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-WR-CALNAME:First United Methodist Church of Evanston, IL 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:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20210101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231119T091500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231119T101500 DTSTAMP:20260501T003237 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:20260501T003237 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:20260501T003237 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:20260501T003237 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:20260501T003237 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:20260501T003237 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:20260501T003237 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:20260501T003237 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:20260501T003237 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