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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T193000
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SUMMARY:Chancel Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Adults and high school youth rehearse music for worship in the Chancel at the front of the Sanctuary. No audition required. Email Dr. Brian Schoettler for more information. \nMeets in Choir Room!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/chancel-choir-rehearsal-142/2025-10-08/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T143000
DTSTAMP:20260422T035628
CREATED:20250930T153617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T153617Z
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SUMMARY:Bundled Blessings Diaper Packing with AbbVie
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/bundled-blessings-diaper-packing-with-abbvie-2/
LOCATION:Room M
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T035628
CREATED:20250930T153711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T153711Z
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SUMMARY:Bundled Blessings Diaper Packing - Skokie Rotary and other volunteers
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/bundled-blessings-diaper-packing-skokie-rotary-and-other-volunteers/
LOCATION:Room M
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T090000
DTSTAMP:20260422T035628
CREATED:20250128T175136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250525T170746Z
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SUMMARY:Men's Fellowship 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-gathering-2/2025-10-12/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T090000
DTSTAMP:20260422T035628
CREATED:20250225T163019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T163019Z
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SUMMARY:Men's Fellowship Gathering
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/mens-fellowship-gathering-3/2025-10-12/
LOCATION:Dining Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Hagedorn":MAILTO:jehdvm@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T101500
DTSTAMP:20260422T035628
CREATED:20250910T183113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T183113Z
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SUMMARY:Sacred Time: Making Space for Integernational Spiritual Practices
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a three-part introduction to shared spiritual practices designed for integration in your family’s everyday. Children\, parents and caregivers at any age and stage are encouraged to attend this special class offering co-presented by Children’s Ministry and Faith Formation.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/sacred-time-making-space-for-integernational-spiritual-practices/2025-10-12/
LOCATION:Room 32/33/34
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T101500
DTSTAMP:20260422T035628
CREATED:20251003T184817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T184817Z
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SUMMARY:Sacred Time: Making Space for Intergenerational Spiritual Practices
DESCRIPTION:For centuries\, spiritual practices were lived out in the daily rhythms of monastic\nlife. But we don’t live in monasteries! Our daily rhythms look much different in\nChicagoland in 2025; therefore\, we require spiritual practices that fit our current\ncontext. \nJoin us for a three-part introduction to shared spiritual practices designed for\nintegration in your family’s everyday as we explore practices that provide\nopportunities for us to slow down and spend time with God and each other.\nChildren\, parents and caregivers at any age and stage are encouraged to attend\nthis special class offering co-presented by Children’s Ministry and Faith\nFormation. \nLeaders: Colin McDonald and Virginia A. Lee
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/sacred-time-making-space-for-intergenerational-spiritual-practices/2025-10-12/
LOCATION:Room 34
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T035628
CREATED:20251006T172721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T172758Z
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SUMMARY:SPRC meeting
DESCRIPTION:Reservation: OWL and Laptop for virtual option
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/sprc-meeting-3/2025-10-12/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T201500
DTSTAMP:20260422T035628
CREATED:20250718T184738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T184738Z
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SUMMARY:Festival Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Adults and high school youth from the congregation and the community rehearse in preparation of Mozart’s Requiem for the Festival Choir Concert on November 21\, 2025. No audition is required.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/festival-choir-rehearsal/2025-10-15/
LOCATION:Choir Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T035628
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/2025-10-16/
LOCATION:Great Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251017T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251017T210000
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CREATED:20250312T175758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T190050Z
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SUMMARY:17thFisk University Choir Concert sponsored by Lula B. Sherman United Methodist Church
DESCRIPTION:Fisk University is one of the oldest HBCUs in the country founded in 1866. The Fisk Choir (originally known as the Mozart Society) was formed in 1879. Sherman is proud to provide the North Shore Community with this presentation of African American sacred music\, a two-hour celebration of the black experience in song and sacred dance. After the two-hour concert\, Sherman hosts a reception for the choir and its philanthropic supporters in the Great Hall and kitchen. \nPurchase ticket here: https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/shermanmethodistnet/lula-b-sherman-fisk-university-choir-concert
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/17thfisk-university-choir-concert-sponsored-by-lula-b-sherman-united-methodist-church/
LOCATION:Sanctuary and Kitchen
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251017T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251017T220000
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CREATED:20250209T180436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250209T180436Z
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SUMMARY:Sherman Methodist hosts the Fisk College Choir
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/sherman-methodist-hosts-the-fisk-college-choir/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T035628
CREATED:20251014T173121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T173121Z
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SUMMARY:Memorial Service for Jean Perry
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/memorial-service-for-jean-perry/
LOCATION:Sanctuary and Dining Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T035628
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/2025-10-18/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251019T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251019T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T035628
CREATED:20250210T174828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T174900Z
