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SUMMARY:Council Member Outreach
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/council-member-outreach/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230326T091500
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SUMMARY:The Apostle's Creed:  What does it mean to confess the church's faith?
DESCRIPTION:In baptism and membership\, we are asked to confess our faith as the church through the Apostles’ Creed. What does it mean to do so and how do we making meaning from the creed for our lives today?   This class\, for Inquirers and others\, is led by Dr. E. Byron Anderson\, Associate Dean and Styberg Professor of Worship at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary. \nAll welcome.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/the-apostles-creed-what-does-it-really-mean/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230308T180000
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DTSTAMP:20260618T061639
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SUMMARY:March Family Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:First Church family! Join us for an hour of food\, fellowship\, and fun on Wednesday\, March 8 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the Dining Room. On the menu\, broccoli cheddar mac & cheese. A $5 donation per family is appreciated to help cover the costs of food and supplies. Please register and note any dietary restrictions in the registration memo field here: https://onrealm.org/faithatfirst/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=YmIxODhiM2ItOGJmZC00MGY0LTlmY2MtYWZiNzAxMmE3OGE0
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/march-family-fellowship/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230222T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230222T190000
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SUMMARY:Family Fellowship and Lenten Worskshop
DESCRIPTION:Begin the season of Lent in community with dinner and activities for all-ages before heading to Ash Wednesday service in Tittle Chapel. A $5 donation per family is appreciated to help cover the costs of food and supplies. Please note any dietary restrictions in the registration memo field. \nhttps://onrealm.org/faithatfirst/Registrations/Info/1c1ebddc-29ed-4f88-8800-afa80164636d 
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/family-fellowship-and-lenten-worskshop/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230219T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230219T170000
DTSTAMP:20260618T061639
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SUMMARY:All Church Bingo!
DESCRIPTION:Shake off the cold with popcorn\, hot chocolate\, and family friendly bingo for all ages on Sunday\, February 19 from 4:00-5:00 p.m. in the Dining Room. Please register for this free event to aid in estimating snacks and supplies: https://onrealm.org/faithatfirst/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=YWFiNDNiNWItZGE4Yi00NzJiLWE4ZDEtYWY4ZDAxMmE1Mjgw \nFor more information\, please contact Linda Federer at lfederer30@gmail.com .
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/bingo-night/
LOCATION:Dining Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Linda Federer":MAILTO:lfederer30@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230212T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230212T170000
DTSTAMP:20260618T061639
CREATED:20230202T232726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230212T203726Z
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SUMMARY:African American Spirituals: A Historical/Present Day Perspective
DESCRIPTION:presented by Robert A. Harris\, PhD\, Professor Emeritus\, Bienen School of Music\, Northwestern University \nAfrican American (Negro) Spirituals have played a significant part in American music from their inception in the 19th century. These religious folk songs\, especially the choral genre\, have become an important American contribution to music performances throughout the world. This presentation will deal with the spiritual’s development\, and its structural\, musical and textual aspects.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/african-american-spirituals-a-historical-present-day-perspective/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230205T114000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230205T123000
DTSTAMP:20260618T061639
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SUMMARY:Annual Church Conference
DESCRIPTION:Church members are asked to attend our annual church conference following 10:30 a.m. worship.  Rev. Brittany Isaac will preside over the meeting\, which includes a Staff Parish Relations Committee report\, the Membership Report\, and a vote on the proposed 2023 budget. \nThe meeting will be in person in the dining room as well as livestreamed.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/annual-church-conference-2/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230201T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230201T153000
DTSTAMP:20260618T061639
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SUMMARY:Winter Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the church at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday\, February 1 for an indoor winter picnic! Seasonal story\, songs\, and dessert provided. Bring your own lunch (and a friend!). RSVP here: https://onrealm.org/faithatfirst/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=MDJmMjE0ZTUtNzU1MC00NDBmLWI2NmQtYWY4ZjAxNzJiNGUx
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/winter-picnic/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221218T115000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221218T121500
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SUMMARY:Youth Ensemble Rehearsal
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/youth-ensemble-rehearsal-2/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221120T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221120T103000
DTSTAMP:20260618T061639
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SUMMARY:Class on 1&2 Kings
DESCRIPTION:“In a follow up to the study of 1 and 2 Samuel\, this class focuses on 1 and 2 Kings. These biblical books portray the tumultuous history of Israel and Judah and depict the successes and failures of kingship. We’ll discover which kings were the best for these nations and which were the worst\, and why\, and what lessons we can learn from these stories.” Led by Henry Carrigan
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/15354/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221113T091500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221113T101500
DTSTAMP:20260618T061639
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SUMMARY:What does it mean to be a Reconciling Congregation in the next chapter of the UMC?  Class led by Helen Ryde\, RMN Organizer
DESCRIPTION:What does it mean to be a Reconciling Congregation in the next chapter of the UMC?   \nHelen Ryde\, RMN Organizer and our preacher for 10:30 worship on this day\, will lead this class/conversation in Glenna Hall.  All welcome. 
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/what-does-it-mean-to-be-a-reconciling-congregation-in-the-next-chapter-of-the-umc-class-led-by-helen-ryde-rmn-organizer/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221112T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260618T061639
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SUMMARY:Reception for Helen Ryde\, RMN Organizer
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, Nov. 13\, First Church will celebrate our decision to become a Reconciling Congregation.  The celebration will begin with a reception for Reconciling Ministries Network (RMN) Organizer Helen Ryde at 6:30 pm on Saturday evening at 6:30pm in the church dining room.  Helen\, our preacher for Sunday worship\, will also lead a class on Sunday morning at 9:15am.  If you would like to attend the Saturday reception with coffee and dessert\, please RSVP online. 
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/reception-for-helen-ryde-rmn-organizer/
LOCATION:Dining Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Cheney-Egan":MAILTO:kathy@rmnetwork.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221106T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221106T170000
DTSTAMP:20260618T061639
CREATED:20221026T014512Z
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SUMMARY:Class on 1&2 Kings
DESCRIPTION:“In a follow up to the study of 1 and 2 Samuel\, this class focuses on 1 and 2 Kings. These biblical books portray the tumultuous history of Israel and Judah and depict the successes and failures of kingship. We’ll discover which kings were the best for these nations and which were the worst\, and why\, and what lessons we can learn from these stories.” Led by Henry Carrigan
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/class-on-12-kings/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221030T091500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221030T101500
DTSTAMP:20260618T061639
CREATED:20221012T002319Z
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SUMMARY:"Church of the Wild" Book Discussion
DESCRIPTION:The Earth Care Committee invites you to join in a 5-week conversation on the book “Church of the Wild: How Nature Invites Us into the Sacred” by Victoria Loorz. A spiritual director and cofounder of the Wild Church Network\, Loorz\, is the founding pastor of The Church of the Wild in Ojai\, California\, and preached at our First Church Earth Sunday worship service on April 24\, 2022. \nJudith Campbell facilitates these discussions and Rev. Grace Imathiu leads the conversation on October 16.  The class meets Sundays\, 9:15-10:15am in the dining room during the month of October. \nClick to Register! \nCopies of the book are available in the office while they last. \nPlease address any questions to Eileen Chambers\, Earth Care chair\, at eileenmchambers10@gmail.com .
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/church-of-the-wild-book-discussion/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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