BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//First United Methodist Church of Evanston, IL - ECPv6.16.3//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: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
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20270314T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20271107T070000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:UTC
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:UTC
DTSTART:20250101T000000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T120000
DTSTAMP:20260531T075128
CREATED:20250213T171632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T171702Z
UID:10008806-1777199400-1777204800@faithatfirst.org
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-3/2026-04-26/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T113000
DTSTAMP:20260531T075128
CREATED:20260329T143249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T143249Z
UID:10011823-1777200300-1777203000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Children's Chapel
DESCRIPTION:Children’s Chapel seeks to excite and build confidence in children’s experience of worship and sense of belonging at First Church. Breakout groups of children ages Pre-K and K and grades 1-3 are invited to experience the wonder of worship and joy of living out our faith in a lively\, play-based setting. / 10:45-11:30 a.m.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/childrens-chapel-30/2026-04-26/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T113000
DTSTAMP:20260531T075128
CREATED:20260329T144502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T144502Z
UID:10011834-1777200300-1777203000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Connect456
DESCRIPTION:Connect456 is designed to help children in grades 4-6 connect to the church community as older elementary and middle school students preparing to make their own way at First Church and in the world. Each week features a unique and active means of connecting to scripture\, worship\, service\, and our First Church and United Methodist history. / 10:45-11:30 a.m.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/connect456/2026-04-26/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T123000
DTSTAMP:20260531T075128
CREATED:20241209T180901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T180901Z
UID:10008188-1777203000-1777206600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Church Offering Counting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/church-offering-counting/2026-04-26/
LOCATION:Conference Room
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T140000
DTSTAMP:20260531T075128
CREATED:20260408T153239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T153239Z
UID:10011867-1777203000-1777212000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:ASP Training
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/asp-training-8/2026-04-26/
LOCATION:Dining Hall
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T140000
DTSTAMP:20260531T075128
CREATED:20260210T194830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T194830Z
UID:10011561-1777204800-1777212000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:ASP Training
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/asp-training-7/2026-04-26/
LOCATION:Dining Hall
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T143000
DTSTAMP:20260531T075128
CREATED:20260408T152158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T152158Z
UID:10011860-1777208400-1777213800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Bundled Blessings Diaper Packing with Skokie Rotary
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/bundled-blessings-diaper-packing-with-skokie-rotary/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T170000
DTSTAMP:20260531T075128
CREATED:20260308T154249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T154249Z
UID:10011649-1777215600-1777222800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Prayer and Action for Earth Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/prayer-and-action-for-earth-day/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T170000
DTSTAMP:20260531T075128
CREATED:20260324T180716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T180716Z
UID:10011794-1777215600-1777222800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Prayer & Action for Earth Day - sponsored by IAE - Climate Change & Justice Interest Group\,
DESCRIPTION:Sun. April 26th – Prayer & Action for Earth Day – sponsored by IAE – Climate Change & Justice Interest Group\, Evanston Ecology Center 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/prayer-action-for-earth-day-sponsored-by-iae-climate-change-justice-interest-group/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T170000
DTSTAMP:20260531T075128
CREATED:20260408T153115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T153115Z
UID:10011866-1777215600-1777222800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Action and Prayer for the Planet at Evanston Ecology Center
DESCRIPTION:Sun. April 26th – Action and Prayer for the Planet at Evanston Ecology Center\, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sponsored by the IAE Working Group on Climate Change and Justice. Prayer and music that honor the planet and Earth Day. Pop-Up choir and service project. Attendees may take part in a clean up project of the canal. Flyer attached.\n\nWe hope to see many of you later this month. Questions\, contact any member of the committee. Take care.\n\nPeace\,\nInterfaith Action of Evanston – Faith Community Relations Committee\nJoyce Davidson – ved755@gmail.com\nMargaret “Peg” Hanrahan – docpeg9496@gmail.com\nMike Sehr – bigmike9700@gmail.com\nRhonda Stein – rhondastein@gmail.com\nSue Murphy Berube\, Executive Director – ia@interfaithactionofevanston.org\nDonna Richardson\, chair – dlynnrich322@gmail.com
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/action-and-prayer-for-the-planet-at-evanston-ecology-center/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T190000
DTSTAMP:20260531T075128
CREATED:20251218T193755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T193755Z
UID:10011284-1777222800-1777230000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Faith Around the Table group
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/faith-around-the-table-group-2/2026-04-26/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260426T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260426T193000
DTSTAMP:20260531T075128
CREATED:20240717T192145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T184549Z
UID:10005961-1777224600-1777231800@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-2-2-2/2026-04-26/
ORGANIZER;CN="Sydney Harkrider":MAILTO:sydney@faithatfirst.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260427T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260427T113000
DTSTAMP:20260531T075128
CREATED:20250529T174400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T174400Z
UID:10009465-1777284000-1777289400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Finance Ad Hoc Committee on Designated Funds
