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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-3/2026-08-02/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T153000
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SUMMARY:Total Child - Moving On Ceremony
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/total-child-moving-on-ceremony/
LOCATION:Dining Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260810T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260810T130000
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SUMMARY:Faith in the Wild VBS
DESCRIPTION:“Faith in the Wild” is an original\, environmentally-focused Vacation Bible School program that aims to inspire lifelong connections to the natural world and each other as agents of change in God’s unending story of creation. In partnership with local community organizations\, campers engage in daily acts of stewardship\, play\, and prayerful reflection while exploring creation inside and out.\n\nLearn more and register by July 1 for “early bird” discount!\nhttps://onrealm.org/faithatfirst/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=OGMwMTg5NjktYWEzMS00N2JiLWEzN2ItYjQxZTAxMmM1Mjlm
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/faith-in-the-wild-vbs/
LOCATION:Memorial Garden; Glenna Hall; Dining Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Colin McDonald":MAILTO:colin@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260811T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260811T130000
DTSTAMP:20260717T182709Z
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SUMMARY:Faith in the Wild VBS
DESCRIPTION:“Faith in the Wild” is an original\, environmentally-focused Vacation Bible School program that aims to inspire lifelong connections to the natural world and each other as agents of change in God’s unending story of creation. In partnership with local community organizations\, campers engage in daily acts of stewardship\, play\, and prayerful reflection while exploring creation inside and out.\n\nLearn more and register by July 1 for “early bird” discount!\nhttps://onrealm.org/faithatfirst/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=OGMwMTg5NjktYWEzMS00N2JiLWEzN2ItYjQxZTAxMmM1Mjlm
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/faith-in-the-wild-vbs-3/
LOCATION:Memorial Garden; Glenna Hall; Dining Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Colin McDonald":MAILTO:colin@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260812
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260813
DTSTAMP:20260717T182215Z
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SUMMARY:Offsite: Faith in the Wild VBS
DESCRIPTION:“Faith in the Wild” is an original\, environmentally-focused Vacation Bible School program that aims to inspire lifelong connections to the natural world and each other as agents of change in God’s unending story of creation. In partnership with local community organizations\, campers engage in daily acts of stewardship\, play\, and prayerful reflection while exploring creation inside and out.\n\nLearn more and register by July 1 for “early bird” discount!\nhttps://onrealm.org/faithatfirst/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=OGMwMTg5NjktYWEzMS00N2JiLWEzN2ItYjQxZTAxMmM1Mjlm
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/offsite-faith-in-the-wild-vbs/
ORGANIZER;CN="Colin McDonald":MAILTO:colin@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260813T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260813T130000
DTSTAMP:20260717T182059Z
CREATED:20260717T182059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T182059Z
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SUMMARY:Faith in the Wild VBS
DESCRIPTION:“Faith in the Wild” is an original\, environmentally-focused Vacation Bible School program that aims to inspire lifelong connections to the natural world and each other as agents of change in God’s unending story of creation. In partnership with local community organizations\, campers engage in daily acts of stewardship\, play\, and prayerful reflection while exploring creation inside and out.\n\nLearn more and register by July 1 for “early bird” discount!\nhttps://onrealm.org/faithatfirst/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=OGMwMTg5NjktYWEzMS00N2JiLWEzN2ItYjQxZTAxMmM1Mjlm
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/faith-in-the-wild-vbs-2/
LOCATION:Memorial Garden; Glenna Hall; Dining Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Colin McDonald":MAILTO:colin@faithatfirst.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260817T203000
DTSTAMP:20250817T202006Z
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SUMMARY:Adult Education meeting
DESCRIPTION:Monthly meeting of Adult Education Council
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/adult-education-meeting/2026-08-17/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260831T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260831T153000
DTSTAMP:20260717T175500Z
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SUMMARY:Lake North District Clergy Summer Interviews
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/lake-north-district-clergy-summer-interviews/
LOCATION:Conference Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T110000
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SUMMARY:Piano Tunings
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/piano-tunings-5/
LOCATION:Sanctuary; Choir Room; Room 33
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T140000
DTSTAMP:20260717T173920Z
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SUMMARY:"What do Women do with Christianity?" Viewing Party and Discussion
DESCRIPTION:“What do Women do with Christianity?”\nJoin us for a live webinar viewing\, followed with a brief discussion\,\nfrom the Center for Action and Contemplation.\n\nHosted by Social Justice Intersections\nBrown-bag lunch optional.\nFriday\, September 11\, 12 noon – 2 pm.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/what-do-women-do-with-christianity-viewing-party-and-discussion/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260913
DTSTAMP:20260716T162916Z
CREATED:20260716T162916Z
