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SUMMARY:Producemobile (Volunteers Needed)
DESCRIPTION:Interfaith Action volunteers distribute 11\,000 pounds of fresh produce\, donated by the Greater Chicago Food Depository\, to Cook County residents in need. Numbered tickets are provided to guests\, who each receive 15-25 pounds of fruits and vegetables. There is a walk-up line and distribution takes place outside\, so bring a wheeled cart and/or strong bags with handles. \nAs part of the Producemobile program\, SNAPGap collects personal hygiene and cleaning products that cannot be purchased with federal benefits and distributes them to people in need. Member church communities donate and collect different items every month\, including toilet paper\, razors\, laundry detergent\, and soap. \nThe Producemobile is co-sponsored by the Greater Chicago Food Depository\, Interfaith Action of Evanston\, and the City of Evanston.  This initiative runs largely on volunteers.  Want to help?  Please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090f4bafaf23a02-evanston#/.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/producemobile-volunteers-needed/2024-01-09/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240109T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240109T203000
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SUMMARY:Church Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/church-council-meeting/2024-01-09/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240110T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240110T110000
DTSTAMP:20260427T055429
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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-6-2/2024-01-10/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240110T171500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240110T180000
DTSTAMP:20260427T055429
CREATED:20230616T001941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230616T001941Z
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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-26/2024-01-10/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240110T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240110T201500
DTSTAMP:20260427T055429
CREATED:20230901T202623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T202623Z
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SUMMARY:Membership Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Monthly meeting of the Membership Committee Please address questions to Mark Henry\, Chair\, at mark.g.henry@gmail.com .
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/membership-committee-meeting-4/2024-01-10/
LOCATION:Conference Room
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240111T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240111T210000
DTSTAMP:20260427T055429
CREATED:20230606T203604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T203747Z
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SUMMARY:Limitless Game Night & Conversation
DESCRIPTION:The Limitless Game Night & Conversation is a virtual gathering to talk and play online games such as Codenames\, Scattergories\, Pictionary\, and several others.  Limitless is a group of adults\, singles and couples\, that span multiple ages and life stages.  New participants are always welcome. \nIf interested\, please contact Stephanie Peters at stephdeloney@gmail.com .
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/limitless-game-night-conversation/2024-01-11/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Peters":MAILTO:stephdeloney@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240114T091500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240114T101500
DTSTAMP:20260427T055429
CREATED:20230907T003158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231222T024345Z
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SUMMARY:Faith & Parenting
DESCRIPTION:Faith & Parenting offers a weekly space for parents of children at all 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 shared in Children’s Sunday school will accompany each session.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/faith-parenting/2024-01-14/
LOCATION:Room 24
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240114T104500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240114T113000
DTSTAMP:20260427T055429
CREATED:20230908T220915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T220915Z
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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-37/2024-01-14/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240114T104500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240114T113000
DTSTAMP:20260427T055429
CREATED:20230908T221353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T221353Z
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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/connect456-9/2024-01-14/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240114T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240114T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T055429
CREATED:20231108T030549Z
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SUMMARY:Earth Care Lending Library
DESCRIPTION:Earth Care Lending Library Open on November 12\nLooking for a place to continue growing in your understanding of environmental justice\nand how to care for God’s creation? Visit 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\nbooks\, as well as titles by leading voices from the spiritual and scientific communities. Check it out!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/earth-care-lending-library/2024-01-14/
LOCATION:Great Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240115T105000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240115T123000
DTSTAMP:20260427T055429
CREATED:20230921T223204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T225330Z
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SUMMARY:Walk For Warmth
