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SUMMARY:Festival Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Adults and high school youth from the congregation and the community rehearse in preparation of Handel’s “Messiah” (Parts II & III) for the Festival Choir Concert on May 16\, 2025. No audition is required.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/festival-choir-rehearsal-21/2025-05-07/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250507T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250507T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T055044
CREATED:20250502T001557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T002159Z
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SUMMARY:NIC Cabinet Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/nic-cabinet-meeting/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250507T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250507T123000
DTSTAMP:20260416T055044
CREATED:20240904T190639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T190639Z
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SUMMARY:Staff Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/staff-meeting-62/2025-05-07/
LOCATION:Conference Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Britt Cox":MAILTO:britt@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250507T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250507T133000
DTSTAMP:20260416T055044
CREATED:20250415T211212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T211212Z
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SUMMARY:Total Child Staff Appreciation Lunch
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/total-child-staff-appreciation-lunch/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250507T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250507T180000
DTSTAMP:20260416T055044
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-62/2025-05-07/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250507T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250507T191500
DTSTAMP:20260416T055044
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-32/2025-05-07/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250507T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250507T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T055044
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-139/2025-05-07/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T055044
CREATED:20250403T160054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T160054Z
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SUMMARY:Bundled Blessings Diaper Bank will host Skokie Valley Rotary to pack diapers
DESCRIPTION:Bundled Blessings Diaper Bank will host Skokie Valley Rotary to pack diapers on Sat. 5/10 from 10-11:30 am. Contact Nancy Brown at 847-271-1712.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/bundled-blessings-diaper-bank-will-host-skokie-valley-rotary-to-pack-diapers/
LOCATION:Room M
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250511T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250511T090000
DTSTAMP:20260416T055044
CREATED:20250225T163019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T163019Z
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SUMMARY:Men's Fellowship Gathering
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/mens-fellowship-gathering-3/2025-05-11/
LOCATION:Dining Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Hagedorn":MAILTO:jehdvm@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250511T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250511T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T055044
CREATED:20250130T180732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T180827Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday School for Preschool-6th Grade
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/sunday-school-for-preschool-6th-grade/2025-05-11/
LOCATION:2nd Floor Classrooms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250511T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250511T101500
DTSTAMP:20260416T055044
CREATED:20240813T145144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T163149Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday School
DESCRIPTION:Sunday School takes place before Worship from 9:15-10:15 a.m. from mid-September through May\, with an emphasis on learning and responding to stories in the Bible through reading\, conversation\, and play. Sunday School is offered for children ages Pre-K-6th grade. Classroom locations are posted throughout the building.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/sunday-school-8/2025-05-11/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250511T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250511T103000
DTSTAMP:20260416T055044
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SUMMARY:Social Justice Intersections
DESCRIPTION:SOCIAL JUSTICE INTERSECTIONS GROUP MEETS SUNDAYS\, 9:15AM\, DINING ROOM\nHi First Church sisters and brothers –\nMany focus on a daily practice\, especially during Lent. This Sunday\, continues our Lenten study\,  “Anti-Racism as Daily Practice.” Our leader will be Joyce Hodel. We are using a book by the same name which adds a sub-title\, “Refuse Shame\, Change White Communities and Help Create a Just World.”  We look forward to to seeing you Sunday. \nLisa Jacob\nJoe Agne \nHere are our addition dates and leaders:\n– March 30\, Pastor Britt Cox\n– April 13\, Chris Nieuwsma\n– April 27\, Dr. Jennifer Harvey\, the book’s author and Academic Dean of Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary.\nWe take a break from our study on April 6 for Earth Care Sunday\, and on April 20\, Easter Sunday\, when will sing the social justice verses of our favorite Easter hymns.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/social-justice-intersections-2-2/2025-05-11/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250511T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250511T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T055044
CREATED:20240829T163541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T163541Z
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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. Each week features a unique means of connecting\, including serving in leadership with younger children\, learning about our church history and United Methodist identity\, observing worship and more!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/connect456-10/2025-05-11/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250511T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250511T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T055044
CREATED:20240829T163813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T181827Z
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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-38/2025-05-11/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250511T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250511T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T055044
CREATED:20240828T194036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T194036Z
UID:10006293-1746963000-1746964800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Eucharist Service
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/eucharist-service/2025-05-11/
