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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-38/2025-02-23/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250223T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250223T120000
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SUMMARY:Eucharist Service
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/eucharist-service/2025-02-23/
LOCATION:Tittle Chapel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250223T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250223T123000
DTSTAMP:20260428T100437
CREATED:20241209T180901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T180901Z
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SUMMARY:Church Offering Counting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/church-offering-counting/2025-02-23/
LOCATION:Conference Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250223T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250223T133000
DTSTAMP:20260428T100437
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T172350Z
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SUMMARY:Children in Action: Fill in the (SNAP)Gap!
DESCRIPTION:Children in Action is teaming up with Mission & Outreach to help prepare items for Interfaith Action’s SNAPGap collection. Toothbrushes and toothpaste will be distributed at Interfaith Action Evanston’s March 11 Producemobile\, located at the Robert Crown Community Center. Each month the Producemobile and SNAPGap serve 225-300 households with as many as 1\,260 people. \nChildren in grades 1-6 are invited and encouraged to step into service of our greater community on Sunday\, February 23 from 12:00-1:30 p.m.\, with lunch provided! See details and register here.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/children-in-action-fill-in-the-snapgap/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250223T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250223T193000
DTSTAMP:20260428T100437
CREATED:20240717T192145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T184549Z
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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-2-2-2/2025-02-23/
ORGANIZER;CN="Sydney Harkrider":MAILTO:sydney@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250225T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250225T153000
DTSTAMP:20260428T100437
CREATED:20240828T203725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T203725Z
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SUMMARY:Archives Committee
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/archives-committee-2/2025-02-25/
LOCATION:Archives-Room 37
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250225T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250225T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T100437
CREATED:20241205T152512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T152512Z
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SUMMARY:Compline Night Prayer Service
DESCRIPTION:Compline Night Prayer Services Return\nOn Tuesdays beginning January 7th\, 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.\, available 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 zoom format invites participation from anywhere! We are enriched when family & friends in many locations join in. The services\, sponsored by the Faith Formation Council\, will continue through Lent\, concluding on April 8th. 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-service-4/2025-02-25/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250226T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250226T110000
DTSTAMP:20260428T100437
CREATED:20230608T002343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T182943Z
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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. We meet at Le Peep 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-7/2025-02-26/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250226T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250226T130000
DTSTAMP:20260428T100437
CREATED:20250226T025021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T025132Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELED- Lunch Break with Mr. Colin!
DESCRIPTION:Lunch Break with Mr. Colin is canceled for February 26th. \n  \n  \nThis February\, Children’s Ministry invites you to get out and warm up with stories and songs on Wednesdays at noon beginning February 12. Bring a lunch and settle in for live guitar\, action songs and sing-alongs\, and resonant stories of wonder\, followed by a take-home activity and devotion. Open to all but especially suited for families with children ages 0-6. No registration required.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/lunch-break-with-mr-colin-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250226T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250226T133000
DTSTAMP:20260428T100437
CREATED:20240904T191115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T191115Z
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SUMMARY:Collaborate\, Connect\, Care Staff Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/collaborate-connect-care-staff-meeting/2025-02-26/
LOCATION:Dining Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Britt Cox":MAILTO:britt@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250226T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250226T180000
DTSTAMP:20260428T100437
CREATED:20240828T203010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T165623Z
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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-62/2025-02-26/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250226T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250226T191500
DTSTAMP:20260428T100437
CREATED:20240828T202420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T170358Z
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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-32/2025-02-26/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250226T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250226T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T100437
CREATED:20240828T202245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T164905Z
UID:10006459-1740598200-1740603600@faithatfirst.org
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-139/2025-02-26/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250227T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250227T190000
DTSTAMP:20260428T100437
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/2025-02-27/
LOCATION:Dining Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Koester":MAILTO:davekoester57@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T130000
DTSTAMP:20260428T100437
CREATED:20250123T183044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T183740Z
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SUMMARY:Inquirers Morning of Service and Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Our 2025 Winter Inquirers Class along with others in their households are invited to a Morning of Service on Saturday\, March 1\, 10-1:00pm. In the morning we will pack hundreds of diapers for Bundled Blessings diaper bank’s monthly distribution to families in and around Evanston through a dozen local social service agencies. At noon we’ll enjoy a casual lunch together in the dining room. Depending on our numbers and needs we may also make sack lunches that day for the Good News Shelter in Rogers Park. Good News provides transitional housing for women and children.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/inquirers-morning-of-service-and-lunch/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T143000
DTSTAMP:20260428T100437
CREATED:20250225T161812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T161812Z
UID:10008865-1740825000-1740839400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Bundled Blessings Diaper Packing groups
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/bundled-blessings-diaper-packing-groups/
LOCATION:Room M
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T100437
CREATED:20250227T212414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T212414Z
UID:10008883-1740830400-1740841200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Music Ministry Recording
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/music-ministry-recording/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T100437
CREATED:20250209T180234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250209T180234Z
UID:10008612-1740837600-1740844800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Memorial Service
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/memorial-service-3/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall and Tittle Chapel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250302T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250302T101500
DTSTAMP:20260428T100437
CREATED:20250212T195604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T195604Z
UID:10008633-1740906900-1740910500@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Join the Sandbox Revolution!
