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SUMMARY:First Reads Book Group meeting
DESCRIPTION:First Reads Book Group meeting will be held on Tuesdays from 7-8:30 pm. Contact Janet Lutz at janetatl@aol.com.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/first-reads-book-group-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250507T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250507T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T100411
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T002159Z
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SUMMARY:NIC Cabinet Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/nic-cabinet-meeting/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250507T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250507T133000
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SUMMARY:Total Child Staff Appreciation Lunch
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/total-child-staff-appreciation-lunch/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T113000
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CREATED:20250403T160054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T160054Z
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SUMMARY:Bundled Blessings Diaper Bank will host Skokie Valley Rotary to pack diapers
DESCRIPTION:Bundled Blessings Diaper Bank will host Skokie Valley Rotary to pack diapers on Sat. 5/10 from 10-11:30 am. Contact Nancy Brown at 847-271-1712.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/bundled-blessings-diaper-bank-will-host-skokie-valley-rotary-to-pack-diapers/
LOCATION:Room M
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250511T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250511T090000
DTSTAMP:20260420T100411
CREATED:20250225T163019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T163019Z
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SUMMARY:Men's Fellowship Gathering
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/mens-fellowship-gathering-3/2025-05-11/
LOCATION:Dining Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Hagedorn":MAILTO:jehdvm@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250512T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250512T204500
DTSTAMP:20260420T100411
CREATED:20240828T222052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T222539Z
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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-10/2025-05-12/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Andy Shotwell":MAILTO:ashotwell@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T100411
CREATED:20250510T192055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250510T192055Z
UID:10009131-1747126800-1747148400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Chapel Organ Tuning
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/chapel-organ-tuning/
LOCATION:Tittle Chapel
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T100411
CREATED:20250506T150029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T163018Z
UID:10009121-1747137600-1747144800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Christine Mando Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/christine-mando-rehearsal/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T100411
CREATED:20240828T200726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T200726Z
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SUMMARY:Church Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/church-council-meeting-2/2025-05-13/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250514T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250514T110000
DTSTAMP:20260420T100411
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-6-2/2025-05-14/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T193000
DTSTAMP:20260420T100411
CREATED:20250216T203346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250216T203346Z
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SUMMARY:Orchestra Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/orchestra-rehearsal-3/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T100411
CREATED:20241212T194141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T190812Z
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SUMMARY:Third Thursday Women’s Plus Basketball at First Church
DESCRIPTION:Third Thursday Women’s Plus Basketball at First Church\n\nCalling all women and non-binary folks who want to play ball or just have a ball.\n\nWhat: Basketball for adults. Your children can watch (the way we watch their games). No skills are required. Fierce competition and great gentleness are welcome. The ultimate goals are fun and connection. Your friends who have not yet experienced First Church awesomeness are also welcome.\n\nWhen: Third Thursday of Every Month from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.\n\nWhere: First Church Gym\nWho to Contact: Kathryn Grant-Bolton at kgrant@depaul.edu or 847-529-6256
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/third-thursday-womens-plus-basketball-at-first-church/2025-05-15/
LOCATION:Great Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T193000
DTSTAMP:20260420T100411
CREATED:20250216T203519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250216T203519Z
UID:10008851-1747420200-1747423800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Orchestra Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/orchestra-rehearsal-4/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T100411
CREATED:20241008T185620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T185620Z
UID:10007410-1747423800-1747429200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Festival Choir Concert: Handel's "Messiah"
DESCRIPTION:The Festival Choir and Orchestra of First United Methodist Church of Evanston present parts 2 & 3 of Handel’s beloved “Messiah.” The 7:30pm concert is free and open to the public.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/festival-choir-concert-handels-messiah-2/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T100411
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/2025-05-17/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T100411
CREATED:20250513T192709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T192936Z
UID:10009393-1747477800-1747483200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Bundled Blessings Diaper Bank will host Skokie Valley Rotary to pack diapers
DESCRIPTION:Bundled Blessings Diaper Bank will host Skokie Valley Rotary to pack diapers on Sat. 5/17 from 10-12pm. Contact Nancy Brown at 847-271-1712.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/bundled-blessings-diaper-bank-will-host-skokie-valley-rotary-to-pack-diapers-2/
LOCATION:Room M
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T100411
CREATED:20250410T175418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T175418Z
UID:10008983-1747479600-1747483200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Cate Rondenet Memorial
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/cate-rondenet-memorial/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T143000
DTSTAMP:20260420T100411
CREATED:20250427T141626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T205158Z
UID:10008990-1747486800-1747492200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Peace Circle
DESCRIPTION:In our time of great division and emotional turmoil\, Peace Circles have been a way to address such strife in a method that supports deep listening to others experiences that are prompted by questions for thought. It is a format of non cross talk\, using a “talking piece”for such prompts. The group will be limited to 14 participants to allow for adequate exploration. The group will be led by Tom Butler and Linda Boardman
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/peace-circle-2/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T090000
DTSTAMP:20260420T100411
CREATED:20250501T190409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250525T171457Z
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SUMMARY:Men's Fellowship Monthly Gathering
DESCRIPTION:The men’s fellowship group meets on the second Sunday of each month in the dining room for a light breakfast\, fellowship and often a short program.  Contact Jim Hagedorn (jehdvm@gmail.com) for more information or to be added to our contact list.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/mens-fellowship-monthly-gathering/
LOCATION:Dining Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Hagedorn":MAILTO:jehdvm@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T090000
DTSTAMP:20260420T100411
CREATED:20250501T191314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T191314Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk With Earthcare Committee
DESCRIPTION:Join the Earth Care Committee on May 18th for a bird walk at 8:00 a.m. and a talk about birding during Adult Ed hour at 9:15 a.m. in the dining room. More details to come in the newsletter! 
