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SUMMARY:Craft Day
DESCRIPTION:Craft Day: May 30th\, Saturday\, from 10:00 am- 12:00 pm\n\nJoin us for a fun and creative time together. Bring any project you would like to work on\, including quilting\, crochet\, knitting\, sewing\, beading\, jewelry\, painting and more. All projects are welcome.\n\nWe will meet in the dining room\, so there will be plenty of space to spread out. Please bring your sewing machine if sewing.\n\nBeginners are welcome. All ages and skill levels are invited to join.\n\nPlease email Courtney (courtney.zirkle@gmail.com)\nor Glynis (dleedoyle@gmail.com)if you interested and to receive the building access code.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/craft-day-3/
LOCATION:Dining Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T203000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145211
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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-7/2026-05-27/
LOCATION:Conference Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T133000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145211
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T191115Z
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SUMMARY:Collaborate\, Connect\, Care Staff Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/collaborate-connect-care-staff-meeting/2026-05-27/
LOCATION:Dining Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Britt Cox":MAILTO:britt@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260527T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260527T110000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145211
CREATED:20230608T002343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T182943Z
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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. 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-7/2026-05-27/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260524T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260524T193000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145211
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-2-2-2/2026-05-24/
ORGANIZER;CN="Sydney Harkrider":MAILTO:sydney@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260524T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260524T101500
DTSTAMP:20260615T145211
CREATED:20250905T023256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T151229Z
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SUMMARY:History\, Roots\, & Rearview Mirror
DESCRIPTION:History\, Roots and a Rearview Mirror will use insight and discussion to understand our roots and history to have a rearview mirror of our story. The class will begin with a two-week unit on First Church history; followed by a four-week unit on church history under Constantine; a two-week unit on history of human sexuality in the UMC; a two-week unit on the history of race and racism in the UMC; and finish the year on Advent with the Wesleys. \nRealm Registration Event. 
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/history-roots-rearview-mirror/2026-05-24/
LOCATION:Conference Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260524T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260524T101500
DTSTAMP:20260615T145211
CREATED:20250905T022544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T022544Z
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SUMMARY:Social Justice Intersections Sunday School Class
DESCRIPTION:Sundays at 9:15am in the Dining Hall\, first floor.  \nThe social justice track of the adult Christian Education lineup is grounded in the Wesleyan commitment that “There is no holiness but social holiness.” \nFacilitator:   Joe Agne\, RevAgne@gmail.com \nRealm Registration Event. 
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/social-justice-intersections-sunday-school-class/2026-05-24/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T210000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145211
CREATED:20260421T182954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T182954Z
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SUMMARY:(NU) THUNK a cappella group
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/nu-thunk-a-cappella-group/2026-05-23/
LOCATION:Tittle Chapel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T160000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145211
CREATED:20260518T182902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T182902Z
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SUMMARY:Social Justice Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/social-justice-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T203000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145211
CREATED:20260427T175832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T175832Z
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SUMMARY:Mom's Night Out
DESCRIPTION:Julie Womack hosting with Jessica Chadwick Cohost!\n\nRSVP if you can- 773-251-4101 or womackjulie@gmail.com\n\nBring a smile\, a friend\, or a dish to share! Join us for this springtime opportunity!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/moms-night-out-28/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T191500
DTSTAMP:20260615T145211
CREATED:20250213T170353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T170353Z
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SUMMARY:Handbell Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:The Handbell Choir plays in worship seasonally. Basic music reading skills required (instrumentalists are especially welcome). Open to adults and youth in grades 6-12. New members are welcome throughout the year – email Dr. Brian Schoettler for more information.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/handbell-choir-rehearsal-33/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T180000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145211
CREATED:20250213T165808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T165808Z
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SUMMARY:Children's Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Children in grades 1-6 rehearse weekly and sing in worship monthly. No audition is required and new singers are welcome throughout the year. For more information\, email Dr. Brian Schoettler.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/childrens-choir-rehearsal-64/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145211
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-2/2026-05-19/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260518T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260518T203000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145211
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/2026-05-18/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145211
CREATED:20260421T184450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T184450Z
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SUMMARY:The Great First Church Bake Off
DESCRIPTION:The GREAT FIRST CHURCH BAKE OFF – Sun May 17th – “Cookie Hour” after Church\n\nBARS and COOKIES- PRIZES!!! Church members will vote for BEST Bar and BEST Cookie!\n\nOur “judges” will vote for best…\n\nUNDER 11 yrs of age\, best 11-18\, and best > 19 year old!\n\nBake cookies or bars but please cut them into small pieces or little cookies so that everyone can have a taste. Name your baked goods or have a theme – “To Sugar and beyond!” “Sweetness and Light”\n\nPRIZES! PRIZES! PRIZES! PRIZES!\n\nSign up with Cherie Asante (cherie.asante@gmail.com) for what you will bring\n\n\n*All extra baked goods will be donated to the soup kitchen
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/the-great-first-church-bake-off-2/
