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SUMMARY:Bookends and Beginnings Hosts Author Colm Toibin
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/bookends-and-beginnings-hosts-author-colm-toibin-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T101500
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SUMMARY:Social Justice Intersections Sunday School
DESCRIPTION:Here are the summaries for each week 4/12-5/31. Please note Room M is needed only for 5/3\, all other dates will be in the Dining Room\n\nApril 12 – Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail. (April 16\, 1963)” In it he says\, “…the great stumbling block… is not the…the Ku Klux Klanner\, but the white moderate\, ” Leader: Rev. Richard Mosley\n\nApril 19 – “The Things that Make for Peace.” These words came from Jesus as he wept over Jerusalem. What makes for peace as we weep over Gaza\, Venezuela\, Cuba\, Ukraine\, Iran\, and ICE brutality Leader: Dan Owens.\n\nApril 26 – “How does social justice happen?” Searching from a theological\, spiritual autobiographical\, and academic perspective. Aiming to understand how the church can address social justice in society. Leader: Andrew Dillon.\n\nMay 3 – “Institute for Therapy Through the Arts (ITA).” Learning how Evanston’s ITA helps individuals through art\, dance/movement\, drama\, music\, and theater therapies. “Where words alone are not enough\, the arts can often help.” Leader: Jeff Wolfe\, ITA CEO. In Room M on this day only.\n\nMay 10 – “The Original Mother’s Day Declaration” by Julia Ward Howe in 1870. She called on mothers of all nations to stop the killing. We will lift up all kinds of mothers in a variety of circumstances. Leader: Pastor Britt Cox\,\n\nMay 17 – “The Clark Street Bird Sanctuary.” In two parts. Come to either or both. At 8 am: A Nature Walk in the Sanctuary at the lake. Binoculars welcome. At 9:15 am: A presentation in the church dining room on how people turned Northwestern’s destruction of a natural area into a sanctuary. Leaders: Julie Dorfman and Jerry Herst\, initial stewards of the sanctuary.\n\nMay 24 – “Living with Friends and Foes.” How to protect ourselves from the new variant of mosquitoes in ways that don’t harm bees and butterflies\, and how we can best care for the bees around us. Includes action steps to advocate for change at a corporate and governmental level to better protect our pollinators. Leaders: Judith Campbell and the Earth Care Committee
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/social-justice-intersections-sunday-school/2026-04-12/
LOCATION:Room M
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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-6/2026-04-12/2/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142546
CREATED:20260319T155328Z
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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/2026-04-12/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142546
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T161923Z
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SUMMARY:Minister Review 1
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/minister-review-1/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T203000
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SUMMARY:Mom's Night Out
DESCRIPTION:Wed April 15th – Jen Wolfe’s home with Jackie Owens Co-host. 6:30-8:30 pm\n\nRSVP to jenwalker03@gmail.com or 740-416-1360\n\nMoms of all ages welcome! Bring a treat to share if it works for you. See you there!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/moms-night-out-26/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T203000
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SUMMARY:Mom's Night Out
DESCRIPTION:Wed April 15th – Jen Wolfe’s home with Jackie Owens Co-host.  6:30-8:30 pm \nRSVP to jenwalker03@gmail.com or 740-416-1360 \nMoms of all ages welcome! Bring a treat to share if it works for you. See you there!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/moms-night-out-27/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T213000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T184623Z
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SUMMARY:Opera Rehearsal
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/opera-recital-3/
LOCATION:Tittle Chapel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T120000
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SUMMARY:Craft Day
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/craft-day-2/
LOCATION:Dining Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T150000
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SUMMARY:Pastor Grace Farewell Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Celebration of Gratitude for Sr. Pastor Grace Imathiu\, Sat. April 18\, 2026 at Sanctuary and Great Hall. Food and Beverages will be served. Please bring a ready-to-serve appetizer or dessert (one or two dozen pieces) to the church kitchen at 330pm. We would like to have snacks and desserts for 300 people. \nTo plan in advance\, please email Carol Barnett at: hhdorsey1911@gmail.com to let us know the item and quantity you’ll bring to share. \nAll are welcome!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/pastor-grace-farewell-celebration/
LOCATION:Sanctuary ;Great Hall
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SUMMARY:Opera Recital
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/opera-recital-2/
LOCATION:Tittle Chapel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T203000
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SUMMARY:Spring Gathering - "Organizations Making a Difference" Beth Emet\, the Free Synagogue
DESCRIPTION:Thurs. April 23rd – Save the Date – Spring Gathering – “Organizations Making a Difference” Beth Emet\, the Free Synagogue\, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/spring-gathering-organizations-making-a-difference-beth-emet-the-free-synagogue/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T140000
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CREATED:20260324T175720Z
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SUMMARY:Lake North United Methodist Men Organizational Meeting
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/lake-north-united-methodist-men-organizational-meeting/
LOCATION:Dining Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142546
CREATED:20260210T194830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T194830Z
