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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250304T190000
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SUMMARY:Bundled Blessings Diaper Packing with Woman's Club of Evanston
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/bundled-blessings-diaper-packing-with-womans-club-of-evanston/
LOCATION:Room M
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T083000
DTSTAMP:20260503T234506
CREATED:20250130T185231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T172445Z
UID:10008576-1741156200-1741163400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Ash Wednesday Morning Service
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/ash-wednesday-morning-service/
LOCATION:Tittle Chapel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T234506
CREATED:20250225T162250Z
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SUMMARY:Bundled Blessings Diaper Packing with First Bank Chicago and Kellogg group
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/bundled-blessings-diaper-packing-with-first-bank-chicago-and-kellogg-group/
LOCATION:Room M
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T123000
DTSTAMP:20260503T234506
CREATED:20240904T190639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T190639Z
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SUMMARY:Staff Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/staff-meeting-62/2025-03-05/
LOCATION:Conference Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Britt Cox":MAILTO:britt@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T190000
DTSTAMP:20260503T234506
CREATED:20250124T164955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T162426Z
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SUMMARY:First Wednesday Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Bring a side or dessert to share and join your church family for good food\, fellowship\, and seasonal activities for all ages on the first Wednesday of each month! \nPlease register to aid in preparations\, noting dates you plan to attend and any dietary restrictions or food allergies in the memo field.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/first-wednesday-potluck-9/2025-03-05/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T234506
CREATED:20250225T162510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T162510Z
UID:10008868-1741201200-1741206600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Bundled Blessings diaper packing with Cadette Girl Scouts
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/bundled-blessings-diaper-packing-with-cadette-girl-scouts/
LOCATION:Room M
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T090000
DTSTAMP:20260503T234506
CREATED:20250225T163019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T163019Z
UID:10008870-1741507200-1741510800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Men's Fellowship Gathering
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/mens-fellowship-gathering-3/2025-03-09/
LOCATION:Dining Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Hagedorn":MAILTO:jehdvm@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T234506
CREATED:20250216T204703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250309T154451Z
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SUMMARY:Children's Council
DESCRIPTION: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 456\, Nursery\, Summer Camps (Creation Camp\, VBS\, Family Camp)\, Fellowship Groups\, Pageant\, and holiday celebrations (e.g\, Advent\, Lent\, Easter).
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/childrens-council-4/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
ORGANIZER;CN="Colin McDonald":MAILTO:colin@faithatfirst.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T143000
DTSTAMP:20260503T234506
CREATED:20250215T164333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250215T164333Z
UID:10008838-1741525200-1741530600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Men's Fellowship Lenten Study Group
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/mens-fellowship-lenten-study-group/2025-03-09/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Hagedorn":MAILTO:jehdvm@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T153000
DTSTAMP:20260503T234506
CREATED:20250303T182203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T182203Z
UID:10008884-1741528800-1741534200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Faith Communities & ICE
DESCRIPTION:First United Methodist Church members are invited to an information session regarding how faith communities can prepare and respond in this time of ever-changing immigration policies. At this event\, folks will learn ways to respond if ICE enters your building\, Know Your Rights basics\, and learn how to prepare congregations to respond. This is a great event for usher/welcoming teams\, safety teams\, immigration justice teams\, etc.! Speakers include Rev. Luke Harris-Ferree\, Rev. Eileen Wiviott\, Commander Scott Sophier\, Evanston Police Community Relations Unit\, and Liza Roberson-Young\, City of Evanston – Welcoming City Ordinance.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/faith-communities-ice/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250310T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250310T113000
DTSTAMP:20260503T234506
CREATED:20250121T182855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T182855Z
UID:10008535-1741602600-1741606200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Lent Contemplative Prayer Group
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/lent-contemplative-prayer-group/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250310T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250310T113000
DTSTAMP:20260503T234506
CREATED:20250203T175336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T175336Z
UID:10008586-1741602600-1741606200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Lent Contemplative Prayer Group
DESCRIPTION:Lent Contemplative Prayer Group In the 1960s\, the well-known Trappist monk\, Thomas Merton\, brought contemplative practice out of the cloister into the realm of ordinary people. In the 1970s\, Father Thomas Keating developed a form of contemplative practice called centering prayer; and John Main\, a Benedictine monk\, advocated a practice of contemplative meditation. We will be utilizing the small group format for contemplative practice outlined in the book “Where Two or Three Are Gathered” by Rev. Daniel Prechtel with an emphasis on lectio (reading)\, meditatio (meditation)\, oratio (prayer)\, and contemplatio (contemplation). The contemplative practice group will meet on Mondays\, March 10th – April 14th during Lent\, from 10:30am-11:30am on zoom and will be facilitated by Glynis Doyle and Maryellen Scott. If you have any questions\, would like to receive an outline of the format of the class\, or would like to register\, you can contact Glynis at dleedoyle@gmail.com.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/lent-contemplative-prayer-group-2/2025-03-10/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250310T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250310T204500
DTSTAMP:20260503T234506
CREATED:20240828T222052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T222539Z
UID:10006890-1741635000-1741639500@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Communications Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The 2024-25 Communications Commitee meets monthly on the second Monday of each month at 7:30pm online.   Questions?  Please reach out to committee chair Andy Shotwell at ashotwell@gmail.com.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/communications-committee-meeting-10/2025-03-10/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Andy Shotwell":MAILTO:ashotwell@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T234506
CREATED:20240828T200726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T200726Z
UID:10006419-1741719600-1741725000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Church Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/church-council-meeting-2/2025-03-11/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T234506
CREATED:20250216T144450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250216T144450Z
UID:10008844-1741766400-1741798800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Organ Tuning
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/organ-tuning-5/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250312T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250312T110000