LOCATION:Great Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260517T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260517T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145211
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-2/2026-05-17/
LOCATION:Great Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T113000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145211
CREATED:20260319T155328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T155328Z
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SUMMARY:The Story of Our Lives Worship Series
DESCRIPTION:This Easter season\, we follow the risen Jesus through stories—stories of confusion and recognition\, fear and courage\, friendship and hope. Before the disciples become the leaders of the church\, they are simply people trying to find words for an experience that has changed everything. As we listen again to these resurrection stories\, we’ll discover how our own lives are woven into God’s ongoing story—shaping us to live with honesty\, connection\, and hope in a world still longing for good news. Join us each week for worship and opportunities to practice telling and living this story together.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/the-story-of-our-lives-worship-series/2026-05-17/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T101500
DTSTAMP:20260615T145211
CREATED:20250905T023024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T154223Z
UID:10010252-1779009300-1779012900@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:The Christian Experiment
DESCRIPTION:Sundays at 9:15am in Glenna Hall Sundays\, first floor. Begins Sept. 14.\nThe Christian Experiment is a weekly gathering that creates community and explores faith-based questions. Ever had doubts? If you are like most\, you have. Ever had doubts about Christian faith? Many of us have. In a recent study at a leading United Methodist Church\, 95 percent of believers stated they struggle with doubt occasionally and 24 percent stated they struggle with doubt regularly. This same study also found that 44 percent believed their doubts helped them find or strengthen their faith.\nFacilitators:   Matt Rader (mrader@emich.edu) and Kristi Hubbard (hubbard.kristi@gmail.com) \nRealm Registration Event. 
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/the-christian-experiment-2/2026-05-17/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T090000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145211
CREATED:20260408T163342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T163342Z
UID:10011873-1779004800-1779008400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Men's Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/mens-fellowship-8/
LOCATION:Dining Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145211
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/2026-05-16/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T203000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145211
CREATED:20260110T032238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T032238Z
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SUMMARY:Haydn's Mass in Time of Distress
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, May 15th\, the Festival Choir and Orchestra of First United Methodist Church of Evanston presents Haydn’s Mass in Time of Distress (Missa in angustiis) also known as the Nelson Mass. The program will be conducted by Brian Schoettler with soloists Kari Sorenson\, Christine Ebeling Mando\, William Johnson\, and Joshua Green. The 7:30pm concert is free and open to the public.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/haydns-mass-in-time-of-distress/
LOCATION:Sanctuary ;Glenna Hall ;Dining Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T203000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145211
CREATED:20260504T174512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T174512Z
UID:10012235-1778695200-1778704200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:SPRC Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/sprc-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Britt Cox":MAILTO:britt@faithatfirst.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145211
CREATED:20260305T170831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T170831Z
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SUMMARY:Memorial Service- Rosita Thompson
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/memorial-service-rosita-thompson/
LOCATION:Sanctuary ;Glenna Hall ;Dining Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145211
CREATED:20260430T181024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T181024Z
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SUMMARY:Internment of Ashes
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/internment-of-ashes/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall\, Memorial Garden
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Britt Cox":MAILTO:britt@faithatfirst.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T193000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145211
CREATED:20260424T173706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T173706Z
UID:10012226-1778090400-1778095800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Storytelling Potluck Night
DESCRIPTION:Food. Friends. Fantastic stories.\n\nCome for the potluck\, stay for the storytelling! First Church members of all ages will take the mic to share meaningful\, funny\, and memorable stories from their lives.\nYou just bring a dish and enjoy the night.\n\nPotluck begins at 6:00pm and storytelling begins at 6:30!\n\nPlease register here so we can plan accordingly!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/storytelling-potluck-night/
LOCATION:Dining Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T190000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145211
CREATED:20260210T185718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T185718Z
UID:10011558-1778090400-1778094000@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-10/2026-05-06/
LOCATION:Dining Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T134500
DTSTAMP:20260615T145211
CREATED:20260408T152519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T152730Z
UID:10011864-1778071500-1778075100@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Staff Appreciation Lunch: Total Child
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/staff-appreciation-lunch/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260504T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260504T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145211
CREATED:20260504T170230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T170230Z
UID:10012233-1777910400-1777914000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Interment of Ashes
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/interment-of-ashes/
LOCATION:Memorial Garden
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T133000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145211
CREATED:20260430T183233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T183233Z
UID:10012230-1777811400-1777815000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Baptism Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/baptism-meeting/
LOCATION:Conference Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Taylor-Johnson":MAILTO:mary@faithatfirst.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T123000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145211
CREATED:20260501T181953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T181953Z
UID:10012232-1777809600-1777811400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Senior Pastor Transition Team Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/senior-pastor-transition-team-meeting/
LOCATION:Conference Room
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