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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241215T091500
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SUMMARY:Pageant Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Pageant participants who attended the 12/14 dress rehearsal join for a final run-through before worship. Please meet in Glenna Hall to sign in.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/pageant-rehearsal-7/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241124
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SUMMARY:Decorating the Sanctuary for Advent and Christmas
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/decorating-sanctuary-for-advent-and-christmas/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241122T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241122T203000
DTSTAMP:20260618T001943
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T201832Z
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SUMMARY:Festival Choir Concert: Handel's "Messiah"
DESCRIPTION:The Festival Choir and Orchestra of First United Methodist Church of Evanston present part 1 of Handel’s beloved “Messiah.” The concert is sure to usher in the spirit of the seasons of Advent and Christmas. The 7:30pm concert is free and open to the public.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/festival-choir-concert-handels-messiah/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241111T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241111T083000
DTSTAMP:20260618T001943
CREATED:20240925T000817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T000817Z
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SUMMARY:Lantern Walk- Total Child
DESCRIPTION:Total Child’s annual Lantern Walk takes place on Monday\, November 11\, from 8:00-8:30am. During the event\, we invite families and children to walk from the courtyard (Memorial Garden)\, around the front of the building\, and then through the sanctuary and back to the courtyard while holding homemade lanterns and singing songs about light.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/lantern-walk-total-child/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241109T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241109T131500
DTSTAMP:20260618T001943
CREATED:20241017T203748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T203748Z
UID:10007432-1731151800-1731158100@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Helen Carlock Memorial Service
DESCRIPTION:Family will greet friends in Glenna Hall 11:30 – 12:00pm\nService will be in the sanctuary 12:00pm – 1:00pm
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/helen-carlock-memorial-service/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241103T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241103T113000
DTSTAMP:20260618T001943
CREATED:20241031T135218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T135218Z
UID:10007552-1730629800-1730633400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Worship Service
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/sunday-worship-service/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241103T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241103T101500
DTSTAMP:20260618T001943
CREATED:20240828T201705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T201705Z
UID:10006427-1730628000-1730628900@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Children's Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Children’s Choir sings in worship for All Saints Sunday. Please meet on the front steps in the Sanctuary for our brief rehearsal. Participation in Wednesday rehearsals is required to participate.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/childrens-choir-rehearsal-61/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241023T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241023T103000
DTSTAMP:20260618T001943
CREATED:20241017T205352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T205352Z
UID:10007435-1729677600-1729679400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Total Child Organ Demo
DESCRIPTION:Children from Total Child make their annual visit to Dr. Brian in the Sanctuary to learn about the pipe organ.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/total-child-organ-demo/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241018T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241018T210000
DTSTAMP:20260618T001943
CREATED:20240606T191226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T191226Z
UID:10005876-1729278000-1729285200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Fisk University Choir Concert
DESCRIPTION:Evanston’s Sherman Methodist Church sponsors the Fisk University Choir in concert on Friday\, October 18 at 7:00. FUMC contact: Krys Juleen; Sherman contact: Ned Schaub
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/fisk-university-choir-concert/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241013T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241013T160000
DTSTAMP:20260618T001943
CREATED:20240925T165128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T165128Z
UID:10007331-1728828000-1728835200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:JRC- Take Down
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/jrc-take-down/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241006T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241006T160000
DTSTAMP:20260618T001943
CREATED:20240925T164250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T164250Z
UID:10007328-1728223200-1728230400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:JRC- Set Up
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/jrc-set-up-3/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240929T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240929T160000
DTSTAMP:20260618T001943
CREATED:20240925T163839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T163839Z
UID:10007326-1727618400-1727625600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:JRC Set Up
