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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. Children ages three through 3rd grade are invited to experience the wonder of worship and joy of service in a lively\, child-friendly setting. Throughout the program year\, children take part in the seasons of the Christian year\, exploring rituals\, sacraments\, and songs of our worship tradition as well as hands-on aspects of our church mission that children might shape and help share the story of our faith.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/childrens-chapel-37/2023-10-08/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231008T104500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231008T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T211151
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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. Each week features a unique means of connecting\, including serving in leadership with younger children\, learning about our church history and United Methodist identity\, observing worship and more!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/connect456-9/2023-10-08/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231008T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231008T123000
DTSTAMP:20260425T211151
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T005302Z
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SUMMARY:Children's Ministry Training & Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Are you being called to serve with First Church’s Children’s Ministry? Join us on Sunday\, October 8 immediately following 10:30 a.m. Worship to learn about the many opportunities and resources available to new and seasoned volunteers and strengthen your leadership. While our training will focus especially on the Sunday school hour\, all are welcome and encouraged to join the conversation. Answer the call!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/childrens-ministry-training-information-session/
LOCATION:Room 34
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231008T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231008T133000
DTSTAMP:20260425T211151
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SUMMARY:Methodist Youth Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:It’s time to start up Youth Ministry again! All youth are invited to come at Methodist Youth Fellowship every 1st and 3rd Sunday right after service from 11:30-1:30 pm starting on September 17th. We will have lunch\, play games\, and have time to gather to talk about where we are at in life. This will be our main time to gather as youth to get to know one another. I urge all youth to come hang out and be part of this community! Contact Sydney for more information.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/methodist-youth-fellowship/2023-10-08/
LOCATION:Room M
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231008T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231008T163000
DTSTAMP:20260425T211151
CREATED:20231007T012911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231007T012911Z
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SUMMARY:Club123
DESCRIPTION:Club 123 promotes fun\, fellowship\, and service for children in grades 1-3\, once a month on Sundays from 3:00-4:30 p.m. In October\, Club123 is teaming up with First Church’s Bundled Blessings Diaper Pantry to help pack diapers for families in need\, Join us for light work and great fun! \nPlease register your child(ren) in advance at https://bit.ly/3rEFhbS. Drop-off and pick-up at First Church’s Church Street entrance (516 Church Street).
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/club123-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231010T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231010T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T211151
CREATED:20230629T032723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T032854Z
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SUMMARY:Producemobile (Volunteers Needed)
DESCRIPTION:Interfaith Action volunteers distribute 11\,000 pounds of fresh produce\, donated by the Greater Chicago Food Depository\, to Cook County residents in need. Numbered tickets are provided to guests\, who each receive 15-25 pounds of fruits and vegetables. There is a walk-up line and distribution takes place outside\, so bring a wheeled cart and/or strong bags with handles. \nAs part of the Producemobile program\, SNAPGap collects personal hygiene and cleaning products that cannot be purchased with federal benefits and distributes them to people in need. Member church communities donate and collect different items every month\, including toilet paper\, razors\, laundry detergent\, and soap. \nThe Producemobile is co-sponsored by the Greater Chicago Food Depository\, Interfaith Action of Evanston\, and the City of Evanston.  This initiative runs largely on volunteers.  Want to help?  Please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090f4bafaf23a02-evanston#/.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/producemobile-volunteers-needed/2023-10-10/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231010T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231010T153000
DTSTAMP:20260425T211151
CREATED:20230818T201831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230818T201831Z
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SUMMARY:Archives Committee
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/archives-committee/2023-10-10/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231010T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231010T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T211151
CREATED:20231003T210740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T210800Z
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SUMMARY:Church Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/church-council-meeting/2023-10-10/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231011T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231011T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T211151
CREATED:20230908T024328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T185340Z
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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-6-2/2023-10-11/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231011T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231011T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T211151
CREATED:20230929T062920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230929T062922Z
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Bible Study
DESCRIPTION:The Wednesday Bible Study is a longstanding group that welcomes new members.  This group meets online every Wednesday 10-11:30am with the exception of a short break in the summer. The current study\, which runs through October 18 is The Gospel of Mark by Amy Jill Levine.   A new study (to be determined) will begin on October 25.    \nNew participants are always welcome. Please contact Janet Lutz at janetatl@aol.com if you are interested. 
