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SUMMARY:Internment of Ashes
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/internment-of-ashes/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall\, Memorial Garden
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Britt Cox":MAILTO:britt@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T170000
DTSTAMP:20260613T042619
CREATED:20260305T170831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T170831Z
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SUMMARY:Memorial Service- Rosita Thompson
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/memorial-service-rosita-thompson/
LOCATION:Sanctuary ;Glenna Hall ;Dining Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260513T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260513T110000
DTSTAMP:20260613T042619
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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-6-2/2026-05-13/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T203000
DTSTAMP:20260613T042619
CREATED:20260504T174512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T174512Z
UID:10012235-1778695200-1778704200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:SPRC Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/sprc-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Britt Cox":MAILTO:britt@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T203000
DTSTAMP:20260613T042619
CREATED:20260110T032238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T032238Z
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SUMMARY:Haydn's Mass in Time of Distress
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, May 15th\, the Festival Choir and Orchestra of First United Methodist Church of Evanston presents Haydn’s Mass in Time of Distress (Missa in angustiis) also known as the Nelson Mass. The program will be conducted by Brian Schoettler with soloists Kari Sorenson\, Christine Ebeling Mando\, William Johnson\, and Joshua Green. The 7:30pm concert is free and open to the public.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/haydns-mass-in-time-of-distress/
LOCATION:Sanctuary ;Glenna Hall ;Dining Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T120000
DTSTAMP:20260613T042619
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/2026-05-16/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T090000
DTSTAMP:20260613T042619
CREATED:20260408T163342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T163342Z
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SUMMARY:Men's Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/mens-fellowship-8/
LOCATION:Dining Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260517T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260517T120000
DTSTAMP:20260613T042619
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-2/2026-05-17/
LOCATION:Great Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T120000
DTSTAMP:20260613T042620
CREATED:20260421T184450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T184450Z
UID:10012225-1779017400-1779019200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:The Great First Church Bake Off
DESCRIPTION:The GREAT FIRST CHURCH BAKE OFF – Sun May 17th – “Cookie Hour” after Church\n\nBARS and COOKIES- PRIZES!!! Church members will vote for BEST Bar and BEST Cookie!\n\nOur “judges” will vote for best…\n\nUNDER 11 yrs of age\, best 11-18\, and best > 19 year old!\n\nBake cookies or bars but please cut them into small pieces or little cookies so that everyone can have a taste. Name your baked goods or have a theme – “To Sugar and beyond!” “Sweetness and Light”\n\nPRIZES! PRIZES! PRIZES! PRIZES!\n\nSign up with Cherie Asante (cherie.asante@gmail.com) for what you will bring\n\n\n*All extra baked goods will be donated to the soup kitchen
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/the-great-first-church-bake-off-2/
LOCATION:Great Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260518T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260518T203000
DTSTAMP:20260613T042620
CREATED:20250817T202006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T202006Z
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SUMMARY:Adult Education meeting
DESCRIPTION:Monthly meeting of Adult Education Council
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/adult-education-meeting/2026-05-18/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T200000
DTSTAMP:20260613T042620
CREATED:20250711T184301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T184301Z
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SUMMARY:Faith Formation Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/faith-formation-council-meeting-2/2026-05-19/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T210000
DTSTAMP:20260613T042620
CREATED:20260421T182954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T182954Z
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SUMMARY:(NU) THUNK a cappella group
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/nu-thunk-a-cappella-group/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:Tittle Chapel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T203000
DTSTAMP:20260613T042620
CREATED:20260427T175832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T175832Z
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SUMMARY:Mom's Night Out
DESCRIPTION:Julie Womack hosting with Jessica Chadwick Cohost!\n\nRSVP if you can- 773-251-4101 or womackjulie@gmail.com\n\nBring a smile\, a friend\, or a dish to share! Join us for this springtime opportunity!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/moms-night-out-28/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T160000
DTSTAMP:20260613T042620
CREATED:20260518T182902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T182902Z
UID:10012279-1779370200-1779379200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Social Justice Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/social-justice-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260527T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260527T110000
DTSTAMP:20260613T042620
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-7/2026-05-27/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T203000
DTSTAMP:20260613T042620
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-7/2026-05-27/
LOCATION:Conference Room
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T120000
DTSTAMP:20260613T042620
CREATED:20260504T172229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T172229Z
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SUMMARY:Craft Day
DESCRIPTION:Craft Day: May 30th\, Saturday\, from 10:00 am- 12:00 pm\n\nJoin us for a fun and creative time together. Bring any project you would like to work on\, including quilting\, crochet\, knitting\, sewing\, beading\, jewelry\, painting and more. All projects are welcome.\n\nWe will meet in the dining room\, so there will be plenty of space to spread out. Please bring your sewing machine if sewing.\n\nBeginners are welcome. All ages and skill levels are invited to join.\n\nPlease email Courtney (courtney.zirkle@gmail.com)\nor Glynis (dleedoyle@gmail.com)if you interested and to receive the building access code.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/craft-day-3/
LOCATION:Dining Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T230000
DTSTAMP:20260613T042620
CREATED:20260308T142025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T142025Z
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SUMMARY:Cornell University Glee Club
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/cornell-university-glee-club/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260601T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260601T180000
DTSTAMP:20260613T042620
CREATED:20260421T183046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T183046Z
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SUMMARY:Piano Recital
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/piano-recital/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T193000
DTSTAMP:20260613T042620
CREATED:20250916T154935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T154935Z
UID:10010863-1780502400-1780515000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Total Child School Picnic and Play
DESCRIPTION:If there is rain\, the dining room has been reserved as well.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/total-child-school-picnic-and-play/
LOCATION:Dining Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T131500
DTSTAMP:20260613T042620
CREATED:20260529T180407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T180407Z
UID:10012284-1780661700-1780665300@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Total Child Staff Lunch
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/total-child-staff-lunch/
LOCATION:Dining Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T190000
DTSTAMP:20260613T042620
CREATED:20260517T140032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260517T140032Z
UID:10012277-1780677000-1780686000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Limitless Game Night Out
DESCRIPTION:Join the Limitless group (any age any stage) for a night out of playing games\, drinks\, food\, and conversation at Sketchbook in Skokie on Friday\, June 5th starting at 4:30. The Yellow Duck Truck will be on site from 4-9pm. You are also welcome to bring in your own food\, drink\, and games.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/limitless-game-night-out/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T220000
DTSTAMP:20260613T042620
CREATED:20260430T182341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T183528Z
UID:10012229-1780725600-1780783200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:The Undertones
DESCRIPTION:Northwestern a cappella group concert
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/the-undertones/
LOCATION:Dining Hall\, Tittle Chapel
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260607T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260607T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T042620
CREATED:20260501T162139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T162139Z
UID:10012231-1780833600-1780837200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:All Church Conference
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/all-church-conference/
LOCATION:Great Hall
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Britt Cox":MAILTO:britt@faithatfirst.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260607T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260607T133000
DTSTAMP:20260613T042620
CREATED:20260522T192234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T192234Z
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SUMMARY:Children in Action Goes Bowling!
