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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T093000
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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.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/chancel-choir-rehearsal-143/2026-04-19/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T142022
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T155328Z
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SUMMARY:The Story of Our Lives Worship Series
DESCRIPTION:This Easter season\, we follow the risen Jesus through stories—stories of confusion and recognition\, fear and courage\, friendship and hope. Before the disciples become the leaders of the church\, they are simply people trying to find words for an experience that has changed everything. As we listen again to these resurrection stories\, we’ll discover how our own lives are woven into God’s ongoing story—shaping us to live with honesty\, connection\, and hope in a world still longing for good news. Join us each week for worship and opportunities to practice telling and living this story together.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/the-story-of-our-lives-worship-series/2026-04-19/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T142022
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T171702Z
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SUMMARY:Worship in the Sanctuary
DESCRIPTION:Please find up to date information about this Sunday here.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/worship-in-the-sanctuary-3/2026-04-19/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T142022
CREATED:20260329T143249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T143249Z
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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. Breakout groups of children ages Pre-K and K and grades 1-3 are invited to experience the wonder of worship and joy of living out our faith in a lively\, play-based setting. / 10:45-11:30 a.m.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/childrens-chapel-30/2026-04-19/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T142022
CREATED:20260329T144502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T144502Z
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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 and in the world. Each week features a unique and active means of connecting to scripture\, worship\, service\, and our First Church and United Methodist history. / 10:45-11:30 a.m.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/connect456/2026-04-19/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260419T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260419T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T142022
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:20260419T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T142022
CREATED:20241209T180901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T180901Z
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SUMMARY:Church Offering Counting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/church-offering-counting/2026-04-19/
LOCATION:Conference Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T142022
CREATED:20251218T193755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T193755Z
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SUMMARY:Faith Around the Table group
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/faith-around-the-table-group-2/2026-04-19/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T142022
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/2026-04-20/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T153000
DTSTAMP:20260406T142022
CREATED:20240828T203725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T203725Z
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SUMMARY:Archives Committee
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/archives-committee-2/2026-04-21/
LOCATION:Archives-Room 37
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T142022
CREATED:20250711T184301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T184301Z
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SUMMARY:Faith Formation Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/faith-formation-council-meeting-2/2026-04-21/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T142022
CREATED:20260130T185116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T184206Z
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SUMMARY:One Church One Book
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/one-church-one-book/2026-04-21/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260422T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260422T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T142022
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-7/2026-04-22/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T142022
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/2026-04-22/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="Janet Lutz":MAILTO:janetatl@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T142022
CREATED:20240904T190639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T190639Z
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SUMMARY:Staff Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/staff-meeting-62/2026-04-22/
LOCATION:Conference Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Britt Cox":MAILTO:britt@faithatfirst.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T142022
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-64/2026-04-22/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T191500
DTSTAMP:20260406T142022
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-33/2026-04-22/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T142022
CREATED:20250922T185655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T185655Z
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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:20260422T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T201500
DTSTAMP:20260406T142022
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/2026-04-22/
LOCATION:Choir Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T142022
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-142/2026-04-22/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T142022
CREATED:20260324T180608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T180608Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T142022
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:20260426T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T142022
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:20260426T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T142022
CREATED:20260308T154249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T154249Z
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SUMMARY:Prayer and Action for Earth Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/prayer-and-action-for-earth-day/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T142022
CREATED:20260324T180716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T180716Z
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SUMMARY:Prayer & Action for Earth Day - sponsored by IAE - Climate Change & Justice Interest Group\,
DESCRIPTION:Sun. April 26th – Prayer & Action for Earth Day – sponsored by IAE – Climate Change & Justice Interest Group\, Evanston Ecology Center 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/prayer-action-for-earth-day-sponsored-by-iae-climate-change-justice-interest-group/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260426T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260426T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T142022
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-2-2-2/2026-04-26/
ORGANIZER;CN="Sydney Harkrider":MAILTO:sydney@faithatfirst.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T142022
CREATED:20251218T194431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T194431Z
UID:10011345-1777401000-1777406400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Church Council meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/church-council-meeting-7/2026-04-28/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T133000
DTSTAMP:20260406T142022
CREATED:20240904T191115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T191115Z
UID:10007167-1777464000-1777469400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Collaborate\, Connect\, Care Staff Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/collaborate-connect-care-staff-meeting/2026-04-29/
LOCATION:Dining Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Britt Cox":MAILTO:britt@faithatfirst.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T142022
CREATED:20260326T155251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T155252Z
UID:10011582-1777716000-1777723200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Craft Day
DESCRIPTION:Craft Day: 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-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T101500
DTSTAMP:20260406T142022
CREATED:20260210T194913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T194913Z
UID:10011563-1777799700-1777803300@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Confirmation Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/confirmation-breakfast-2/
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