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SUMMARY:2024 Annual Meeting and Report
DESCRIPTION:Here is the FUMC Evanston 2024 Annual Report\nClick here or on the image below to open. \nWe encourage all members to read the report and join us for the Annual Meeting on Sunday\, December 8th\, beginning at 4:30pm. Information regarding the availability of a zoom option will follow. We will also welcome our District Superintendent\, Rev. Victor Melad who will lead the meeting. All members of the congregation have a vote. \nOn Sunday\, December 1st\, The Chairperson of the Finance Committee\, Rich Grodsky\, will be available at community hour following worship to answer any questions about the budget portion of the Annual Report.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/church-conference-3/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241208T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241208T190000
DTSTAMP:20260620T034330
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T183331Z
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SUMMARY:An Unlikely Advent
DESCRIPTION:An Unlikely Advent: Sundays at 6:00 pm ONLINE (December 1\, 8\, 15\, and 22) \nIn this four-week Advent study\, we consider if some of the figures on the edges of the Christmas story might have more to teach us about the intersection of God’s story with ours? With the themes of hope\, love\, joy\, and peace we will examine the stories of Elizabeth and Zechariah\, Herod\, the Magi\, and the shepherds. Each set of unexpected characters has something to teach about living faithfully on the journey to Christmas. \nEach week we will have a short reading assignment (available in print and electronically at https://www.cokesbury.com/An-Unlikely-Advent) – and some lively and thoughtful discussion. \nPlease contact the facilitator\, Linda Brennan\, to register and receive the Zoom link: brennaneaster@gmail.com.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/an-unlikely-advent/2024-12-08/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241209T203000
DTSTAMP:20260620T034330
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T161937Z
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SUMMARY:Nominations & Leadership Development Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a meeting of the members of the Nominations & Leadership Development Committee.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/nominations-leadership-development-committee-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241209T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241209T204500
DTSTAMP:20260620T034330
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-10/2024-12-09/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Andy Shotwell":MAILTO:ashotwell@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241209T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241209T210000
DTSTAMP:20260620T034330
CREATED:20241108T200222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T200256Z
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SUMMARY:Invitation to Advent Prayer
DESCRIPTION:The Faith Formation Committee invites all to participate in an evening Advent prayer series. These 30-minute scripture-prayer times offer an opportunity for sharing and reflection apart from the busyness of the season. The sessions will be led by Mary Cauble and Bonny Roth and will be by ZOOM from 8:30 to 9:00 on Mondays\, December 2\, 9 and 16. Come and allow the Spirit to move within and among us as you enter into a peaceful end to your day.\n.\nFor questions and to be added to the weekly distribution of the Zoom link and order of service\, contact Tom Scott\, tom.scott.goblue@msn.com.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/invitation-to-advent-prayer/2024-12-09/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241210T203000
DTSTAMP:20260620T034330
CREATED:20240828T200726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T200726Z
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SUMMARY:Church Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/church-council-meeting-2/2024-12-10/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241211T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241211T143000
DTSTAMP:20260620T034330
CREATED:20241114T151537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T151826Z
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SUMMARY:Advent Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Advent Lunch – On Wednesday\, December 11\, at 11 am First Church members (and inquirers!) 65 and better are invited to come together to celebrate Advent with festive music and lunch. RSVP with the Church Office. If you have questions or would like to help serve lunch\, please contact Stephanie Clemson (sclemson@gmail.com or 847-767-5927).
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/advent-lunch-2/
LOCATION:Dining room and sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241211T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241211T110000
DTSTAMP:20260620T034330
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-6-2/2024-12-11/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241211T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241211T123000
DTSTAMP:20260620T034330
CREATED:20240904T190639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T190639Z
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SUMMARY:Staff Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/staff-meeting-62/2024-12-11/
LOCATION:Conference Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Britt Cox":MAILTO:britt@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241211T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241211T180000
DTSTAMP:20260620T034330
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-62/2024-12-11/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241211T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241211T191500
DTSTAMP:20260620T034330
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-32/2024-12-11/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241211T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241211T210000
DTSTAMP:20260620T034330
CREATED:20240828T202245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T164905Z
UID:10006448-1733945400-1733950800@faithatfirst.org
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-139/2024-12-11/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241213T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241213T210000
DTSTAMP:20260620T034330
CREATED:20241031T135921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T135921Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Christmas Party
DESCRIPTION:It’s time for our Youth Christmas Party! We will have a White Elephant Exchange then play some games around the church. Dinner will be served at 7pm\, so come on time and join us! Friends are welcome\, too!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/youth-christmas-party-2/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241214T120000
DTSTAMP:20260620T034330
CREATED:20240828T201536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T201536Z
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SUMMARY:Pageant Dress Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:A required dress rehearsal for children (Pre-K through Grade 6) involved in the pageant on Dec. 15. This is a closed rehearsal only open to immediate family.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/pageant-dress-rehearsal-2/
LOCATION:sanctuary and glenna hall
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241214T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241214T213000
DTSTAMP:20260620T034330
CREATED:20241112T151435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T151516Z
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SUMMARY:Couples Salon Holiday Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Come join Couples Salon on Saturday\, December 14 at 6:30 pm for a festive evening of food and fellowship hosted by Jeanne-Marie and Tom Daly and Mari Leonard and Rich Hobson at the Dalys’ home in Evanston \nPlease RSVP to Jeanne-Marie at jmedaly@gmail.com to let her know you are coming and what dish you are bringing to share.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/couples-salon-holiday-gathering/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241215T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241215T101500
