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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T103000
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SUMMARY:The Story of Our Lives Worship Series
DESCRIPTION:This Easter season\, we follow the risen Jesus through stories—stories of confusion and recognition\, fear and courage\, friendship and hope. Before the disciples become the leaders of the church\, they are simply people trying to find words for an experience that has changed everything. As we listen again to these resurrection stories\, we’ll discover how our own lives are woven into God’s ongoing story—shaping us to live with honesty\, connection\, and hope in a world still longing for good news. Join us each week for worship and opportunities to practice telling and living this story together.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/the-story-of-our-lives-worship-series/2026-05-03/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T120000
DTSTAMP:20260531T064028
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-3/2026-05-03/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T113000
DTSTAMP:20260531T064028
CREATED:20260329T143249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T143249Z
UID:10011824-1777805100-1777807800@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-30/2026-05-03/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T113000
DTSTAMP:20260531T064028
CREATED:20260329T144502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T144502Z
UID:10011835-1777805100-1777807800@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/connect456/2026-05-03/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T123000
DTSTAMP:20260531T064028
CREATED:20241209T180901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T180901Z
UID:10008189-1777807800-1777811400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Church Offering Counting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/church-offering-counting/2026-05-03/
LOCATION:Conference Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T115000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T131500
DTSTAMP:20260531T064028
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T123000
DTSTAMP:20260531T064028
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T133000
DTSTAMP:20260531T064028
CREATED:20260430T183233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T183233Z
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SUMMARY:Baptism Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/baptism-meeting/
LOCATION:Conference Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Taylor-Johnson":MAILTO:mary@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T151500
DTSTAMP:20260531T064028
CREATED:20250909T192704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T192704Z
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SUMMARY:Covenant Hike Group
DESCRIPTION:The Covenant Hike Group invites all who have a wonder of the natural world to share nature immersion with each other through 3 seasons while experiencing the presence of God. The format is simple. We begin with a brief reading (scripture or poem)\, hike along while sharing joys and concerns\, and appreciate 5 minutes of silence at mid-point. Each hike concludes with an optional\, brief time of sharing about our experiences on the hike\, closing prayer\, and a cool or hot drink. All ages are welcome.\n\nEach month we will meet at a designated location at 2 p.m.\, hiking various paths in our area for about an hour at a comfortable pace for everyone. The group will meet each first Sunday from October through May\, and participants may join in as schedules allow.\n\nFacilitator: Jim Johnson. Contact Jim at jjohnso@luc.edu with any questions and to be placed on the distribution list.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/covenant-hike-group-3/2026-05-03/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T190000
DTSTAMP:20260531T064028
CREATED:20251218T193755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T193755Z
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SUMMARY:Faith Around the Table group
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/faith-around-the-table-group-2/2026-05-03/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260504T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260504T113000
DTSTAMP:20260531T064028
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/2026-05-04/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260504T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260504T170000
DTSTAMP:20260531T064028
CREATED:20260504T170230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T170230Z
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SUMMARY:Interment of Ashes
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/interment-of-ashes/
LOCATION:Memorial Garden
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T153000
DTSTAMP:20260531T064028
CREATED:20240828T203725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T203725Z
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SUMMARY:Archives Committee
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/archives-committee-2/2026-05-05/
LOCATION:Archives-Room 37
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T120000
DTSTAMP:20260531T064028
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/2026-05-06/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="Janet Lutz":MAILTO:janetatl@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T123000
DTSTAMP:20260531T064028
CREATED:20240904T190639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T190639Z
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SUMMARY:Staff Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/staff-meeting-62/2026-05-06/
LOCATION:Conference Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Britt Cox":MAILTO:britt@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T134500
DTSTAMP:20260531T064028
CREATED:20260408T152519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T152730Z
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SUMMARY:Staff Appreciation Lunch: Total Child
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/staff-appreciation-lunch/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T180000
DTSTAMP:20260531T064028
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-64/2026-05-06/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T190000
DTSTAMP:20260531T064028
CREATED:20260210T185718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T185718Z
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SUMMARY:First Wednesday Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Bring a side or dessert to share and join your church family for good food and fellowship on the first Wednesday of each month!\n\nKindly register at onrealm.org/faithatfirst/Registrations or email Colin@faithatfirst.com
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/first-wednesday-potluck-10/2026-05-06/
LOCATION:Dining Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T193000
DTSTAMP:20260531T064028
CREATED:20260424T173706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T173706Z
UID:10012226-1778090400-1778095800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Storytelling Potluck Night
DESCRIPTION:Food. Friends. Fantastic stories.\n\nCome for the potluck\, stay for the storytelling! First Church members of all ages will take the mic to share meaningful\, funny\, and memorable stories from their lives.\nYou just bring a dish and enjoy the night.\n\nPotluck begins at 6:00pm and storytelling begins at 6:30!\n\nPlease register here so we can plan accordingly!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/storytelling-potluck-night/
LOCATION:Dining Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T191500
DTSTAMP:20260531T064028
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-33/2026-05-06/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T201500
DTSTAMP:20260531T064028
CREATED:20250718T184738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T184738Z
UID:10009654-1778095800-1778098500@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/2026-05-06/
LOCATION:Choir Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T210000
DTSTAMP:20260531T064028
CREATED:20250213T165531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T185940Z
UID:10009716-1778095800-1778101200@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-142/2026-05-06/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T140000
DTSTAMP:20260531T064028
CREATED:20250905T015759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T015759Z
UID:10009946-1778158800-1778162400@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/2026-05-07/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="Christie Cook":MAILTO:cecook.phd@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260507T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260507T190000
DTSTAMP:20260531T064028
CREATED:20230714T003533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230714T003711Z
UID:10004201-1778175000-1778180400@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/2026-05-07/
LOCATION:Dining Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Koester":MAILTO:davekoester57@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T200000
DTSTAMP:20260531T064028
CREATED:20250814T165049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T165049Z
UID:10009800-1778178600-1778184000@faithatfirst.org
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-2/2026-05-07/
LOCATION:Conference Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T203000
DTSTAMP:20260531T064028
CREATED:20250905T022040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T022040Z
UID:10010035-1778180400-1778185800@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/2026-05-07/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="Bill Brown":MAILTO:bbbrown@wwbrown-inc.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T170000
DTSTAMP:20260531T064028
CREATED:20260430T181024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T181024Z
UID:10012228-1778256000-1778259600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Internment of Ashes
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/internment-of-ashes/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall\, Memorial Garden
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Britt Cox":MAILTO:britt@faithatfirst.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T170000
DTSTAMP:20260531T064028
CREATED:20260305T170831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T170831Z
UID:10011577-1778331600-1778346000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Memorial Service- Rosita Thompson
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/memorial-service-rosita-thompson/
LOCATION:Sanctuary ;Glenna Hall ;Dining Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260510T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260510T101500
DTSTAMP:20260531T064028
CREATED:20250910T182609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T164853Z
UID:10011959-1778404500-1778408100@faithatfirst.org
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/2026-05-10/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T200000
DTSTAMP:20260531T064028
CREATED:20251218T194431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T194431Z
UID:10011346-1778610600-1778616000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Church Council meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/church-council-meeting-7/2026-05-12/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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