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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
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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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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
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SUMMARY:Bundled Blessings Diaper Packing
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/bundled-blessings-diaper-packing-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T200000
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SUMMARY:Church Council meeting
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/church-council-meeting-7/2026-04-28/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T052943
CREATED:20240904T191115Z
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SUMMARY:Collaborate\, Connect\, Care Staff Meeting
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T101500
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SUMMARY:Confirmation Breakfast
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/confirmation-breakfast-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T101500
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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:20260503T115000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T131500
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CREATED:20250919T180749Z
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SUMMARY:Earth Care Committee Meeting
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/earth-care-committee-meeting-4/2026-05-03/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T151500
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CREATED:20250909T192704Z
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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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SUMMARY:Staff Appreciation Lunch: Total Child
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/staff-appreciation-lunch/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T190000
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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 each month!\n\nKindly register at onrealm.org/faithatfirst/Registrations or email Colin@faithatfirst.com
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/first-wednesday-potluck-10/2026-05-06/
LOCATION:Dining Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T200000
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CREATED:20250814T165049Z
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SUMMARY:Board of Trustees meeting
DESCRIPTION:Reserving the Conference Room on 9/4\, 11/6\, 4/9\, & 6/4. \nThe other meetings will be via Zoom.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/board-of-trustees-meeting-2/2026-05-07/
LOCATION:Conference Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T052943
CREATED:20260305T170831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T170831Z
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SUMMARY:Memorial Service- Rosita Thompson
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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:20260411T052943
CREATED:20230908T024328Z
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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:20260515T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T203000
DTSTAMP:20260411T052943
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:20260517T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T090000
DTSTAMP:20260411T052943
CREATED:20260408T163342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T163342Z
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SUMMARY:Men's Fellowship
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/mens-fellowship-8/
LOCATION:Dining Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260518T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260518T203000
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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:20260530T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T230000
DTSTAMP:20260411T052943
CREATED:20260308T142025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T142025Z
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SUMMARY:Cornell University Glee Club
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/cornell-university-glee-club/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T193000
DTSTAMP:20260411T052943
CREATED:20250916T154935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T154935Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260614T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260614T094500
DTSTAMP:20260411T052943
CREATED:20260331T183549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T183549Z
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SUMMARY:Worship in the Park is Back!
DESCRIPTION:Welcome Back Worship in the Park!\n\nThis summer we will be returning to Lunt Park for the 9am outdoor worship service. You can expect the same 45 minute\, laid-back\, child-inclusive worship service under the trees and in the summer breeze that we have held for decades. However\, we’ll be pairing down some of the items we bring out to the park in order to make this an easy lift for our volunteers and staff. We will provide a handful of chairs for visitors\, but we ask that you bring your own chair or blanket to sit on. There will also be a small amount of song books available because we are hoping that you’ll share with your neighbor or use the digital bulletin with music provided. Finally\, we need a reliable volunteer crew every week to help with setup and take down of our outdoor AV system and the other items for worship.\n\nYou may sign up here to help with set up and take down: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4CA4AA2BA0FF2-62321265-worship\n\nYou may sign up here to read scripture this summer at either worship service: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4CA4AA2BA0FF2-63133182-summer
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/worship-in-the-park-is-back/2026-06-14/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260627
DTSTAMP:20260411T052943
CREATED:20251218T195432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T195432Z
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SUMMARY:Creation Camp
DESCRIPTION:First Church’s Children’s and Youth Ministry programs are returning to Camp Wesley Woods in Williams Bay\, Wisconsin. Join us for a five-day overnight camp experience suitable for children and youth entering grades 2-8 in the fall of 2026 as together we to seek create life-changing memories and life-giving relationships in Christ.\n\nSave the date for summer camp!\n\nFirst Church’s Children’s and Youth Ministry programs are returning to Camp Wesley Woods in beautiful Williams Bay\, Wisconsin\, June 22-26\, 2026. Join us for a five-day overnight camp experience suitable for children and youth entering grades 2-8 in the fall of 2026 as together we seek to create life-giving relationships and life-changing memories in Christ.\n\nRegistration opens January 2026.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/creation-camp-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260724
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260726
DTSTAMP:20260411T052943
CREATED:20260308T142644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T142644Z
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SUMMARY:Wedding
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/wedding-5/
LOCATION:Tittle Chapel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260724T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260724T180000
DTSTAMP:20260411T052943
CREATED:20251106T170651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T170651Z
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SUMMARY:Wedding Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/wedding-rehearsal-2/2026-07-24/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T163000
DTSTAMP:20260411T052943
CREATED:20250916T155213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T155213Z
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SUMMARY:Total Child - Moving On Ceremony
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/total-child-moving-on-ceremony/
LOCATION:Dining Hall
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