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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/2026-02-16/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260216T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260216T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162625
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T202006Z
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SUMMARY:Adult Education meeting
DESCRIPTION:Monthly meeting of Adult Education Council
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/adult-education-meeting/2026-02-16/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162625
CREATED:20251218T194431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T194431Z
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SUMMARY:Church Council meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/church-council-meeting-7/2026-02-17/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162625
CREATED:20250711T184301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T184301Z
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SUMMARY:Faith Formation Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/faith-formation-council-meeting-2/2026-02-17/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162625
CREATED:20251217T162400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T163523Z
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SUMMARY:Compline Night Prayer Services
DESCRIPTION:Compline Night Prayer Services Return\nOn Tuesdays beginning January 6th\, you are invited to a thirty minute Night Prayer Service to end your day in community and peace. These services from 8:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. via Zoom are patterned after the ancient monastic tradition of Compline (meaning completion) –the final prayer of the day. We will follow a simple liturgical format for this service of quietness and reflection before rest. Persons of all ages are encouraged to give this spiritual practice a try. The services\, sponsored by the Faith Formation Council\, will continue through Lent\, concluding on March 24th. Participants may attend as schedules allow. Contact Tom Scott (tom.scott.goblue@msn.com) to sign up or with questions.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/compline-night-prayer-services-3/2026-02-17/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162625
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/2026-02-18/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="Janet Lutz":MAILTO:janetatl@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T123000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162625
CREATED:20240904T190639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T190639Z
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SUMMARY:Staff Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/staff-meeting-62/2026-02-18/
LOCATION:Conference Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Britt Cox":MAILTO:britt@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T180000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162625
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-64/2026-02-18/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162625
CREATED:20260130T191422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T191422Z
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SUMMARY:Ash Wednesday Potluck & Lenten Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The 40 days of Lent are a time to extend ourselves inside and out in rhythm with the lengthening days and life of Christ. Embrace and observe this holy season as we bake pretzels\, create prayer journals\, and join together for good food and conversation before Ash Wednesday service at 7:00 p.m.\n\nKindly register at onrealm.org/faithatfirst/Registrations
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/ash-wednesday-potluck-lenten-workshop/
LOCATION:Dining Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162625
CREATED:20260210T185451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T185451Z
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SUMMARY:Ash Wednesday Potluck & Lenten Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The 40 days of Lent are a time to extend ourselves inside and out in rhythm with the lengthening days and life of Christ. Embrace and observe this holy season as we bake pretzels\, create prayer journals\, and join together for good food and conversation before Ash Wednesday service at 7:00 p.m.\n\nKindly register at onrealm.org/faithatfirst/Registrations or email Colin@faithatfirst.com
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/ash-wednesday-potluck-lenten-workshop-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T191500
DTSTAMP:20260408T162625
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-33/2026-02-18/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162625
CREATED:20260210T185552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T185552Z
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SUMMARY:Ash Wednesday Service
DESCRIPTION:Join us at 7pm in Tittle Chapel!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/ash-wednesday-service/
LOCATION:Tittle Chapel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T201500
DTSTAMP:20260408T162625
CREATED:20250718T184738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T184738Z
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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/2026-02-18/
LOCATION:Choir Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162625
CREATED:20250213T165531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T185940Z
UID:10009705-1771443000-1771448400@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-142/2026-02-18/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162625
CREATED:20250905T015759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T015759Z
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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/2026-02-19/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="Christie Cook":MAILTO:cecook.phd@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260219T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260219T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162625
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/2026-02-19/
LOCATION:Dining Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Koester":MAILTO:davekoester57@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162625
CREATED:20250905T022040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T022040Z
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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/2026-02-19/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="Bill Brown":MAILTO:bbbrown@wwbrown-inc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260222T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162625
CREATED:20260210T194715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T194715Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Retreat
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/youth-retreat-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162625
CREATED:20240917T183404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T183404Z
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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/2026-02-21/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162625
CREATED:20260210T184542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T184542Z
UID:10011550-1771669800-1771675200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Bundled Blessings Community Diaper Packing
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/bundled-blessings-community-diaper-packing/
LOCATION:Room M
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260222T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260222T193000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162625
CREATED:20240717T192145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T184549Z
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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-2-2-2/2026-02-22/
ORGANIZER;CN="Sydney Harkrider":MAILTO:sydney@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260223T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260223T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162625
CREATED:20260210T184456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T184456Z
UID:10011549-1771866000-1771873200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Bundled Blessings Diaper Packing
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/bundled-blessings-diaper-packing-4/
LOCATION:Room M
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T153000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162625
CREATED:20240828T203725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T203725Z
UID:10006634-1771941600-1771947000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Archives Committee
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/archives-committee-2/2026-02-24/
LOCATION:Archives-Room 37
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260225T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260225T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162625
CREATED:20230608T002343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T182943Z
UID:10003844-1772013600-1772017200@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-7/2026-02-25/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T133000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162625
CREATED:20240904T191115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T191115Z
UID:10007165-1772020800-1772026200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Collaborate\, Connect\, Care Staff Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/collaborate-connect-care-staff-meeting/2026-02-25/
LOCATION:Dining Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Britt Cox":MAILTO:britt@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162625
CREATED:20250922T185655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T185655Z
UID:10010930-1772046000-1772051400@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-7/2026-02-25/
LOCATION:Conference Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162625
CREATED:20260301T150452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260301T150452Z
UID:10011575-1772352000-1772384400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:First Church's Nursery
DESCRIPTION:First Church‘s nursery for children ages three and under is staffed Sunday mornings from 9:00-11:45 a.m. The nursery provides a safe and nurturing space for our youngest disciples to play\, learn\, and grow! Parents and caregivers may sign in their babies and toddlers for the morning or visit the nursery for a play break\, diaper change\, or feeding.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/first-churchs-nursery/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T123000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162625
CREATED:20260217T190648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T190648Z
UID:10011569-1772365500-1772368200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Governance Q&A
DESCRIPTION:In advance of the special church conference on March 15th\, we’d like to offer opportunities to hear more about Church Council’s recommended revised committee structure\, with opportunities for questions.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/governance-qa/2026-03-01/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T143000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162625
CREATED:20260110T032001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T032001Z
UID:10011482-1772371800-1772375400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Organ Concert: Brian Schoettler
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, March 1\, First Church Minister of Music & Organist\, Dr. Brian Schoettler\, will present a 60-minute concert featuring the sanctuary’s mighty\, Austin pipe organ (Opus 319).\n\nThe program will feature works by American composers.\nThe 1:30pm concert is free and open to the public.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/organ-concert-brian-schoettler/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T151500
DTSTAMP:20260408T162625
CREATED:20250909T192704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T192704Z
UID:10010582-1772373600-1772378100@faithatfirst.org
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-3/2026-03-01/
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