DTSTAMP:20260503T234506
CREATED:20230908T024328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T185340Z
UID:10003773-1741773600-1741777200@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. 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-6-2/2025-03-12/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250313T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250313T153000
DTSTAMP:20260503T234506
CREATED:20250303T185438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T185438Z
UID:10008885-1741858200-1741879800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Piano Tunings
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/piano-tunings-3/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250313T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250313T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T234506
CREATED:20250225T164036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T164036Z
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SUMMARY:Mom's Night Out
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Woman’s Club of Evanston Revue\, “Life is But a Meme!” benefiting the Ted Fund. Ladies night is Thursday\, March 13 at 8 PM. Doors open at 7:30 at the WCE clubhouse\, 1702 Chicago Ave. Tickets are $50 each. Evelyn McGowan reserved a table for us. There are several seats left! Come for the songs and skits\, laugh about Evanston and our world \, support the all-volunteer cast\, and benefit the Ted Fund! http://tedfund.org/ (a great cause!). We will meet for dinner at Prairie Moon at 6pm before the show. If you just want to come for dinner\, please email Linda Federer at lfederer30@gmail.com. \nYou can pay Evelyn McGowan via cash\, check \, PayPal (em4mail@gmail.com)\, or please email for Venmo or Zelle. It’s always a fun event!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/moms-night-out-21/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T234506
CREATED:20240606T170839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T170839Z
UID:10005871-1742014800-1742072400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Apollo Chorus of Chicago Concert
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, March 13\, 2025 rehearsal (evening\, time TBD)\nSaturday\, March 15\, 2025 concert (Brahms’ Requiem)\nWill need dining room and Glenna Hall
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/apollo-chorus-of-chicago-concert/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T234506
CREATED:20240917T183404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T183404Z
UID:10007247-1742032800-1742040000@faithatfirst.org
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/2025-03-15/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T234506
CREATED:20250209T180812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250209T180812Z
UID:10008615-1742032800-1742043600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Jerry Specht Memorial Service
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/jerry-specht-memorial-service/
LOCATION:Tittle Chapel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T234506
CREATED:20250218T174715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T174715Z
UID:10008864-1742045400-1742050800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Peace Circle
DESCRIPTION:Peace Circles are one way to join the separated. In areas of conflict and misunderstanding around areas of division\, be it race\, gender\, age\, sexual orientation and many isms that you may identify\, it is a format of listening to each other’s stories by responding to prompts. This is an effort to join what divides and joins us in being a beloved community. I am requesting a sign up of a limit of 14 participants. Once people have registered\, I will send information on the circle format.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/peace-circle/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250316
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250317
DTSTAMP:20260503T234506
CREATED:20250211T173124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T173124Z
UID:10008631-1742083200-1742169599@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:New Member Sunday
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/new-member-sunday-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250316T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250316T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T234506
CREATED:20250210T174828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T174900Z
UID:10008618-1742117400-1742126400@faithatfirst.org
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-2/2025-03-16/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250316T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250316T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T234506
CREATED:20240409T173024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T181329Z
UID:10007341-1742124600-1742126400@faithatfirst.org
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-2/2025-03-16/
LOCATION:Great Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250316T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250316T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T234506
CREATED:20250225T164217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T164217Z
UID:10008881-1742126400-1742130000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Creation Camp Informational Session
DESCRIPTION:Parents\, caregivers\, counselors and campers interested in learning more about this year’s Creation Camp are encouraged to join Children’s and Youth Ministry camp leaders after Worship on Sunday\, March 16 for an information and Q&A session designed for new and returning families alike. Get informed and get excited before we get going!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/creation-camp-informational-session/
LOCATION:Room 34
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250316T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250316T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T234506
CREATED:20250225T162651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T162651Z
UID:10008869-1742135400-1742140800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Bundled Blessings diaper packing with Northfield Girl Scouts and moms
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/bundled-blessings-diaper-packing-with-northfield-girl-scouts-and-moms/
LOCATION:Room M
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250316T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250316T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T234506
CREATED:20240828T195516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T161149Z
UID:10006316-1742146200-1742158800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Young Adult Potluck
DESCRIPTION:All young adults are invited to our potluck! Whether you are new around here\, or looking for other adults to befriend— you are welcome here! We gather at the Bailey’s home\, and all bring dishes to share. Contact Sydney for the address\, and hope to see you there!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/young-adult-potluck-5/2025-03-16/
ORGANIZER;CN="Sydney Harkrider":MAILTO:sydney@faithatfirst.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250317T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250317T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T234506
CREATED:20240828T205905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T205905Z
UID:10006822-1742238000-1742241600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Adult Education Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Adult Education Council Meeting\nThird Monday of each month from 7:00-8:00pm\nJan Womack\, Vice Chair Womack.jan@gmail.com
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/adult-education-council-meeting/2025-03-17/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250318T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250318T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T234506
CREATED:20241104T193408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T193408Z
UID:10007611-1742284800-1742310000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:School Picture Day
DESCRIPTION:Total Child will host a school picture day for current students. The photographer will set up and take photos in Glenna Hall.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/school-picture-day/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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