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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250129T120000
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SUMMARY:Collaborate\, Connect\, Care Staff Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/collaborate-connect-care-staff-meeting/2025-01-29/
LOCATION:Dining Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Britt Cox":MAILTO:britt@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250129T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250129T180000
DTSTAMP:20260418T010436
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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-62/2025-01-29/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250129T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250129T191500
DTSTAMP:20260418T010436
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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-32/2025-01-29/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250129T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250129T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T010436
CREATED:20240828T202245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T164905Z
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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-139/2025-01-29/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250130T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250130T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T010436
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/2025-01-30/
LOCATION:Dining Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Koester":MAILTO:davekoester57@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250202T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250202T100000
DTSTAMP:20260418T010436
CREATED:20250128T180012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T180012Z
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SUMMARY:Inquirers Orientation Tour
DESCRIPTION:Through an abbreviated building tour\, Inquirers learn about infrastructure of First Church and begin to explore ministry areas as church leaders from Church Council\, Trustees\, Adult Education/Faith Formation\, and Mission and Outreach share the church mission statement and strategic plan\, the church building as a “disciple of Christ\,” our identity as a welcoming and inclusive congregation (and affiliation with the Reconciling Ministries Network)\, some of our Mission and Outreach projects\, and opportunities for growing in faith.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/inquirers-orientation-tour/
LOCATION:Tittle Chapel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250202T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250202T133000
DTSTAMP:20260418T010436
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-4/2025-02-02/
ORGANIZER;CN="Sydney Harkrider":MAILTO:sydney@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250202T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250202T133000
DTSTAMP:20260418T010436
CREATED:20240828T200038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T200038Z
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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-6/2025-02-02/
LOCATION:Room M
ORGANIZER;CN="Sydney Harkrider":MAILTO:sydney@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250202T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250202T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T010436
CREATED:20250124T164248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T164310Z
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SUMMARY:Congregational Care Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Congregational Care is meeting on Feb 2 after church. This will be a hybrid meeting.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/congregational-care-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250202T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250202T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T010436
CREATED:20250130T172150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T172150Z
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SUMMARY:Music Ministry
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/music-ministry-28/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250202T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250202T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T010436
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-4/2025-02-02/
ORGANIZER;CN="Sydney Harkrider":MAILTO:sydney@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250205T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250205T123000
DTSTAMP:20260418T010436
CREATED:20240904T190639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T190639Z
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SUMMARY:Staff Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/staff-meeting-62/2025-02-05/
LOCATION:Conference Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Britt Cox":MAILTO:britt@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250205T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250205T133000
DTSTAMP:20260418T010436
CREATED:20250123T184423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T184423Z
UID:10008538-1738756800-1738762200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Staff Focus Group
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/staff-focus-group/
LOCATION:Conference Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250205T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250205T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T010436
CREATED:20250205T185941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T185941Z
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SUMMARY:Memorial Service
DESCRIPTION:Memorial Service for the Reid family. \nService time TBD- held in Tittle Chapel and Glenna Hall.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/memorial-service-2/
LOCATION:Tittle Chapel and Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250205T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T010436
CREATED:20250124T164955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T162426Z
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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-9/2025-02-05/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250206T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T010436
CREATED:20250121T183301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T183301Z
UID:10008536-1738836000-1738846800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Audio Review and Changes
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/audio-review-and-changes/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250206T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250206T143000
DTSTAMP:20260418T010436
CREATED:20250124T164052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T164052Z
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SUMMARY:Bundled Blessings Diaper Packing Event
DESCRIPTION:Staff from Goldfish Swim School will be coming to pack diapers
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/bundled-blessings-diaper-packing-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250208T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250208T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T010436
CREATED:20241204T181024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T181024Z
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SUMMARY:Memorial Service
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/memorial-service/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250209T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250209T090000
DTSTAMP:20260418T010436
CREATED:20250128T175136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250525T170746Z
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SUMMARY:Men's Fellowship Gathering
DESCRIPTION:The men’s fellowship group meets on the second Sunday of each month in the dining room for a light breakfast\, fellowship and often a short program.  Contact Jim Hagedorn (jehdvm@gmail.com) for more information or to be added to our contact list.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/mens-fellowship-gathering-2/2025-02-09/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250209T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250209T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T010437
CREATED:20250130T180732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T180827Z