DESCRIPTION:Children in rising grades 1-6 are invited to team up and jump into games\, fellowship\, and various\, hands-on mission and outreach projects\, all in the name of putting faith into action\, with lunch provided! Registration is required!\n\nIn celebration of the end of the program year\, Children’s Ministry is going bowling at Wilmette Bowl! Join us Sunday\, June 7 from 12:15-1:30 p.m. for bowling and pizza at Wilmette Bowl.\n\nSee details and register: https://onrealm.org/faithatfirst/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=NTQ5Y2Q2NWMtOTMyNi00N2M5LTkzN2MtYjQ1MDAxMjAzZjdh
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/children-in-action-goes-bowling/
ORGANIZER;CN="Colin McDonald":MAILTO:colin@faithatfirst.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260608T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260608T203000
DTSTAMP:20260613T042620
CREATED:20260522T191859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T191859Z
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SUMMARY:Mom's Night Out
DESCRIPTION:Mom’s Night Out! Monday\, June 8th from 6:30-8:30 pm\n\nAt Jessica Hager’s home with Jessica Radcliffe cohosting\n\nRSVP if you can- Jessica.e.hager@gmail.com\n\nOR just show up – with a smile\, a dish\, a beverage or a friend!\n\nNEXT MNO – In Sept at Marianne Griebler’s with Evelyn McGowan Cohost!\n\nHAPPY SUMMER!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/moms-night-out-29/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260610T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260610T193000
DTSTAMP:20260613T042620
CREATED:20260607T161419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260607T161910Z
UID:10012286-1781114400-1781119800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Adult Christian Education Council
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/adult-christian-education-council-2/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260610T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260610T200000
DTSTAMP:20260613T042620
CREATED:20260607T162443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260607T162443Z
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SUMMARY:Pocket Altar Workshop
DESCRIPTION:As part of our summer worship series\, Our Creative God\, we’re exploring creativity as a spiritual practice—discovering how art\, imagination\, beauty\, and wonder can help us notice God’s presence in everyday life. This workshop offers a hands-on way to participate in that journey. \nAltars can serve a variety of purposes in our lives. They provide a physical place for prayer and devotion\, a reminder that God is with us. They can be a focal point for listening to the voice of Spirit within ourselves\, a center for meditation. And altars can help us to give thanks for the blessings in our lives. \nThis workshop is about making a small personal shrine that you can take with you when you go to work\, travel\, or wherever you want to have a personal worship space. It is contained within a mint tin. Which is why it is called a pocket altar. \nMari Leonard created this workshop 20 years ago for a retreat about art and spirituality. This is a creative workshop\, but that should not scare you off if you think you are not artistic. Her workshops present no-fail creative projects. You will be amazed with you come up with! \nDinner provided! RSVP HERE so we can plan for food and materials. \nRegistration closes June 1st for this workshop. Mari will email registrants to offer ideas of what to bring to personalize your altar. \n  \nEmail Mari Leonard with questions.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/pocket-altar-workshop/
LOCATION:Dining Hall
ORGANIZER;CN="Mari Leonard":MAILTO:mari.leonard@comcast.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T153000
DTSTAMP:20260613T042620
CREATED:20260522T192811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T192811Z
UID:10012282-1781256600-1781278200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Chapel Organ Tuning
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/chapel-organ-tuning-3/
LOCATION:Tittle Chapel
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T200000
DTSTAMP:20260613T042620
CREATED:20260508T152231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T152231Z
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SUMMARY:First Church Salon
DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy Sips\, Dips and Desserts with First Church Salon on Saturday\, June 13th from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm. This fun gathering co-hosted by Marianne and Dave Griebler and Nancy and Bill Brown will be at the Grieblers’ home in Evanston.\n\nPlease RSVP to Marianne at mariannegriebler@gmail.com to let her know you are coming and whether you are bringing a Sip\, Dip or Dessert to share.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/first-church-salon/
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