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SUMMARY:Compline Night Prayer Services
DESCRIPTION:Compline Night Prayer Services Return\nOn Tuesdays beginning January 6th\, you are invited to a thirty minute Night Prayer Service to end your day in community and peace. These services from 8:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. via Zoom are patterned after the ancient monastic tradition of Compline (meaning completion) –the final prayer of the day. We will follow a simple liturgical format for this service of quietness and reflection before rest. Persons of all ages are encouraged to give this spiritual practice a try. The services\, sponsored by the Faith Formation Council\, will continue through Lent\, concluding on March 24th. Participants may attend as schedules allow. Contact Tom Scott (tom.scott.goblue@msn.com) to sign up or with questions.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/compline-night-prayer-services-3/2026-02-10/
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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-6-2/2026-02-11/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T143000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162359
CREATED:20260210T184656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T184656Z
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SUMMARY:Bundled Blessings Diaper Packing
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/bundled-blessings-diaper-packing-6/
LOCATION:Room M
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162359
CREATED:20260210T184613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T184613Z
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SUMMARY:Bundled Blessings Diaper Packing
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/bundled-blessings-diaper-packing-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T090000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162359
CREATED:20260130T185420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T185420Z
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SUMMARY:Men's Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:The regular monthly meeting of the Men’s Fellowship will move from Feb. 8 to Feb 15.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/mens-fellowship-7/
LOCATION:Dining Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162359
CREATED:20250210T174828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T174900Z
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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-2/2026-02-15/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260215T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260215T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162400
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-2/2026-02-15/
LOCATION:Great Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T123000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162400
CREATED:20260210T194634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T194634Z
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SUMMARY:FUMC Committee Structure Presentation
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/fumc-committee-structure-presentation/
LOCATION:Dining Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162400
CREATED:20260210T195020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T195020Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Council
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/youth-council-2/2026-02-15/
LOCATION:Conference Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260216T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260216T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162400
CREATED:20250817T202006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T202006Z
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SUMMARY:Adult Education meeting
DESCRIPTION:Monthly meeting of Adult Education Council
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/adult-education-meeting/2026-02-16/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162400
CREATED:20251218T194431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T194431Z
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SUMMARY:Church Council meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/church-council-meeting-7/2026-02-17/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162400
CREATED:20250711T184301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T184301Z
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SUMMARY:Faith Formation Council Meeting
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/faith-formation-council-meeting-2/2026-02-17/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162400
CREATED:20260130T191422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T191422Z
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SUMMARY:Ash Wednesday Potluck & Lenten Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The 40 days of Lent are a time to extend ourselves inside and out in rhythm with the lengthening days and life of Christ. Embrace and observe this holy season as we bake pretzels\, create prayer journals\, and join together for good food and conversation before Ash Wednesday service at 7:00 p.m.\n\nKindly register at onrealm.org/faithatfirst/Registrations
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/ash-wednesday-potluck-lenten-workshop/
LOCATION:Dining Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162400
CREATED:20260210T185451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T185451Z
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SUMMARY:Ash Wednesday Potluck & Lenten Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The 40 days of Lent are a time to extend ourselves inside and out in rhythm with the lengthening days and life of Christ. Embrace and observe this holy season as we bake pretzels\, create prayer journals\, and join together for good food and conversation before Ash Wednesday service at 7:00 p.m.\n\nKindly register at onrealm.org/faithatfirst/Registrations or email Colin@faithatfirst.com
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/ash-wednesday-potluck-lenten-workshop-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162400
CREATED:20260210T185552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T185552Z
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SUMMARY:Ash Wednesday Service
DESCRIPTION:Join us at 7pm in Tittle Chapel!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/ash-wednesday-service/
LOCATION:Tittle Chapel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260222T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162400
CREATED:20260210T194715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T194715Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Retreat
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/youth-retreat-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162400
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/2026-02-21/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162400
CREATED:20260210T184542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T184542Z
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SUMMARY:Bundled Blessings Community Diaper Packing
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/bundled-blessings-community-diaper-packing/
LOCATION:Room M
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260222T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260222T193000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162400
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-2-2-2/2026-02-22/
ORGANIZER;CN="Sydney Harkrider":MAILTO:sydney@faithatfirst.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260223T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260223T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162400
CREATED:20260210T184456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T184456Z
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SUMMARY:Bundled Blessings Diaper Packing
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/bundled-blessings-diaper-packing-4/
LOCATION:Room M
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260225T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260225T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162400
CREATED:20230608T002343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T182943Z
UID:10003844-1772013600-1772017200@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-7/2026-02-25/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T133000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162400
CREATED:20240904T191115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T191115Z
UID:10007165-1772020800-1772026200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Collaborate\, Connect\, Care Staff Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/collaborate-connect-care-staff-meeting/2026-02-25/
LOCATION:Dining Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Britt Cox":MAILTO:britt@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162400
CREATED:20250922T185655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T185655Z
UID:10010930-1772046000-1772051400@faithatfirst.org
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-7/2026-02-25/
LOCATION:Conference Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162400
CREATED:20260301T150452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260301T150452Z
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SUMMARY:First Church's Nursery
DESCRIPTION:First Church‘s nursery for children ages three and under is staffed Sunday mornings from 9:00-11:45 a.m. The nursery provides a safe and nurturing space for our youngest disciples to play\, learn\, and grow! Parents and caregivers may sign in their babies and toddlers for the morning or visit the nursery for a play break\, diaper change\, or feeding.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/first-churchs-nursery/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T143000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162400
CREATED:20260110T032001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T032001Z
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SUMMARY:Organ Concert: Brian Schoettler
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, March 1\, First Church Minister of Music & Organist\, Dr. Brian Schoettler\, will present a 60-minute concert featuring the sanctuary’s mighty\, Austin pipe organ (Opus 319).\n\nThe program will feature works by American composers.\nThe 1:30pm concert is free and open to the public.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/organ-concert-brian-schoettler/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T151500
DTSTAMP:20260408T162400
CREATED:20250909T192704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T192704Z
UID:10010582-1772373600-1772378100@faithatfirst.org
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-3/2026-03-01/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162400
CREATED:20260210T185718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T185718Z
UID:10011557-1772647200-1772650800@faithatfirst.org
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-10/2026-03-04/
LOCATION:Dining Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260305T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260305T133000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162400
CREATED:20250916T154638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T185434Z
UID:10010862-1772699400-1772717400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Total Child School Picture Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/total-child-school-picture-day/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260306T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260306T220000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162400
CREATED:20260226T175459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T175459Z
UID:10011570-1772820000-1772834400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Purple Haze A Cappella Concert (Northwestern University)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/purple-haze-a-cappella-concert-northwestern-university/
LOCATION:Tittle Chapel
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162400
CREATED:20260110T140208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T173745Z
UID:10011486-1772875800-1772883000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Breakfast and Diaper Packing for Inquirers and Friends
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/breakfast-and-diaper-packing-for-inquirers-and-friends/
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