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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T091500
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SUMMARY:Social Justice Intersections Sunday School Class
DESCRIPTION:Sundays at 9:15am in the Dining Hall\, first floor.  \nThe social justice track of the adult Christian Education lineup is grounded in the Wesleyan commitment that “There is no holiness but social holiness.” \nFacilitator:   Joe Agne\, RevAgne@gmail.com \nRealm Registration Event. 
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/social-justice-intersections-sunday-school-class/2026-04-19/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260416T173000
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SUMMARY:Soup Kitchen
DESCRIPTION:As part of Interfaith Action of Evanston\, First Church hosts a weekly soup kitchen each Thursday evening.  A host team of First Church volunteers is needed each week\, and 5-6 times a year we also need cooking teams.   Interested in helping?  Please contact Dave Koester (davekoester57@gmail.com) about current scheduling needs.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/soup-kitchen/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:Dining Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Koester":MAILTO:davekoester57@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T172459
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SUMMARY:Collaborate\, Connect\, Care Staff Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/collaborate-connect-care-staff-meeting/2026-03-25/
LOCATION:Dining Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Britt Cox":MAILTO:britt@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260308T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260308T090000
DTSTAMP:20260421T172459
CREATED:20250225T163019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T163019Z
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SUMMARY:Men's Fellowship Gathering
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/mens-fellowship-gathering-3/2026-03-08/
LOCATION:Dining Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Hagedorn":MAILTO:jehdvm@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260208T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260208T090000
DTSTAMP:20260421T172459
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-2/2026-02-08/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251110T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251110T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T172459
CREATED:20251102T154606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T154606Z
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SUMMARY:Nominations Committee
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/nominations-committee/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250809T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250809T123000
DTSTAMP:20260421T172459
CREATED:20250603T195443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T201246Z
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SUMMARY:Leadership Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Our annual Leadership Retreat for all current chairs\, co-chairs and vice chairs of church committees. Join us for breakfast\, lunch and getting to know each other and preparing for the year ahead in between the two meals! \n  \nRegister here: https://onrealm.org/faithatfirst/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=YTQxOGJhZGQtMzJiZi00ZmNiLTkzY2UtYjMxYjAxNGM5Y2Nm
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/leadership-retreat/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250604T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250604T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T172459
CREATED:20241104T193719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250525T162319Z
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SUMMARY:Total Child School Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Total Child hosts a picnic for all currently enrolled families. The picnic is held on the lawn\, but in case of rain\, it will be held in the Dining Hall.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/total-child-school-picnic/
LOCATION:Hinman Lawn
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250601T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250601T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T172459
CREATED:20241104T184158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T184158Z
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SUMMARY:Earth Care Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/earth-care-committee-meeting/2025-06-01/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T123000
DTSTAMP:20260421T172459
CREATED:20250403T160219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T160219Z
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SUMMARY:Bundled Blessings is sponsoring Diaper Days -- an open house\, diaper drive and diaper packing event.
DESCRIPTION:Bundled Blessings Diaper Bank will be hosting Diaper Days — an open house\, diaper drive\, and diaper packing event on Sat. 5/31 from 9:30 am-12:30 pm. Contact Nancy Brown at bundledblessings@outlook.com or 847-271-1712 .
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/bundled-blessings-is-sponsoring-diaper-days-an-open-house-diaper-drive-and-diaper-packing-event/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250530T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T172459
CREATED:20250529T174508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T174508Z
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SUMMARY:Memorial Service
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/memorial-service-4/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250528T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250528T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T172459
CREATED:20250506T152156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T152156Z
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SUMMARY:LAST Wednesday Potluck!
DESCRIPTION:Bring a side or dessert to share and join your church family for good food\, fellowship\, and seasonal activities for all ages on this last of our Wednesday evening potlucks for the program year! \nPlease register to aid in preparations\, noting dates you plan to attend and any dietary restrictions or food allergies in the memo field.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/last-wednesday-potluck/
LOCATION:Dining Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Colin McDonald":MAILTO:colin@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T172459
CREATED:20250506T152748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T152748Z
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SUMMARY:Lay Members to Annual Conference Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Lay Members and alternatives will be meeting to prepare for the 2025 Annual Conference at noon\, Sunday\, May 18.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/lay-members-to-annual-conference-gathering/
LOCATION:Dining Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Hagedorn":MAILTO:jehdvm@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T090000
DTSTAMP:20260421T172459
CREATED:20250501T190409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250525T171457Z
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SUMMARY:Men's Fellowship Monthly 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-monthly-gathering/
LOCATION:Dining Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Hagedorn":MAILTO:jehdvm@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250507T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250507T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T172459
CREATED:20250415T211212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T211212Z
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SUMMARY:Total Child Staff Appreciation Lunch
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/total-child-staff-appreciation-lunch/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250504T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250504T101500
DTSTAMP:20260421T172459
CREATED:20250325T163738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T163738Z
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SUMMARY:Confirmation Breakfast
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/confirmation-breakfast/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250504
DTSTAMP:20260421T172459
CREATED:20241223T173258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T182458Z
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SUMMARY:Center for Family Consultation - Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Evanston’s Center for Family Consultation will hold its Annual Conference in the dining room on Friday and Saturday\, May 2\, and 3\, 2025. This event will also be live-streamed both days. Contact: Krys Juleen\, Building Event Coordinator
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/center-for-family-consultation-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250427T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250427T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T172459
CREATED:20250311T161135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T161135Z
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SUMMARY:Church Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/church-council-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T172459
CREATED:20250212T195423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T195423Z
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SUMMARY:ASP Fundraiser Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Come join us as our youth and adult volunteers tell you all about our annual Appalachia Service Project mission trip! We need your help to help the people of Appalachia! Please join us for a pasta dinner and consider our auction table so you can donate to our cause and get a gift out of it! Hope you’ll help our Youth Ministry go on ASP for the 27th year!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/asp-fundraiser-dinner/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250402T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250402T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T172459
CREATED:20250124T164955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T162426Z
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SUMMARY:First Wednesday Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Bring a side or dessert to share and join your church family for good food\, fellowship\, and seasonal activities for all ages on the first Wednesday of each month! \nPlease register to aid in preparations\, noting dates you plan to attend and any dietary restrictions or food allergies in the memo field.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/first-wednesday-potluck-9/2025-04-02/
LOCATION:Dining Room
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250331T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250331T213000
DTSTAMP:20260421T172459
CREATED:20250314T181529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T181529Z
UID:10008903-1743438600-1743456600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Evanston Lighthouse Rotary
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/evanston-lighthouse-rotary/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T172459
CREATED:20250218T174715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T174715Z
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SUMMARY:Peace Circle
DESCRIPTION:Peace Circles are one way to join the separated. In areas of conflict and misunderstanding around areas of division\, be it race\, gender\, age\, sexual orientation and many isms that you may identify\, it is a format of listening to each other’s stories by responding to prompts. This is an effort to join what divides and joins us in being a beloved community. I am requesting a sign up of a limit of 14 participants. Once people have registered\, I will send information on the circle format.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/peace-circle/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250302T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250302T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T172459
CREATED:20250209T181045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250209T181045Z
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SUMMARY:Learn A New Prayer Practice For Lent
DESCRIPTION:Learn a New Prayer Practice for Lent \nJohn Wesley encourages us to pray without ceasing. In our busy lives\, with so many distractions\, it can be difficult to keep to a regular prayer practice. Beads have been used by many faiths over the centuries as a meditative way to focus attention on prayers. Join us on Sunday March 2 to create a set of beads and learn about this ancient prayer practice just in time for Lent. We will meet in the dining room at noon. There will be a fee of $12.00 to cover materials costs. Contact Mari Leonard with questions and to register for the class. mari.leonard@comcast.net
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/learn-a-new-prayer-practice-for-lent/
LOCATION:Dining Room
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250302T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250302T101500
DTSTAMP:20260421T172459
CREATED:20250212T195604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T195604Z
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SUMMARY:Join the Sandbox Revolution!
DESCRIPTION:After gathering in the Dining Room for First Church’s first Sunday of the month time of “celebration\,” keep the intergenerational party going with Children’s Ministry and Social Justice Intersections! In dialogue with older youth and adults\, children of First Church will share what contributing to various mission and outreach activities means to them before leading us down the hall to Messy Church where all ages are invited to help make sack lunches with children as our guide.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/join-the-sandbox-revolution/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T172459
CREATED:20250123T183044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T183740Z
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SUMMARY:Inquirers Morning of Service and Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Our 2025 Winter Inquirers Class along with others in their households are invited to a Morning of Service on Saturday\, March 1\, 10-1:00pm. In the morning we will pack hundreds of diapers for Bundled Blessings diaper bank’s monthly distribution to families in and around Evanston through a dozen local social service agencies. At noon we’ll enjoy a casual lunch together in the dining room. Depending on our numbers and needs we may also make sack lunches that day for the Good News Shelter in Rogers Park. Good News provides transitional housing for women and children.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/inquirers-morning-of-service-and-lunch/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250223T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250223T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T172459
CREATED:20250130T171449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T172350Z
UID:10008560-1740312000-1740317400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Children in Action: Fill in the (SNAP)Gap!
DESCRIPTION:Children in Action is teaming up with Mission & Outreach to help prepare items for Interfaith Action’s SNAPGap collection. Toothbrushes and toothpaste will be distributed at Interfaith Action Evanston’s March 11 Producemobile\, located at the Robert Crown Community Center. Each month the Producemobile and SNAPGap serve 225-300 households with as many as 1\,260 people. \nChildren in grades 1-6 are invited and encouraged to step into service of our greater community on Sunday\, February 23 from 12:00-1:30 p.m.\, with lunch provided! See details and register here.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/children-in-action-fill-in-the-snapgap/
LOCATION:Dining Room
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250216T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250216T123000
DTSTAMP:20260421T172459
CREATED:20250209T180019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250209T180019Z
UID:10008611-1739705400-1739709000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Focus Group
DESCRIPTION:Members of the 2024 Winter Inquirers Class are invited to participate in a focus group after worship on February 16 to provide input to the Membership Committee about how to more effectively connect and engage newer members. Questions? Please contact David Smith or Mary Taylor-Johnson.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/focus-group/
LOCATION:Dining Room
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250209T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250209T101500
DTSTAMP:20260421T172459
CREATED:20250103T185314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T185314Z
UID:10008519-1739092500-1739096100@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Social Justice Intersections: The Legacy of the Great Lakes with guest speaker Susan Prout\, Counsel for the EPA
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/social-justice-intersections-the-legacy-of-the-great-lakes-with-guest-speaker-susan-prout-counsel-for-the-epa/
LOCATION:Dining Room
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250202T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250202T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T172459
CREATED:20250124T164248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T164310Z
UID:10008541-1738497600-1738501200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Congregational Care Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Congregational Care is meeting on Feb 2 after church. This will be a hybrid meeting.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/congregational-care-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Dining Room
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250126T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250126T131500
DTSTAMP:20260421T172459
CREATED:20250121T182332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T182513Z
UID:10008534-1737892800-1737897300@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Social Justice Intersections Special Event
DESCRIPTION:January 26 at Noon in the Dining Room—Special Social Justice Intersections Event.\nZONING\, HOUSING\, FAITH COMMUNITIES: What does zoning have to do with the high cost of housing or people experiencing homelessness or hunger? Plenty\, actually\, but it’s complicated. Bring your chili and join us in the Dining Room around noon for a conversation to learn about the impact of past Evanston rules and regulations with Laurice Bell from Shorefront Legacy Center\, the present with Sue Loellbach from Connections for the Homeless\, and Envision Evanston 2025 hopes for the future with Mayor Daniel Biss.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/special-social-justice-intersections-event/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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