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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260315T093000
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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.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/chancel-choir-rehearsal-143/2026-03-15/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260315T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260315T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T024922
CREATED:20250213T171632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T171702Z
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SUMMARY:Worship in the Sanctuary
DESCRIPTION:Please find up to date information about this Sunday here.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/worship-in-the-sanctuary-3/2026-03-15/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260315T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260315T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T024922
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T181329Z
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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-2/2026-03-15/
LOCATION:Great Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260315T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260315T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T024922
CREATED:20241209T180901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T180901Z
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SUMMARY:Church Offering Counting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/church-offering-counting/2026-03-15/
LOCATION:Conference Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260315T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260315T124500
DTSTAMP:20260406T024922
CREATED:20260217T164236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T190530Z
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SUMMARY:Special Church Conference
DESCRIPTION:Special Church Conference to hear about and vote on Church Council’s recommended revised church committee structure.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/special-church-conference/
LOCATION:Dining Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260315T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260315T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T024922
CREATED:20251218T193755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T193755Z
UID:10011278-1773594000-1773601200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Faith Around the Table group
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/faith-around-the-table-group-2/2026-03-15/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260316T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260316T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T024922
CREATED:20250529T174400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T174400Z
UID:10009459-1773655200-1773660600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Finance Ad Hoc Committee on Designated Funds
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/finance-ad-hoc-committee-on-designated-funds/2026-03-16/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260316T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260316T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T024922
CREATED:20260308T155156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T155156Z
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SUMMARY:Food Growing in Small Spaces and Food Sharing in Evanston
DESCRIPTION:Food Growing in Small Spaces and Food Sharing in Evanston\nMonday March 16th\, 6:00 – 7:30 pm\nEvanston Main Library Community Room 107\n1703 Orrington\nFree and open to the public\nLearn how to grow vegetables in containers and raised beds with the Illinois Extension Master Gardener Program; then join a panel discussion with Edible Evanston\, Evanston Community Fridges\, Urban Canopy\, Unitarian Church Evanston and others to find out about opportunities to share food in Evanston!\nSponsored by the League of Women Voters and Evanston Library\nRegister here:   https://evanstonlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/69710c784a9fd98b7f78d894
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/food-growing-in-small-spaces-and-food-sharing-in-evanston/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T024922
CREATED:20251218T194431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T194431Z
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SUMMARY:Church Council meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/church-council-meeting-7/2026-03-17/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T024922
CREATED:20250711T184301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T184301Z
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SUMMARY:Faith Formation Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/faith-formation-council-meeting-2/2026-03-17/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T024922
CREATED:20260130T185116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T184206Z
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SUMMARY:One Church One Book
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/one-church-one-book/2026-03-17/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T024922
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-3/2026-03-17/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T024922
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/2026-03-18/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="Janet Lutz":MAILTO:janetatl@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T024922
CREATED:20240904T190639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T190639Z
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SUMMARY:Staff Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/staff-meeting-62/2026-03-18/
LOCATION:Conference Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Britt Cox":MAILTO:britt@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T024922
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-64/2026-03-18/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T191500
DTSTAMP:20260406T024922
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-33/2026-03-18/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T201500
DTSTAMP:20260406T024922
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/2026-03-18/
LOCATION:Choir Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T024922
CREATED:20250213T165531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T185940Z
UID:10009709-1773862200-1773867600@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-142/2026-03-18/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T024922
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/2026-03-19/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="Christie Cook":MAILTO:cecook.phd@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260319T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260319T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T024922
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/2026-03-19/
LOCATION:Dining Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Koester":MAILTO:davekoester57@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T024922
CREATED:20250905T022040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T022040Z
UID:10010028-1773946800-1773952200@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/2026-03-19/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="Bill Brown":MAILTO:bbbrown@wwbrown-inc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T024922
CREATED:20260217T181249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T181249Z
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SUMMARY:Laity Convocation 2026: "Moving Forward with Hope"
DESCRIPTION:The Nominations and Leadership Development Committee invites you to attend Laity Convocation 2026: “Moving Forward with Hope” on March 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at First UMC of Glen Ellyn (424 Forest Ave.). This gathering offers a meaningful opportunity to connect with other lay leaders\, exchange ideas\, and gain practical insight for leading with clarity and purpose in the year ahead. \nThe cost is $15 per person. We encourage you to participate\, share your voice\, and be part of the conversation shaping our shared ministry.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/laity-convocation-2026-moving-forward-with-hope/
LOCATION:424 Forest Ave.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T024922
CREATED:20240917T183404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T183404Z
UID:10007259-1774087200-1774094400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Styrofoam Collection
DESCRIPTION:The Earth Care Committee holds its monthly Styrofoam collection time at First UMC Evanston on the third Saturday of the month at the Church Street entrance between 10am and Noon. Material to be collected includes all clean No. 6 plastic foam. Acceptable items include disposable coffee cups; take out containers (such as clamshells); plastic plates\, bowls and cutlery; meat and poultry foam trays and packing foam. When recycled\, these items can be processed into a material used to make park benches\, picture frames\, and other items. Recycling these items helps keep this harmful plastic\, which cannot be processed locally\, out of the waste stream.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/styrofoam-collection/2026-03-21/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T024922
CREATED:20260130T185557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T185557Z
UID:10011547-1774090800-1774101600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Celebration of Life - Judith Radcliffe
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/celebration-of-life-judith-radcliffe/
LOCATION:Dining Hall ;Tittle Chapel ;Memorial Garden
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T024923
CREATED:20260308T164819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T164819Z
UID:10011651-1774116000-1774123200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:ASP Fundraiser Dinner & Online Silent Auction
DESCRIPTION:ASP Fundraiser Dinner & Online Silent Auction \nSaturday\, March 21 | Dinner at 6pm\, Online Silent Auction Closes 7:30pm \nJoin us for our annual Fundraiser Dinner supporting our mission trip with Appalachia Service Project (ASP) for our 28th year. \nEnjoy a free pasta dinner served by our youth while helping support our mission\, so we can serve families in Appalachia by making homes warmer\, safer\, and drier. Every gift or silent auction bid helps make the mission possible. \nDuring the evening\, you’ll hear reflections from our youth and leaders\, and you’ll have the opportunity to participate in our online silent auction\, which closes that night. Your presence and support help ensure this life-changing ministry can continue. \nTo RSVP\, click here!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/asp-fundraiser-dinner-online-silent-auction/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260322T113500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260322T122000
DTSTAMP:20260406T024923
CREATED:20260319T161720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T161720Z
UID:10011784-1774179300-1774182000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Visitor Tour
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/visitor-tour/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260322T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260322T124500
DTSTAMP:20260406T024923
CREATED:20260227T194346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T194346Z
UID:10011572-1774179900-1774183500@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Men's Fellowship: One Church One Book 11:45am Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/mens-fellowship-one-church-one-book-1145am-meeting/2026-03-22/
LOCATION:Great Hall Balcony
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260322T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260322T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T024923
CREATED:20240717T192145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T184549Z
UID:10005960-1774200600-1774207800@faithatfirst.org
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-2-2-2/2026-03-22/
ORGANIZER;CN="Sydney Harkrider":MAILTO:sydney@faithatfirst.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T024923
CREATED:20260319T160256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T160256Z
UID:10011773-1774344600-1774371600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Organ Tuning
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/organ-tuning/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T153000
DTSTAMP:20260406T024923
CREATED:20240828T203725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T203725Z
UID:10006636-1774360800-1774366200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Archives Committee
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/archives-committee-2/2026-03-24/
LOCATION:Archives-Room 37
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