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SUMMARY:Rosh Hashanah-JRC
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/rosh-hashanah-jrc/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260913T091500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260913T113000
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SUMMARY:Rally Day Sunday
DESCRIPTION:All are invited to kickoff the church program year on Rally Day Sunday! \n  \n 
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/rally-day-sunday-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921
DTSTAMP:20260721T160639Z
CREATED:20260721T160512Z
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SUMMARY:Kol Nidre - JRC
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/kol-nidre-jrc/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260920T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260920T101500
DTSTAMP:20260705T154114Z
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SUMMARY:The Christian Experiment Adult Education Class
DESCRIPTION:The Christian Experiment is a class for adults who wish to examine their faith through open discussion. It includes discussion of Biblical texts\, contemporary books\, and film series.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/the-christian-experiment-adult-education-class/2026-09-20/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260920T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260920T101500
DTSTAMP:20260705T170758Z
CREATED:20260705T164332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260705T170758Z
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SUMMARY:Social Justice Intersections Adult Education Class
DESCRIPTION:Social Justice Intersections follows John Wesley’s command to put Methodist Faith Into action. It covers\, racial injustice\, LGBTQ issues\, environmental issues\, and other social issues.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/social-justice-intersections-adult-education-class/2026-09-20/
LOCATION:Dining Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260920T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260920T101500
DTSTAMP:20260705T170650Z
CREATED:20260705T170650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260705T170650Z
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SUMMARY:"Taking Another Look" Adult Education Series
DESCRIPTION:These series of short-term studies (3-5 weeks) will use the Bible as our background reference and apply it to our daily lives.\n\nPraying the Psalms with Dietrich Bonhoeffer (Sept 20\, 27\, Oct 4\, Oct 11)\n\nThe many voices of Genesis (Nov. 8\,15\,22)\n\nThe Book of Job (Winter 2027…dates TBA)\n\nBiblical basis of discipleship (After Lent 2027…dates TBA)
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/taking-another-look-adult-education-series/2026-09-20/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260922
DTSTAMP:20260716T163502Z
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SUMMARY:Yom Kippur - JRC
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/yom-kippur-jrc-3/
LOCATION:Sanctuary ;Great Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T123000
DTSTAMP:20260706T155409Z
CREATED:20260706T155409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T155409Z
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SUMMARY:Connect & Serve Committee Showcase (CSCS)
DESCRIPTION:Connect & Serve Committee Showcase (CSCS)\nSunday\, Sept. 27\, 11:30am in Great Hall\n\nThe Nominations and Leadership Development Committee invites all to this ministry and committee fair where you can learn more about ways to engage and serve in the life of the church. We hope this creates new pathways for connection\, involvement\, and discovery.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/connect-serve-committee-showcase-cscs/
LOCATION:Great Hall
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Taylor-Johnson":MAILTO:mary@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T200000
DTSTAMP:20260717T174444Z
CREATED:20260717T174444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T174444Z
UID:10012414-1790704800-1790712000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Viewing Party for Faithful Resistance in a Warming World: Bill McKibben on Climate\, Courage\, and Collective Action.
DESCRIPTION:Faithful Resistance in a Warming World: Bill McKibben on Climate\, Courage\, and Collective Action\nA Viewing Party\, sponsored by The Earth Care Committee\nTuesday\, September 29th at 6 pm\, in Glenna Hall\n\n(more info will be submitted for the E-News)
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/viewing-party-for-faithful-resistance-in-a-warming-world-bill-mckibben-on-climate-courage-and-collective-action/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T190000
DTSTAMP:20260517T135827Z
CREATED:20260517T135827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260517T135827Z
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SUMMARY:Vision Keeper Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Interfaith Action Vision Keepers Dinner Sunday\, October 25\, 2026\n5:30 pm\nHilton Orrington Hotel\, Evanston\nPlease join Interfaith Action of Evanston\nin honoring members of our faith communities who exemplify the\nIAE vision of interfaith social action and dialogue Vision Keeper Nominations due\nSeptember 25 Vision Keeper Dinner Registrations due\nOctober 5\nTicket price: $90\nNomination and registration
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/vision-keeper-dinner/
LOCATION:Hilton Orrington Hotel\, Grand Ballroom 1710 Orrington Ave\, Evanston\, IL
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Britt Cox":MAILTO:britt@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261113T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261114T170000
DTSTAMP:20260518T180530Z
CREATED:20260518T180530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T180530Z
UID:10012278-1794556800-1794675600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Women's Retreat
DESCRIPTION:More description TBD \nLocation is University of Saint Mary of the Lake \n1000 E Maple Avenue\nMundelein\, IL 60060
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/womens-retreat/
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