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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:20260409T163737
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T180000
DTSTAMP:20260409T163737
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T191500
DTSTAMP:20260409T163737
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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:20260409T163737
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:20260409T163737
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:20260409T163737
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:20260423T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T163737
CREATED:20250905T015759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T015759Z
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SUMMARY:Progressive Christianity Reading Group- Online
DESCRIPTION:First Church’s Progressive Christians Reading Group invites new and former participants to participate as the group gathers each Thursday 1:00-2:00pm online to discuss and reflect on selected books\, typically one book per month. \nInterested? Email Christie at cecook.phd@gmail.com for the current/upcoming reading and the Zoom link. \nRealm Registration Event. 
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/progressive-christianity-reading-group-online/2026-04-23/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="Christie Cook":MAILTO:cecook.phd@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260423T190000
DTSTAMP:20260409T163737
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/2026-04-23/
LOCATION:Dining Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Koester":MAILTO:davekoester57@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T203000
DTSTAMP:20260409T163737
CREATED:20250905T022040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T022040Z
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SUMMARY:God's Story\, Our Stories Bible Study- Online
DESCRIPTION:The Lectionary Bible Study Group meets online each Thursday evening. We are a band of curious explorers\, reflecting upon the lectionary passages for the coming Sunday. We ask many questions. We have “ah ha” moments in our discussions. We attempt to unearth how these ancient stories inform our current day stories. We deeply seek to live out our best understanding of the heart of these stories week by week in the midst of our common humanity. Several group members rotate the facilitation. \nCome and join us! You may be placed on the group distribution list by contacting Bill Brown at bbrown@wwbrown-inc.com. \nRealm Registration Event. 
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/gods-story-our-stories-bible-study-online/2026-04-23/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="Bill Brown":MAILTO:bbbrown@wwbrown-inc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T203000
DTSTAMP:20260409T163737
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T203000
DTSTAMP:20260409T163737
CREATED:20260408T152849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T152849Z
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SUMMARY:Interfaith Action: Spring Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Thurs. April 23rd – IAE Spring Gathering – “Organizations Making a Difference”\, We are fortunate to have many nonprofit organizations that are engaged in work that improves the community for all. We invited five of these organizations to share their program details with our member communities and the public. \nTheir purposes cover a wide range from food insecurity to interfaith dialogue/understanding to legal rights. Our format includes table talk opportunities. We welcome you as delegates to join us or forward this event information to others in your community! \nPlease register – so we can plan. Light refreshments will be served. Flyer attached. Thurs\, April 23rd – “Organizations Making a Difference” – 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Beth Emet\, the Free Synagogue\, 1224 Dempster Street\, Evanston\, IL 60202. \n  \nRegistration site: https://tinyurl.com/organdiffer
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/interfaith-action-spring-gathering/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T163737
CREATED:20260408T152109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T152109Z
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SUMMARY:Bundled Blessings Diaper Bank
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/bundled-blessings-diaper-bank/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T163737
CREATED:20260324T175720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T175720Z
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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:20260426T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T163737
CREATED:20260408T153239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T153239Z
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SUMMARY:ASP Training
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/asp-training-8/2026-04-26/
LOCATION:Dining Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T163737
CREATED:20260210T194830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T194830Z
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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:20260426T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T143000
DTSTAMP:20260409T163737
CREATED:20260408T152158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T152158Z
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SUMMARY:Bundled Blessings Diaper Packing with Skokie Rotary
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/bundled-blessings-diaper-packing-with-skokie-rotary/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T163737
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T163737
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T163737
CREATED:20260408T153115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T153115Z
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SUMMARY:Action and Prayer for the Planet at Evanston Ecology Center
DESCRIPTION:Sun. April 26th – Action and Prayer for the Planet at Evanston Ecology Center\, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sponsored by the IAE Working Group on Climate Change and Justice. Prayer and music that honor the planet and Earth Day. Pop-Up choir and service project. Attendees may take part in a clean up project of the canal. Flyer attached.\n\nWe hope to see many of you later this month. Questions\, contact any member of the committee. Take care.\n\nPeace\,\nInterfaith Action of Evanston – Faith Community Relations Committee\nJoyce Davidson – ved755@gmail.com\nMargaret “Peg” Hanrahan – docpeg9496@gmail.com\nMike Sehr – bigmike9700@gmail.com\nRhonda Stein – rhondastein@gmail.com\nSue Murphy Berube\, Executive Director – ia@interfaithactionofevanston.org\nDonna Richardson\, chair – dlynnrich322@gmail.com
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/action-and-prayer-for-the-planet-at-evanston-ecology-center/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260426T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260426T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T163737
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T113000
DTSTAMP:20260409T163738
CREATED:20260408T152232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T152232Z
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SUMMARY:Bundled Blessings Diaper Packing
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/bundled-blessings-diaper-packing-7/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T163738
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:20260409T163738
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/2026-04-29/
LOCATION:Dining Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Britt Cox":MAILTO:britt@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T101500
DTSTAMP:20260409T163738
CREATED:20260210T194913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T194913Z
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SUMMARY:Confirmation Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/confirmation-breakfast-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T101500
DTSTAMP:20260409T163738
CREATED:20260329T151418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T151418Z
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SUMMARY:Messy Church
DESCRIPTION:Messy Church is an opportunity for children\, youth\, 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 on the first Sunday of each month! / 9:15-10:15 a.m. In Great Hall
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/messy-church-7/
LOCATION:Great Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T115000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T131500
DTSTAMP:20260409T163738
CREATED:20250919T180749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T180749Z
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SUMMARY:Earth Care Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/earth-care-committee-meeting-4/2026-05-03/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T151500
DTSTAMP:20260409T163738
CREATED:20250909T192704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T192704Z
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SUMMARY:Covenant Hike Group
DESCRIPTION:The Covenant Hike Group invites all who have a wonder of the natural world to share nature immersion with each other through 3 seasons while experiencing the presence of God. The format is simple. We begin with a brief reading (scripture or poem)\, hike along while sharing joys and concerns\, and appreciate 5 minutes of silence at mid-point. Each hike concludes with an optional\, brief time of sharing about our experiences on the hike\, closing prayer\, and a cool or hot drink. All ages are welcome.\n\nEach month we will meet at a designated location at 2 p.m.\, hiking various paths in our area for about an hour at a comfortable pace for everyone. The group will meet each first Sunday from October through May\, and participants may join in as schedules allow.\n\nFacilitator: Jim Johnson. Contact Jim at jjohnso@luc.edu with any questions and to be placed on the distribution list.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/covenant-hike-group-3/2026-05-03/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T134500
DTSTAMP:20260409T163738
CREATED:20260408T152519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T152730Z
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SUMMARY:Staff Appreciation Lunch: Total Child
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/staff-appreciation-lunch/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T190000
DTSTAMP:20260409T163738
CREATED:20260210T185718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T185718Z
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SUMMARY:First Wednesday Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Bring a side or dessert to share and join your church family for good food and fellowship on the first Wednesday of each month!\n\nKindly register at onrealm.org/faithatfirst/Registrations or email Colin@faithatfirst.com
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/first-wednesday-potluck-10/2026-05-06/
LOCATION:Dining Hall
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