DESCRIPTION:Join the 5th Annual Interfaith Action Walk for Warmth! \nhttps://interfaithactionofevanston.networkforgood.com/events/62092-5th-annual-walk-for-warmth \nThe family-friendly Walk for Warmth on January 15\, 2024 is hosted in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.’s Day of Service. Join us in the fight against homelessness in our community. There is no charge to register for the walk\, but advance registration is required. The 2-mile walk through central Evanston starts at 11 AM at First United Methodist Church.\n10:50am – A short kickoff program in the sanctuary. Sanctuary doors (on Hinman) open at 10:30 am.\n12:30pm – The Walk concludes at First United Methodist Church. \nNote that you need not complete the full 2 mile walk. Feel free to walk as long as you can. \n“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is\, ‘What are you doing for others?’” — Martin Luther King Jr. You can respond to Dr. King’s call to action by supporting the Walk for Warmth in the following ways: \n1. Walk with us! Gather in the First Church sanctuary and then follow the Walk route together past eight of the faith communities that host Interfaith Action’s winter shelter in rotation. Free parking is available at the public garage on Church St. just east of Chicago Ave. For everyone’s safety\, please leave your dog at home.\n2. Make a monetary donation. All donations support Interfaith Action of Evanston and help provide safe and warm spaces for our unhoused neighbors to sleep during the cold weather season. You may donate online or by check to Interfaith Action of Evanston\, PO Box 1414\, Evanston\, IL 60204. Write “Walk for Warmth” in the memo line on the check. \nLet’s carry on Dr. King’s legacy and continue his fight for economic\, social and racial justice\, and make sure no one has to sleep outside in the cold!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/walk-for-warmth-3/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240116T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240116T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T055429
CREATED:20230731T190726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T191007Z
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SUMMARY:Faith Formation Council meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Faith Formation Council meets on the third Tuesday of each month\, 7-8pm online.   Questions may be directed to Tom Scott (tom.scott.goblue@msn.com)\, who co-chairs this committee along with Lee Rader.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/faith-formation-council-meeting/2024-01-16/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Scott":MAILTO:tom.scott.goblue@msn.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240116T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240116T203000
DTSTAMP:20260427T055429
CREATED:20230818T202215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230818T202215Z
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SUMMARY:Adult Christian Education Council
DESCRIPTION:A meeting of the Adult Christian Education Council. The contacts are\nAllison Greer allison.greer123@gmail.com\nHenry Carrigan carjrn@aol.com
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/adult-christian-education-council/2024-01-16/
LOCATION:Conference Room
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240116T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240116T203000
DTSTAMP:20260427T055429
CREATED:20231017T215827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231017T215953Z
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SUMMARY:SPRC Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Monthly meeting of the Staff Parish Relations Committee. Please address questions about this group to Beth Swanick\, Chair.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/sprc-monthly-meeting/2024-01-16/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240117T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240117T201500
DTSTAMP:20260427T055429
CREATED:20230901T202955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T202955Z
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SUMMARY:Communications Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Monthly meeting of the Communications Committee. Contact Chair Andy Shotwell with questions at ashotwell@gmail.com .
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/communications-committee-meeting-9/2024-01-17/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240118T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240118T203000
DTSTAMP:20260427T055429
CREATED:20231108T022253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T022253Z
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SUMMARY:SPRC Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Monthly meeting of the Staff Parish Relations Committee. Please address questions about this group to Beth Swanick\, Chair.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/sprc-monthly-meeting-2/2024-01-18/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240120T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240120T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T055429
CREATED:20231017T234252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T224949Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly 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. Note: Items must be foam and marked with the No.6 symbol. \nWhen 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/monthly-styrofoam-collection/2024-01-20/
ORGANIZER;CN="Paula Scholl":MAILTO:scholl.paula2@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240121T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240121T100000
DTSTAMP:20260427T055429
CREATED:20231108T025558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T025558Z
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SUMMARY:First Steps to Faith
DESCRIPTION:Children ages 0-3 and their parents or caregivers gather one Sunday a month in the nursery for seasonal stories\, songs\, and activities for young families.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/first-steps-to-faith-5/2024-01-21/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240121T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240121T123000
DTSTAMP:20260427T055429
CREATED:20230921T224145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T044554Z
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SUMMARY:Chili Cook-Off
DESCRIPTION:Stick around after worship on Sunday\, January 21\, for the annual Chili Cookoff\, our favorite winter favorite event! Join the fun as a taster and judge (no sign up needed for that)\, or you can enter your chili or cornbread for this friendly competition. \n\nFriendly competition with winners chosen by popular vote.\nBring your own crockpot or heat your chili on the kitchen stove before the event.\nWinners will be named in four categories: Best Chili (veg & meat)\, Best Cornbread\, and Best Child/Youth Entry\nEntry deadline: January 18\nAdditional details and entry form
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/chili-cook-off/
LOCATION:Great Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240121T114500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240121T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T055429
CREATED:20230907T000641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T000641Z
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SUMMARY:Children's Council
DESCRIPTION:The Children’s Council acts as both a work committee and an advisory board to the Director of Children’s Ministry. The Children’s Council focuses on formulating and supporting the vision of our various children’s ministries. We consult with the Director of Children’s Ministries to plan the yearlong calendar. Under the umbrella of Children’s Ministries are the following programs: Sunday School\, Chapel\, Connect 56\, Nursery\, Summer Camps (Creation Camp\, VBS\, Family Camp)\, Fellowship Groups (Jump and Club 123)\, Pageant\, and holiday celebrations (e.g\, Advent\, Lent\, Easter).
