BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//First United Methodist Church of Evanston, IL - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://faithatfirst.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for First United Methodist Church of Evanston, IL REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20210101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240904T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240904T131500 DTSTAMP:20260430T220119 CREATED:20240828T215248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T215446Z UID:10006828-1725451200-1725455700@faithatfirst.org SUMMARY:Summer Lunch Bunch DESCRIPTION:Our final Summer Lunch Bunch is Wednesday\, Sept. 4.  BYO lunch and gather at Fountain Square from noon to 1:15pm to enjoy informal conversation with staff and church members. Sign up now so we know to look for you! URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/summer-lunch-bunch-4/ LOCATION:Fountain Square ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Taylor-Johnson":MAILTO:mary@faithatfirst.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240731T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240731T131500 DTSTAMP:20260430T220119 CREATED:20240730T142313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T154247Z UID:10006030-1722427200-1722431700@faithatfirst.org SUMMARY:Summer Lunch Bunch DESCRIPTION:Our second Summer Lunch Bunch gathering is Wednesday\, July 31\, with Pastor Britt Cox\, Colin McDonald\, and Mary Taylor-Johnson. BYO lunch and gather at Fountain Square from noon to 1:15pm to enjoy informal conversation together. (Rain location: Church dining room.)  Sign up so we know to look for you and can let you know if we are moving indoors. \nYour staff misses the casual conversations of our program year potlucks and so we have planned a few pop-up lunch gatherings before Rally Day (Sept. 8).  Bring your lunch or pick it up on the way and come as you are. \nSign up now for July 31 and watch the E-News for future dates! URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/summer-lunch-bunch-2/ LOCATION:Fountain Square ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Taylor-Johnson":MAILTO:mary@faithatfirst.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240717T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240717T131500 DTSTAMP:20260430T220119 CREATED:20240710T003201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T003201Z UID:10005939-1721217600-1721222100@faithatfirst.org SUMMARY:Summer Lunch Bunch DESCRIPTION:Our first Summer Lunch Bunch is Wednesday\, July 17\, with Pastor Britt Cox\, Colin McDonald\, and Mary Taylor-Johnson. BYO lunch and gather at Fountain Square from noon to 1:15pm to enjoy informal conversation together. (Rain location: Church dining room.)  Sign up so we know to look for you. \nYour staff misses the casual conversations of our program year potlucks and so we are planning two of three pop-up lunch gatherings between now and Rally Day (Sept. 8).  Bring your lunch or pick it up on the way and gather at a specified downtown Evanston location on selected Wednesdays. \nSign up now for July 17 and watch the E-News for future dates! URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/summer-lunch-bunch/ LOCATION:Fountain Square ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Taylor-Johnson":MAILTO:mary@faithatfirst.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240310T113500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240310T123000 DTSTAMP:20260430T220119 CREATED:20240229T180515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T181359Z UID:10005788-1710070500-1710073800@faithatfirst.org SUMMARY:First Church Ministry Tour DESCRIPTION:Whether you are a new visitor or someone who has been worshipping here for over a year\, we invite you to further explore First Church.  This ministry tour is a great way to learn more about this faith community.  For those who are curious about membership\, this tour is also the first step in the membership process.   \nFirst Church Ministry Tour  \nSunday\, Nov. 10\, immediately following worship \nMeet outside the church office for this 45-minute tour. \n\n\n\n\nPlease RSVP here.  (If you are interested but can’t make it\, please use the RSVP form to indicate your availability for an alternate time.)  \n\n\n\n\nThis tour is an opportunity for First Church visitors to explore who we are as a congregation and what we do in addition to 10:30 worship on Sundays. On the tour participants will:  \n\nLearn about our primary ministries:  Mission and Outreach programs such as Soup Kitchen\, Sack Lunch Ministry\, and our Overnight Shelter; Children’s and Youth Ministries\, Adult classes\, Bible studies\, and groups; Music Ministry; Fellowship groups and opportunities; Congregational Care. \nConsider some key facts around First Church history\, our identity as a Reconciling Congregation and member of Interfaith Action of Evanston; and our membership. \nVisit rooms on multiple floors where\, as Pastor Grace says\, “the magic happens!” — and learn where the bathrooms are! (Note that walking is involved\, and access to other floors via the elevator is an option to stairs.) \n\nBefore and after the tour\, information about membership and the upcoming Inquirers Class will be available.  Questions are always welcome.  \nMary Taylor-Johnson\, Director of Communications and Membership\, mary@faithatfirst.com URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/first-church-ministry-tour-3/ LOCATION:Conference Room ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faithatfirst.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Untitled-design-50.png ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Taylor-Johnson":MAILTO:mary@faithatfirst.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231217T113500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231217T120500 DTSTAMP:20260430T220119 CREATED:20231206T034756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T035731Z UID:10005692-1702812900-1702814700@faithatfirst.org SUMMARY:Architecture Tour of First Church Sanctuary and Tittle Chapel DESCRIPTION:What well-known women’s suffrage and temperance movement leader has her own stained glass window at First Church? Who carved the reredos above the altar in the sanctuary ? When was Tittle Chapel built\, and who is it named after? \nStick around after worship on Dec. 17 for a 30-minute architecture and history tour of the First Church sanctuary and Tittle Chapel led by our resident expert Bill Brown.  We gather in the rear of the sanctuary after the postlude.  Please RSVP here. URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/architecture-tour-of-first-church-sanctuary-and-tittle-chapel/ LOCATION:Sanctuary ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Taylor-Johnson":MAILTO:mary@faithatfirst.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231203T091500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231203T101500 DTSTAMP:20260430T220119 CREATED:20231110T050501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231117T014317Z UID:10005661-1701594900-1701598500@faithatfirst.org SUMMARY:First Church Ministry Tour DESCRIPTION:Whether you are a new visitor or someone who has been worshipping here for over a year\, we invite you to further explore First Church.  This ministry tour is a great way to learn more about this faith community – -and is also the first step in the membership process.   \nFirst Church Ministry Tour  \nSunday\, Nov. 19\, 9:15-10:15am  OR  Dec. 4\, 9:15-10:15am.  \nMeet in Glenna Hall. \n \n \n \n \n \n Please RSVP here.  (If you are interested but can’t make it\, please use the RSVP form to indicate your availability for an alternate time.)  \n \n \n \n \n \n This tour is an opportunity for First Church visitors to explore who we are as a congregation and what we do in addition to 10:30 worship on Sundays. On the tour participants will:  \n\nLearn about our primary ministries:  Mission and Outreach programs such as Soup Kitchen\, Sack Lunch Ministry\, and our Overnight Shelter; Children’s and Youth Ministries\, Adult classes\, Bible studies\, and groups; Music Ministry; Fellowship groups and opportunities; Congregational Care. \nConsider some key facts around First Church history\, our identity as a Reconciling Congregation and member of Interfaith Action of Evanston; and our membership. \nVisit rooms on multiple floors where\, as Pastor Grace says\, “the magic happens!” — and learn where the bathrooms are! (Note that walking is involved\, and access to other floors via the elevator is an option to stairs.) \n\nBefore and after the tour\, information about membership and the upcoming Inquirers Class (January/February 2024) will be available.  Questions are always welcome.  \nMary Taylor-Johnson\, Director of Communications and Membership \nmary@faithatfirst.com URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/first-church-ministry-tour-2/ LOCATION:Glenna Hall ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faithatfirst.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Untitled-design-48.png ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Taylor-Johnson":MAILTO:mary@faithatfirst.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231119T091500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231119T101500 DTSTAMP:20260430T220119 CREATED:20231115T034634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T034634Z UID:10005663-1700385300-1700388900@faithatfirst.org SUMMARY:First Church Ministry Tour DESCRIPTION:Whether you are a new visitor or someone who has been worshipping here for over a year\, we invite you to further explore First Church.  This ministry tour is a great way to learn more about this faith community – -and is also the first step in the membership process.   \nFirst Church Ministry Tour  \nSunday\, Nov. 19\, 9:15-10:15am \nOR Dec. 4\, 9:15-10:15am.  \nMeet in Glenna Hall. \n \n \n \n \n \n Please RSVP here.  (If you are interested but can’t make it\, please use the RSVP form to indicate your availability for an alternate time.)  \n \n \n \n \n \n This tour is an opportunity for First Church visitors to explore who we are as a congregation and what we do in addition to 10:30 worship on Sundays. On the tour participants will:  \n\nLearn about our primary ministries:  Mission and Outreach programs such as Soup Kitchen\, Sack Lunch Ministry\, and our Overnight Shelter; Children’s and Youth Ministries\, Adult classes\, Bible studies\, and groups; Music Ministry; Fellowship groups and opportunities; Congregational Care. \nConsider some key facts around First Church history\, our identity as a Reconciling Congregation and member of Interfaith Action of Evanston; and our membership. \nVisit rooms on multiple floors where\, as Pastor Grace says\, “the magic happens!” — and learn where the bathrooms are! (Note that walking is involved\, and access to other floors via the elevator is an option to stairs.) \n\nBefore and after the tour\, information about membership and the upcoming Inquirers Class (January/February 2024) will be available.  Questions are always welcome.  \nMary Taylor-Johnson\, Director of Communications and Membership \nmary@faithatfirst.com URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/first-church-ministry-tour/ LOCATION:Glenna Hall ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faithatfirst.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Untitled-design-48.png ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Taylor-Johnson":MAILTO:mary@faithatfirst.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230430T113500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230430T120500 DTSTAMP:20260430T220119 CREATED:20230427T002558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230427T002902Z UID:10003555-1682854500-1682856300@faithatfirst.org SUMMARY:First Church Building Tour DESCRIPTION:Immediately following 10:30 Worship on April 30\, Bill Brown (a longtime church member and resident expert on the church building) will lead a 30-minute tour with a special focus on the history and architecture of the sanctuary and Tittle Chapel.   All welcome. \nGet a close look at the carved reredos above the altar\, the original and “new” stained glass\, and hear what the architect thought about the balcony. \nInterested?  Please RSVP to Mary Taylor-Johnson at mary@faithatfirst.com.  The group will meet in the rear of the sanctuary five minutes after the close of worship. \nCan’t make it but want to participate another time? Just let her know. URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/first-church-building-tour/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://faithatfirst.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG-4247-scaled-e1682537020735.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Taylor-Johnson":MAILTO:mary@faithatfirst.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230326T091500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230326T101500 DTSTAMP:20260430T220119 CREATED:20230221T084227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230221T084227Z UID:10003514-1679822100-1679825700@faithatfirst.org SUMMARY:Inquirers Class DESCRIPTION:Inquirers Class serves as an exploration of First Church\, its ministries\, and people\, and includes individual and collective reflection on our faith journeys.  The class serves as an opportunities for persons considering membership at First Church to discern whether that step is a good fit at this time. \nPersons who have questions or are interested are invited to contact Mary Taylor-Johnson at mary@faithatfirst.com or 847-864-6181 x214. URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/inquirers-class-14/ LOCATION:Glenna Hall ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Taylor-Johnson":MAILTO:mary@faithatfirst.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230319T091500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230319T101500 DTSTAMP:20260430T220119 CREATED:20230221T084128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230221T084128Z UID:10003513-1679217300-1679220900@faithatfirst.org SUMMARY:Inquirers Class DESCRIPTION:Inquirers Class serves as an exploration of First Church\, its ministries\, and people\, and includes individual and collective reflection on our faith journeys.  The class serves as an opportunities for persons considering membership at First Church to discern whether that step is a good fit at this time. \nPersons who have questions or are interested are invited to contact Mary Taylor-Johnson at mary@faithatfirst.com or 847-864-6181 x214. URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/inquirers-class-13/ LOCATION:Glenna Hall ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Taylor-Johnson":MAILTO:mary@faithatfirst.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230312T091500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230312T101500 DTSTAMP:20260430T220119 CREATED:20230221T084029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230221T084029Z UID:10003512-1678612500-1678616100@faithatfirst.org SUMMARY:Inquirers Class DESCRIPTION:Inquirers Class serves as an exploration of First Church\, its ministries\, and people\, and includes individual and collective reflection on our faith journeys.  The class serves as an opportunities for persons considering membership at First Church to discern whether that step is a good fit at this time. \nPersons who have questions or are interested are invited to contact Mary Taylor-Johnson at mary@faithatfirst.com or 847-864-6181 x214. URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/inquirers-class-12/ LOCATION:Glenna Hall ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Taylor-Johnson":MAILTO:mary@faithatfirst.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230305T091500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230305T101500 DTSTAMP:20260430T220119 CREATED:20230221T083923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230221T083923Z UID:10003511-1678007700-1678011300@faithatfirst.org SUMMARY:Inquirers Class DESCRIPTION:Inquirers Class serves as an exploration of First Church\, its ministries\, and people\, and includes individual and collective reflection on our faith journeys.  The class serves as an opportunities for persons considering membership at First Church to discern whether that step is a good fit at this time. \nPersons who have questions or are interested are invited to contact Mary Taylor-Johnson at mary@faithatfirst.com or 847-864-6181 x214. URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/inquirers-class-11/ LOCATION:Glenna Hall ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Taylor-Johnson":MAILTO:mary@faithatfirst.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230226T091500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230226T101500 DTSTAMP:20260430T220119 CREATED:20230222T004659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230222T004831Z UID:10003517-1677402900-1677406500@faithatfirst.org SUMMARY:Inquirers Orientation Session DESCRIPTION:On Feb. 26 for Inquirers orientation our activity will involve use of Glenna Hall\, Tittle Chapel\, and the Bundled Blessings diaper pantry. URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/inquirers-orientation-session/ LOCATION:Tittle Chapel ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Taylor-Johnson":MAILTO:mary@faithatfirst.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230226T091500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230226T101500 DTSTAMP:20260430T220119 CREATED:20230221T072727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230221T083814Z UID:10003510-1677402900-1677406500@faithatfirst.org SUMMARY:Inquirers Class DESCRIPTION:Inquirers Class serves as an exploration of First Church\, its ministries\, and people\, and includes individual and collective reflection on our faith journeys.  The class serves as an opportunities for persons considering membership at First Church to discern whether that step is a good fit at this time. \nPersons who have questions or are interested are invited to contact Mary Taylor-Johnson at mary@faithatfirst.com or 847-864-6181 x214. URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/inquirers-class-10/ LOCATION:Glenna Hall ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Taylor-Johnson":MAILTO:mary@faithatfirst.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221130T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221130T203000 DTSTAMP:20260430T220119 CREATED:20221130T235607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221130T235607Z UID:10003353-1669834800-1669840200@faithatfirst.org SUMMARY:Communications Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/communications-committee-meeting-8/ LOCATION:Glenna Hall ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Taylor-Johnson":MAILTO:mary@faithatfirst.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR