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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-62/2025-03-12/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T191500
DTSTAMP:20260425T115227
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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-32/2025-03-12/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T115227
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-139/2025-03-12/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250313T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250313T153000
DTSTAMP:20260425T115227
CREATED:20250303T185438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T185438Z
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SUMMARY:Piano Tunings
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/piano-tunings-3/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250313T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250313T190000
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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/2025-03-13/
LOCATION:Dining Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Koester":MAILTO:davekoester57@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250313T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250313T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T115227
CREATED:20250225T164036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T164036Z
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SUMMARY:Mom's Night Out
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Woman’s Club of Evanston Revue\, “Life is But a Meme!” benefiting the Ted Fund. Ladies night is Thursday\, March 13 at 8 PM. Doors open at 7:30 at the WCE clubhouse\, 1702 Chicago Ave. Tickets are $50 each. Evelyn McGowan reserved a table for us. There are several seats left! Come for the songs and skits\, laugh about Evanston and our world \, support the all-volunteer cast\, and benefit the Ted Fund! http://tedfund.org/ (a great cause!). We will meet for dinner at Prairie Moon at 6pm before the show. If you just want to come for dinner\, please email Linda Federer at lfederer30@gmail.com. \nYou can pay Evelyn McGowan via cash\, check \, PayPal (em4mail@gmail.com)\, or please email for Venmo or Zelle. It’s always a fun event!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/moms-night-out-21/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T115227
CREATED:20240606T170839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T170839Z
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SUMMARY:Apollo Chorus of Chicago Concert
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, March 13\, 2025 rehearsal (evening\, time TBD)\nSaturday\, March 15\, 2025 concert (Brahms’ Requiem)\nWill need dining room and Glenna Hall
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/apollo-chorus-of-chicago-concert/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T115227
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/2025-03-15/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T115227
CREATED:20250209T180812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250209T180812Z
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SUMMARY:Jerry Specht Memorial Service
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/jerry-specht-memorial-service/
LOCATION:Tittle Chapel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T150000
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CREATED:20250218T174715Z
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SUMMARY:Peace Circle
DESCRIPTION:Peace Circles are one way to join the separated. In areas of conflict and misunderstanding around areas of division\, be it race\, gender\, age\, sexual orientation and many isms that you may identify\, it is a format of listening to each other’s stories by responding to prompts. This is an effort to join what divides and joins us in being a beloved community. I am requesting a sign up of a limit of 14 participants. Once people have registered\, I will send information on the circle format.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/peace-circle/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250316
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250317
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CREATED:20250211T173124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T173124Z
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SUMMARY:New Member Sunday
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/new-member-sunday-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250316T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250316T103000
DTSTAMP:20260425T115227
CREATED:20250227T193151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T193151Z
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SUMMARY:New Member Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:New Members\, meet with Mary Taylor-Johnson in Tittle Chapel to rehearse the flow of worship.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/new-member-rehearsal/
LOCATION:Tittle Chapel
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Taylor-Johnson":MAILTO:mary@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250316T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250316T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T115227
CREATED:20250210T174828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T174900Z
UID:10008618-1742117400-1742126400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Styrofoam Collection
DESCRIPTION:Bring your Styrofoam to Church to be Recycled!\nEvery 3rd Saturday of the month\, 10 am to 12 noon\, at the Church Street entrance.\nAnd now every the 3rd Sunday of the month\, near the front office.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/styrofoam-collection-2/2025-03-16/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250316T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250316T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T115227
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-2/2025-03-16/
LOCATION:Great Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250316T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250316T133000
DTSTAMP:20260425T115227
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-4/2025-03-16/
ORGANIZER;CN="Sydney Harkrider":MAILTO:sydney@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250316T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250316T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T115227
CREATED:20250225T164217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T164217Z
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SUMMARY:Creation Camp Informational Session
DESCRIPTION:Parents\, caregivers\, counselors and campers interested in learning more about this year’s Creation Camp are encouraged to join Children’s and Youth Ministry camp leaders after Worship on Sunday\, March 16 for an information and Q&A session designed for new and returning families alike. Get informed and get excited before we get going!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/creation-camp-informational-session/
LOCATION:Room 34
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250316T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250316T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T115227