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/childrens-council/2024-01-21/
LOCATION:Room 33
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240121T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240121T193000
DTSTAMP:20260427T055429
CREATED:20231011T081756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T081904Z
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SUMMARY:Young Adult Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Calling all Young Adults!  We are gathering for potlucks on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month 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-2-2/2024-01-21/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240124T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240124T110000
DTSTAMP:20260427T055429
CREATED:20230608T002343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T182943Z
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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. 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-7/2024-01-24/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240125T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240125T203000
DTSTAMP:20260427T055429
CREATED:20231223T033911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231223T033911Z
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SUMMARY:Mom's Night Out
DESCRIPTION:Join other moms from church for a night of fellowship and fun. Our January host is Caroline Wagner with Meg Lanz co-hosting. Please RSVP with Caroline at carolinehwagner@gmail.com
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/moms-night-out-10/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240128T091500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240128T101500
DTSTAMP:20260427T055429
CREATED:20240124T034243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T034243Z
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SUMMARY:Personal experience sharing on Palestine and Israel
DESCRIPTION:Miryam Rashid\, Palestian-American and Lesley Williams\, from Jewish Voices for Peace in Chicago\, will share their experience of living and being in Palestine.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/personal-experience-sharing-on-palestine-and-israel/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240128T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240128T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T055429
CREATED:20240127T051609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240127T051609Z
UID:10005721-1706446800-1706450400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Music Ministry
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/music-ministry-22/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240203T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240203T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T055429
CREATED:20240201T210420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T210420Z
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SUMMARY:Inquirers Morning of Service
DESCRIPTION:Our Inquirers Class will gather to learn about and experience Bundled Blessings diaper bank. Diaper packing in the morning will be followed by lunch in the dining room.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/inquirers-morning-of-service/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240204T091500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240204T101500
DTSTAMP:20260427T055429
CREATED:20240124T033928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T202024Z
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SUMMARY:Martin Luther King\, Jr. Pledge Covenant Group
DESCRIPTION:MLK Pledge Covenant Group\nMeets Sundays\, Feb. 4\, 11\, 18 & 25\, at 9:15am in Room K. \nRegister Online now \nThrough this covenant group we will support one another as we explore the application of King’s Commandments for the Nonviolent Movement. Members of this covenant group will apply these commandments (see below) in their daily lives and engage in weekly group reflection. Each week we will take on 2 or 3; one week\, for instance\, participants may employ the following over the course of one week: (1) “Seek to perform regular service for others and for the world;” and (2) “Refrain from the violence of fist\, tongue\, or heart.” The focus of this group is on application\, reflection\, and mutual support. \nThis covenant group\, facilitated by Jim Johnson\, will be limited to12 participants. Registration will occur on a first-come\, first-serve basis. The first two commandments in which the covenant group will engage are:\n– Meditate daily on the teachings and life of Jesus.\n– Remember always that the non-violent movement seeks justice and reconciliation\, not victory. \nKing Pledge Commandments (summary) \nI hereby pledge myself—my person and body—to the nonviolent movement. Therefore\, I will keep the following 10 commandments: \n1. Meditate daily on the teachings and life of Jesus.\n2. Remember always that the non-violent movement seeks justice and reconciliation\, not victory.\n3. Walk and talk in the manner of love\, for God is love.\n4. Pray daily to be used by God in order that all men and women might be free.\n5. Sacrifice personal wishes in order that all men and women might be free.\n6. Observe with both friend and foe the ordinary rules of courtesy.\n7. Seek to perform regular service for others and for the world.\n8. Refrain from the violence of fist\, tongue\, or heart.\n9. Strive to be in good spiritual body and health.\n10. Follow the directions of the movement.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/martin-luther-king-jr-pledge-covenant-group/
LOCATION:Room K
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240204T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240204T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T055429
CREATED:20240124T030714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T030714Z
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SUMMARY:Earth Care Committee Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/earth-care-committee-monthly-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240205T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240205T201500
DTSTAMP:20260427T055429
CREATED:20240130T202441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T202443Z
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SUMMARY:Nominations Committee Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Nominations and Leadership Development committee meeting scheduled for today has been rescheduled for Feb. 12\, online at 7pm as usual. We will return to our first Monday of the month schedule in March.  Please address questions to Pastor Grace Imathiu\, chair at grace@faithatfirst.com and/or Michael Bergmann\, vice chair at mgbergmann@yahoo.com.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/nominations-committee-monthly-meeting-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240208T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240208T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T055429
CREATED:20240124T031721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T211430Z
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SUMMARY:Progessive Christianity Reading Group
DESCRIPTION:First Church’s Progressive Christianity Reading Group will read/discuss William Sloane Coffin’s small collection of essays\, “The Heart Is a Little to the Left”\, written 25 years ago\, still “a powerful antidote to the religious right with a clarion call to passive intellectuals and dispirited liberals to reenter the fray\, based on an unabashedly Christian view of social justice.” Coffin served as chaplain of Yale University for 18 years\, Senior Pastor of Riverside Church\, NY.\, and President of SANE/FREEZE: Campaign for Global Security. Jailed as a civil rights “Freedom Rider”\, indicted by the government in the Benjamin Spock conspiracy trial\, he attained popular notoriety as Reverend Sloan in the Doonesbury comic strip. \nWe will cover the 81-page collection in two sessions\, Feb. 8th and 15th during 1pm ZOOM meeting. Buy used on-line. New participants are welcome to join us. Contact Bonnie Beckonchrist for info at bbeckonchrist@gmail.com
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/progessive-christianity-reading-group/
ORGANIZER;CN="Bonnie Beckonchrist":MAILTO:bbeckonchrist@gmail.com
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