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SUMMARY:Sanctuary Organ Tuning
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/sanctuary-organ-tuning/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241217T140000
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241218T203000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241219T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241219T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T222933
CREATED:20241104T194600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T194600Z
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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:20260424T222933
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:20260424T222933
CREATED:20240917T183404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T183404Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241222
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250113
DTSTAMP:20260424T222933
CREATED:20241220T015327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T155247Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241222T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241222T101500
DTSTAMP:20260424T222933
CREATED:20240813T145144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T163149Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday School
DESCRIPTION:Sunday School takes place before Worship from 9:15-10:15 a.m. from mid-September through May\, with an emphasis on learning and responding to stories in the Bible through reading\, conversation\, and play. Sunday School is offered for children ages Pre-K-6th grade. Classroom locations are posted throughout the building.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/sunday-school-8/2024-12-22/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241222T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241222T101500
DTSTAMP:20260424T222933
CREATED:20240922T195752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T171551Z
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SUMMARY:Adult Education- Methodism 101
DESCRIPTION:Methodism 101 looks at religion and religious practices and the unique contributions of John Wesley and of Methodism to the understanding and practice of Christianity as a whole. It does this from a historical perspective looking at the development of the Methodist church in England as well as America. \nSunday November 17…American Methodism…beginnings\nSunday November 24…Methodist Family Tree\nSunday Dec 1…TBD (“Come thou long-expected Jesus” Paul Chilcote’s)\nDec. 8\,15\,22…Advent and Christmas  with Charles Wesley…\nDec 29 and Jan 5…Holiday break
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/adult-education-2-2/2024-12-22/
LOCATION:Room 33
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241222T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241222T113000
DTSTAMP:20260424T222933
CREATED:20240829T163541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T163541Z
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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/connect456-10/2024-12-22/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241222T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241222T113000
DTSTAMP:20260424T222933
CREATED:20240829T163813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T181827Z
UID:10006931-1734864300-1734867000@faithatfirst.org
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-38/2024-12-22/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241222T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241222T133000
DTSTAMP:20260424T222933
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-4/2024-12-22/
ORGANIZER;CN="Sydney Harkrider":MAILTO:sydney@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241222T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241222T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T222933
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241222T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241222T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T222933
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-2-2-2/2024-12-22/
ORGANIZER;CN="Sydney Harkrider":MAILTO:sydney@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241224T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241224T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T222933
CREATED:20241218T183554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T183554Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas Eve Family Service
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/christmas-eve-family-service-3/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241224T164500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241224T173000
DTSTAMP:20260424T222933
CREATED:20241224T204545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241224T204545Z
UID:10008396-1735058700-1735061400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Community Time with Birthday Cake for Jesus
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/community-time-with-birthday-cake-for-jesus/
LOCATION:Great Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241224T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241224T183000
DTSTAMP:20260424T222933
CREATED:20240828T201201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T164337Z
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SUMMARY:Chancel Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Chancel Choir rehearsal begins at 6:00pm. Festive Prelude begins at 6:30pm. Worship begins at 7:00pm.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/chancel-choir-rehearsal-138/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241224T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241224T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T222933
CREATED:20241218T183807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T183900Z
UID:10008388-1735066800-1735070400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/christmas-eve-candlelight-service/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241224T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241225T000000
DTSTAMP:20260424T222933
CREATED:20241218T184003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T184003Z
UID:10008389-1735081200-1735084800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/christmas-eve-candlelight-service-2/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250102
DTSTAMP:20260424T222933
CREATED:20241220T155519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T155519Z
UID:10008392-1735084800-1735775999@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Church Office Closed
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/church-office-closed-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241225T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241225T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T222933
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-7/2024-12-25/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241225T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241225T133000
DTSTAMP:20260424T222933
CREATED:20240904T191115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T191115Z
UID:10007151-1735128000-1735133400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Collaborate\, Connect\, Care Staff Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/collaborate-connect-care-staff-meeting/2024-12-25/2/
LOCATION:Dining Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Britt Cox":MAILTO:britt@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241229T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241229T101500
DTSTAMP:20260424T222933
CREATED:20241220T194132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T194132Z
UID:10008393-1735463700-1735467300@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Social Justice Intersections Adult Education
DESCRIPTION:Come sing the social justice verses of many Christmas Carols at 9:15am on Sunday\, December 29 in the Dining Room. We will focus on verses like this from “O Holy Night” – “Truly He taught us to love one another. 
His law is love and His gospel is peace. Chains shall He break for the slave is our brother. And in His name all oppression shall cease.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/social-justice-intersections-adult-education/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241229T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241229T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T222933
CREATED:20241229T170544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241229T170544Z
UID:10008457-1735471800-1735480800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:R3 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/r3-meeting/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250102T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250102T143000
DTSTAMP:20260424T222933
CREATED:20250102T162917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T162937Z
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SUMMARY:NU swim Team Diaper Packing for Bundled Blessings
DESCRIPTION:Northwestern Swim Team will pack diapers for Bundled Blessings on Thurs Jan 2\, 1-2:30 in the dining room. We will be setting up at 12:30. Contact Nancy Brown\, 847-271-1712.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/nu-swim-team-diaper-packing-for-bundled-blessings/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250105T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250105T103000
DTSTAMP:20260424T222933
CREATED:20250101T183351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T184335Z
UID:10008991-1736068500-1736073000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Social Justice Intersections
DESCRIPTION:SOCIAL JUSTICE INTERSECTIONS GROUP MEETS SUNDAYS\, 9:15AM\, DINING ROOM\nHi First Church sisters and brothers –\nMany focus on a daily practice\, especially during Lent. This Sunday\, continues our Lenten study\,  “Anti-Racism as Daily Practice.” Our leader will be Joyce Hodel. We are using a book by the same name which adds a sub-title\, “Refuse Shame\, Change White Communities and Help Create a Just World.”  We look forward to to seeing you Sunday. \nLisa Jacob\nJoe Agne \nHere are our addition dates and leaders:\n– March 30\, Pastor Britt Cox\n– April 13\, Chris Nieuwsma\n– April 27\, Dr. Jennifer Harvey\, the book’s author and Academic Dean of Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary.\nWe take a break from our study on April 6 for Earth Care Sunday\, and on April 20\, Easter Sunday\, when will sing the social justice verses of our favorite Easter hymns.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/social-justice-intersections-2/2025-01-05/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250105T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250105T101500
DTSTAMP:20260424T222933
CREATED:20241219T174019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T174653Z
UID:10008390-1736069400-1736072100@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Messy Church!
DESCRIPTION:Messy Church is Christ-centered. Messy Church is creative. Messy Church is for all ages. Messy Church is where YOU belong! \nLife is rarely neat and tidy. But God isn’t afraid to enter the mess. \nMessy Church is an opportunity for children\, families\, and adults to engage in hands-on creative activities\, celebratory worship\, and time together in community. Join us for a different kind of Sunday School for children and adults!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/messy-church-5/
LOCATION:Great Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250105T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250105T133000
DTSTAMP:20260424T222933
CREATED:20240828T200038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T200038Z
UID:10006332-1736076600-1736083800@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-6/2025-01-05/
LOCATION:Room M
ORGANIZER;CN="Sydney Harkrider":MAILTO:sydney@faithatfirst.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250105T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250105T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T222933
CREATED:20240828T195357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T195357Z
UID:10006305-1736098200-1736110800@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-4/2025-01-05/
ORGANIZER;CN="Sydney Harkrider":MAILTO:sydney@faithatfirst.com
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