UID:10008563-1739088000-1739120400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Sunday School for Preschool-6th Grade
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/sunday-school-for-preschool-6th-grade/2025-02-09/
LOCATION:2nd Floor Classrooms
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250209T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250209T101500
DTSTAMP:20260418T010437
CREATED:20250103T185314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T185314Z
UID:10008519-1739092500-1739096100@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Social Justice Intersections: The Legacy of the Great Lakes with guest speaker Susan Prout\, Counsel for the EPA
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/social-justice-intersections-the-legacy-of-the-great-lakes-with-guest-speaker-susan-prout-counsel-for-the-epa/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250209T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250209T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T010437
CREATED:20250209T165145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250209T165145Z
UID:10008610-1739102400-1739106000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Children's Council
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/childrens-council-3/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250210T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250210T204500
DTSTAMP:20260418T010437
CREATED:20240828T222052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T222539Z
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SUMMARY:Communications Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The 2024-25 Communications Commitee meets monthly on the second Monday of each month at 7:30pm online.   Questions?  Please reach out to committee chair Andy Shotwell at ashotwell@gmail.com.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/communications-committee-meeting-10/2025-02-10/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Andy Shotwell":MAILTO:ashotwell@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250211T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250211T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T010437
CREATED:20250128T175404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T175404Z
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SUMMARY:Mom's Night Out
DESCRIPTION:Mom’s NIght Out! Tues Feb 11th AND Reserve Women’s Club Mar 13th!\n​MOM’s NIGHT OUT!!! Tues Feb 11th – 6:30-8:30 pm \nNancy Brown Host with Marianne Griebler Cohost \nRSVP to Nandbrown@comcast.net OR 847-271-1712 \nCome Join Us for Lively Conversation and Delicious Snacks!​ Moms of every age are Welcome! Bring a Friend? If you wish\, bring a snack to share but no guilt! \n​RESERVE NOW – Join us for the Woman’s Club of Evanston Revue\, “Life is But a Meme​!” benefiting the Ted Fund. Ladies night is Thursday\, March 13 at 8 PM. Doors open at 7:30 at the WCE clubhouse\, 1702 Chicago Ave. \nTickets are $50 each. Evelyn McGowan reserved a table for us. The first 12 people to send payment to Evelyn will get seats at the table. Otherwise\, we will try for seats nearby. You can pay via cash\, check\, venmo or paypal- no refunds- it’s a donation! Contact Evenlyn for rsvp at em4mail@gmail.com
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/moms-night-out-20/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250211T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T010437
CREATED:20240828T200726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T200726Z
UID:10006418-1739300400-1739305800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Church Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/church-council-meeting-2/2025-02-11/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250212T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250212T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T010437
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-6-2/2025-02-12/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250212T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250212T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T010437
CREATED:20250226T025253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T025254Z
UID:10008543-1739361600-1739365200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Canceled for Feb. 26th-Lunch Break with Mr. Colin!
DESCRIPTION:Lunch Break with Mr. Colin is canceled for February 26th. \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-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250212T191500
DTSTAMP:20260418T010437
CREATED:20250209T152739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250209T152739Z
UID:10008609-1739383200-1739387700@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:3R's Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/3rs-rehearsal/
LOCATION:Great Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250212T220000
DTSTAMP:20260418T010437
CREATED:20241216T170911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T170911Z
UID:10008381-1739386800-1739397600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Stare at the Sun Choral Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/stare-at-the-sun-choral-rehearsal/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250217
DTSTAMP:20260418T010437
CREATED:20241017T202844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T192705Z
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SUMMARY:Rainbows\, Resistance and Reconciliation (R3)
DESCRIPTION:A Celebration of our Intersectional Pride \nIn the month of our 11th Anniversary as a \nReconciling Ministry Network (RMN) Congregation \nBlack History Month \nFirst United Methodist Church of Evanston \nREGISTER HERE \n\nSaturday/Sunday\, February 15-16th\, 2025 \nFirst United Methodist Church in Evanston (FUMCE) is celebrating it’s eleventh anniversary as a reconciling congregation that seeks justice and dignity for all LGBTQIA+ persons. The event for February 15-16th is a time to revisit our commitment and move into the future in these difficult times. \nOur focus is on Intersectional pride and justice.  FUMCE is a welcoming Christian community of the United Methodist Church (UMC) that offers hospitality\, congregational care\, and fellowship to all. We embrace individuals and families of all gender identities\, sexual orientations\, ethnicities\, races\, and economic backgrounds.  We are a community of faith seeking the transformation of the world through Jesus’ courageous love. \nOn the 11th anniversary of joining the RMN fellowship\, we are celebrating this milestone with an event called “Rainbows\, Resistance and Reconciliation (R3)”.  Our desire is to bring the Reconciling community and prospective congregations in Evanston\, our district area and Conference together in the spirit of love and fellowship. \nThese types of events in Northern Illinois Conference of the United Methodist Church have not happened since before the beginning of the COVID epidemic. \nOn Saturday\, February 15th at the Anniversary Celebration we will welcome a national speaker. There will be local clergy and lay leaders participating in a panel on “What Next post UM General Conference and post Election 2024”\, Rev. Dr. Pamela Lightsey is the preacher for the Anniversary Worship Service on Sunday\, February 16\, and will lead us in reflections on what is to come as we move forward together. There will be workshops focusing on various topics\, including intersectional justice\, queer and trans issues\, being allies and biblical interpretation that heals not harms. \nIn this event we seek to: \n\nProvide opportunities for healing and hope:  Build Community\nVision faithful movement forward. Strategize about what people and churches need for this work.\nIdentify ambassadors for LGBTQIA+ justice and advocacy (as RMN names them)\nAddress issues facing us now like ongoing prejudice and the many hateful laws restricting gender affirming care.\nStrategize to take action against violence inflicted on members of the community\,\, especially transgender folk\nAddress issues of mental health as relates to homophobic Christian teachings and societal attitudes and seek to reduce high suicide rates (ie mental health )\nEmbrace Queer folk who because of cultural structural context (color) may still feel a need  to be closeted\n\nPlease visit the event site for more details. 
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/winter-warming-tentative/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, Chapel\, Glenna\, Dining Room\, Third Floor rooms\, basement rooms\, Great Hall
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