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SUMMARY:SPRC meeting
DESCRIPTION:Reservation: OWL and Laptop for virtual option
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/sprc-meeting-3/2025-12-18/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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SUMMARY:Total Child Staff Holiday Lunch
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/total-child-staff-holiday-lunch/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251201T120000
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SUMMARY:Soup Kitchen Leadership
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/soup-kitchen-leadership/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251121T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251121T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T075005
CREATED:20250626T182716Z
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SUMMARY:Mozart's Requiem
DESCRIPTION:Concert is from 7:30-8:30pm. More details to come!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/mozarts-requiem/
LOCATION:Dining room and sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T075005
CREATED:20251020T164439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T164634Z
UID:10011081-1763058600-1763067600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Church Council Meeting
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/church-council-meeting-6/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T203000
DTSTAMP:20260504T075005
CREATED:20250905T023701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T023701Z
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SUMMARY:Holy Hurt Book Group
DESCRIPTION:Holy Hurt – Healing from Religious Trauma \nWednesdays 7pm-8:30pm | Starting the week of Oct. 8th  through November 12th | Glenna Hall  \nLed by Rev. Britt Cox and shared weekly facilitation with group participants  \nMany of us carry invisible wounds from faith communities that once promised love\, belonging\, or truth—but instead delivered shame\, fear\, or harm. In Holy Hurt\, therapist and theologian Dr. Hillary McBride gently guides readers through the complex terrain of religious trauma with compassion\, insight\, and hope. \nThis class will be a space for honest reflection\, guided discussion\, and spiritual care as we explore themes like: \n\nNaming and understanding religious trauma\nReclaiming your body\, story\, and relationship with the Divine\nGrieving what was lost—and holding onto what still gives life\nFinding new ways of connecting with God\, others\, and yourself\n\nWhether you are deconstructing\, rebuilding\, or simply curious\, this class offers tools for healing\, language for your journey\, and community for the road. All are welcome\, especially those carrying questions or wounds from past faith experiences. \nClass will be capped at 15 people and we ask that folks register ahead of time here on realm. Purchase the book and read through chapter 1 prior to the first class.  \nRegister here at the Realm Registration Event. 
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/holy-hurt-book-group/2025-11-12/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Britt Cox":MAILTO:britt@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251102T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251102T123000
DTSTAMP:20260504T075005
CREATED:20251023T190253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T190253Z
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SUMMARY:Stewardship/Finance Leadership Meeting
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/stewardship-finance-leadership-meeting/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251102T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251102T122000
DTSTAMP:20260504T075005
CREATED:20250709T153314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T153314Z
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SUMMARY:Visitor Coffee and Tour
DESCRIPTION:Visitor Coffee and Tour\n\nSundays after 10:30am worship on July 20\, August 24\, Sept. 21 & Nov. 2\n\nCurious to further explore First Church? Want to meet others in the congregation and tour the building? Visitors and others new and not-so-new to First Church are invited to stay after 10:30am worship on any of the dates listed above for coffee\, informal conversation\, and a tour of the church building where “the magic happens” (to quote Pastor Grace). For example\, we’ll see the kitchen\, nursery\, diaper pantry\, and overnight shelter space. Information on the Inquirers Class will be available for those who are curious to learn more about First Church.\n\nPlease RSVP for your preferred date as you complete this registration.\nRegister here!\n\nQuestions? Please contact Mary Taylor-Johnson\, Director of Membership and Engagement\, at mary@faithafirst.com .
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/visitor-coffee-and-tour-4/2025-11-02/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Taylor-Johnson":MAILTO:mary@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251027T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251027T180000
DTSTAMP:20260504T075005
CREATED:20251024T151338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T151338Z
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SUMMARY:Room Reservation
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/room-reservation/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251020T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251020T203000
DTSTAMP:20260504T075005
CREATED:20251020T171043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T171043Z
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SUMMARY:Adult Education Council Meeting
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/adult-education-council-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T193000
DTSTAMP:20260504T075005
CREATED:20250909T183111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T183111Z
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SUMMARY:SPRC
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/sprc/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250921T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250921T133000
DTSTAMP:20260504T075005
CREATED:20250919T191632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T191632Z
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SUMMARY:Racial Justice Committee meeting
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/racial-justice-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250909T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250909T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T075005
CREATED:20250909T182949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T182949Z
UID:10010563-1757440800-1757451600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Church Council Meeting
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/church-council-meeting-5/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250822T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250822T110000
DTSTAMP:20260504T075005
CREATED:20250814T163455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T163455Z
UID:10009789-1755853200-1755860400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Budget meeting
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/budget-meeting/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250820T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250820T103000
DTSTAMP:20260504T075005
CREATED:20250808T192143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T192143Z
UID:10009787-1755675000-1755685800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Orientation Day
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/orientation-day/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250817T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250817T150000
DTSTAMP:20260504T075005
CREATED:20250729T202519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T165857Z
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SUMMARY:Social Justice Intersections Seminar on Religious Nationalism
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/social-justice-intersections-seminar-on-religious-nationalism/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250807T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250807T190000
DTSTAMP:20260504T075005
CREATED:20250715T200514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T200514Z
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SUMMARY:DS Clergy Interview
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/ds-clergy-interview/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250730T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250730T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T075005
CREATED:20250724T190439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T190439Z
UID:10009773-1753898400-1753905600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Church Council
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/church-council-2/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250620T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250620T160000
DTSTAMP:20260504T075005
CREATED:20250606T183755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T185056Z
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SUMMARY:Memorial Service: Jean Price
DESCRIPTION:Reception in the Great Hall\nPre-service in Glenna Hall
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/jean-price-memorial-service/
LOCATION:Great Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T203000
DTSTAMP:20260504T075005
CREATED:20250615T163913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250615T164008Z
UID:10009547-1750273200-1750278600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Church Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/church-council-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250616T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250616T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T075005
CREATED:20240828T205905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T205905Z
UID:10006825-1750100400-1750104000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Adult Education Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Adult Education Council Meeting\nThird Monday of each month from 7:00-8:00pm\nJan Womack\, Vice Chair Womack.jan@gmail.com
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/adult-education-council-meeting/2025-06-16/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250610T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250610T203000
DTSTAMP:20260504T075005
CREATED:20240828T200726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T200726Z
UID:10006422-1749582000-1749587400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Church Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/church-council-meeting-2/2025-06-10/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250604T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250604T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T075005
CREATED:20250529T174106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T174106Z
UID:10009417-1749060000-1749070800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:SPRC meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/sprc-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250601T114000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250601T133000
DTSTAMP:20260504T075005
CREATED:20241023T180724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T155001Z
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SUMMARY:Spring 2025 Inquirers Class
DESCRIPTION:2025 Spring Inquirers Class\n \nSundays\, April 27\, May 4\, 11\, 18 & June 1\, 11:40-1:30pm (lunch included)\n\nWhat is Inquirers?\n\n\nAn exploration/inquiry into First Church\, its ministries\, and people.\n\n\nA six-session class that meets on Sundays led by Pastor Grace Imathiu\, Mary Taylor-Johnson and other church leaders.\n\n\nAn experience to help you discern whether this faith community will nurture you and provide opportunities to grow and serve.\n\n\nWhat will we do/learn/think about in Inquirers?\n\n\n        Learn about the First Church mission\, strategic planning\, and what it means to be a Reconciling Congregation.\n\n\n        Talk about the collective faith journey and reflect on our own individual experiences.\n\n\n        Learn about (or review) the structure\, theology\, and current issues in the United Methodist denomination.\n\n\n        Hear about opportunities such as Adult Education and Faith Formation\, soup kitchen\, sack lunch ministry\, diaper bank\, fellowship groups\, Young Adult potlucks and gatherings\, opportunities for children and youth.\n\n\n        Build relationships with each other through weekly conversation and sharing in small groups.\n\n\n        Listen to what current members share about their experiences in this congregation.\n\n\n        Take a tour of the building.\n\n\n        Inquirers is also the centerpiece of our membership process\, so we’ll talk about the membership vows and expectations.  While we ask all persons considering membership at First Church to participate\, we don’t assume that Inquirers are considering membership.  If the experience helps your discern whether or not this faith community is a good fit for you\, that is a win.\n\n\n\nIf    If you are interested in participating in Inquirers\, or have questions about this opportunity\, please reach out to Mary Taylor-Johnson\, Director of Membership and Engagement\, at 847-864-6182 or mary@faithatfirst.com .
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/spring-2025-inquirers-class/2025-06-01/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T120000
DTSTAMP:20260504T075005
CREATED:20250529T173457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T174948Z
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SUMMARY:Memorial Service
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/memorial/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250530T140000
DTSTAMP:20260504T075005
CREATED:20250529T174508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T174508Z
UID:10009475-1748599200-1748613600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Memorial Service
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/memorial-service-4/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T143000
DTSTAMP:20260504T075005
CREATED:20250427T141626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T205158Z
UID:10008990-1747486800-1747492200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Peace Circle
DESCRIPTION:In our time of great division and emotional turmoil\, Peace Circles have been a way to address such strife in a method that supports deep listening to others experiences that are prompted by questions for thought. It is a format of non cross talk\, using a “talking piece”for such prompts. The group will be limited to 14 participants to allow for adequate exploration. The group will be led by Tom Butler and Linda Boardman
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/peace-circle-2/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250507T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250507T190000
DTSTAMP:20260504T075005
CREATED:20250502T001557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T002159Z
UID:10009119-1746604800-1746644400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:NIC Cabinet Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/nic-cabinet-meeting/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250506T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250506T203000
DTSTAMP:20260504T075005
CREATED:20250522T184038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T184038Z
UID:10009406-1746558000-1746563400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:First Reads Book Group meeting
DESCRIPTION:First Reads Book Group meeting will be held on Tuesdays from 7-8:30 pm. Contact Janet Lutz at janetatl@aol.com.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/first-reads-book-group-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250413T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250413T143000
DTSTAMP:20260504T075005
CREATED:20250215T164333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250215T164333Z
UID:10008843-1744549200-1744554600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Men's Fellowship Lenten Study Group
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/mens-fellowship-lenten-study-group/2025-04-13/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Hagedorn":MAILTO:jehdvm@gmail.com
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