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/jrc-set-up-2/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240915T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240915T170000
DTSTAMP:20260618T001943
CREATED:20240613T195155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T195155Z
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SUMMARY:Installation Service for District Superintendent
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/installation-service-for-district-superintendent/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240602T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240602T113000
DTSTAMP:20260618T001943
CREATED:20230901T005921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T005921Z
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SUMMARY:10:30 Worship in the Sanctuary
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to 10:30 worship in our Sactuary. \nDetails each Sunday can be found at https://faithatfirst.org/gather/worship-services/worship-this-sunday/ 
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/1030-worship-in-the-sanctuary/2024-06-02/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240526T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240526T140000
DTSTAMP:20260618T001943
CREATED:20240322T220934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T220934Z
UID:10005836-1716728400-1716732000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Music Ministry
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/music-ministry-25/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240526T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240526T101500
DTSTAMP:20260618T001943
CREATED:20230616T001758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230616T001758Z
UID:10003954-1716715800-1716718500@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Chancel Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Adults and high school youth rehearse music for worship in the Chancel at the front of the Sanctuary. No audition required. Email Dr. Brian Schoettler for more information.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/chancel-choir-rehearsal-103/2024-05-26/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240517T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240517T203000
DTSTAMP:20260618T001943
CREATED:20240227T214245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T214245Z
UID:10005765-1715974200-1715977800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Festival Choir Concert
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, May 17th\, the Festival Choir of First United Methodist Church of Evanston presents a concert featuring two choral masterworks: Paul Winter’s “Earth Mass” and Louis Vierne’s “Messe solennelle.” The 7:30pm concert is free and open to the public.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/festival-choir-concert-4/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240517T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240517T190000
DTSTAMP:20260618T001943
CREATED:20240322T220844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T220844Z
UID:10005835-1715970600-1715972400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Festival Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/festival-choir-rehearsal-19/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240515T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240515T210000
DTSTAMP:20260618T001943
CREATED:20240322T220738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T220750Z
UID:10005834-1715797800-1715806800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Festival Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/festival-choir-rehearsal-18/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240421T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240421T163000
DTSTAMP:20260618T001943
CREATED:20231108T024228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T024310Z
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SUMMARY:AGO Workshop: Continuo Playing
DESCRIPTION:First Church’s Music Ministry hosts organist David Schraeder as he presents a workshop on continuo playing featuring our Fisk continuo organ. The event is presented by the North Shore Chapter of the American Guild of Organists and is free and open to the public.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/social-justice-committee-and-reconciling-congregation-task-force-invitation/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240421T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240421T120000
DTSTAMP:20260618T001943
CREATED:20240404T204841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T010049Z
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SUMMARY:First Church Architectural Building Tour
DESCRIPTION:Our resident building expert\, Bill Brown\, will lead a 30-minute tour on Sunday\, April 21 after worship.  This tour will focus on the history and architecture of the sanctuary and Tittle Chapel. Participants will get a close look at the carved reredos above the altar\, the original and “new” stained glass\, the awesome yet intimate space of Tittle Chapel\, and many other treasures in the spaces. \nInterested?  Please sign up online\, and plan to meet in the rear of the sanctuary five minutes after worship.  Can’t make it but want to be notified of the next tour date?  Please email mary@faithatfirst.com. \n 
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/first-church-architectural-building-tour/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bill Brown":MAILTO:bbbrown@wwbrown-inc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240407T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240407T140000
DTSTAMP:20260618T001943
CREATED:20240322T220406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T220406Z
UID:10005828-1712494800-1712498400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Music Ministry
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/music-ministry-24/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240315T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240315T203000
DTSTAMP:20260618T001943
CREATED:20230616T002511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T182546Z
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SUMMARY:Organ Concert
DESCRIPTION:Organ Concert:  Dr. Brian Schoettler \nFriday\, March 8\, 7:30-8:30pm in the Sanctuary \nFirst Church Minister of Music & Organist\, Dr. Brian Schoettler\, presents a 60-minute concert featuring the sanctuary’s mighty\, Austin pipe organ (Opus 319). The program will feature works Bach\, Lefébure-Wély\, Marchand\, Saint-Saëns\, and Widor. The concert is free and open to the public. \nInterested in dinner before the concert with some church folks?  All are invited to meet at Prairie Moon at 5:30pm and walk back to the church for the concert.  Please contact Ann Weatherhead at amweatherhead@gmail.com so we know how many to expect. \n 
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/organ-concert-2/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240315T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240315T160000
DTSTAMP:20260618T001943
CREATED:20240227T214517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T192043Z
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SUMMARY:Celebration of Life for Larry Ter Molen
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the Life of Larry Ter Molen (August 10\, 1937 – February 9\, 2024) \nFriday\, March 15\, 2024 \nService at 3:00pm in the sanctuary with reception following in Great Hall. \nLivestream link \nOnline Guest Book (please sign) \n 
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/celebration-of-life-for-larry-ter-molen/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240310T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240310T140000
DTSTAMP:20260618T001943
CREATED:20240307T171135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T171135Z
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SUMMARY:Music Ministry
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/music-ministry-23/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240128T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240128T140000
DTSTAMP:20260618T001943
CREATED:20240127T051609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240127T051609Z
UID:10005721-1706446800-1706450400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Music Ministry
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/music-ministry-22/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240115T105000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240115T123000
DTSTAMP:20260618T001943
CREATED:20230921T223204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T225330Z
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SUMMARY:Walk For Warmth
DESCRIPTION:Join the 5th Annual Interfaith Action Walk for Warmth! \nhttps://interfaithactionofevanston.networkforgood.com/events/62092-5th-annual-walk-for-warmth \nThe family-friendly Walk for Warmth on January 15\, 2024 is hosted in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.’s Day of Service. Join us in the fight against homelessness in our community. There is no charge to register for the walk\, but advance registration is required. The 2-mile walk through central Evanston starts at 11 AM at First United Methodist Church.\n10:50am – A short kickoff program in the sanctuary. Sanctuary doors (on Hinman) open at 10:30 am.\n12:30pm – The Walk concludes at First United Methodist Church. \nNote that you need not complete the full 2 mile walk. Feel free to walk as long as you can. \n“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is\, ‘What are you doing for others?’” — Martin Luther King Jr. You can respond to Dr. King’s call to action by supporting the Walk for Warmth in the following ways: \n1. Walk with us! Gather in the First Church sanctuary and then follow the Walk route together past eight of the faith communities that host Interfaith Action’s winter shelter in rotation. Free parking is available at the public garage on Church St. just east of Chicago Ave. For everyone’s safety\, please leave your dog at home.\n2. Make a monetary donation. All donations support Interfaith Action of Evanston and help provide safe and warm spaces for our unhoused neighbors to sleep during the cold weather season. You may donate online or by check to Interfaith Action of Evanston\, PO Box 1414\, Evanston\, IL 60204. Write “Walk for Warmth” in the memo line on the check. \nLet’s carry on Dr. King’s legacy and continue his fight for economic\, social and racial justice\, and make sure no one has to sleep outside in the cold!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/walk-for-warmth-3/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231224T230000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231225T000000
DTSTAMP:20260618T001943
CREATED:20231208T033808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T034035Z
UID:10005702-1703458800-1703462400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Christmas Eve Candleight Service With Communion\, Soloist\, & Organ
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/christmas-eve-candleight-service-with-communion/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231224T223000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231224T230000
DTSTAMP:20260618T001943
CREATED:20231208T033900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T033900Z
UID:10005703-1703457000-1703458800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Music Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/music-rehearsal-3/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231224T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231224T200000
DTSTAMP:20260618T001943
CREATED:20231208T033721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T033721Z
UID:10005701-1703444400-1703448000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Christmas Eve Candlelight Service with Choir\, Handbells\, Strings\, & Organ
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/christmas-eve-candlelight-service-with-choir-handbells-strings-organ/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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