DTSTAMP:20260620T034330
CREATED:20240828T201341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T201341Z
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SUMMARY:Pageant Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Pageant participants who attended the 12/14 dress rehearsal join for a final run-through before worship. Please meet in Glenna Hall to sign in.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/pageant-rehearsal-7/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241215T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241215T103000
DTSTAMP:20260620T034330
CREATED:20240828T194410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T195034Z
UID:10006297-1734254100-1734258600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Pancake Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Our annual Pancake Breakfast will be on December 15th at 9:15am in the Dining Room. Our wonderful youth will be making pancakes and other breakfast items for everyone. Come grab some breakfast\, sing a few songs with us\, and have a wonderful morning before Worship. See you there!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/pancake-breakfast/
LOCATION:Dining Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Sydney Harkrider":MAILTO:sydney@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241215T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241215T120000
DTSTAMP:20260620T034330
CREATED:20240409T173024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T181329Z
UID:10007338-1734262200-1734264000@faithatfirst.org
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-2/2024-12-15/
LOCATION:Great Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241215T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241215T123000
DTSTAMP:20260620T034330
CREATED:20241209T180901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T180901Z
UID:10008117-1734262200-1734265800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Church Offering Counting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/church-offering-counting/2024-12-15/
LOCATION:Conference Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241215T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241215T210000
DTSTAMP:20260620T034330
CREATED:20240828T195516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T161149Z
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SUMMARY:Young Adult Potluck
DESCRIPTION:All young adults are invited to our potluck! Whether you are new around here\, or looking for other adults to befriend— you are welcome here! We gather at the Bailey’s home\, and all bring dishes to share. Contact Sydney for the address\, and hope to see you there!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/young-adult-potluck-5/2024-12-15/
ORGANIZER;CN="Sydney Harkrider":MAILTO:sydney@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241216T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241216T200000
DTSTAMP:20260620T034330
CREATED:20240828T205905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T205905Z
UID:10006819-1734375600-1734379200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Adult Education Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Adult Education Council Meeting\nThird Monday of each month from 7:00-8:00pm\nJan Womack\, Vice Chair Womack.jan@gmail.com
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/adult-education-council-meeting/2024-12-16/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241217T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241217T160000
DTSTAMP:20260620T034330
CREATED:20241216T174803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T174821Z
UID:10008384-1734424200-1734451200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Sanctuary Organ Tuning
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/sanctuary-organ-tuning/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241217T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241217T153000
DTSTAMP:20260620T034330
CREATED:20240828T203725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T203725Z
UID:10006603-1734444000-1734449400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Archives Committee
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/archives-committee-2/2024-12-17/
LOCATION:Archives-Room 37
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241217T200000
DTSTAMP:20260620T034330
CREATED:20240828T203437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T203437Z
UID:10006589-1734462000-1734465600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Faith Formation Council Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Faith Formation Council will meet monthly by ZOOM. Attendees will receive the ZOOM link in advance. Any questions contact Tom Scott or Lee Rader.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/faith-formation-council-monthly-meeting/2024-12-17/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241218T203000
DTSTAMP:20260620T034330
CREATED:20240828T205344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T205344Z
UID:10006806-1734548400-1734553800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Finance Committee
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/finance-committee/2024-12-18/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241219T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241219T150000
DTSTAMP:20260620T034330
CREATED:20241104T194600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T194600Z
UID:10007613-1734613200-1734620400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Staff Holiday Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Total Child hosts a holiday lunch for their staff.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/staff-holiday-lunch/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241221T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241221T120000
DTSTAMP:20260620T034330
CREATED:20241204T164110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T165137Z
UID:10008095-1734771600-1734782400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Delivery of Poinsettias
DESCRIPTION:Delivering of flowers with a delivery window of 9-12:00pm. I will be there to receive the flowers. Grace
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/delivery-of-poinsettias/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241221T120000
DTSTAMP:20260620T034330
CREATED:20240917T183404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T183404Z
UID:10007244-1734775200-1734782400@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/2024-12-21/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241222
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250113
DTSTAMP:20260620T034330
CREATED:20241220T015327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T155247Z
UID:10008391-1734825600-1736726399@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Winter Overnight Shelter
DESCRIPTION:Every year\, the Interfaith Action of Evanston provides an Overnight Shelter for the community. First Church is hosting from December 22 to January 12. Many volunteers are needed to provide this vital service\, and there are still a number of vacancies on the sign-up sheet. Please read the info and sign-up if you can!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/winter-overnight-shelter/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241222T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241222T140000
DTSTAMP:20260620T034330
CREATED:20241216T180430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T180430Z
UID:10008386-1734872400-1734876000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Music Ministry
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/music-ministry-26/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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