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SUMMARY:Membership Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Monthly meeting of the Membership Committee Please address questions to Mark Henry\, Chair\, at mark.g.henry@gmail.com .
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/membership-committee-meeting-4/2024-04-10/
LOCATION:Conference Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240410T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240410T201000
DTSTAMP:20260503T112023
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SUMMARY:Festival Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Adults and high school youth from the congregation and the community rehearse in preparation for the Festival Choir Concert on May 17\, 2024. No audition is required and music is provided at rehearsal.\nFor more information\, email brian@faithatfirst.com
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/festival-choir-rehearsal-17/2024-04-10/
LOCATION:Choir Room
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240411T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240411T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T112023
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T203747Z
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SUMMARY:Limitless Game Night & Conversation
DESCRIPTION:The Limitless Game Night & Conversation is a virtual gathering to talk and play online games such as Codenames\, Scattergories\, Pictionary\, and several others.  Limitless is a group of adults\, singles and couples\, that span multiple ages and life stages.  New participants are always welcome. \nIf interested\, please contact Stephanie Peters at stephdeloney@gmail.com .
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/limitless-game-night-conversation/2024-04-11/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Peters":MAILTO:stephdeloney@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240414T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240414T101500
DTSTAMP:20260503T112023
CREATED:20240322T221232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T221232Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday School
DESCRIPTION:Sunday School takes place before Worship from 9:15-10:15 a.m. from mid-September through May\, with an emphasis on learning and responding to stories in the Bible through reading\, conversation\, and play. Sunday School is offered for children ages Pre-K-6th grade. Classroom locations are posted throughout the building.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/sunday-school-7/2024-04-14/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240414T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240414T101500
DTSTAMP:20260503T112023
CREATED:20240404T171103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T183604Z
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SUMMARY:Finding God in the Natural World (Adult Ed Class)
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for any or all of this four-week exploration of nature as God’s first sacred text.  Participants will be invited into a deeper understanding of God through nature.  For additional details and online registration\, click here.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/finding-god-in-the-natural-world-adult-ed-class/2024-04-14/
LOCATION:Rooms 33 and 34\, Third Floor
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240416T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240416T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T112023
CREATED:20230731T190726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T191007Z
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SUMMARY:Faith Formation Council meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Faith Formation Council meets on the third Tuesday of each month\, 7-8pm online.   Questions may be directed to Tom Scott (tom.scott.goblue@msn.com)\, who co-chairs this committee along with Lee Rader.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/faith-formation-council-meeting/2024-04-16/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Scott":MAILTO:tom.scott.goblue@msn.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240416T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240416T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T112023
CREATED:20230818T202215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230818T202215Z
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SUMMARY:Adult Christian Education Council
DESCRIPTION:A meeting of the Adult Christian Education Council. The contacts are\nAllison Greer allison.greer123@gmail.com\nHenry Carrigan carjrn@aol.com
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/adult-christian-education-council/2024-04-16/
LOCATION:Conference Room
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240416T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240416T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T112023
CREATED:20231017T215827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231017T215953Z
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SUMMARY:SPRC Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Monthly meeting of the Staff Parish Relations Committee. Please address questions about this group to Beth Swanick\, Chair.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/sprc-monthly-meeting/2024-04-16/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240419
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240422
DTSTAMP:20260503T112023
CREATED:20240124T030846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T212604Z
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SUMMARY:Young Adult Retreat
DESCRIPTION:We are beginning a new tradition for our Young Adult group! We will be having a Young Adult Retreat on April 19-21st. The location of where we stay will be determined by our group size. We will do group lessons\, crafts\, self reflection\, and plenty of bonding. This is a wonderful time to recharge your soul and get away for a weekend with other folks. Come join us! Contact Sydney Harkrider\, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries\, at sydney@faithatfirst.com to sign up.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/young-adult-retreat/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240420T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240420T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T112023
CREATED:20231017T234252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T224949Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly 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. Note: Items must be foam and marked with the No.6 symbol. \nWhen 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/monthly-styrofoam-collection/2024-04-20/
