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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260308T115000
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SUMMARY:Earth Care Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/earth-care-committee-meeting-4/2026-03-08/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260308T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260308T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T205346
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SUMMARY:Youth Council
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/youth-council-2/2026-03-08/
LOCATION:Conference Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260308T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260308T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T205346
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T193755Z
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SUMMARY:Faith Around the Table group
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/faith-around-the-table-group-2/2026-03-08/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260308T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260308T230000
DTSTAMP:20260407T205346
CREATED:20260308T142743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T142743Z
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SUMMARY:Fisk University concert
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/fisk-university-concert/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260309T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260309T113000
DTSTAMP:20260407T205346
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/2026-03-09/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T153000
DTSTAMP:20260407T205346
CREATED:20240828T203725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T203725Z
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SUMMARY:Archives Committee
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/archives-committee-2/2026-03-10/
LOCATION:Archives-Room 37
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260311T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260311T110000
DTSTAMP:20260407T205346
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-6-2/2026-03-11/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T205346
CREATED:20260305T171210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T171210Z
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SUMMARY:Mom's Night Out (On the Town!)
DESCRIPTION:Mom’s Night Out: March 12 @ 6:30pm \nHost: Women’s Club Review & Evelyn McGowan \nJoin friends for an evening of laughter and community at “All Downstage from Here”\, presented at the Evanston Woman’s Club (1702 Church Street at Chicago Avenue). \nThis entertaining revue features musical numbers cleverly “adapted” with humorous commentary on life in Evanston. The production is entirely volunteer-led and promises a delightful night out. \nMost importantly\, proceeds benefit Piven Theatre Workshop\, supporting its mission to foster creative exploration and celebrate each individual’s unique voice through ensemble-based\, community-oriented theatre training and performance. \n\nTickets: $52\nEvelyn McGowan has reserved a table for 12. Please pay via Zelle and contact Evelyn for payment details at em4mail@@gmail.com.\n\nDinner Before the Show – 6:00pm \nWe’ll gather at Prairie Moon (1635 Chicago Avenue). \nIf you’d like to join for dinner\, please contact Cherie Asante at Cherie.asante@gmail.com so she can include you in the reservation. \nWe hope you’ll join us for a fun evening in support of a meaningful ministry in our community! \nUpcoming: \n\nApril – Jen Wolfe & Jackie Owens\nMay – Julie Womack & TBD
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/moms-night-out-on-the-town/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260313T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260313T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T205346
CREATED:20260308T141233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T141233Z
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SUMMARY:Stare at the Sun concert
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/stare-at-the-sun-concert/2026-03-13/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260313T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260313T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T205346
CREATED:20250909T193100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T193100Z
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SUMMARY:Stare at the Sun Choral Concert
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/stare-at-the-sun-choral-concert-2/2026-03-13/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260315T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260315T101500
DTSTAMP:20260407T205346
CREATED:20260227T192518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T192537Z
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SUMMARY:Men's Fellowship: One Church One Book 9:15am Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/mens-fellowship-one-church-one-book-915am-meeting/
LOCATION:Great Hall Balcony
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260315T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260315T101000
DTSTAMP:20260407T205346
CREATED:20260305T171101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T171101Z
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SUMMARY:New Member Sunday walkthrough
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/new-member-sunday-walkthrough/
LOCATION:Tittle Chapel
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260315T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260315T120000
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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-2/2026-03-15/
LOCATION:Great Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260315T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260315T124500
DTSTAMP:20260407T205346
CREATED:20260217T164236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T190530Z
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SUMMARY:Special Church Conference
DESCRIPTION:Special Church Conference to hear about and vote on Church Council’s recommended revised church committee structure.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/special-church-conference/
LOCATION:Dining Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260316T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260316T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T205346
CREATED:20260308T155156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T155156Z
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SUMMARY:Food Growing in Small Spaces and Food Sharing in Evanston
DESCRIPTION:Food Growing in Small Spaces and Food Sharing in Evanston\nMonday March 16th\, 6:00 – 7:30 pm\nEvanston Main Library Community Room 107\n1703 Orrington\nFree and open to the public\nLearn how to grow vegetables in containers and raised beds with the Illinois Extension Master Gardener Program; then join a panel discussion with Edible Evanston\, Evanston Community Fridges\, Urban Canopy\, Unitarian Church Evanston and others to find out about opportunities to share food in Evanston!\nSponsored by the League of Women Voters and Evanston Library\nRegister here:   https://evanstonlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/69710c784a9fd98b7f78d894
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/food-growing-in-small-spaces-and-food-sharing-in-evanston/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T205346
