BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//First United Methodist Church of Evanston, IL - ECPv6.16.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:First United Methodist Church of Evanston, IL
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://faithatfirst.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for First United Methodist Church of Evanston, IL
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Chicago
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20240310T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20241103T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20250309T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20251102T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20260308T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20261101T070000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:UTC
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:UTC
DTSTART:20240101T000000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251208T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251208T113000
DTSTAMP:20260617T114437
CREATED:20251023T191041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T191041Z
UID:10011087-1765189800-1765193400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Contemplative Practices Group
DESCRIPTION:Advent Contemplative Practices Group on Zoom: \nIn the 1960s\, the well-known Trappist monk\, Thomas Merton\, brought contemplative practice out of the cloister into the realm of ordinary people. In the 1970s\, Father Thomas Keating developed a form of contemplative practice called centering prayer; and John Main\, a Benedictine monk\, advocated a practice of contemplative meditation. \nWe will be utilizing the small group format for contemplative practice outlined in the book “Where Two or Three Are Gathered” by Rev. Daniel Prechtel with an emphasis on lectio (reading)\, meditatio (meditation)\, oratio (prayer)\, and contemplatio (contemplation). \nThe contemplative practice group will meet on Mondays\, December 1st – December 22nd during Advent from 10:30am-11:30am on Zoom and will be facilitated by Glynis Doyle. \nIf you have any questions\, would like to receive an outline of the format of the class\, or would like to register\, you can contact Glynis at dleedoyle@gmail.com.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/contemplative-practices-group/2025-12-08/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251208T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251208T113000
DTSTAMP:20260617T114438
CREATED:20251102T155428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T155428Z
UID:10011096-1765189800-1765193400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Contemplative Practices Group
DESCRIPTION:Advent Contemplative Practices Group on Zoom: \nIn the 1960s\, the well-known Trappist monk\, Thomas Merton\, brought contemplative practice out of the cloister into the realm of ordinary people. \nIn the 1970s\, Father Thomas Keating developed a form of contemplative practice called centering prayer; and John Main\, a Benedictine monk\, advocated a practice of contemplative meditation. We will be utilizing the small group format for contemplative practice outlined in the book “Where Two or Three Are Gathered” by Rev. Daniel Prechtel with an emphasis on lectio (reading)\, meditatio (meditation)\, oratio (prayer)\, and contemplatio (contemplation). \nThe contemplative practice group will meet on Mondays\, December 1st – December 22nd during Advent from 10:30am-11:30am on Zoom and will be facilitated by Glynis Doyle. \nIf you have any questions\, would like to receive an outline of the format of the class\, or would like to register\, you can contact Glynis at dleedoyle@gmail.com.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/contemplative-practices-group-2/2025-12-08/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251209T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251209T150000
DTSTAMP:20260617T114438
CREATED:20251205T225234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T225234Z
UID:10011148-1765270800-1765292400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Piano Tunings
DESCRIPTION:Heat on. No work or cleaning during this visit
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/piano-tunings-4/
LOCATION:Sanctuary ;Glenna Hall ;Dining Hall
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251209T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251209T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T114438
CREATED:20251218T194431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T194431Z
UID:10011335-1765305000-1765310400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Church Council meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/church-council-meeting-7/2025-12-09/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251210T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251210T110000
DTSTAMP:20260617T114438
CREATED:20230908T024328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T185340Z
UID:10003782-1765360800-1765364400@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-6-2/2025-12-10/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T120000
DTSTAMP:20260617T114438
CREATED:20250905T015327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T015512Z
UID:10009835-1765360800-1765368000@faithatfirst.org
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/2025-12-10/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="Janet Lutz":MAILTO:janetatl@aol.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T123000
DTSTAMP:20260617T114438
CREATED:20240904T190639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T190639Z
UID:10006998-1765364400-1765369800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Staff Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/staff-meeting-62/2025-12-10/
LOCATION:Conference Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Britt Cox":MAILTO:britt@faithatfirst.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T140000
DTSTAMP:20260617T114438
CREATED:20250718T183854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T183854Z
UID:10009622-1765364400-1765375200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Advent Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Advent Lunch – On Wednesday\, December 10\, at 11 am First Church members (and inquirers!) are invited to come together to celebrate Advent with festive music and lunch. \nRSVP: here
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/advent-luncheon-2/
LOCATION:Dining room and sanctuary
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T180000
DTSTAMP:20260617T114438
CREATED:20250213T165808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T165808Z
UID:10008655-1765386900-1765389600@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-64/2025-12-10/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T191500
DTSTAMP:20260617T114438
CREATED:20250213T170353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T170353Z
UID:10008697-1765391400-1765394100@faithatfirst.org
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-33/2025-12-10/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T201500
DTSTAMP:20260617T114438
CREATED:20250718T184738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T184738Z
UID:10009633-1765395000-1765397700@faithatfirst.org
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/2025-12-10/
LOCATION:Choir Room
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T210000
DTSTAMP:20260617T114438
CREATED:20250213T165531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T185940Z
UID:10009696-1765395000-1765400400@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-142/2025-12-10/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T140000
DTSTAMP:20260617T114438
CREATED:20250905T015759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T015759Z
UID:10009925-1765458000-1765461600@faithatfirst.org
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/2025-12-11/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="Christie Cook":MAILTO:cecook.phd@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251211T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251211T190000
