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SUMMARY:Testing the OWL
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/testing-the-owl/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251201T120000
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SUMMARY:Soup Kitchen Leadership
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/soup-kitchen-leadership/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251201T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251201T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151729
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SUMMARY:Contemplative Practices Group
DESCRIPTION:Advent Contemplative Practices Group on Zoom: \nIn the 1960s\, the well-known Trappist monk\, Thomas Merton\, brought contemplative practice out of the cloister into the realm of ordinary people. In the 1970s\, Father Thomas Keating developed a form of contemplative practice called centering prayer; and John Main\, a Benedictine monk\, advocated a practice of contemplative meditation. \nWe will be utilizing the small group format for contemplative practice outlined in the book “Where Two or Three Are Gathered” by Rev. Daniel Prechtel with an emphasis on lectio (reading)\, meditatio (meditation)\, oratio (prayer)\, and contemplatio (contemplation). \nThe contemplative practice group will meet on Mondays\, December 1st – December 22nd during Advent from 10:30am-11:30am on Zoom and will be facilitated by Glynis Doyle. \nIf you have any questions\, would like to receive an outline of the format of the class\, or would like to register\, you can contact Glynis at dleedoyle@gmail.com.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/contemplative-practices-group/2025-12-01/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251201T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251201T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151729
CREATED:20251102T155428Z
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UID:10011095-1764585000-1764588600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Contemplative Practices Group
DESCRIPTION:Advent Contemplative Practices Group on Zoom: \nIn the 1960s\, the well-known Trappist monk\, Thomas Merton\, brought contemplative practice out of the cloister into the realm of ordinary people. \nIn the 1970s\, Father Thomas Keating developed a form of contemplative practice called centering prayer; and John Main\, a Benedictine monk\, advocated a practice of contemplative meditation. We will be utilizing the small group format for contemplative practice outlined in the book “Where Two or Three Are Gathered” by Rev. Daniel Prechtel with an emphasis on lectio (reading)\, meditatio (meditation)\, oratio (prayer)\, and contemplatio (contemplation). \nThe contemplative practice group will meet on Mondays\, December 1st – December 22nd during Advent from 10:30am-11:30am on Zoom and will be facilitated by Glynis Doyle. \nIf you have any questions\, would like to receive an outline of the format of the class\, or would like to register\, you can contact Glynis at dleedoyle@gmail.com.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/contemplative-practices-group-2/2025-12-01/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251203T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251203T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151729
CREATED:20250919T181115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T193551Z
UID:10010880-1764783000-1764790200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:First Wednesday Potluck & Christmas Movie Night
DESCRIPTION:Bring a side or dessert to share and join your church family for pizza and a movie at this special extended “movie night” edition of First Wednesday Potluck! \n  \nRSVP here!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/first-wednesday-potluck-christmas-movie-night/
LOCATION:Dining Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251203T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251203T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151729
CREATED:20251128T195054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T195054Z
UID:10011108-1764786600-1764792000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Bundled Blessing Packing with FUMC Men's Group
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/bundled-blessing-packing-with-fumc-mens-group/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251205T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251205T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151729
CREATED:20251128T195256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T195256Z
UID:10011109-1764946800-1764952200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Skokie Library Diaper Packing
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/skokie-library-diaper-packing/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151729
CREATED:20251128T195448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T195448Z
UID:10011110-1765017000-1765022400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Diaper Bank
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/diaper-bank/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151729
CREATED:20251116T152211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T152211Z
UID:10011103-1765107000-1765110600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Congregational Care Meeting
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/congregational-care-meeting-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151730
CREATED:20251128T194651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T194651Z
UID:10011106-1765107000-1765110600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Congregational Care Christmas Bag
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/congregational-care-christmas-bag/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251209T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251209T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151730
CREATED:20251205T225234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T225234Z
UID:10011148-1765270800-1765292400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Piano Tunings