ORGANIZER;CN="Paula Scholl":MAILTO:scholl.paula2@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240420T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240420T213000
DTSTAMP:20260503T112023
CREATED:20240319T192202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T192202Z
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SUMMARY:Couples Salon Spring Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Come join Couples Salon for an evening of good food and fellowship on Saturday\, April 20th\, at the Barbours’ home in Evanston.  This fun evening co-hosted by Nancy and Dennis Barbour and Evelyn and Mike McGowan will begin at 6:30 pm. \nPlease RSVP to Evelyn at em4mail@gmail.com or via text at 312-816-5353 to let her know you are coming\, and whether you are bringing an appetizer\, dessert or side dish that goes with ham.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/couples-salon-spring-gathering/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240421T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240421T100000
DTSTAMP:20260503T112023
CREATED:20231108T025558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T025558Z
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SUMMARY:First Steps to Faith
DESCRIPTION:Children ages 0-3 and their parents or caregivers gather one Sunday a month in the nursery for seasonal stories\, songs\, and activities for young families.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/first-steps-to-faith-5/2024-04-21/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240421T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240421T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T112023
CREATED:20240404T204841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T010049Z
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SUMMARY:First Church Architectural Building Tour
DESCRIPTION:Our resident building expert\, Bill Brown\, will lead a 30-minute tour on Sunday\, April 21 after worship.  This tour will focus on the history and architecture of the sanctuary and Tittle Chapel. Participants will get a close look at the carved reredos above the altar\, the original and “new” stained glass\, the awesome yet intimate space of Tittle Chapel\, and many other treasures in the spaces. \nInterested?  Please sign up online\, and plan to meet in the rear of the sanctuary five minutes after worship.  Can’t make it but want to be notified of the next tour date?  Please email mary@faithatfirst.com. \n 
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/first-church-architectural-building-tour/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bill Brown":MAILTO:bbbrown@wwbrown-inc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240421T114500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240421T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T112023
CREATED:20230907T000641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T000641Z
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SUMMARY:Children's Council
DESCRIPTION:The 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 56\, Nursery\, Summer Camps (Creation Camp\, VBS\, Family Camp)\, Fellowship Groups (Jump and Club 123)\, Pageant\, and holiday celebrations (e.g\, Advent\, Lent\, Easter).
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/childrens-council/2024-04-21/
LOCATION:Room 33
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240421T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240421T143000
DTSTAMP:20260503T112023
CREATED:20240307T172132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T172132Z
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SUMMARY:AGO Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/ago-meeting/
LOCATION:Conference Room
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240421T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240421T163000
DTSTAMP:20260503T112023
CREATED:20231108T024228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T024310Z
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SUMMARY:AGO Workshop: Continuo Playing
DESCRIPTION:First Church’s Music Ministry hosts organist David Schraeder as he presents a workshop on continuo playing featuring our Fisk continuo organ. The event is presented by the North Shore Chapter of the American Guild of Organists and is free and open to the public.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/social-justice-committee-and-reconciling-congregation-task-force-invitation/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240421T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240421T193000
DTSTAMP:20260503T112023
CREATED:20231011T081756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T081904Z
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SUMMARY:Young Adult Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Calling all Young Adults!  We are gathering for potlucks on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month 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-2-2/2024-04-21/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240424T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240424T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T112023
CREATED:20240319T192654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T192654Z
UID:10005825-1713983400-1713990600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Mom's Night Out
DESCRIPTION:Spring into fun with us! Every Mom Welcome!\nJulie Womack Host and Jessica Radcliffe Cohost\nRSVP to Julie WomackJulie@gmail.com \nYou can bring something to share IF you want (No guilt!) \nThank you Catharina Maerklin and Julia Jackson for hosting in March!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/moms-night-out-13/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T112023
CREATED:20240319T191949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T191949Z
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SUMMARY:Connecting Through Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:“Connecting Through Storytelling”\nTake this course if you want to meet and get to know other members of FUMC\, Evanston. You will create and tell 3-minute stories during our four class sessions. Invite your family and friends to hear one of your stories at our Performance Hour following worship on May 19\, 2024. There is no preparation for the first class session. I cannot begin to describe how much I enjoy teaching this course. – Kitty Dutenhaver
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/connecting-through-storytelling/2024-04-27/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240428T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240428T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T112023
CREATED:20240319T192540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T192540Z
UID:10005822-1714303800-1714309200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:ASP Training
DESCRIPTION:This is a training meeting for all folks who are attending ASP on July 13-20th.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/asp-training-6/2024-04-28/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240501T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240501T190000
DTSTAMP:20260503T112023
CREATED:20240319T191803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T191803Z
UID:10005815-1714586400-1714590000@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 every month! \nPlease register to gain building entry aid in preparations\, noting any dietary restrictions or food allergies in the memo field. Register here: https://onrealm.org/faithatfirst/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=MmE0YTA4NmQtMGMxZi00NzRiLWFlOWYtYjEzMTAxNDJmMTdk
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/first-wednesday-potluck-5/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240505T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240505T100000
DTSTAMP:20260503T112023
CREATED:20240404T170749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T170749Z
UID:10005855-1714899600-1714903200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Confirmation Brunch
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/confirmation-brunch/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240505T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240505T101500
DTSTAMP:20260503T112023
CREATED:20240319T191331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T191331Z
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SUMMARY:Homelessness in Evanston
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we pick back up on our fall 2023 discussion of homelessness in Evanston to learn about current services for those experiencing housing and food insecurity and explore our response as a Faith Community.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/homelessness-in-evanston-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240515T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240515T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T112023
CREATED:20240322T220738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T220750Z
UID:10005834-1715797800-1715806800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Festival Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/festival-choir-rehearsal-18/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240517T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240517T190000
DTSTAMP:20260503T112023
CREATED:20240322T220844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T220844Z
UID:10005835-1715970600-1715972400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Festival Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/festival-choir-rehearsal-19/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240517T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240517T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T112023
CREATED:20240227T214245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T214245Z
UID:10005765-1715974200-1715977800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Festival Choir Concert
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, May 17th\, the Festival Choir of First United Methodist Church of Evanston presents a concert featuring two choral masterworks: Paul Winter’s “Earth Mass” and Louis Vierne’s “Messe solennelle.” The 7:30pm concert is free and open to the public.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/festival-choir-concert-4/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240519T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240519T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T112023
CREATED:20240319T192100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T192100Z
UID:10005820-1716120000-1716123600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Connecting Through Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Participants in the spring Connecting through Storytelling Class share their stories to a live audience of congregants\, friends\, families\, etc.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/connecting-through-storytelling-2/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240526T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240526T140000
DTSTAMP:20260503T112023
CREATED:20240322T220934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T220934Z
UID:10005836-1716728400-1716732000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Music Ministry
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/music-ministry-25/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240527
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240608
DTSTAMP:20260503T112023
CREATED:20240404T170014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T170014Z
UID:10005852-1716768000-1717804799@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Diaper Days -- A Two-Week Community Diaper Drive sponsored by Bundled Blessings Diaper Bank
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/diaper-days-a-two-week-community-diaper-drive-sponsored-by-bundled-blessings-diaper-bank/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T153000
DTSTAMP:20260503T112023
CREATED:20240528T200140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T200140Z
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SUMMARY:Men's Retreat on Bridging the Generational Divide
DESCRIPTION:Men of all ages and life stages are invited to the first men’s retreat in recent First Church history! Our Retreat Leader Rodric Smith will facilitate reflection and conversation around the topic “Bridging the Generational Divide.” Our time together is an opportunity to grow in our relationships with those that we know and don’t yet know. We also expect to explore what separates us and how we can join together\, and to enjoy each other’s company. \n$20 registration fee covers lunch and expenses. Register now. Questions? Please contact Tom Butler at theo1033@comcast.net. \nRetreat Leader Rodric Smith\, PhD studies the role of love in leadership development systems. He retired from the US Air Force as a Lieutenant Colonel after 24 years. During his time in service\, he led undergraduate and graduate leadership development efforts in classroom\, mentoring\, coaching\, facilitation\, consulting\, seminar\, and conference settings at the United States Air Force Academy.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/mens-retreat-on-bridging-the-generational-divide/
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