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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-2/2025-10-19/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251019T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251019T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T035628
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-2/2025-10-19/
LOCATION:Great Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251020T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251020T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T035628
CREATED:20251020T171043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T171043Z
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SUMMARY:Adult Education Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/adult-education-council-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T035628
CREATED:20250711T184301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T184301Z
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SUMMARY:Faith Formation Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/faith-formation-council-meeting-2/2025-10-21/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T035628
CREATED:20250919T163432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T163432Z
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SUMMARY:Communications Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/communications-committee-meeting-11/2025-10-21/
LOCATION:Conference Room
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251022T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251022T110000
DTSTAMP:20260422T035628
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-7/2025-10-22/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T035628
CREATED:20250916T153843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T153843Z
UID:10010859-1761152400-1761161400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Harvest Soup (Total Child families)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/harvest-soup-total-child-families/
LOCATION:Dining Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T035628
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-7/2025-10-22/
LOCATION:Conference Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T035628
CREATED:20251023T194231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T194231Z
UID:10011091-1761206400-1761238800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Nov. 1 Diaper Packing and Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday morning\, Nov. 1\, Inquirers and other First Church folks are invited to gather at the church to pack diapers in preparation for the monthly diaper pickup day when our social service agency partners come to pick up the diapers for the families in their networks. \nBreakfast 9-9:30am \nDiaper Packing 9:30-11am \nThank you!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/nov-1-diaper-packing-and-breakfast/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T035628
CREATED:20250916T183821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T183821Z
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SUMMARY:Mom's Night Out
DESCRIPTION:Mom’s Night Out – Greta Connor’s HomeAsk someone to join you! \n\nNew to MNO? You’re welcome here!Email Linda Federer at Lfederer30@gmail.com for more info or to get connected.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/moms-night-out-23/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T035628
CREATED:20250930T155210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T155210Z
UID:10010946-1761244200-1761251400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Mom's Night Out
DESCRIPTION:CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU! Always welcoming Moms of every age!\n\nAt Greta Connor’s home with Catharina Maerklin co-hosting.\n\nRSVP if you know you are coming to ggconnor.28@gmail.com Or 773-655-5382\n\nBring something to share IF you can- but no pressure. Come as you are!\n\n\n\nLooking Ahead:\n\nNovember 12th – WED – at Cherie Asante’s with Chris Nieuwsma co-hosting\n\nDec 4th – THURS – at Sue Hagedorn’s\n\nThank you all!\n– Linda Federer
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/moms-night-out-24/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T103000
DTSTAMP:20260422T035628
CREATED:20251023T190412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T190412Z
UID:10011084-1761469200-1761474600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Update: The Christian Experiment changes from Room 33 to Room31 for one week
DESCRIPTION:The Christian Experiment room change Fromm 33 to 31 for one week
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/update-the-christian-experiment-changes-from-room-33-to-room31-for-one-week/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T133000
DTSTAMP:20260422T035628
CREATED:20250923T194602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T194602Z
UID:10010939-1761479100-1761485400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Social Justice Intersections Planning Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/social-justice-intersections-planning-meeting/
LOCATION:Dining Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T035628
CREATED:20251023T191142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T191142Z
UID:10011090-1761479100-1761487200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Social Justice Intersections Fall 25 Planning Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/social-justice-intersections-fall-25-planning-meeting/
LOCATION:Dining Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T183000
DTSTAMP:20260422T035628
CREATED:20250808T191609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T191609Z
UID:10009785-1761499800-1761503400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Interfaith Action Vision Keepers Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Interfaith Action of Evanston cordially invites you to its\nAnnual Fundraising Dinner honoring Vision Keepers from our community.\n\nSunday\, October 26\, 2025\, 5:30 pm\nHilton Orrington Hotel\, Grand Ballroom 1710 Orrington Ave\, Evanston\, IL\n\nFirst Church’s 2025 Vision Keeper is Dave Koester. We will joyfully celebrate the ministry of the weekly Soup Kitchen and Dave’s leadership in its outreach and impact.\n\nProceeds from the Vision Keepers Dinner support Interfaith Action’s programs: winter overnight shelter and warming center\, Hospitality Center for the Homeless\, and local soup kitchens\nRSVP by Wednesday\, October 1\, 2025.\n$90 per person: https://onrealm.org/faithatfirst/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=NDQ5YjM5NzAtMTk5Yi00MDQ1LTlkMzEtYjMyZjAxMWZhNWY4\n\nAll reservations must be accompanied by payment. Our preference is that payment is made through Realm\, but if you need an alternative\, please contact britt@faithatfirst.com.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/interfaith-action-vision-keepers-dinner/
LOCATION:Hilton Orrington Hotel\, Grand Ballroom 1710 Orrington Ave\, Evanston\, IL
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Britt Cox":MAILTO:britt@faithatfirst.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251027T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251027T180000
DTSTAMP:20260422T035628
CREATED:20251024T151338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T151338Z
UID:10011092-1761580800-1761588000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Room Reservation
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/room-reservation/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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