CREATED:20250225T162651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T162651Z
UID:10008869-1742135400-1742140800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Bundled Blessings diaper packing with Northfield Girl Scouts and moms
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/bundled-blessings-diaper-packing-with-northfield-girl-scouts-and-moms/
LOCATION:Room M
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250316T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250316T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T115227
CREATED:20240828T195516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T161149Z
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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-5/2025-03-16/
ORGANIZER;CN="Sydney Harkrider":MAILTO:sydney@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250317T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250317T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T115228
CREATED:20240828T205905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T205905Z
UID:10006822-1742238000-1742241600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Adult Education Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Adult Education Council Meeting\nThird Monday of each month from 7:00-8:00pm\nJan Womack\, Vice Chair Womack.jan@gmail.com
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/adult-education-council-meeting/2025-03-17/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250318T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250318T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T115228
CREATED:20241104T193408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T193408Z
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SUMMARY:School Picture Day
DESCRIPTION:Total Child will host a school picture day for current students. The photographer will set up and take photos in Glenna Hall.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/school-picture-day/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250318T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250318T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T115228
CREATED:20240828T203437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T203437Z
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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/2025-03-18/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250319T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250319T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T115228
CREATED:20240828T205344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T205344Z
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SUMMARY:Finance Committee
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/finance-committee/2025-03-19/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T115228
CREATED:20241212T194141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T190812Z
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SUMMARY:Third Thursday Women’s Plus Basketball at First Church
DESCRIPTION:Third Thursday Women’s Plus Basketball at First Church\n\nCalling all women and non-binary folks who want to play ball or just have a ball.\n\nWhat: Basketball for adults. Your children can watch (the way we watch their games). No skills are required. Fierce competition and great gentleness are welcome. The ultimate goals are fun and connection. Your friends who have not yet experienced First Church awesomeness are also welcome.\n\nWhen: Third Thursday of Every Month from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.\n\nWhere: First Church Gym\nWho to Contact: Kathryn Grant-Bolton at kgrant@depaul.edu or 847-529-6256
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/third-thursday-womens-plus-basketball-at-first-church/2025-03-20/
LOCATION:Great Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250321T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250321T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T115228
CREATED:20240828T150423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T165209Z
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SUMMARY:All-Bach Organ Concert
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Brian Schoettler presents an all-Bach organ concert in observance of Johann Sebastian Bach’s birthday. Included on the program is Bach’s monumental Passacaglia and\, maybe the most famous work for organ\, the Toccata and Fugue in D Minor. The 7:30pm concert is free and open to the public.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/all-bach-organ-concert/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250323T114000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250323T124000
DTSTAMP:20260425T115228
CREATED:20250314T180705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T180705Z
UID:10008899-1742730000-1742733600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:New Members-First Friends Lunch
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/new-members-first-friends-lunch/2025-03-23/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250323T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250323T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T115228
CREATED:20240717T192145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T184549Z
UID:10005948-1742751000-1742758200@faithatfirst.org
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-2-2-2/2025-03-23/
ORGANIZER;CN="Sydney Harkrider":MAILTO:sydney@faithatfirst.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250326T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250326T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T115228
CREATED:20230608T002343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T182943Z
UID:10003833-1742983200-1742986800@faithatfirst.org
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-7/2025-03-26/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250326T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250326T133000
DTSTAMP:20260425T115228
CREATED:20240904T191115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T191115Z
UID:10007154-1742990400-1742995800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Collaborate\, Connect\, Care Staff Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/collaborate-connect-care-staff-meeting/2025-03-26/
LOCATION:Dining Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Britt Cox":MAILTO:britt@faithatfirst.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250329
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250330
DTSTAMP:20260425T115228
CREATED:20250130T175719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T175739Z
UID:10008562-1743206400-1743292799@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Pat Kline's Celebration of Life
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/pat-klines-celebration-of-life/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250330
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250331
DTSTAMP:20260425T115228
CREATED:20250310T151743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T151743Z
UID:10008891-1743292800-1743379199@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:ASP Sunday
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/asp-sunday/
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