DTSTAMP:20260617T114439
CREATED:20230714T003533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230714T003711Z
UID:10004180-1765474200-1765479600@faithatfirst.org
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/2025-12-11/
LOCATION:Dining Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Koester":MAILTO:davekoester57@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T203000
DTSTAMP:20260617T114439
CREATED:20250905T022040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T022040Z
UID:10010014-1765479600-1765485000@faithatfirst.org
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/2025-12-11/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="Bill Brown":MAILTO:bbbrown@wwbrown-inc.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T144500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T174500
DTSTAMP:20260617T114439
CREATED:20251205T224554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T224554Z
UID:10011146-1765550700-1765561500@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Pop Up Soup Kitchen with Soul & Smoke
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/pop-up-soup-kitchen-with-soul-smoke/
LOCATION:Kitchen ;Fountain Foyer ;Dining Hall
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T170000
DTSTAMP:20260617T114439
CREATED:20251205T224946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T224946Z
UID:10011147-1765556100-1765558800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Soup kitchen/ Rethink Food/ IAE
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/soup-kitchen-rethink-food-iae/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T120000
DTSTAMP:20260617T114439
CREATED:20250718T184457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T184457Z
UID:10009624-1765620000-1765627200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Pageant Dress Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:A required dress rehearsal for children (Pre-K through Grade 6) involved in the pageant on Dec. 14. This is a closed rehearsal only open to immediate family.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/pageant-dress-rehearsal-3/
LOCATION:sanctuary and glenna hall
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T120000
DTSTAMP:20260617T114439
CREATED:20251128T195604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T195810Z
UID:10011111-1765621800-1765627200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Diaper Packing
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/diaper-pscking/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T090000
DTSTAMP:20260617T114439
CREATED:20250128T175136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250525T170746Z
UID:10008584-1765699200-1765702800@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-2/2025-12-14/
LOCATION:Dining Room
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T090000
DTSTAMP:20260617T114439
CREATED:20250225T163019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T163019Z
UID:10008876-1765699200-1765702800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Men's Fellowship Gathering
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/mens-fellowship-gathering-3/2025-12-14/
LOCATION:Dining Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Hagedorn":MAILTO:jehdvm@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T101500
DTSTAMP:20260617T114439
CREATED:20250718T184056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T184056Z
UID:10009623-1765703700-1765707300@faithatfirst.org
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-8/
LOCATION:sanctuary and glenna hall
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T133000
DTSTAMP:20260617T114439
CREATED:20251205T215944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T215944Z
UID:10011144-1765713600-1765719000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Soup Kitchen Volunteer Information & Training Session
DESCRIPTION:Join First Church community members as a 2026 Dining Team Volunteer! Whether volunteering regularly or just one time\, your gifts of hospitality and community building are needed as we welcome ~70 neighbors each Thursday evening at Soup Kitchen. Join the training and information session Sunday\, December 14th from 12-1:30pm. RSVP requested by Friday\, December 12th via Realm so we can provide a light lunch for all.\n\nQuestions? Contact jessica.e.hager@gmail.com\n\nNote: Current and prospective volunteers encouraged to attend since the training will outline clarified roles and volunteer needs for 2026. School-aged volunteers are welcome!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/soup-kitchen-volunteer-information-training-session/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T190000
DTSTAMP:20260617T114439
CREATED:20251218T193755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T170739Z
UID:10011265-1765731600-1765738800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Faith Around the Table group
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/faith-around-the-table-group-2/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251216T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251216T153000
DTSTAMP:20260617T114439
CREATED:20240828T203725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T203725Z
UID:10006629-1765893600-1765899000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Archives Committee
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/archives-committee-2/2025-12-16/
LOCATION:Archives-Room 37
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251216T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251216T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T114439
CREATED:20250711T184301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T184301Z
UID:10009564-1765911600-1765915200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Faith Formation Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/faith-formation-council-meeting-2/2025-12-16/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T180000
DTSTAMP:20260617T114439
CREATED:20251218T195858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T195858Z
UID:10011477-1765989000-1765994400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Bundled Blessings Diaper Packing
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/bundled-blessings-diaper-packing-3/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T143000
DTSTAMP:20260617T114439
CREATED:20250916T154413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T154413Z
UID:10010861-1766062800-1766068200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Total Child Staff Holiday Lunch
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/total-child-staff-holiday-lunch/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T190000
DTSTAMP:20260617T114439
CREATED:20251006T172721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T172758Z
UID:10011074-1766078100-1766084400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:SPRC meeting
DESCRIPTION:Reservation: OWL and Laptop for virtual option
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/sprc-meeting-3/2025-12-18/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T114439
CREATED:20241212T194141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T190812Z
UID:10008603-1766084400-1766088000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Third Thursday Women’s Plus Basketball at First Church
DESCRIPTION:Third Thursday Women’s Plus Basketball at First Church\n\nCalling all women and non-binary folks who want to play ball or just have a ball.\n\nWhat: Basketball for adults. Your children can watch (the way we watch their games). No skills are required. Fierce competition and great gentleness are welcome. The ultimate goals are fun and connection. Your friends who have not yet experienced First Church awesomeness are also welcome.\n\nWhen: Third Thursday of Every Month from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.\n\nWhere: First Church Gym\nWho to Contact: Kathryn Grant-Bolton at kgrant@depaul.edu or 847-529-6256
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/third-thursday-womens-plus-basketball-at-first-church/2025-12-18/
LOCATION:Great Hall
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR