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SUMMARY:Club123
DESCRIPTION:Club 123 promotes fun\, fellowship\, and service for children in grades 1-3\, once a month on Sundays from 3:00-4:30 p.m. In October\, Club123 is teaming up with First Church’s Bundled Blessings Diaper Pantry to help pack diapers for families in need\, Join us for light work and great fun! \nPlease register your child(ren) in advance at https://bit.ly/3rEFhbS. Drop-off and pick-up at First Church’s Church Street entrance (516 Church Street).
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/club123-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231010T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231010T110000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094635
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SUMMARY:Producemobile (Volunteers Needed)
DESCRIPTION:Interfaith Action volunteers distribute 11\,000 pounds of fresh produce\, donated by the Greater Chicago Food Depository\, to Cook County residents in need. Numbered tickets are provided to guests\, who each receive 15-25 pounds of fruits and vegetables. There is a walk-up line and distribution takes place outside\, so bring a wheeled cart and/or strong bags with handles. \nAs part of the Producemobile program\, SNAPGap collects personal hygiene and cleaning products that cannot be purchased with federal benefits and distributes them to people in need. Member church communities donate and collect different items every month\, including toilet paper\, razors\, laundry detergent\, and soap. \nThe Producemobile is co-sponsored by the Greater Chicago Food Depository\, Interfaith Action of Evanston\, and the City of Evanston.  This initiative runs largely on volunteers.  Want to help?  Please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090f4bafaf23a02-evanston#/.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/producemobile-volunteers-needed/2023-10-10/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231010T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231010T153000
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SUMMARY:Archives Committee
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/archives-committee/2023-10-10/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231010T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231010T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094635
CREATED:20231003T210740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T210800Z
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SUMMARY:Church Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/church-council-meeting/2023-10-10/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231011T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231011T110000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094635
CREATED:20230908T024328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T185340Z
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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. Year round we gather at LePeep 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-6-2/2023-10-11/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231011T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231011T201500
DTSTAMP:20260503T094635
CREATED:20230901T202623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T202623Z
UID:10005013-1697050800-1697055300@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Membership Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Monthly meeting of the Membership Committee Please address questions to Mark Henry\, Chair\, at mark.g.henry@gmail.com .
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/membership-committee-meeting-4/2023-10-11/
LOCATION:Conference Room
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231011T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231011T201000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094635
CREATED:20230616T002310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230616T002310Z
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SUMMARY:Festival Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Adults and high school youth from the congregation and the community rehearse in preparation for the Festival Choir Concert on Nov. 17\, 2023. No audition is require and music is provided at rehearsal.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/festival-choir-rehearsal-14/2023-10-11/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231012T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231012T190000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094635
CREATED:20230714T005538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T212643Z
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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. \nInterested in helping?  Please contact Dave Koester (davekoester57@gmail.com) about current scheduling needs.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/soup-kitchen-cooking-team-needed-2-2/2023-10-12/
LOCATION:kitchen
ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Koester":MAILTO:davekoester57@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231012T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231012T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094635
CREATED:20230606T203604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T203747Z
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SUMMARY:Limitless Game Night & Conversation
DESCRIPTION:The Limitless Game Night & Conversation is a virtual gathering to talk and play online games such as Codenames\, Scattergories\, Pictionary\, and several others.  Limitless is a group of adults\, singles and couples\, that span multiple ages and life stages.  New participants are always welcome. \nIf interested\, please contact Stephanie Peters at stephdeloney@gmail.com .
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/limitless-game-night-conversation/2023-10-12/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Peters":MAILTO:stephdeloney@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231013T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231013T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094635
CREATED:20230516T203058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T203058Z
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SUMMARY:Garrett Seminary Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary\, along with our partner\, the Association of Hispanic Theological Education (AETH); In person\, Great Hall; Friday\, October 13\, 2023\, 3:00-9:00; contact: Becky Eberhart or Krys Juleen\, krys@faithatfirst.com
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/garrett-seminary-dinner/
LOCATION:Kitchen and Great Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231013T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231013T180000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094635
CREATED:20231007T013055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231007T013055Z
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SUMMARY:J.U.M.P.
