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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T170000
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SUMMARY:Faith Around the Table group
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/faith-around-the-table-group-2/2026-02-01/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T153856
CREATED:20250529T174400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T174400Z
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SUMMARY:Finance Ad Hoc Committee on Designated Funds
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/finance-ad-hoc-committee-on-designated-funds/2026-02-02/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260203T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260203T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T153856
CREATED:20251218T194431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T194431Z
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SUMMARY:Church Council meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/church-council-meeting-7/2026-02-03/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260203T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260203T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T153856
CREATED:20251217T162400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T163523Z
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SUMMARY:Compline Night Prayer Services
DESCRIPTION:Compline Night Prayer Services Return\nOn Tuesdays beginning January 6th\, 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. 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 services\, sponsored by the Faith Formation Council\, will continue through Lent\, concluding on March 24th. 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-services-3/2026-02-03/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260204T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T153856
CREATED:20250905T015327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T015512Z
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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/2026-02-04/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="Janet Lutz":MAILTO:janetatl@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260204T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260204T123000
DTSTAMP:20260408T153856
CREATED:20240904T190639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T190639Z
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SUMMARY:Staff Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/staff-meeting-62/2026-02-04/
LOCATION:Conference Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Britt Cox":MAILTO:britt@faithatfirst.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260204T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260204T180000
DTSTAMP:20260408T153856
CREATED:20250213T165808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T165808Z
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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-64/2026-02-04/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260204T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260204T191500
DTSTAMP:20260408T153856
CREATED:20250213T170353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T170353Z
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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-33/2026-02-04/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260204T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260204T201500
DTSTAMP:20260408T153856
CREATED:20250718T184738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T184738Z
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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/2026-02-04/
LOCATION:Choir Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260204T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260204T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T153856
CREATED:20250213T165531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T185940Z
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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. \nMeets in Choir Room!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/chancel-choir-rehearsal-142/2026-02-04/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T153856
CREATED:20250905T015759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T015759Z
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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/2026-02-05/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="Christie Cook":MAILTO:cecook.phd@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260205T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260205T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T153856
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/2026-02-05/
LOCATION:Dining Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Koester":MAILTO:davekoester57@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T153856
CREATED:20250814T165049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T165049Z
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SUMMARY:Board of Trustees meeting
DESCRIPTION:Reserving the Conference Room on 9/4\, 11/6\, 4/9\, & 6/4. \nThe other meetings will be via Zoom.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/board-of-trustees-meeting-2/2026-02-05/
LOCATION:Conference Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T153856
CREATED:20250905T022040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T022040Z
UID:10010022-1770318000-1770323400@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/2026-02-05/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="Bill Brown":MAILTO:bbbrown@wwbrown-inc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260208T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260208T090000
DTSTAMP:20260408T153856
CREATED:20250128T175136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250525T170746Z
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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-2/2026-02-08/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260208T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260208T090000
DTSTAMP:20260408T153856
CREATED:20250225T163019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T163019Z
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SUMMARY:Men's Fellowship Gathering
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/mens-fellowship-gathering-3/2026-02-08/
LOCATION:Dining Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Hagedorn":MAILTO:jehdvm@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260208T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260208T101500
DTSTAMP:20260408T153856
CREATED:20250910T182609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T164853Z
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SUMMARY:Faith & Parenting Class
DESCRIPTION:Sundays at 9:15am in Room 24. BEGINS NOVEMBER 9TH. \nDoes not meet on First Sundays of the month. \nFaith & Parenting offers a space for parents of children at various stages to share and reflect on how their personal and familial faith journeys are nurtured and challenged through the vocation of parenting. Brief guided reflections based on scriptures from children’s Sunday School will accompany each session. \nFor more info\, contact Colin McDonald\, Director of Children’s Ministry\, at colin@faithatfirst.com .
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/faith-parenting-class/2026-02-08/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260208T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260208T123000
DTSTAMP:20260408T153856
CREATED:20260217T190648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T190648Z
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SUMMARY:Governance Q&A
DESCRIPTION:In advance of the special church conference on March 15th\, we’d like to offer opportunities to hear more about Church Council’s recommended revised committee structure\, with opportunities for questions.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/governance-qa/2026-02-08/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260208T115000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260208T131500
DTSTAMP:20260408T153856
CREATED:20250919T180749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T180749Z
UID:10010875-1770551400-1770556500@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Earth Care Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/earth-care-committee-meeting-4/2026-02-08/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260208T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260208T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T153856
CREATED:20260210T184732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T184732Z
UID:10011553-1770552000-1770555600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Team Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/team-meeting/
LOCATION:Conference Room
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T153000
DTSTAMP:20260408T153856
CREATED:20240828T203725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T203725Z
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SUMMARY:Archives Committee
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/archives-committee-2/2026-02-10/
LOCATION:Archives-Room 37
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260211T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260211T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T153856
CREATED:20230908T024328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T185340Z
UID:10003784-1770804000-1770807600@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-6-2/2026-02-11/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T143000
DTSTAMP:20260408T153856
CREATED:20260210T184656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T184656Z
UID:10011552-1770814800-1770820200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Bundled Blessings Diaper Packing
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/bundled-blessings-diaper-packing-6/
LOCATION:Room M
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T153856
CREATED:20260210T184613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T184613Z
UID:10011551-1770912000-1770917400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Bundled Blessings Diaper Packing
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/bundled-blessings-diaper-packing-5/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T090000
DTSTAMP:20260408T153856
CREATED:20260130T185420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T185420Z
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SUMMARY:Men's Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:The regular monthly meeting of the Men’s Fellowship will move from Feb. 8 to Feb 15.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/mens-fellowship-7/
LOCATION:Dining Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T153857
CREATED:20250210T174828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T174900Z
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SUMMARY:Styrofoam Collection
DESCRIPTION:Bring your Styrofoam to Church to be Recycled!\nEvery 3rd Saturday of the month\, 10 am to 12 noon\, at the Church Street entrance.\nAnd now every the 3rd Sunday of the month\, near the front office.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/styrofoam-collection-2/2026-02-15/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260215T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260215T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T153857
CREATED:20240409T173024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T181329Z
UID:10007352-1771155000-1771156800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Earth Care Lending Library
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a place to continue growing in your understanding of environmental justice and how to care for God’s creation? \nVisit the Earth Care Lending Library\, which is open every 2nd Sunday after worship in Great Hall. A small lending library with books for readers of all ages\, the titles were curated by the Earth Care Committee and include Newbery Award-winning children’s  books\, as well as titles by leading voices from the spiritual and scientific communities.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/earth-care-lending-library-2/2026-02-15/
LOCATION:Great Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T123000
DTSTAMP:20260408T153857
CREATED:20260210T194634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T194634Z
UID:10011559-1771155000-1771158600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:FUMC Committee Structure Presentation
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/fumc-committee-structure-presentation/
LOCATION:Dining Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T153857
CREATED:20260210T195020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T195020Z
UID:10011564-1771156800-1771160400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Youth Council
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/youth-council-2/2026-02-15/
LOCATION:Conference Room
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260216T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260216T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T153857
CREATED:20250817T202006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T202006Z
UID:10009804-1771268400-1771273800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Adult Education meeting
DESCRIPTION:Monthly meeting of Adult Education Council
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/adult-education-meeting/2026-02-16/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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