DESCRIPTION:After gathering in the Dining Room for First Church’s first Sunday of the month time of “celebration\,” keep the intergenerational party going with Children’s Ministry and Social Justice Intersections! In dialogue with older youth and adults\, children of First Church will share what contributing to various mission and outreach activities means to them before leading us down the hall to Messy Church where all ages are invited to help make sack lunches with children as our guide.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/join-the-sandbox-revolution/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250302T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250302T103000
DTSTAMP:20260428T100437
CREATED:20250204T194013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T194013Z
UID:10008605-1740907800-1740911400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Messy Lent!
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/messy-lent/
LOCATION:Great Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250302T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250302T133000
DTSTAMP:20260428T100437
CREATED:20240813T143025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T154143Z
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SUMMARY:Methodist Youth Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:Methodist Youth Fellowship (aka MYF) is open to all youth (7th-12th Grade). We’ll gather twice each month on Sundays 11:30-1:30pm. This is a time to have lunch and engage in music\, games\, an activity\, service project\, lesson or anything in between. This is our time to hang out as a youth group and build connections. Hope you’ll join us! \nQuestions?  Contact Sydney Harkrider at sydney@faithatfirst.com.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/methodist-youth-fellowship-4/2025-03-02/
ORGANIZER;CN="Sydney Harkrider":MAILTO:sydney@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250302T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250302T133000
DTSTAMP:20260428T100437
CREATED:20240828T200038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T200038Z
UID:10006334-1740915000-1740922200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Methodist Youth Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:All 7th-12th grade youth are invited to attend Methodist Youth Fellowship (MYF)! This is our gathering twice a month for all youth to have lunch and then engage in music\, lessons\, a service project\, or simply have fun together. Come and join us! All are welcome!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/methodist-youth-fellowship-6/2025-03-02/
LOCATION:Room M
ORGANIZER;CN="Sydney Harkrider":MAILTO:sydney@faithatfirst.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250302T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250302T130000
DTSTAMP:20260428T100438
CREATED:20250209T181045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250209T181045Z
UID:10008616-1740916800-1740920400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Learn A New Prayer Practice For Lent
DESCRIPTION:Learn a New Prayer Practice for Lent \nJohn Wesley encourages us to pray without ceasing. In our busy lives\, with so many distractions\, it can be difficult to keep to a regular prayer practice. Beads have been used by many faiths over the centuries as a meditative way to focus attention on prayers. Join us on Sunday March 2 to create a set of beads and learn about this ancient prayer practice just in time for Lent. We will meet in the dining room at noon. There will be a fee of $12.00 to cover materials costs. Contact Mari Leonard with questions and to register for the class. mari.leonard@comcast.net
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/learn-a-new-prayer-practice-for-lent/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250302T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250302T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T100438
CREATED:20240828T195357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T195357Z
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SUMMARY:Young Adult Potluck
DESCRIPTION:All young adults are invited to our potluck! Whether you are new around here\, or looking for other adults to befriend— you are welcome here! We gather at the Bailey’s home\, and all bring dishes to share. Contact Sydney for the address\, and hope to see you there!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/young-adult-potluck-4/2025-03-02/
ORGANIZER;CN="Sydney Harkrider":MAILTO:sydney@faithatfirst.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250304T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250304T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T100438
CREATED:20250225T162019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T162019Z
UID:10008866-1741114800-1741120200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Bundled Blessings Diaper Packing with Woman's Club of Evanston
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/bundled-blessings-diaper-packing-with-womans-club-of-evanston/
LOCATION:Room M
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T083000
DTSTAMP:20260428T100438
CREATED:20250130T185231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T172445Z
UID:10008576-1741156200-1741163400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Ash Wednesday Morning Service
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/ash-wednesday-morning-service/
LOCATION:Tittle Chapel
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T100438
CREATED:20250225T162250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T162250Z
UID:10008867-1741170600-1741176000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Bundled Blessings Diaper Packing with First Bank Chicago and Kellogg group
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/bundled-blessings-diaper-packing-with-first-bank-chicago-and-kellogg-group/
LOCATION:Room M
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T123000
DTSTAMP:20260428T100438
CREATED:20240904T190639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T190639Z
UID:10006967-1741172400-1741177800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Staff Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/staff-meeting-62/2025-03-05/
LOCATION:Conference Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Britt Cox":MAILTO:britt@faithatfirst.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T190000
DTSTAMP:20260428T100438
CREATED:20250124T164955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T162426Z
UID:10008546-1741197600-1741201200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:First Wednesday Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Bring a side or dessert to share and join your church family for good food\, fellowship\, and seasonal activities for all ages on the first Wednesday of each month! \nPlease register to aid in preparations\, noting dates you plan to attend and any dietary restrictions or food allergies in the memo field.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/first-wednesday-potluck-9/2025-03-05/
LOCATION:Dining Room
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T100438
CREATED:20250225T162510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T162510Z
UID:10008868-1741201200-1741206600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Bundled Blessings diaper packing with Cadette Girl Scouts
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/bundled-blessings-diaper-packing-with-cadette-girl-scouts/
LOCATION:Room M
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