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SUMMARY:Festival Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Adults and high school youth from the congregation and the community rehearse in preparation of Handel’s “Messiah” (Parts II & III) for the Festival Choir Concert on May 16\, 2025. No audition is required.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/festival-choir-rehearsal-21/2025-04-23/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250423T100000
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DTSTAMP:20260412T171715
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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-7/2025-04-23/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T123000
DTSTAMP:20260412T171715
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T190639Z
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SUMMARY:Staff Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/staff-meeting-62/2025-04-23/
LOCATION:Conference Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Britt Cox":MAILTO:britt@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T180000
DTSTAMP:20260412T171715
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-62/2025-04-23/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T191500
DTSTAMP:20260412T171715
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-32/2025-04-23/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T210000
DTSTAMP:20260412T171715
CREATED:20240828T202245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T164905Z
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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-139/2025-04-23/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250424T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250424T190000
DTSTAMP:20260412T171715
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/2025-04-24/
LOCATION:Dining Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Koester":MAILTO:davekoester57@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T193000
DTSTAMP:20260412T171715
CREATED:20250410T183155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T183155Z
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SUMMARY:Couples Salon Sips and Dips
DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy Sips and Dips with Couples Salon on Saturday\, April 26th from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at Susan and Steve Prout’s home in Evanston. Please RSVP to Susan at swprout@comcast.net to let her know you are coming and whether you are bringing a sip or dip to share.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/couples-salon-sips-and-dips-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250427T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250427T170000
DTSTAMP:20260412T171715
CREATED:20250130T180732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T180827Z
UID:10008571-1745740800-1745773200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Sunday School for Preschool-6th Grade
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/sunday-school-for-preschool-6th-grade/2025-04-27/
LOCATION:2nd Floor Classrooms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250427T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250427T133000
DTSTAMP:20260412T171715
CREATED:20240813T143025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T154143Z
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SUMMARY:Methodist Youth Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:Methodist Youth Fellowship (aka MYF) is open to all youth (7th-12th Grade). We’ll gather twice each month on Sundays 11:30-1:30pm. This is a time to have lunch and engage in music\, games\, an activity\, service project\, lesson or anything in between. This is our time to hang out as a youth group and build connections. Hope you’ll join us! \nQuestions?  Contact Sydney Harkrider at sydney@faithatfirst.com.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/methodist-youth-fellowship-4/2025-04-27/
ORGANIZER;CN="Sydney Harkrider":MAILTO:sydney@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250427T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250427T140000
DTSTAMP:20260412T171715
CREATED:20250311T161135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T161135Z
UID:10008892-1745753400-1745762400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Church Council Meeting
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/church-council-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250427T114000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250427T124000
DTSTAMP:20260412T171715
CREATED:20250314T180705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T180705Z
UID:10008902-1745754000-1745757600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:New Members-First Friends Lunch
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/new-members-first-friends-lunch/2025-04-27/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250427T114000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250427T133000
DTSTAMP:20260412T171715
CREATED:20241023T180724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T155001Z
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SUMMARY:Spring 2025 Inquirers Class
DESCRIPTION:2025 Spring Inquirers Class\n \nSundays\, April 27\, May 4\, 11\, 18 & June 1\, 11:40-1:30pm (lunch included)\n\nWhat is Inquirers?\n\n\nAn exploration/inquiry into First Church\, its ministries\, and people.\n\n\nA six-session class that meets on Sundays led by Pastor Grace Imathiu\, Mary Taylor-Johnson and other church leaders.\n\n\nAn experience to help you discern whether this faith community will nurture you and provide opportunities to grow and serve.\n\n\nWhat will we do/learn/think about in Inquirers?\n\n\n        Learn about the First Church mission\, strategic planning\, and what it means to be a Reconciling Congregation.\n\n\n        Talk about the collective faith journey and reflect on our own individual experiences.\n\n\n        Learn about (or review) the structure\, theology\, and current issues in the United Methodist denomination.\n\n\n        Hear about opportunities such as Adult Education and Faith Formation\, soup kitchen\, sack lunch ministry\, diaper bank\, fellowship groups\, Young Adult potlucks and gatherings\, opportunities for children and youth.\n\n\n        Build relationships with each other through weekly conversation and sharing in small groups.\n\n\n        Listen to what current members share about their experiences in this congregation.\n\n\n        Take a tour of the building.\n\n\n        Inquirers is also the centerpiece of our membership process\, so we’ll talk about the membership vows and expectations.  While we ask all persons considering membership at First Church to participate\, we don’t assume that Inquirers are considering membership.  If the experience helps your discern whether or not this faith community is a good fit for you\, that is a win.\n\n\n\nIf    If you are interested in participating in Inquirers\, or have questions about this opportunity\, please reach out to Mary Taylor-Johnson\, Director of Membership and Engagement\, at 847-864-6182 or mary@faithatfirst.com .
