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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T100000
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SUMMARY:Bundled Blessings Diaper Packing with Harrison Neighbors
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/bundled-blessings-diaper-packing-with-harrison-neighbors/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T190000
DTSTAMP:20260615T112645
CREATED:20260319T161614Z
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SUMMARY:Pastor Grace Farewell Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Celebration of Gratitude for Sr. Pastor Grace Imathiu\, Sat. April 18\, 2026 at Sanctuary and Great Hall. Food and Beverages will be served. Please bring a ready-to-serve appetizer or dessert (one or two dozen pieces) to the church kitchen at 330pm. We would like to have snacks and desserts for 300 people. \nTo plan in advance\, please email Carol Barnett at: hhdorsey1911@gmail.com to let us know the item and quantity you’ll bring to share. \nAll are welcome!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/pastor-grace-farewell-celebration/
LOCATION:Sanctuary ;Great Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T213000
DTSTAMP:20260615T112645
CREATED:20251106T165024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T165024Z
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SUMMARY:Opera Recital
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/opera-recital-2/
LOCATION:Tittle Chapel
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260419T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260419T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T112645
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-2/2026-04-19/
LOCATION:Great Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T131500
DTSTAMP:20260615T112645
CREATED:20260408T152319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T152319Z
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SUMMARY:Lay Care Visitors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/lay-care-visitors-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T203000
DTSTAMP:20260615T112645
CREATED:20260419T160013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T160013Z
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SUMMARY:Adult Christian Education Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/adult-christian-education-council-meeting/2026-04-20/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T153000
DTSTAMP:20260615T112645
CREATED:20240828T203725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T203725Z
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SUMMARY:Archives Committee
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/archives-committee-2/2026-04-21/
LOCATION:Archives-Room 37
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T112645
CREATED:20250711T184301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T184301Z
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SUMMARY:Faith Formation Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/faith-formation-council-meeting-2/2026-04-21/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260422T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260422T110000
DTSTAMP:20260615T112645
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-7/2026-04-22/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T203000
DTSTAMP:20260615T112645
CREATED:20250922T185655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T185655Z
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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-7/2026-04-22/
LOCATION:Conference Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T203000
DTSTAMP:20260615T112645
CREATED:20260324T180608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T180608Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Gathering - "Organizations Making a Difference" Beth Emet\, the Free Synagogue
DESCRIPTION:Thurs. April 23rd – Save the Date – Spring Gathering – “Organizations Making a Difference” Beth Emet\, the Free Synagogue\, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/spring-gathering-organizations-making-a-difference-beth-emet-the-free-synagogue/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T203000
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SUMMARY:Interfaith Action: Spring Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Thurs. April 23rd – IAE Spring Gathering – “Organizations Making a Difference”\, We are fortunate to have many nonprofit organizations that are engaged in work that improves the community for all. We invited five of these organizations to share their program details with our member communities and the public. \nTheir purposes cover a wide range from food insecurity to interfaith dialogue/understanding to legal rights. Our format includes table talk opportunities. We welcome you as delegates to join us or forward this event information to others in your community! \nPlease register – so we can plan. Light refreshments will be served. Flyer attached. Thurs\, April 23rd – “Organizations Making a Difference” – 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Beth Emet\, the Free Synagogue\, 1224 Dempster Street\, Evanston\, IL 60202. \n  \nRegistration site: https://tinyurl.com/organdiffer
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/interfaith-action-spring-gathering/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T112646
CREATED:20260408T152109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T152109Z
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SUMMARY:Bundled Blessings Diaper Bank
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/bundled-blessings-diaper-bank/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T140000
DTSTAMP:20260615T112646
CREATED:20260324T175720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T175720Z
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SUMMARY:Lake North United Methodist Men Organizational Meeting
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/lake-north-united-methodist-men-organizational-meeting/
LOCATION:Dining Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T140000
DTSTAMP:20260615T112646
CREATED:20260408T153239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T153239Z
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SUMMARY:ASP Training
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/asp-training-8/2026-04-26/
LOCATION:Dining Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T140000
DTSTAMP:20260615T112646
CREATED:20260210T194830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T194830Z
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SUMMARY:ASP Training
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/asp-training-7/2026-04-26/
LOCATION:Dining Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T143000
DTSTAMP:20260615T112646
CREATED:20260408T152158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T152158Z
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SUMMARY:Bundled Blessings Diaper Packing with Skokie Rotary
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/bundled-blessings-diaper-packing-with-skokie-rotary/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T112646
CREATED:20260308T154249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T154249Z
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SUMMARY:Prayer and Action for Earth Day
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/prayer-and-action-for-earth-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T112646
CREATED:20260324T180716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T180716Z
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SUMMARY:Prayer & Action for Earth Day - sponsored by IAE - Climate Change & Justice Interest Group\,
DESCRIPTION:Sun. April 26th – Prayer & Action for Earth Day – sponsored by IAE – Climate Change & Justice Interest Group\, Evanston Ecology Center 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/prayer-action-for-earth-day-sponsored-by-iae-climate-change-justice-interest-group/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T112646
CREATED:20260408T153115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T153115Z
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SUMMARY:Action and Prayer for the Planet at Evanston Ecology Center
DESCRIPTION:Sun. April 26th – Action and Prayer for the Planet at Evanston Ecology Center\, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sponsored by the IAE Working Group on Climate Change and Justice. Prayer and music that honor the planet and Earth Day. Pop-Up choir and service project. Attendees may take part in a clean up project of the canal. Flyer attached.\n\nWe hope to see many of you later this month. Questions\, contact any member of the committee. Take care.\n\nPeace\,\nInterfaith Action of Evanston – Faith Community Relations Committee\nJoyce Davidson – ved755@gmail.com\nMargaret “Peg” Hanrahan – docpeg9496@gmail.com\nMike Sehr – bigmike9700@gmail.com\nRhonda Stein – rhondastein@gmail.com\nSue Murphy Berube\, Executive Director – ia@interfaithactionofevanston.org\nDonna Richardson\, chair – dlynnrich322@gmail.com
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/action-and-prayer-for-the-planet-at-evanston-ecology-center/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260426T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260426T193000
DTSTAMP:20260615T112646
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-2-2-2/2026-04-26/
ORGANIZER;CN="Sydney Harkrider":MAILTO:sydney@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T113000
DTSTAMP:20260615T112646
CREATED:20260408T152232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T152232Z
UID:10011861-1777370400-1777375800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Bundled Blessings Diaper Packing
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/bundled-blessings-diaper-packing-7/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T133000
DTSTAMP:20260615T112646
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/2026-04-29/
LOCATION:Dining Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Britt Cox":MAILTO:britt@faithatfirst.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T150000
DTSTAMP:20260615T112646
CREATED:20260420T185100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T185100Z
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SUMMARY:World Labyrinth Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:World Labyrinth Day Celebration \nJoin us for a day of reflection and peace \nSaturday\, May 2 | 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. \nHosted by the Faith Formation Committee\, this event welcomes our neighbors from across Evanston as we celebrate a global symbol of peace. \nWe need your help! \nVolunteer for a shift (1–2 hours). We’re looking for 3–4 people per time slot to support the day. \n📱Click the link on this page to sign up! \nQuestions? Contact Mari Leonard at fumclabyrinth@gmail.com
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/world-labyrinth-day-celebration/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T101500
DTSTAMP:20260615T112646
CREATED:20260210T194913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T194913Z
UID:10011563-1777799700-1777803300@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Confirmation Breakfast
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/confirmation-breakfast-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T101500
DTSTAMP:20260615T112646
CREATED:20260329T151418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T151418Z
UID:10011843-1777799700-1777803300@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Messy Church
DESCRIPTION:Messy Church is an opportunity for children\, youth\, and adults to engage in hands-on creative activities\, celebratory worship\, and time together in community. Join us for a different kind of Sunday School on the first Sunday of each month! / 9:15-10:15 a.m. In Great Hall
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/messy-church-7/
LOCATION:Great Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T123000
DTSTAMP:20260615T112646
CREATED:20260501T181953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T181953Z
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SUMMARY:Senior Pastor Transition Team Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/senior-pastor-transition-team-meeting/
LOCATION:Conference Room
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T133000
DTSTAMP:20260615T112646
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:20260503T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T151500
DTSTAMP:20260615T112646
CREATED:20250909T192704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T192704Z
UID:10010584-1777816800-1777821300@faithatfirst.org
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-3/2026-05-03/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260504T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260504T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T112646
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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