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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-64/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T191500
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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-33/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T203000
DTSTAMP:20260613T032009
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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
DTSTAMP:20260613T032009
CREATED:20260324T175514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T175514Z
UID:10011789-1776277800-1776285000@faithatfirst.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T201500
DTSTAMP:20260613T032009
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/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:Choir Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T210000
DTSTAMP:20260613T032009
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-142/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T140000
DTSTAMP:20260613T032009
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/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="Christie Cook":MAILTO:cecook.phd@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260416T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260416T190000
DTSTAMP:20260613T032009
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/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:Dining Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Koester":MAILTO:davekoester57@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T203000
DTSTAMP:20260613T032009
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/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="Bill Brown":MAILTO:bbbrown@wwbrown-inc.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T213000
DTSTAMP:20260613T032009
CREATED:20260308T141904Z
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
DTSTAMP:20260613T032009
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/2026-04-18/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T120000
DTSTAMP:20260613T032009
CREATED:20260326T153635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T153635Z
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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:20260418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T120000
DTSTAMP:20260613T032009
CREATED:20260408T152006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T152006Z
UID:10011858-1776506400-1776513600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Bundled Blessings Diaper Packing with Harrison Neighbors
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/bundled-blessings-diaper-packing-with-harrison-neighbors/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T190000
DTSTAMP:20260613T032009
CREATED:20260319T161614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T161614Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T213000
DTSTAMP:20260613T032009
CREATED:20251106T165024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T165024Z
UID:10011099-1776538800-1776547800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Opera Recital
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/opera-recital-2/
LOCATION:Tittle Chapel
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260419T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260419T120000
DTSTAMP:20260613T032009
CREATED:20240409T173024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T181329Z
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SUMMARY:Earth Care Lending Library
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a place to continue growing in your understanding of environmental justice and how to care for God’s creation? \nVisit the Earth Care Lending Library\, which is open every 2nd Sunday after worship in Great Hall. A small lending library with books for readers of all ages\, the titles were curated by the Earth Care Committee and include Newbery Award-winning children’s  books\, as well as titles by leading voices from the spiritual and scientific communities.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/earth-care-lending-library-2/2026-04-19/
LOCATION:Great Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T131500
DTSTAMP:20260613T032009
CREATED:20260408T152319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T152319Z
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SUMMARY:Lay Care Visitors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/lay-care-visitors-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T203000
DTSTAMP:20260613T032009
CREATED:20260419T160013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T160013Z
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SUMMARY:Adult Christian Education Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/adult-christian-education-council-meeting/2026-04-20/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T153000
DTSTAMP:20260613T032009
CREATED:20240828T203725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T203725Z
UID:10006638-1776780000-1776785400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Archives Committee
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/archives-committee-2/2026-04-21/
LOCATION:Archives-Room 37
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T200000
DTSTAMP:20260613T032009
CREATED:20250711T184301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T184301Z
UID:10009568-1776798000-1776801600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Faith Formation Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/faith-formation-council-meeting-2/2026-04-21/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260422T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260422T110000
DTSTAMP:20260613T032009
CREATED:20230608T002343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T182943Z
UID:10003846-1776852000-1776855600@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-7/2026-04-22/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T203000
DTSTAMP:20260613T032009
CREATED:20250922T185655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T185655Z
UID:10010932-1776884400-1776889800@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-7/2026-04-22/
LOCATION:Conference Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T203000
DTSTAMP:20260613T032010
CREATED:20260324T180608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T180608Z
UID:10011793-1776970800-1776976200@faithatfirst.org
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:20260423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T203000
DTSTAMP:20260613T032010
CREATED:20260408T152849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T152849Z
UID:10011865-1776970800-1776976200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Interfaith Action: Spring Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Thurs. April 23rd – IAE Spring Gathering – “Organizations Making a Difference”\, We are fortunate to have many nonprofit organizations that are engaged in work that improves the community for all. We invited five of these organizations to share their program details with our member communities and the public. \nTheir purposes cover a wide range from food insecurity to interfaith dialogue/understanding to legal rights. Our format includes table talk opportunities. We welcome you as delegates to join us or forward this event information to others in your community! \nPlease register – so we can plan. Light refreshments will be served. Flyer attached. Thurs\, April 23rd – “Organizations Making a Difference” – 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Beth Emet\, the Free Synagogue\, 1224 Dempster Street\, Evanston\, IL 60202. \n  \nRegistration site: https://tinyurl.com/organdiffer
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/interfaith-action-spring-gathering/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T120000
DTSTAMP:20260613T032010
CREATED:20260408T152109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T152109Z
UID:10011859-1777111200-1777118400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Bundled Blessings Diaper Bank
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/bundled-blessings-diaper-bank/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T140000
DTSTAMP:20260613T032010
CREATED:20260324T175720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T175720Z
UID:10011790-1777118400-1777125600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Lake North United Methodist Men Organizational Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/lake-north-united-methodist-men-organizational-meeting/
LOCATION:Dining Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T140000
DTSTAMP:20260613T032010
CREATED:20260408T153239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T153239Z
UID:10011867-1777203000-1777212000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:ASP Training
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/asp-training-8/2026-04-26/
LOCATION:Dining Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T140000
DTSTAMP:20260613T032010
CREATED:20260210T194830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T194830Z
UID:10011561-1777204800-1777212000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:ASP Training
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/asp-training-7/2026-04-26/
LOCATION:Dining Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T143000
DTSTAMP:20260613T032010
CREATED:20260408T152158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T152158Z
UID:10011860-1777208400-1777213800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Bundled Blessings Diaper Packing with Skokie Rotary
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/bundled-blessings-diaper-packing-with-skokie-rotary/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T170000
DTSTAMP:20260613T032010
CREATED:20260308T154249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T154249Z
UID:10011649-1777215600-1777222800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Prayer and Action for Earth Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/prayer-and-action-for-earth-day/
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