LOCATION:Tittle Chapel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250511T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250511T133000
DTSTAMP:20260416T055044
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-4/2025-05-11/
ORGANIZER;CN="Sydney Harkrider":MAILTO:sydney@faithatfirst.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250512T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250512T204500
DTSTAMP:20260416T055044
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-10/2025-05-12/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Andy Shotwell":MAILTO:ashotwell@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T055044
CREATED:20250510T192055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250510T192055Z
UID:10009131-1747126800-1747148400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Chapel Organ Tuning
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/chapel-organ-tuning/
LOCATION:Tittle Chapel
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T055044
CREATED:20250506T150029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T163018Z
UID:10009121-1747137600-1747144800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Christine Mando Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/christine-mando-rehearsal/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T055044
CREATED:20240828T200726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T200726Z
UID:10006421-1747162800-1747168200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Church Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/church-council-meeting-2/2025-05-13/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250514T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250514T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T055044
CREATED:20230908T024328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T185340Z
UID:10003775-1747216800-1747220400@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. 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-6-2/2025-05-14/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T193000
DTSTAMP:20260416T055044
CREATED:20250216T203346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250216T203346Z
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SUMMARY:Orchestra Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/orchestra-rehearsal-3/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T055044
CREATED:20241212T194141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T190812Z
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SUMMARY:Third Thursday Women’s Plus Basketball at First Church
DESCRIPTION:Third Thursday Women’s Plus Basketball at First Church\n\nCalling all women and non-binary folks who want to play ball or just have a ball.\n\nWhat: Basketball for adults. Your children can watch (the way we watch their games). No skills are required. Fierce competition and great gentleness are welcome. The ultimate goals are fun and connection. Your friends who have not yet experienced First Church awesomeness are also welcome.\n\nWhen: Third Thursday of Every Month from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.\n\nWhere: First Church Gym\nWho to Contact: Kathryn Grant-Bolton at kgrant@depaul.edu or 847-529-6256
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/third-thursday-womens-plus-basketball-at-first-church/2025-05-15/
LOCATION:Great Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T193000
DTSTAMP:20260416T055044
CREATED:20250216T203519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250216T203519Z
UID:10008851-1747420200-1747423800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Orchestra Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/orchestra-rehearsal-4/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T055044
CREATED:20241008T185620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T185620Z
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SUMMARY:Festival Choir Concert: Handel's "Messiah"
DESCRIPTION:The Festival Choir and Orchestra of First United Methodist Church of Evanston present parts 2 & 3 of Handel’s beloved “Messiah.” The 7:30pm concert is free and open to the public.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/festival-choir-concert-handels-messiah-2/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T055044
CREATED:20240917T183404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T183404Z
UID:10007249-1747476000-1747483200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Styrofoam Collection
DESCRIPTION:The Earth Care Committee holds its monthly Styrofoam collection time at First UMC Evanston on the third Saturday of the month at the Church Street entrance between 10am and Noon. Material to be collected includes all clean No. 6 plastic foam. Acceptable items include disposable coffee cups; take out containers (such as clamshells); plastic plates\, bowls and cutlery; meat and poultry foam trays and packing foam. When recycled\, these items can be processed into a material used to make park benches\, picture frames\, and other items. Recycling these items helps keep this harmful plastic\, which cannot be processed locally\, out of the waste stream.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/styrofoam-collection/2025-05-17/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T055044
CREATED:20250513T192709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T192936Z
UID:10009393-1747477800-1747483200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Bundled Blessings Diaper Bank will host Skokie Valley Rotary to pack diapers
DESCRIPTION:Bundled Blessings Diaper Bank will host Skokie Valley Rotary to pack diapers on Sat. 5/17 from 10-12pm. Contact Nancy Brown at 847-271-1712.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/bundled-blessings-diaper-bank-will-host-skokie-valley-rotary-to-pack-diapers-2/
LOCATION:Room M
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T055044
CREATED:20250410T175418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T175418Z
UID:10008983-1747479600-1747483200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Cate Rondenet Memorial
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/cate-rondenet-memorial/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T143000
DTSTAMP:20260416T055044
CREATED:20250427T141626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T205158Z
UID:10008990-1747486800-1747492200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Peace Circle
DESCRIPTION:In our time of great division and emotional turmoil\, Peace Circles have been a way to address such strife in a method that supports deep listening to others experiences that are prompted by questions for thought. It is a format of non cross talk\, using a “talking piece”for such prompts. The group will be limited to 14 participants to allow for adequate exploration. The group will be led by Tom Butler and Linda Boardman
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/peace-circle-2/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T090000
DTSTAMP:20260416T055044
CREATED:20250501T190409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250525T171457Z
UID:10009047-1747555200-1747558800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Men's Fellowship Monthly 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-monthly-gathering/
LOCATION:Dining Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Hagedorn":MAILTO:jehdvm@gmail.com
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