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SUMMARY:ASP Training
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/asp-training-7/2026-04-26/
LOCATION:Dining Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T170000
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CREATED:20260308T154249Z
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SUMMARY:Prayer and Action for Earth Day
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/prayer-and-action-for-earth-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T170000
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T101500
DTSTAMP:20260403T142546
CREATED:20260210T194913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T194913Z
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SUMMARY:Confirmation Breakfast
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/confirmation-breakfast-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T101500
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CREATED:20260329T151418Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142546
CREATED:20260305T170831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T170831Z
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SUMMARY:Memorial Service- Rosita Thompson
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/memorial-service-rosita-thompson/
LOCATION:Sanctuary ;Glenna Hall ;Dining Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142546
CREATED:20260110T032238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T032238Z
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SUMMARY:Haydn's Mass in Time of Distress
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, May 15th\, the Festival Choir and Orchestra of First United Methodist Church of Evanston presents Haydn’s Mass in Time of Distress (Missa in angustiis) also known as the Nelson Mass. The program will be conducted by Brian Schoettler with soloists Kari Sorenson\, Christine Ebeling Mando\, William Johnson\, and Joshua Green. The 7:30pm concert is free and open to the public.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/haydns-mass-in-time-of-distress/
LOCATION:Sanctuary ;Glenna Hall ;Dining Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T230000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142546
CREATED:20260308T142025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T142025Z
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SUMMARY:Cornell University Glee Club
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/cornell-university-glee-club/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142546
CREATED:20250916T154935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T154935Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260614T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260614T094500
DTSTAMP:20260403T142546
CREATED:20260331T183549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T183549Z
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SUMMARY:Worship in the Park is Back!
DESCRIPTION:Welcome Back Worship in the Park!\n\nThis summer we will be returning to Lunt Park for the 9am outdoor worship service. You can expect the same 45 minute\, laid-back\, child-inclusive worship service under the trees and in the summer breeze that we have held for decades. However\, we’ll be pairing down some of the items we bring out to the park in order to make this an easy lift for our volunteers and staff. We will provide a handful of chairs for visitors\, but we ask that you bring your own chair or blanket to sit on. There will also be a small amount of song books available because we are hoping that you’ll share with your neighbor or use the digital bulletin with music provided. Finally\, we need a reliable volunteer crew every week to help with setup and take down of our outdoor AV system and the other items for worship.\n\nYou may sign up here to help with set up and take down: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4CA4AA2BA0FF2-62321265-worship\n\nYou may sign up here to read scripture this summer at either worship service: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4CA4AA2BA0FF2-63133182-summer
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/worship-in-the-park-is-back/2026-06-14/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260627
DTSTAMP:20260403T142546
CREATED:20251218T195432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T195432Z
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SUMMARY:Creation Camp
DESCRIPTION:First Church’s Children’s and Youth Ministry programs are returning to Camp Wesley Woods in Williams Bay\, Wisconsin. Join us for a five-day overnight camp experience suitable for children and youth entering grades 2-8 in the fall of 2026 as together we to seek create life-changing memories and life-giving relationships in Christ.\n\nSave the date for summer camp!\n\nFirst Church’s Children’s and Youth Ministry programs are returning to Camp Wesley Woods in beautiful Williams Bay\, Wisconsin\, June 22-26\, 2026. Join us for a five-day overnight camp experience suitable for children and youth entering grades 2-8 in the fall of 2026 as together we seek to create life-giving relationships and life-changing memories in Christ.\n\nRegistration opens January 2026.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/creation-camp-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260724
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260726
DTSTAMP:20260403T142546
CREATED:20260308T142644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T142644Z
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SUMMARY:Wedding
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/wedding-5/
LOCATION:Tittle Chapel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260724T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260724T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142546
CREATED:20251106T170651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T170651Z
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SUMMARY:Wedding Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/wedding-rehearsal-2/2026-07-24/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142546
CREATED:20250916T155213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T155213Z
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SUMMARY:Total Child - Moving On Ceremony
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/total-child-moving-on-ceremony/
LOCATION:Dining Hall
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