DESCRIPTION:Heat on. No work or cleaning during this visit
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/piano-tunings-4/
LOCATION:Sanctuary ;Glenna Hall ;Dining Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251209T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251209T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151730
CREATED:20251218T194431Z
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UID:10011335-1765305000-1765310400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Church Council meeting
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/church-council-meeting-7/2025-12-09/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151730
CREATED:20250718T183854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T183854Z
UID:10009622-1765364400-1765375200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Advent Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Advent Lunch – On Wednesday\, December 10\, at 11 am First Church members (and inquirers!) are invited to come together to celebrate Advent with festive music and lunch. \nRSVP: here
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/advent-luncheon-2/
LOCATION:Dining room and sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T144500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T174500
DTSTAMP:20260403T151730
CREATED:20251205T224554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T224554Z
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SUMMARY:Pop Up Soup Kitchen with Soul & Smoke
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/pop-up-soup-kitchen-with-soul-smoke/
LOCATION:Kitchen ;Fountain Foyer ;Dining Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151730
CREATED:20251205T224946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T224946Z
UID:10011147-1765556100-1765558800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Soup kitchen/ Rethink Food/ IAE
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/soup-kitchen-rethink-food-iae/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151730
CREATED:20250718T184457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T184457Z
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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. 14. This is a closed rehearsal only open to immediate family.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/pageant-dress-rehearsal-3/
LOCATION:sanctuary and glenna hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151730
CREATED:20251128T195604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T195810Z
UID:10011111-1765621800-1765627200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Diaper Packing
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/diaper-pscking/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T101500
DTSTAMP:20260403T151730
CREATED:20250718T184056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T184056Z
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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-8/
LOCATION:sanctuary and glenna hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151730
CREATED:20251205T215944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T215944Z
UID:10011144-1765713600-1765719000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Soup Kitchen Volunteer Information & Training Session
DESCRIPTION:Join First Church community members as a 2026 Dining Team Volunteer! Whether volunteering regularly or just one time\, your gifts of hospitality and community building are needed as we welcome ~70 neighbors each Thursday evening at Soup Kitchen. Join the training and information session Sunday\, December 14th from 12-1:30pm. RSVP requested by Friday\, December 12th via Realm so we can provide a light lunch for all.\n\nQuestions? Contact jessica.e.hager@gmail.com\n\nNote: Current and prospective volunteers encouraged to attend since the training will outline clarified roles and volunteer needs for 2026. School-aged volunteers are welcome!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/soup-kitchen-volunteer-information-training-session/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151730
CREATED:20251218T193755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T193755Z
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SUMMARY:Faith Around the Table group
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/faith-around-the-table-group-2/2025-12-14/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151730
CREATED:20251218T195858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T195858Z
UID:10011477-1765989000-1765994400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Bundled Blessings Diaper Packing
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/bundled-blessings-diaper-packing-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151730
CREATED:20250916T154413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T154413Z
UID:10010861-1766062800-1766068200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Total Child Staff Holiday Lunch
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/total-child-staff-holiday-lunch/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251219T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251219T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151730
CREATED:20251218T200135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T200156Z
UID:10011478-1766145600-1766152800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Soup Kitchen Leadership Team Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/soup-kitchen-leadership-team-meeting/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251226
DTSTAMP:20260403T151730
CREATED:20251218T195131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T195131Z
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SUMMARY:Church Office Closed
DESCRIPTION:Church Office Holiday Closure\n\nPlease note that the church office will be closed from Thursday\, December 25 through Friday\, January 2. This time is set aside to allow our staff a period of rest and renewal as we move from one year into the next.\n\nWe will reopen and resume regular office hours on Monday\, January 5. Thank you for your understanding and for helping us care well for our staff.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/church-office-closed-4/2025-12-25/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251227T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251227T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151730
CREATED:20251218T195303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T195303Z
UID:10011474-1766860200-1766867400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Mom's Night Out
DESCRIPTION:MERRY CHRISTMAS to EVERY MOM!!\n\nTHANK YOU to Sue Hagedorn and Krys Juleen for hosting such a wonderful celebration for Christmas! Sue\, your home was so beautifully decorated\, the quiche and poinsettias were delicious\, and the party rocked! So many of you came on that cold snowy evening!\n\nWe are taking a break until Tues Jan 27th at 6:30 pm – Candance Chow with Katie Brick as cohost!\n\nRSVP at cparkschow@yahoo.com or 312-286-9036.\n\nThen –\nThurs Feb 26th at Caroline Wagner’s with Jen Veys cohost\n\nThurs Mar 12th – Women’s Club Review – Evelyn McGowan\n\nApril – Jen Wolfe and Jackie Owens\n\nMay – Julie Womack and ?\n\nAny interest in an June event in someone’s backyard?\nMerry Christmas!\n-Linda
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/moms-night-out-25/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251228T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251228T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151730
CREATED:20260110T033004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T033004Z
UID:10011485-1766926800-1766934000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Music Ministry
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/music-ministry-5/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260101T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151730
CREATED:20260210T184852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T184852Z
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SUMMARY:snapgap
DESCRIPTION:Interfaith Action of Evanston SNAPGap – February 2026\n\nWhen asked what additional SNAPGap items might be most appreciated\, one fellow quickly replied\, “garbage bags.” So for January/February we are collecting any brand of 13 gallon garbage bags. These items will be distributed on Wednesday\, February 25\, at the Vineyard Food Pantry. Items can be purchased online at:\nhttps://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/EU78AK7T6LVH/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1 \n\nIf you buy these items locally\, you can drop them off at: Trinity Lutheran Church\, 3637 Golf Rd\, Evanston\, IL\, Monday-Thursday\, 10 am to 4 pm. Please use the back door—up a short flight of stairs and labeled “Office.” Just ring the bell and someone will immediately answer it.\n\nMore than 100 households will benefit from your generosity. Please know how grateful they are.\n\nKind regards\,\nThe SNAPGap Team
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/snapgap-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260106T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260106T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151730
CREATED:20251217T162400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T163523Z
UID:10011149-1767729600-1767731400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Compline Night Prayer Services
DESCRIPTION:Compline Night Prayer Services Return\nOn Tuesdays beginning January 6th\, you are invited to a thirty minute Night Prayer Service to end your day in community and peace. These services from 8:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. via Zoom are patterned after the ancient monastic tradition of Compline (meaning completion) –the final prayer of the day. We will follow a simple liturgical format for this service of quietness and reflection before rest. Persons of all ages are encouraged to give this spiritual practice a try. The services\, sponsored by the Faith Formation Council\, will continue through Lent\, concluding on March 24th. Participants may attend as schedules allow. Contact Tom Scott (tom.scott.goblue@msn.com) to sign up or with questions.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/compline-night-prayer-services-3/2026-01-06/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260107T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260107T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151730
CREATED:20250919T181426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T194036Z
UID:10010881-1767807000-1767814200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:First Wednesday Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Bring a side or dessert to share and join your church family for good food\, fellowship\, and seasonal activities for all ages. \nKindly register at: https://onrealm.org/faithatfirst/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=MjkwODNjNzgtYjVkMy00NWVhLTljODItYjM1MzAxNDM2OWIz
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/24064/
LOCATION:Dining Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260110T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260110T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151730
CREATED:20260110T140416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T140416Z
UID:10011487-1768060800-1768073400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Soup Kitchen Cooking/Serving for Inquirers and Friends
DESCRIPTION:Our Winter Inquirers Class and other First Church friends are invited to prepare and serve supper for our Thursday soup kitchen (50+ consecutive years and still going strong!) and also prepare sack lunches for guests to enjoy the next day. Children are welcome when accompanied by an adult. Please sign up here! \n\n4:00-6:10pm: Prep and Cooking shift\n\n5:30-6:00pm: Dinner for volunteers\n\n5:45-7:30pm: Serving and Cleanup shift\n\nPlease sign up for one or both shifts and note if you need to leave early or come late. All volunteers are invited to have dinner together (about 5:30pm) before the guests line up at 6pm to be served.\n\nThank you!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/soup-kitchen-cooking-serving-for-inquirers-and-friends/
LOCATION:kitchen
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