DESCRIPTION:J.U.M.P. (Junior United Methodist People) serves as an introductory youth group for students in grades 4-6 and meets monthly on Fridays from 4:00-6:00 p.m. In October\, J.U.M.P. is teaming up with First Church’s Bundled Blessings Diaper Pantry to help pack diapers for families in need. Join us for light work and great fun! \nPlease register your child(ren) in advance at https://bit.ly/3rxOsuR. Drop-off and pick-up at First Church’s Church Street entrance (516 Church Street).
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/j-u-m-p-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231014T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231014T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094635
CREATED:20230927T201416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T004312Z
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SUMMARY:Diaper Packing and Soup Kitchen Prep
DESCRIPTION:Projects will include making sack meals for Connections for the Homeless; packing diapers for our Bundled Blessings diaper pantry; and other tasks to support our ministries at the church and in the community. We will have all the supplies ready for you at the church\, so you can just come as you are and enjoy some fellowship while doing good. And we will break midway through for refreshments! \nContact Alli Henry alli.m.henry@gmail.com and Nancy Brown nandbrown@comcast.net with questions!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/mission-morning-4/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231014T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231014T153000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094635
CREATED:20231005T004043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231014T002208Z
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SUMMARY:Memorial Service for Elizabeth Lithio
DESCRIPTION:Watch the live stream of Liz’s service: https://youtube.com/live/jt-2kbwuv6k?feature=share \n 
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/memorial-for-elizabeth-lithio/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231015T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231015T093000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094635
CREATED:20231007T012625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231007T012643Z
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SUMMARY:First Steps to Faith
DESCRIPTION:Children ages 0-3 and their parents or caregivers gather one Sunday a month in the nursery for seasonal stories\, songs\, and activities for young families.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/first-steps-to-faith-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231015T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231015T133000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094635
CREATED:20231005T005043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T005043Z
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SUMMARY:ASP Reunion and Interest Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Are you a youth or parent interested in ASP for 2024? Come hear about this experience and ask your questions! This is also a time of reunion for those who attended this past Summer\, so come and invite the new folks who will join us next Summer!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/asp-reunion-and-interest-meeting/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231015T114500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231015T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094635
CREATED:20230818T200415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230818T200415Z
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SUMMARY:Earth Care Committee Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Earth Care Committee Monthly Meeting is for committee members to continue discussions on Earth Care work on behalf of the First Church family as aligned with the current priority for environmental justice noted in the First Church strategic plan. Monthly meetings are convened by Earth Care Committee Chair Eileen Chambers (eileenmchambers10@gmail.com) or Vice Chair Judith Campbell (judithc@me.com).
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/earth-care-committee-monthly-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231015T114500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231015T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094635
CREATED:20230907T000641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T000641Z
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SUMMARY:Children's Council
DESCRIPTION:The Children’s Council acts as both a work committee and an advisory board to the Director of Children’s Ministry. The Children’s Council focuses on formulating and supporting the vision of our various children’s ministries. We consult with the Director of Children’s Ministries to plan the yearlong calendar. Under the umbrella of Children’s Ministries are the following programs: Sunday School\, Chapel\, Connect 56\, Nursery\, Summer Camps (Creation Camp\, VBS\, Family Camp)\, Fellowship Groups (Jump and Club 123)\, Pageant\, and holiday celebrations (e.g\, Advent\, Lent\, Easter).
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/childrens-council/2023-10-15/
LOCATION:Room 33
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231017T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231017T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094635
CREATED:20230731T190726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T191007Z
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SUMMARY:Faith Formation Council meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Faith Formation Council meets on the third Tuesday of each month\, 7-8pm online.   Questions may be directed to Tom Scott (tom.scott.goblue@msn.com)\, who co-chairs this committee along with Lee Rader.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/faith-formation-council-meeting/2023-10-17/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Scott":MAILTO:tom.scott.goblue@msn.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231017T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231017T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094635
CREATED:20230818T202215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230818T202215Z
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SUMMARY:Adult Christian Education Council
DESCRIPTION:A meeting of the Adult Christian Education Council. The contacts are\nAllison Greer allison.greer123@gmail.com\nHenry Carrigan carjrn@aol.com
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/adult-christian-education-council/2023-10-17/
LOCATION:Conference Room
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231017T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231017T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094635
CREATED:20231017T215827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231017T215953Z
UID:10005459-1697569200-1697574600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:SPRC Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Monthly meeting of the Staff Parish Relations Committee. Please address questions about this group to Beth Swanick\, Chair.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/sprc-monthly-meeting/2023-10-17/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231018T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231018T201500
DTSTAMP:20260503T094635
CREATED:20230901T202955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T202955Z
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SUMMARY:Communications Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Monthly meeting of the Communications Committee. Contact Chair Andy Shotwell with questions at ashotwell@gmail.com .
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/communications-committee-meeting-9/2023-10-18/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231018T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231018T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094635
CREATED:20230823T001306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T220249Z
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SUMMARY:Brass Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Rehearsal for 10/20 concert.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/brass-rehearsal/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231020T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231020T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094635
CREATED:20230616T001019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231017T051935Z
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SUMMARY:Brass & Organ Concert
DESCRIPTION:First Church’s Music Ministry presents a concert of music for brass and organ featuring the Gaudete Brass Quintet and Minister of Music & Organist Dr. Brian Schoettler. The program includes classics by J. S. Bach and Marcel Dupré alongside works by living composers including works by local composers Ephraim Champion and Brian Schoettler. Founded in 2004\, the Gaudete Brass has recorded four albums and presents concerts and educational programs throughout the United States. \nThe 7:30pm concert is free and open to the public.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/brass-organ-concert/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231021T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231021T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094635
CREATED:20231017T234252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T224949Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly 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. Note: Items must be foam and marked with the No.6 symbol. \nWhen 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/monthly-styrofoam-collection/2023-10-21/
ORGANIZER;CN="Paula Scholl":MAILTO:scholl.paula2@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231021T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231021T190000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094635
CREATED:20231017T233820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T001148Z
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SUMMARY:Memorial Service for Adolphine Kikonde Lukube\, Pauline Omboko Shongo's Mother
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/memorial-service-for-pauline-omboko-shongos-mother/
LOCATION:Tittle Chapel
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231021T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231021T190000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094635
CREATED:20231017T233914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T001220Z
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SUMMARY:Adolphine Kikonde Lukube's Memorial Service Reception
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/pauline-omboko-shongo-mothers-memorial-service-reception/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231025T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231025T190000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094635
CREATED:20231019T001548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T001548Z
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SUMMARY:Spooky Story Night and ESCCA Clothing Drive
DESCRIPTION:Spooky Story Night and ESCCA Clothing Drive\, Wednesday\, October 25\, 2023. Come in costume for family-friendly\, faith-affirming spooky stories\, stay for trick or treating! Bring gently used children;s clothes to donate to ESCCA \nPlease register: https://onrealm.org/faithatfirst/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=NzE0YjA3NTUtYTQ3OC00NjFmLWE3YjUtYjA5NTAwMGRhNDc5
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/spooky-story-night-and-escca-clothing-drive/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231026T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231026T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094635
CREATED:20231007T013950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T235901Z
UID:10005455-1698345000-1698352200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Mom's Night Out
DESCRIPTION:FUMC Mom’s Night Out – Thurs Oct 26th 6:30 – 8:30 pm\nCOME AS YOU ARE!! – in your sweats\, office clothes\, or yoga pants! \nCherie Asante – Host and Jess Radcliffe Co-Host\nPlease RSVP to cherie.asante@gmail.com \nThis is intended for Every Mom of kids of every age.\nWe snack\, talk and laugh! No agenda! All are welcome!\nBring a snack IF you wish – but no guilt!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/moms-night-out-8/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231028T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231028T230000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094635
CREATED:20231011T013253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T013253Z
UID:10005456-1698508800-1698534000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Pumpkin Carving and Bonfire
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to the 4th annual Limitless Pumpkin carving and weenie roast/bonfire Saturday 10/28 starting at 4:00pm at the home of Matt and Stephanie Peters in the backyard. Bring your own pumpkin. \nPumpkin carving supplies\, hotdogs\, buns\, and fixings\, hot cider and water will be provided. Please bring a side to share. RSVP to Stephanie Peters at stephdeloney@gmail.com
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/pumpkin-carving-and-bonfire/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231028T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231028T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094635
CREATED:20231012T195012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231017T060705Z
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SUMMARY:Couples Salon Fall Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Come join Couples Salon for an evening of food and fellowship on Saturday\, October 28th\, beginning at 6:30 pm at the Evanston home of Steve and Susan Prout.  New participants are welcome!   Please RSVP to Susan at swprout@comcast.net to let her know you are coming\, and whether you are bringing an appetizer\, side dish or dessert to share.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/couples-salon-fall-gathering/
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