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/wednesday-bible-study-20-2/2023-10-11/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="Janet Lutz":MAILTO:janetatl@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231011T171500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231011T180000
DTSTAMP:20260425T211151
CREATED:20230616T001941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230616T001941Z
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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-26/2023-10-11/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231011T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231011T201500
DTSTAMP:20260425T211151
CREATED:20230901T202623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T202623Z
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SUMMARY:Membership Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Monthly meeting of the Membership Committee Please address questions to Mark Henry\, Chair\, at mark.g.henry@gmail.com .
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/membership-committee-meeting-4/2023-10-11/
LOCATION:Conference Room
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231011T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231011T201000
DTSTAMP:20260425T211151
CREATED:20230616T002310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230616T002310Z
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SUMMARY:Festival Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Adults and high school youth from the congregation and the community rehearse in preparation for the Festival Choir Concert on Nov. 17\, 2023. No audition is require and music is provided at rehearsal.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/festival-choir-rehearsal-14/2023-10-11/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231011T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231011T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T211151
CREATED:20230616T001600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230616T001600Z
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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-90/2023-10-11/
LOCATION:Choir Room
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231012T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231012T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T211151
CREATED:20230714T005538Z
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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. \nInterested in helping?  Please contact Dave Koester (davekoester57@gmail.com) about current scheduling needs.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/soup-kitchen-cooking-team-needed-2-2/2023-10-12/
LOCATION:kitchen
ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Koester":MAILTO:davekoester57@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231012T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231012T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T211151
CREATED:20230606T203604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T203747Z
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SUMMARY:Limitless Game Night & Conversation
DESCRIPTION:The Limitless Game Night & Conversation is a virtual gathering to talk and play online games such as Codenames\, Scattergories\, Pictionary\, and several others.  Limitless is a group of adults\, singles and couples\, that span multiple ages and life stages.  New participants are always welcome. \nIf interested\, please contact Stephanie Peters at stephdeloney@gmail.com .
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/limitless-game-night-conversation/2023-10-12/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Peters":MAILTO:stephdeloney@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231013T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231013T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T211151
CREATED:20230516T203058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T203058Z
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SUMMARY:Garrett Seminary Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary\, along with our partner\, the Association of Hispanic Theological Education (AETH); In person\, Great Hall; Friday\, October 13\, 2023\, 3:00-9:00; contact: Becky Eberhart or Krys Juleen\, krys@faithatfirst.com
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/garrett-seminary-dinner/
LOCATION:Kitchen and Great Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231013T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231013T180000
DTSTAMP:20260425T211151
CREATED:20231007T013055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231007T013055Z
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SUMMARY:J.U.M.P.
DESCRIPTION:J.U.M.P. (Junior United Methodist People) serves as an introductory youth group for students in grades 4-6 and meets monthly on Fridays from 4:00-6:00 p.m. In October\, J.U.M.P. is teaming up with First Church’s Bundled Blessings Diaper Pantry to help pack diapers for families in need. Join us for light work and great fun! \nPlease register your child(ren) in advance at https://bit.ly/3rxOsuR. Drop-off and pick-up at First Church’s Church Street entrance (516 Church Street).