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/spring-2025-inquirers-class/2025-04-27/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250427T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250427T193000
DTSTAMP:20260412T171715
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-2-2-2/2025-04-27/
ORGANIZER;CN="Sydney Harkrider":MAILTO:sydney@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250428T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250428T210000
DTSTAMP:20260412T171715
CREATED:20250410T175125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T175125Z
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SUMMARY:Standing Together
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/standing-together/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250430T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250430T133000
DTSTAMP:20260412T171715
CREATED:20240904T191115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T191115Z
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SUMMARY:Collaborate\, Connect\, Care Staff Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/collaborate-connect-care-staff-meeting/2025-04-30/
LOCATION:Dining Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Britt Cox":MAILTO:britt@faithatfirst.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250501T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250501T193000
DTSTAMP:20260412T171715
CREATED:20250403T155859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T155859Z
UID:10008919-1746124200-1746127800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Bundled Blessings Diaper Bank hosting Junior Girl Scout troop
DESCRIPTION:Bundled Blessings Diaper Bank hosting Junior Girl Scout troop to pack diapers in room M on Thurs. May 1 from 6:30-7:30 pm. Contact Nancy Brown at 847-271-1712.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/bundled-blessings-diaper-bank-hosting-junior-girl-scout-troop/
LOCATION:Room M
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250504
DTSTAMP:20260412T171715
CREATED:20241223T173258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T182458Z
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SUMMARY:Center for Family Consultation - Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Evanston’s Center for Family Consultation will hold its Annual Conference in the dining room on Friday and Saturday\, May 2\, and 3\, 2025. This event will also be live-streamed both days. Contact: Krys Juleen\, Building Event Coordinator
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/center-for-family-consultation-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250504T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250504T101500
DTSTAMP:20260412T171715
CREATED:20250325T163738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T163738Z
UID:10008907-1746350100-1746353700@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Confirmation Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/confirmation-breakfast/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250504T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250504T103000
DTSTAMP:20260412T171715
CREATED:20250502T000630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T000630Z
UID:10009052-1746350100-1746354600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Social Justice Intersections
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/social-justice-intersections-5/
LOCATION:Room 33
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250504T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250504T133000
DTSTAMP:20260412T171715
CREATED:20240828T200038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T200038Z
UID:10006336-1746358200-1746365400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Methodist Youth Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:All 7th-12th grade youth are invited to attend Methodist Youth Fellowship (MYF)! This is our gathering twice a month for all youth to have lunch and then engage in music\, lessons\, a service project\, or simply have fun together. Come and join us! All are welcome!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/methodist-youth-fellowship-6/2025-05-04/
LOCATION:Room M
ORGANIZER;CN="Sydney Harkrider":MAILTO:sydney@faithatfirst.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250504T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250504T130000
DTSTAMP:20260412T171715
CREATED:20241104T184158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T184158Z
UID:10007606-1746360000-1746363600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Earth Care Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/earth-care-committee-meeting/2025-05-04/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250504T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250504T210000
DTSTAMP:20260412T171715
CREATED:20240828T195357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T195357Z
UID:10006309-1746379800-1746392400@faithatfirst.org
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-4/2025-05-04/
ORGANIZER;CN="Sydney Harkrider":MAILTO:sydney@faithatfirst.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250506T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250506T163000
DTSTAMP:20260412T171715
CREATED:20250506T145841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T145841Z
UID:10009120-1746543600-1746549000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/rehearsal/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250506T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250506T183000
DTSTAMP:20260412T171715
CREATED:20250403T160005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T160005Z
UID:10008920-1746550800-1746556200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Bundled Blessings Diaper Bank will host Evanston Lighthouse Rotary for diaper packing
DESCRIPTION:Bundled Blessings Diaper Bank will host Evanston Lighthouse Rotary Club for diaper packing on Tues. 5/6\, 5-6:30 pm. Contact Nancy Brown at 847-271-1712.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/bundled-blessings-diaper-bank-will-host-evanston-lighthouse-rotary-for-diaper-packing/
LOCATION:Room M
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250506T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250506T203000
DTSTAMP:20260412T171715
CREATED:20250522T184038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T184038Z
UID:10009406-1746558000-1746563400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:First Reads Book Group meeting
DESCRIPTION:First Reads Book Group meeting will be held on Tuesdays from 7-8:30 pm. Contact Janet Lutz at janetatl@aol.com.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/first-reads-book-group-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250507T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250507T190000
DTSTAMP:20260412T171715
CREATED:20250502T001557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T002159Z
UID:10009119-1746604800-1746644400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:NIC Cabinet Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/nic-cabinet-meeting/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250507T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250507T133000
DTSTAMP:20260412T171715
CREATED:20250415T211212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T211212Z
UID:10008986-1746621000-1746624600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Total Child Staff Appreciation Lunch
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/total-child-staff-appreciation-lunch/
LOCATION:Dining Room
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T113000
DTSTAMP:20260412T171715
CREATED:20250403T160054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T160054Z
UID:10008921-1746871200-1746876600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Bundled Blessings Diaper Bank will host Skokie Valley Rotary to pack diapers
DESCRIPTION:Bundled Blessings Diaper Bank will host Skokie Valley Rotary to pack diapers on Sat. 5/10 from 10-11:30 am. Contact Nancy Brown at 847-271-1712.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/bundled-blessings-diaper-bank-will-host-skokie-valley-rotary-to-pack-diapers/
LOCATION:Room M
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250511T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250511T090000
DTSTAMP:20260412T171715
CREATED:20250225T163019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T163019Z
UID:10008872-1746950400-1746954000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Men's Fellowship Gathering
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/mens-fellowship-gathering-3/2025-05-11/
LOCATION:Dining Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Hagedorn":MAILTO:jehdvm@gmail.com
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