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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T103000
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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-3/2026-05-17/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T171405
CREATED:20260329T143249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T143249Z
UID:10011826-1779014700-1779017400@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-30/2026-05-17/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T171405
CREATED:20260329T144502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T144502Z
UID:10011837-1779014700-1779017400@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/connect456/2026-05-17/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260517T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260517T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T171405
CREATED:20240409T173024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T181329Z
UID:10007355-1779017400-1779019200@faithatfirst.org
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-2/2026-05-17/
LOCATION:Great Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T171405
CREATED:20241209T180901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T180901Z
UID:10008191-1779017400-1779021000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Church Offering Counting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/church-offering-counting/2026-05-17/
LOCATION:Conference Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T171405
CREATED:20251218T193755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T193755Z
UID:10011287-1779037200-1779044400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Faith Around the Table group
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/faith-around-the-table-group-2/2026-05-17/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260518T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T171405
CREATED:20250529T174400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T174400Z
UID:10009468-1779098400-1779103800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Finance Ad Hoc Committee on Designated Funds
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/finance-ad-hoc-committee-on-designated-funds/2026-05-18/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260518T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260518T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T171405
CREATED:20250817T202006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T202006Z
UID:10009805-1779130800-1779136200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Adult Education meeting
DESCRIPTION:Monthly meeting of Adult Education Council
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/adult-education-meeting/2026-05-18/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T153000
DTSTAMP:20260406T171405
CREATED:20240828T203725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T203725Z
UID:10006640-1779199200-1779204600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Archives Committee
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/archives-committee-2/2026-05-19/
LOCATION:Archives-Room 37
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T171405
CREATED:20250711T184301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T184301Z
UID:10009569-1779217200-1779220800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Faith Formation Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/faith-formation-council-meeting-2/2026-05-19/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T171405
CREATED:20260130T185116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T184206Z
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SUMMARY:One Church One Book
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/one-church-one-book/2026-05-19/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T171405
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/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="Janet Lutz":MAILTO:janetatl@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T171405
CREATED:20240904T190639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T190639Z
UID:10007016-1779274800-1779280200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Staff Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/staff-meeting-62/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:Conference Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Britt Cox":MAILTO:britt@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T171405
CREATED:20250213T165808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T165808Z
UID:10008678-1779297300-1779300000@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-64/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T191500
DTSTAMP:20260406T171405
CREATED:20250213T170353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T170353Z
UID:10008720-1779301800-1779304500@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-33/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T201500
DTSTAMP:20260406T171405
CREATED:20250718T184738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T184738Z
UID:10009656-1779305400-1779308100@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/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:Choir Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T171405
CREATED:20250213T165531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T185940Z
UID:10009718-1779305400-1779310800@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-142/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T171405
CREATED:20250905T015759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T015759Z
UID:10009948-1779368400-1779372000@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/2026-05-21/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="Christie Cook":MAILTO:cecook.phd@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260521T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260521T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T171405
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/2026-05-21/
LOCATION:Dining Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Koester":MAILTO:davekoester57@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T171405
CREATED:20250905T022040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T022040Z
UID:10010037-1779390000-1779395400@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/2026-05-21/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="Bill Brown":MAILTO:bbbrown@wwbrown-inc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260524T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260524T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T171405
CREATED:20240717T192145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T184549Z
UID:10005962-1779643800-1779651000@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-2-2-2/2026-05-24/
ORGANIZER;CN="Sydney Harkrider":MAILTO:sydney@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260526T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260526T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T171405
CREATED:20251218T194431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T194431Z
UID:10011347-1779820200-1779825600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Church Council meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/church-council-meeting-7/2026-05-26/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260527T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260527T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T171405
CREATED:20230608T002343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T182943Z
UID:10003847-1779876000-1779879600@faithatfirst.org
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-7/2026-05-27/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T133000
DTSTAMP:20260406T171405
CREATED:20240904T191115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T191115Z
UID:10007168-1779883200-1779888600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Collaborate\, Connect\, Care Staff Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/collaborate-connect-care-staff-meeting/2026-05-27/
LOCATION:Dining Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Britt Cox":MAILTO:britt@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T171405
CREATED:20250922T185655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T185655Z
UID:10010933-1779908400-1779913800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Membership Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Membership Committee meets monthly to discuss ideas and work on strategies to encourage member and visitor engagement in First Church worship\, programs\, and other opportunities. Please address any questions about this committee and its work to Lynelle Diener\, Chair.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/membership-committee-meeting-7/2026-05-27/
LOCATION:Conference Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T230000
DTSTAMP:20260406T171405
CREATED:20260308T142025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T142025Z
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SUMMARY:Cornell University Glee Club
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/cornell-university-glee-club/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T171405
CREATED:20250916T154935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T154935Z
UID:10010863-1780502400-1780515000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Total Child School Picnic and Play
DESCRIPTION:If there is rain\, the dining room has been reserved as well.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/total-child-school-picnic-and-play/
LOCATION:Dining Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T171405
CREATED:20250814T165049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T165049Z
UID:10009801-1780597800-1780603200@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-2/2026-06-04/
LOCATION:Conference Room
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T171405
CREATED:20260326T155251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T155252Z
UID:10011583-1780740000-1780747200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Craft Day
DESCRIPTION:Craft Day: 10am-12pm \nJoin us for a fun and creative time together. Bring any project you would like to work on\, including quilting\, crochet\, knitting\, beading\, painting\, and more. All projects are welcome.\nWe will meet in the dining room\, so there will be plenty of space to spread out. Please bring your sewing machine and any supplies you will need\, as well as your lunch. \nBeginners are welcome. All ages and skill levels are invited to join.\nPlease email Courtney or Glynis to receive the building access code.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/craft-day-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260607T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260607T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T171405
CREATED:20260210T194830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T194830Z
UID:10011562-1780833600-1780840800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:ASP Training
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/asp-training-7/2026-06-07/
LOCATION:Dining Hall
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