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/j-u-m-p-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231014T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231014T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T211151
CREATED:20230927T201416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T004312Z
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SUMMARY:Diaper Packing and Soup Kitchen Prep
DESCRIPTION:Projects will include making sack meals for Connections for the Homeless; packing diapers for our Bundled Blessings diaper pantry; and other tasks to support our ministries at the church and in the community. We will have all the supplies ready for you at the church\, so you can just come as you are and enjoy some fellowship while doing good. And we will break midway through for refreshments! \nContact Alli Henry alli.m.henry@gmail.com and Nancy Brown nandbrown@comcast.net with questions!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/mission-morning-4/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231014T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231014T153000
DTSTAMP:20260425T211151
CREATED:20231005T004043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231014T002208Z
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SUMMARY:Memorial Service for Elizabeth Lithio
DESCRIPTION:Watch the live stream of Liz’s service: https://youtube.com/live/jt-2kbwuv6k?feature=share \n 
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/memorial-for-elizabeth-lithio/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231015T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231015T093000
DTSTAMP:20260425T211151
CREATED:20231007T012625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231007T012643Z
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SUMMARY:First Steps to Faith
DESCRIPTION:Children ages 0-3 and their parents or caregivers gather one Sunday a month in the nursery for seasonal stories\, songs\, and activities for young families.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/first-steps-to-faith-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231015T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231015T133000
DTSTAMP:20260425T211151
CREATED:20231005T005043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T005043Z
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SUMMARY:ASP Reunion and Interest Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Are you a youth or parent interested in ASP for 2024? Come hear about this experience and ask your questions! This is also a time of reunion for those who attended this past Summer\, so come and invite the new folks who will join us next Summer!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/asp-reunion-and-interest-meeting/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231015T114500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231015T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T211151
CREATED:20230818T200415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230818T200415Z
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SUMMARY:Earth Care Committee Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Earth Care Committee Monthly Meeting is for committee members to continue discussions on Earth Care work on behalf of the First Church family as aligned with the current priority for environmental justice noted in the First Church strategic plan. Monthly meetings are convened by Earth Care Committee Chair Eileen Chambers (eileenmchambers10@gmail.com) or Vice Chair Judith Campbell (judithc@me.com).
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/earth-care-committee-monthly-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231015T114500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231015T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T211151
CREATED:20230907T000641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T000641Z
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SUMMARY:Children's Council
DESCRIPTION:The Children’s Council acts as both a work committee and an advisory board to the Director of Children’s Ministry. The Children’s Council focuses on formulating and supporting the vision of our various children’s ministries. We consult with the Director of Children’s Ministries to plan the yearlong calendar. Under the umbrella of Children’s Ministries are the following programs: Sunday School\, Chapel\, Connect 56\, Nursery\, Summer Camps (Creation Camp\, VBS\, Family Camp)\, Fellowship Groups (Jump and Club 123)\, Pageant\, and holiday celebrations (e.g\, Advent\, Lent\, Easter).
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/childrens-council/2023-10-15/
LOCATION:Room 33
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231015T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231015T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T211151
CREATED:20231011T081756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T081904Z
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SUMMARY:Young Adult Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Calling all Young Adults!  We are gathering for potlucks on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month 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-2-2/2023-10-15/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231017T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231017T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T211151
CREATED:20230731T190726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T191007Z
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SUMMARY:Faith Formation Council meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Faith Formation Council meets on the third Tuesday of each month\, 7-8pm online.   Questions may be directed to Tom Scott (tom.scott.goblue@msn.com)\, who co-chairs this committee along with Lee Rader.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/faith-formation-council-meeting/2023-10-17/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Scott":MAILTO:tom.scott.goblue@msn.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231017T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231017T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T211151
CREATED:20230818T202215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230818T202215Z
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SUMMARY:Adult Christian Education Council
DESCRIPTION:A meeting of the Adult Christian Education Council. The contacts are\nAllison Greer allison.greer123@gmail.com\nHenry Carrigan carjrn@aol.com
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/adult-christian-education-council/2023-10-17/
LOCATION:Conference Room
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231017T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231017T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T211151
CREATED:20231017T215827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231017T215953Z
UID:10005459-1697569200-1697574600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:SPRC Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Monthly meeting of the Staff Parish Relations Committee. Please address questions about this group to Beth Swanick\, Chair.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/sprc-monthly-meeting/2023-10-17/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231018T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231018T201500
DTSTAMP:20260425T211151
CREATED:20230901T202955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T202955Z
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SUMMARY:Communications Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Monthly meeting of the Communications Committee. Contact Chair Andy Shotwell with questions at ashotwell@gmail.com .
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/communications-committee-meeting-9/2023-10-18/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231018T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231018T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T211151
CREATED:20230823T001306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T220249Z
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SUMMARY:Brass Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Rehearsal for 10/20 concert.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/brass-rehearsal/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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