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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T170000
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SUMMARY:Faith Around the Table group
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/faith-around-the-table-group-2/2026-03-01/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260302T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260302T113000
DTSTAMP:20260407T071518
CREATED:20250529T174400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T174400Z
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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/2026-03-02/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T071518
CREATED:20251218T194431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T194431Z
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SUMMARY:Church Council meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/church-council-meeting-7/2026-03-03/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T071518
CREATED:20260130T185116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T184206Z
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SUMMARY:One Church One Book
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/one-church-one-book/2026-03-03/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T203000
DTSTAMP:20260407T071518
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-3/2026-03-03/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T071518
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/2026-03-04/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="Janet Lutz":MAILTO:janetatl@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T071518
CREATED:20240904T190639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T190639Z
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SUMMARY:Staff Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/staff-meeting-62/2026-03-04/
LOCATION:Conference Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Britt Cox":MAILTO:britt@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T180000
DTSTAMP:20260407T071518
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-64/2026-03-04/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T071518
CREATED:20260210T185718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T185718Z
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SUMMARY:First Wednesday Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Bring a side or dessert to share and join your church family for good food and fellowship on the first Wednesday of each month!\n\nKindly register at onrealm.org/faithatfirst/Registrations or email Colin@faithatfirst.com
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/first-wednesday-potluck-10/2026-03-04/
LOCATION:Dining Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T191500
DTSTAMP:20260407T071519
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-33/2026-03-04/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T201500
DTSTAMP:20260407T071519
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/2026-03-04/
LOCATION:Choir Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T071519
CREATED:20250213T165531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T185940Z
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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-142/2026-03-04/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260305T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260305T133000
DTSTAMP:20260407T071519
CREATED:20250916T154638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T185434Z
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SUMMARY:Total Child School Picture Day
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/total-child-school-picture-day/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260305T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260305T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T071519
CREATED:20250814T165049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T165049Z
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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-2/2026-03-05/
LOCATION:Conference Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260306T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260306T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T071519
CREATED:20260226T175459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T175459Z
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SUMMARY:Purple Haze A Cappella Concert (Northwestern University)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/purple-haze-a-cappella-concert-northwestern-university/
LOCATION:Tittle Chapel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T113000
DTSTAMP:20260407T071519
CREATED:20260110T140208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T173745Z
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SUMMARY:Breakfast and Diaper Packing for Inquirers and Friends
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/breakfast-and-diaper-packing-for-inquirers-and-friends/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T071519
CREATED:20260305T170604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T140847Z
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SUMMARY:Craft Day
DESCRIPTION:Craft Day: 1st Saturdays in the Dining Room at 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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260308T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260308T090000
DTSTAMP:20260407T071519
CREATED:20250225T163019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T163019Z
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SUMMARY:Men's Fellowship Gathering
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/mens-fellowship-gathering-3/2026-03-08/
LOCATION:Dining Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Hagedorn":MAILTO:jehdvm@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260308T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260308T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T071519
CREATED:20250910T182609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T175926Z
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SUMMARY:Faith & Parenting Class
DESCRIPTION:Sundays at 9:15am in Room 24. BEGINS NOVEMBER 9TH. \nDoes not meet on First Sundays of the month. \nFaith & Parenting offers a space for parents of children at various stages to share and reflect on how their personal and familial faith journeys are nurtured and challenged through the vocation of parenting. Brief guided reflections based on scriptures from children’s Sunday School will accompany each session. \nFor more info\, contact Colin McDonald\, Director of Children’s Ministry\, at colin@faithatfirst.com .