CREATED:20250711T184301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T184301Z
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SUMMARY:Faith Formation Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/faith-formation-council-meeting-2/2026-03-17/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T205346
CREATED:20260217T181249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T181249Z
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SUMMARY:Laity Convocation 2026: "Moving Forward with Hope"
DESCRIPTION:The Nominations and Leadership Development Committee invites you to attend Laity Convocation 2026: “Moving Forward with Hope” on March 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at First UMC of Glen Ellyn (424 Forest Ave.). This gathering offers a meaningful opportunity to connect with other lay leaders\, exchange ideas\, and gain practical insight for leading with clarity and purpose in the year ahead. \nThe cost is $15 per person. We encourage you to participate\, share your voice\, and be part of the conversation shaping our shared ministry.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/laity-convocation-2026-moving-forward-with-hope/
LOCATION:424 Forest Ave.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T205346
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/2026-03-21/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T205346
CREATED:20260130T185557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T185557Z
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SUMMARY:Celebration of Life - Judith Radcliffe
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/celebration-of-life-judith-radcliffe/
LOCATION:Dining Hall ;Tittle Chapel ;Memorial Garden
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T205346
CREATED:20260308T164819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T164819Z
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SUMMARY:ASP Fundraiser Dinner & Online Silent Auction
DESCRIPTION:ASP Fundraiser Dinner & Online Silent Auction \nSaturday\, March 21 | Dinner at 6pm\, Online Silent Auction Closes 7:30pm \nJoin us for our annual Fundraiser Dinner supporting our mission trip with Appalachia Service Project (ASP) for our 28th year. \nEnjoy a free pasta dinner served by our youth while helping support our mission\, so we can serve families in Appalachia by making homes warmer\, safer\, and drier. Every gift or silent auction bid helps make the mission possible. \nDuring the evening\, you’ll hear reflections from our youth and leaders\, and you’ll have the opportunity to participate in our online silent auction\, which closes that night. Your presence and support help ensure this life-changing ministry can continue. \nTo RSVP\, click here!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/asp-fundraiser-dinner-online-silent-auction/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260322T113500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260322T122000
DTSTAMP:20260407T205346
CREATED:20260319T161720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T161720Z
UID:10011784-1774179300-1774182000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Visitor Tour
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/visitor-tour/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260322T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260322T124500
DTSTAMP:20260407T205346
CREATED:20260227T194346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T194346Z
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SUMMARY:Men's Fellowship: One Church One Book 11:45am Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/mens-fellowship-one-church-one-book-1145am-meeting/2026-03-22/
LOCATION:Great Hall Balcony
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260322T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260322T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T205346
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-2-2-2/2026-03-22/
ORGANIZER;CN="Sydney Harkrider":MAILTO:sydney@faithatfirst.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T205346
CREATED:20260319T160256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T160256Z
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SUMMARY:Organ Tuning
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/organ-tuning/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260325T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260325T110000
DTSTAMP:20260407T205346
CREATED:20230608T002343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T182943Z
UID:10003845-1774432800-1774436400@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-7/2026-03-25/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T133000
DTSTAMP:20260407T205346
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/2026-03-25/
LOCATION:Dining Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Britt Cox":MAILTO:britt@faithatfirst.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T203000
DTSTAMP:20260407T205346
CREATED:20250922T185655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T185655Z
UID:10010931-1774465200-1774470600@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-7/2026-03-25/
LOCATION:Conference Room
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T205346
CREATED:20260324T180457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T180457Z
UID:10011792-1774688400-1774717200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY: Evanston Community Cares Food\, Essentials and Gift Card Drive
DESCRIPTION:Evanston Community Cares Food\, Essentials and Gift Card Drive \n– Collection at No Kings Rally/March 9:00 a.m. – Noon\n– Collection at ETHS 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. \nNeeded:\n– Neighbors to support\n– Goal to collect food to serve 500+ families and fill local pantries & fridges.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/evanston-community-cares-food-essentials-and-gift-card-drive/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T205346
CREATED:20260319T161118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T161118Z
UID:10011782-1774693800-1774699200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:No Kings Rally and March
DESCRIPTION:Good Afternoon\,\n\nInterfaith Action of Evanston was invited by Indivisible Evanston and agreed to be a co-sponsor of the No Kings 3 Rally & March. The Rally & March will be held Sat\, March 28th\, Dawes Park\, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. As a co-sponsor there was no financial commitment.\n\nPlease share this notice and the attached flyer with your members. Interfaith Action of Evanston is protesting the Administration’s changes to critical food assistance programs adversely affecting vulnerable\, at-risk communities. One of Interfaith’s priorities is to advocate for government assistance to help those struggling with food insecurity and the lack of low-income housing. This rally is an opportunity to both protest and advocate on behalf of those we serve through our targeted programs.\n\nBest regards\,
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/no-kings-rally-and-march/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T205346
CREATED:20260324T180018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T180032Z
UID:10011791-1774693800-1774701000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:No Kings Rally & March - Dawes Park
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/no-kings-rally-march-dawes-park/
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