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SUMMARY:Men's Fellowship Monthly Gathering
DESCRIPTION:The men’s fellowship group meets on the second Sunday of each month in the dining room for a light breakfast\, fellowship and often a short program.  Contact Jim Hagedorn (jehdvm@gmail.com) for more information or to be added to our contact list.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/mens-fellowship-monthly-gathering/
LOCATION:Dining Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Hagedorn":MAILTO:jehdvm@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150455
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk With Earthcare Committee
DESCRIPTION:Join the Earth Care Committee on May 18th for a bird walk at 8:00 a.m. and a talk about birding during Adult Ed hour at 9:15 a.m. in the dining room. More details to come in the newsletter! 
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/bird-walk-with-earthcare-committee/
LOCATION:First Church
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150455
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SUMMARY:Earth Care Adult Education
DESCRIPTION:Interested in knowing more about our region’s birdlife? Join the Earth Care Committee on May 18th for a bird walk at 8:00 a.m. and a talk about birding during Adult Ed hour at 9:15 a.m. in the dining room. More details to come in the newsletter! 
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/earth-care-adult-education/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150455
CREATED:20250506T152748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T152748Z
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SUMMARY:Lay Members to Annual Conference Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Lay Members and alternatives will be meeting to prepare for the 2025 Annual Conference at noon\, Sunday\, May 18.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/lay-members-to-annual-conference-gathering/
LOCATION:Dining Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Hagedorn":MAILTO:jehdvm@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150455
CREATED:20250303T185916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T185916Z
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SUMMARY:1:30pm Voice Recital: Christine Mando
DESCRIPTION:First Church mezzo-soprano Christine Mando presents a vocal recital titled “Sea Pictures” along with Sarah Jenks on piano.\nThe 1:30pm recital is free and open to the public. Freewill donations support the Music Ministry of First Church.\nOnly the Church Street doors will be open for this event.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/130pm-voice-recital-christine-mando/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250520T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250520T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150455
CREATED:20250513T192823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T192823Z
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SUMMARY:Bundled Blessings Diaper Bank will host Skokie Valley Rotary to pack diapers
DESCRIPTION:Bundled Blessings Diaper Bank will host Skokie Valley Rotary to pack diapers on Sat. 5/20 from 10-11:30 am. Contact Nancy Brown at 847-271-1712.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/bundled-blessings-diaper-bank-will-host-skokie-valley-rotary-to-pack-diapers-3/
LOCATION:Room M
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250521T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250521T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150455
CREATED:20250501T190907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T190907Z
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SUMMARY:Mom's Night Out
DESCRIPTION:Bring a sweater since we hope to be outdoors around the firepit and bring a dish to share if you wish! This is a delightful group of moms of “children” of every age. Just come when you can!\n\nTHANK YOU! to Julie Womack and Jessica Chadwick for hosting MNO in April! We were so happy to be celebrating Julie’s health! As usual\, so many things to share and the food was delicious – the evening flew by!\n\nNEXT MNO – Wed June 11th at Linda Brennan’s with Linda Federer cohost
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/moms-night-out/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250524T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250524T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150455
CREATED:20250508T154226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T154226Z
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SUMMARY:Birthday Celebration for Rev. Martin Deppe
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/birthday-celebration-for-rev-martin-deppe/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, Great Hall\, Glenna Hall\, Dining Hall\, Kitchen
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250524T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250524T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150455
CREATED:20250508T154356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T154356Z
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SUMMARY:Wedding
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/wedding-4/
LOCATION:Tittle Chapel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250525T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250525T101500
DTSTAMP:20260403T150455
CREATED:20240828T205143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T162342Z
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SUMMARY:Adult Education- Abide Class
DESCRIPTION:An opportunity for spiritual connection\, mutual support\, and faith formation. Facilitated by Mari Leonard with leadership shared by participants.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/adult-education-3/2025-05-25/
LOCATION:Room K
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250528T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250528T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150455
CREATED:20250506T152156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T152156Z
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SUMMARY:LAST 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 on this last of our Wednesday evening potlucks for the program year! \nPlease register to aid in preparations\, noting dates you plan to attend and any dietary restrictions or food allergies in the memo field.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/last-wednesday-potluck/
LOCATION:Dining Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Colin McDonald":MAILTO:colin@faithatfirst.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250530T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150455
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SUMMARY:Memorial Service
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/memorial-service-4/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150455
CREATED:20250403T160219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T160219Z
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SUMMARY:Bundled Blessings is sponsoring Diaper Days -- an open house\, diaper drive and diaper packing event.
DESCRIPTION:Bundled Blessings Diaper Bank will be hosting Diaper Days — an open house\, diaper drive\, and diaper packing event on Sat. 5/31 from 9:30 am-12:30 pm. Contact Nancy Brown at bundledblessings@outlook.com or 847-271-1712 .
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/bundled-blessings-is-sponsoring-diaper-days-an-open-house-diaper-drive-and-diaper-packing-event/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150455
CREATED:20250529T173457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T174948Z
UID:10009414-1748685600-1748692800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Memorial Service
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/memorial/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150455
CREATED:20250508T154516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T154516Z
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SUMMARY:Northwestern THUNK A Cappella Group Concert
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/northwestern-thunk-a-cappella-group-concert/
LOCATION:Tittle Chapel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250601T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250601T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150455
CREATED:20250415T212222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T000825Z
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SUMMARY:Sketch Group
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/sketch-group/
LOCATION:Outside of Building
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250602T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250602T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150455
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/2025-06-02/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250603T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250603T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150455
CREATED:20250603T193519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T193537Z
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SUMMARY:Evanston Latinos Entrepreneurship and Culinary/Hospitality Training
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/evanston-latinos-entrepreneurship-and-culinary-hospitality-training/
LOCATION:kitchen
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250604T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250604T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150455
CREATED:20241104T193719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250525T162319Z
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SUMMARY:Total Child School Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Total Child hosts a picnic for all currently enrolled families. The picnic is held on the lawn\, but in case of rain\, it will be held in the Dining Hall.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/total-child-school-picnic/
LOCATION:Hinman Lawn
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250604T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250604T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150455
CREATED:20250529T174106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T174106Z
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SUMMARY:SPRC meeting
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/sprc-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250605T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250605T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150455
CREATED:20250508T154610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T154610Z
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SUMMARY:Senior Recital- Mya Vandergrift
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/senior-recital-mya-vandergrift/
LOCATION:Tittle Chapel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250606T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250606T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150455
CREATED:20250603T193824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T193824Z
UID:10009493-1749216600-1749222000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Bundled Blessings Diaper Packing with AbbVie
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/bundled-blessings-diaper-packing-with-abbvie/
LOCATION:Room M
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250608T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250608T101500
DTSTAMP:20260403T150455
CREATED:20250603T193417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T193417Z
UID:10009490-1749375900-1749377700@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:New Member walk-through
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/new-member-walk-through/
LOCATION:Tittle Chapel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250608T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250608T124500
DTSTAMP:20260403T150456
CREATED:20250603T193720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T193720Z
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SUMMARY:Church Conference
DESCRIPTION:Church Conference: Sunday\, June 8 at 12pm \nJoin us for our Church Conference on Sunday\, June 8\, at noon in the dining room. Victor Melad\, our District Superintendent\, will preside. Online access is available (contact Leslie Chiapetti at leslie@faithatfirst.com)\, but voting is in-person only. \nAgenda Highlights: \n\nVote on the 2025-2026 leadership slate (click here for the latest version).\nVote to endorse four First Church members as candidates for ordained ministry:\n\n• Sydney Harkrider \n• Ivy Joe Kuruvila \n• Antoinette Senjanovich \n• Sam Stanes \nPlease stop by Great Hall after worship to meet our newest members\, and bring your coffee and snack to the meeting.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/church-conference-4/
LOCATION:Dining Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250608T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250608T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150456
CREATED:20250513T201039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T201504Z
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SUMMARY:Second Annual Interfaith Family Pride Fest (IFPF)
DESCRIPTION:The Second Annual Interfaith Family Pride Fest (IFPF) is scheduled for Sunday\, June 8th\, 2025\, from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm at Raymond Park in Evanston\, IL. \nStemming from a desire to build better relationships between the faith communities and the LGBTQ+ community\, members of Evanston’s congregations have gathered to plan our second youth and family-focused pride event\, one that is inclusive\, joyful\, and representative of the rich diversity in Evanston. \nThis event will feature a variety of dynamic performers including the Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus\, the Drag Bubbe\, Artemis Singers\, and many others! There will be art and activities in the park\, carnival snacks and beverages\, and fun for the whole family. The event is expected to be a memorable one and entirely free of charge for the people of Evanston. 
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/ifpf/
LOCATION:Raymond Park
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250610T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250610T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150456
CREATED:20250603T193916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T193916Z
UID:10009494-1749549600-1749555000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Bundled Blessings Diaper Packing with Mather
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/bundled-blessings-diaper-packing-with-mather/
LOCATION:Room M
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250610T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250610T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150456
CREATED:20250529T173730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T174002Z
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SUMMARY:Membership Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Email mary@faithatfirst.com with questions
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/membership-committee-meeting/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250610T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250610T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150456
CREATED:20250603T193325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T193325Z
UID:10009489-1749582000-1749585600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Membership Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Membership Committee will meet Tuesday\, June 10\, 7-8pm via Zoom. The agenda includes (1) an update from Matt Moy Johnson of Church Council on the strategic planning process; (2) conversation on how our work on congregational engagement and membership growth aligns with the plan; (3) initial work on goal setting for 2025-26 and beyond. Questions? Please contact Lynelle Diener\, Chair\, at lynellediener@gmail.com .
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/membership-committee-meeting-6/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150456
CREATED:20250603T195610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T195610Z
UID:10009496-1749632400-1749650400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Chapel Organ Tuning
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/chapel-organ-tuning-2/
LOCATION:Tittle Chapel
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150456
CREATED:20250603T192951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T193137Z
UID:10009484-1749643200-1749648600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Summer Lunch Bunch
DESCRIPTION:Register: https://onrealm.org/faithatfirst/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=YWUyMzBhZGUtNGI2MC00NzM1LTgyMjUtYjJmMTAxMzg1NGQ5
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/summer-lunch-bunch-3/
LOCATION:Fountain Square
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