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/finance-ad-hoc-committee-on-designated-funds/2026-04-27/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T113000
DTSTAMP:20260531T075128
CREATED:20260408T152232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T152232Z
UID:10011861-1777370400-1777375800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Bundled Blessings Diaper Packing
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/bundled-blessings-diaper-packing-7/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T200000
DTSTAMP:20260531T075128
CREATED:20251218T194431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T194431Z
UID:10011345-1777401000-1777406400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Church Council meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/church-council-meeting-7/2026-04-28/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T120000
DTSTAMP:20260531T075128
CREATED:20250905T015327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T015512Z
UID:10009855-1777456800-1777464000@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/2026-04-29/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="Janet Lutz":MAILTO:janetatl@aol.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T133000
DTSTAMP:20260531T075128
CREATED:20240904T191115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T191115Z
UID:10007167-1777464000-1777469400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Collaborate\, Connect\, Care Staff Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/collaborate-connect-care-staff-meeting/2026-04-29/
LOCATION:Dining Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Britt Cox":MAILTO:britt@faithatfirst.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T180000
DTSTAMP:20260531T075128
CREATED:20250213T165808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T165808Z
UID:10008675-1777482900-1777485600@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-64/2026-04-29/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T191500
DTSTAMP:20260531T075128
CREATED:20250213T170353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T170353Z
UID:10008717-1777487400-1777490100@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-33/2026-04-29/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T201500
DTSTAMP:20260531T075128
CREATED:20250718T184738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T184738Z
UID:10009653-1777491000-1777493700@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/2026-04-29/
LOCATION:Choir Room
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T210000
DTSTAMP:20260531T075128
CREATED:20250213T165531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T185940Z
UID:10009715-1777491000-1777496400@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-142/2026-04-29/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T140000
DTSTAMP:20260531T075128
CREATED:20250905T015759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T015759Z
UID:10009945-1777554000-1777557600@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/2026-04-30/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="Christie Cook":MAILTO:cecook.phd@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260430T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260430T190000
DTSTAMP:20260531T075128
CREATED:20230714T003533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230714T003711Z
UID:10004200-1777570200-1777575600@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/2026-04-30/
LOCATION:Dining Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Koester":MAILTO:davekoester57@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T203000
DTSTAMP:20260531T075128
CREATED:20250905T022040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T022040Z
UID:10010034-1777575600-1777581000@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/2026-04-30/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="Bill Brown":MAILTO:bbbrown@wwbrown-inc.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T150000
DTSTAMP:20260531T075128
CREATED:20260420T185100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T185100Z
UID:10012219-1777716000-1777734000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:World Labyrinth Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:World Labyrinth Day Celebration \nJoin us for a day of reflection and peace \nSaturday\, May 2 | 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. \nHosted by the Faith Formation Committee\, this event welcomes our neighbors from across Evanston as we celebrate a global symbol of peace. \nWe need your help! \nVolunteer for a shift (1–2 hours). We’re looking for 3–4 people per time slot to support the day. \n📱Click the link on this page to sign up! \nQuestions? Contact Mari Leonard at fumclabyrinth@gmail.com
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/world-labyrinth-day-celebration/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T101500
DTSTAMP:20260531T075128
CREATED:20260210T194913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T194913Z
UID:10011563-1777799700-1777803300@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Confirmation Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/confirmation-breakfast-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T101500
DTSTAMP:20260531T075128
CREATED:20260329T151418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T151418Z
UID:10011843-1777799700-1777803300@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Messy Church
DESCRIPTION:Messy Church is an opportunity for children\, youth\, and adults to engage in hands-on creative activities\, celebratory worship\, and time together in community. Join us for a different kind of Sunday School on the first Sunday of each month! / 9:15-10:15 a.m. In Great Hall
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/messy-church-7/
LOCATION:Great Hall
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T115000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T131500
DTSTAMP:20260531T075128
CREATED:20250919T180749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T180749Z
UID:10010878-1777809000-1777814100@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Earth Care Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/earth-care-committee-meeting-4/2026-05-03/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T123000
DTSTAMP:20260531T075128
CREATED:20260501T181953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T181953Z
UID:10012232-1777809600-1777811400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Senior Pastor Transition Team Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/senior-pastor-transition-team-meeting/
LOCATION:Conference Room
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T133000
DTSTAMP:20260531T075128
CREATED:20260430T183233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T183233Z
UID:10012230-1777811400-1777815000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Baptism Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/baptism-meeting/
LOCATION:Conference Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Taylor-Johnson":MAILTO:mary@faithatfirst.com
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR