCRIPTION:Mom’s NIght Out! Tues Feb 11th AND Reserve Women’s Club Mar 13th!\n​MOM’s NIGHT OUT!!! Tues Feb 11th – 6:30-8:30 pm \nNancy Brown Host with Marianne Griebler Cohost \nRSVP to Nandbrown@comcast.net OR 847-271-1712 \nCome Join Us for Lively Conversation and Delicious Snacks!​ Moms of every age are Welcome! Bring a Friend? If you wish\, bring a snack to share but no guilt! \n​RESERVE NOW – Join us for the Woman’s Club of Evanston Revue\, “Life is But a Meme​!” benefiting the Ted Fund. Ladies night is Thursday\, March 13 at 8 PM. Doors open at 7:30 at the WCE clubhouse\, 1702 Chicago Ave. \nTickets are $50 each. Evelyn McGowan reserved a table for us. The first 12 people to send payment to Evelyn will get seats at the table. Otherwise\, we will try for seats nearby. You can pay via cash\, check\, venmo or paypal- no refunds- it’s a donation! Contact Evenlyn for rsvp at em4mail@gmail.com
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/moms-night-out-20/
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