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/faith-parenting-class/2026-03-08/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260308T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260308T101500
DTSTAMP:20260407T071519
CREATED:20260319T155620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T155620Z
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SUMMARY:Social Justice Intersections - One Church One Book
DESCRIPTION:Wesleyan Vile-tality\n\nSJI launches a four-week study of FUMC’s One Church/One Book\, “Wesleyan Vile-tality: Reclaiming the Heart of Methodist Identity.” It was written by Dr. Ashley Boggan\, who led SJI and preached here last Fall. Boggan argues that the early Methodists\, following the lead of John and Charles Wesley\, were considered vile. They were “rule-benders\, rabble-rousers\, and outcast-embracers.” Somewhere along the way\, Methodists chose to become respectable. Boggan calls us to return to our original vile-tality as we address racism\, sexism\, heterosexism\, and colonialism. Books are available at the church office for $10.\n\nDiscussion facilitators are:\n\nMarch 8: The Call to Wesleyan Vile-tality – Chapters 1 and 2 – Martha Rudy\n\nMarch 15: Losing Vile-tality – Chapter 3 – Matt Moy Johnson\n\nMarch 22: Vile Sustainers – Chapter 4 – Tom Scott\n\nMarch 29: Reclaiming Vile-tality – Chapter 5 – Dennis Barbour
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/social-justice-intersections-one-church-one-book/2026-03-08/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260308T115000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260308T131500
DTSTAMP:20260407T071519
CREATED:20250919T180749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T180749Z
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SUMMARY:Earth Care Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/earth-care-committee-meeting-4/2026-03-08/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260308T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260308T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T071519
CREATED:20260210T195020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T195020Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Council
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/youth-council-2/2026-03-08/
LOCATION:Conference Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260308T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260308T230000
DTSTAMP:20260407T071519
CREATED:20260308T142743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T142743Z
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SUMMARY:Fisk University concert
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/fisk-university-concert/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T153000
DTSTAMP:20260407T071519
CREATED:20240828T203725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T203725Z
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SUMMARY:Archives Committee
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/archives-committee-2/2026-03-10/
LOCATION:Archives-Room 37
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260311T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260311T110000
DTSTAMP:20260407T071519
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-6-2/2026-03-11/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T071519
CREATED:20260305T171210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T171210Z
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SUMMARY:Mom's Night Out (On the Town!)
DESCRIPTION:Mom’s Night Out: March 12 @ 6:30pm \nHost: Women’s Club Review & Evelyn McGowan \nJoin friends for an evening of laughter and community at “All Downstage from Here”\, presented at the Evanston Woman’s Club (1702 Church Street at Chicago Avenue). \nThis entertaining revue features musical numbers cleverly “adapted” with humorous commentary on life in Evanston. The production is entirely volunteer-led and promises a delightful night out. \nMost importantly\, proceeds benefit Piven Theatre Workshop\, supporting its mission to foster creative exploration and celebrate each individual’s unique voice through ensemble-based\, community-oriented theatre training and performance. \n\nTickets: $52\nEvelyn McGowan has reserved a table for 12. Please pay via Zelle and contact Evelyn for payment details at em4mail@@gmail.com.\n\nDinner Before the Show – 6:00pm \nWe’ll gather at Prairie Moon (1635 Chicago Avenue). \nIf you’d like to join for dinner\, please contact Cherie Asante at Cherie.asante@gmail.com so she can include you in the reservation. \nWe hope you’ll join us for a fun evening in support of a meaningful ministry in our community! \nUpcoming: \n\nApril – Jen Wolfe & Jackie Owens\nMay – Julie Womack & TBD
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/moms-night-out-on-the-town/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260313T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260313T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T071519
CREATED:20260308T141233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T141233Z
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SUMMARY:Stare at the Sun concert
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/stare-at-the-sun-concert/2026-03-13/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260313T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260313T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T071519
CREATED:20250909T193100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T193100Z
UID:10010597-1773426600-1773439200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Stare at the Sun Choral Concert
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/stare-at-the-sun-choral-concert-2/2026-03-13/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260315T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260315T101500
DTSTAMP:20260407T071519
CREATED:20260227T192518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T192537Z
UID:10011571-1773566100-1773569700@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Men's Fellowship: One Church One Book 9:15am Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/mens-fellowship-one-church-one-book-915am-meeting/
LOCATION:Great Hall Balcony
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260315T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260315T101000
DTSTAMP:20260407T071519
CREATED:20260305T171101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T171101Z
UID:10011578-1773567000-1773569400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:New Member Sunday walkthrough
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/new-member-sunday-walkthrough/
LOCATION:Tittle Chapel
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