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/bird-walk-with-earthcare-committee/
LOCATION:First Church
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250518T091500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250518T101500
DTSTAMP:20260420T100411
CREATED:20241009T143146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T000146Z
UID:10007469-1747559700-1747563300@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Adult Education- Faith & Parenting
DESCRIPTION:Faith & Parenting offers a weekly space for parents of children at all stages to share and reflect on how their personal and familial faith journeys are nurtured and challenged through the vocation of parenting. Brief guided reflections based on scriptures shared in Children’s Sunday school will accompany each session.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/faith-parenting-2/2025-05-18/
LOCATION:Room 24
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T103000
DTSTAMP:20260420T100411
CREATED:20250501T191532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T191532Z
UID:10009051-1747559700-1747564200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Earth Care Adult Education
DESCRIPTION:Interested in knowing more about our region’s birdlife? Join the Earth Care Committee on May 18th for a bird walk at 8:00 a.m. and a talk about birding during Adult Ed hour at 9:15 a.m. in the dining room. More details to come in the newsletter! 
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/earth-care-adult-education/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T100411
CREATED:20250210T174828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T174900Z
UID:10008620-1747560600-1747569600@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-2/2025-05-18/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T101500
DTSTAMP:20260420T100411
CREATED:20250216T204512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250216T204512Z
UID:10008857-1747562400-1747563300@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Children's Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Children’s Choir prepares to sing in worship. Please meet on the front steps in the Sanctuary for our brief rehearsal. Participation in Wednesday rehearsals is required to participate.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/childrens-choir-rehearsal-65/2025-05-18/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250518T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250518T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T100411
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-2/2025-05-18/
LOCATION:Great Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T100411
CREATED:20250309T154557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250309T164632Z
UID:10008890-1747569600-1747573200@faithatfirst.org
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-5/2025-05-18/
LOCATION:Dining Room and Conference Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T133000
DTSTAMP:20260420T100412
CREATED:20250506T152748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T152748Z
UID:10009126-1747569600-1747575000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Lay Members to Annual Conference Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Lay Members and alternatives will be meeting to prepare for the 2025 Annual Conference at noon\, Sunday\, May 18.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/lay-members-to-annual-conference-gathering/
LOCATION:Dining Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Hagedorn":MAILTO:jehdvm@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T100412
CREATED:20250303T185916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T185916Z
UID:10008886-1747569600-1747580400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:1:30pm Voice Recital: Christine Mando
DESCRIPTION:First Church mezzo-soprano Christine Mando presents a vocal recital titled “Sea Pictures” along with Sarah Jenks on piano.\nThe 1:30pm recital is free and open to the public. Freewill donations support the Music Ministry of First Church.\nOnly the Church Street doors will be open for this event.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/130pm-voice-recital-christine-mando/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T100412
CREATED:20240828T195516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T161149Z
UID:10006318-1747589400-1747602000@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-5/2025-05-18/
ORGANIZER;CN="Sydney Harkrider":MAILTO:sydney@faithatfirst.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250519T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250519T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T100412
CREATED:20240828T205905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T205905Z
UID:10006824-1747681200-1747684800@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/2025-05-19/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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