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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
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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:20260618T041259
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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:20260618T041259
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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:20260618T041259
CREATED:20240227T214245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T214245Z
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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:20260618T041259
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:20260618T041259
CREATED:20240322T220738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T220750Z
UID:10005834-1715797800-1715806800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Festival Choir Rehearsal
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/festival-choir-rehearsal-18/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240421T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240421T163000
DTSTAMP:20260618T041259
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:20260618T041259
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:20260618T041259
CREATED:20240322T220406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T220406Z
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SUMMARY:Music Ministry
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/music-ministry-24/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240315T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240315T203000
DTSTAMP:20260618T041259
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:20260618T041259
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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:20260618T041259
CREATED:20240307T171135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T171135Z
UID:10005797-1710075600-1710079200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Music Ministry
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/music-ministry-23/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240128T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240128T140000
DTSTAMP:20260618T041259
CREATED:20240127T051609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240127T051609Z
UID:10005721-1706446800-1706450400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Music Ministry
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/music-ministry-22/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240115T105000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240115T123000
DTSTAMP:20260618T041259
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231224T230000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231225T000000
DTSTAMP:20260618T041259
CREATED:20231208T033808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T034035Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas Eve Candleight Service With Communion\, Soloist\, & Organ
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/christmas-eve-candleight-service-with-communion/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231224T223000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231224T230000
DTSTAMP:20260618T041259
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
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231224T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231224T200000
DTSTAMP:20260618T041259
CREATED:20231208T033721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T033721Z
UID:10005701-1703444400-1703448000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Christmas Eve Candlelight Service with Choir\, Handbells\, Strings\, & Organ
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/christmas-eve-candlelight-service-with-choir-handbells-strings-organ/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231224T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231224T183000
DTSTAMP:20260618T041259
CREATED:20231208T033400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T033400Z
UID:10005699-1703440800-1703442600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Chancel Choir Rehearsal
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/chancel-choir-rehearsal-135/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231224T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231224T170000
DTSTAMP:20260618T041259
CREATED:20231208T033304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T033304Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas Eve Family Service
DESCRIPTION:Nursery care beginning at 3:45 pm.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/christmas-eve-family-service-2/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231224T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231224T154500
DTSTAMP:20260618T041259
CREATED:20231207T002420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T002420Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Instrumentalists in grades 6-12 are invited to play Christmas carols before and during the 4:00pm Family Service on Christmas Eve. The group will rehearse together at 3:00pm before the service in the Sanctuary. Music is available in advance for any instrument. Please email brian@faithatfirst.com if your child would like to play.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/youth-ensemble/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231217T113500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231217T120500
DTSTAMP:20260618T041259
CREATED:20231206T034756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T035731Z
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SUMMARY:Architecture Tour of First Church Sanctuary and Tittle Chapel
DESCRIPTION:What well-known women’s suffrage and temperance movement leader has her own stained glass window at First Church? Who carved the reredos above the altar in the sanctuary ? When was Tittle Chapel built\, and who is it named after? \nStick around after worship on Dec. 17 for a 30-minute architecture and history tour of the First Church sanctuary and Tittle Chapel led by our resident expert Bill Brown.  We gather in the rear of the sanctuary after the postlude.  Please RSVP here.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/architecture-tour-of-first-church-sanctuary-and-tittle-chapel/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Taylor-Johnson":MAILTO:mary@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231210T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231210T113000
DTSTAMP:20260618T041259
CREATED:20230616T001153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230616T001153Z
UID:10003878-1702204200-1702207800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Pageant Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Children Pre-K through Grade 6 retell the Christmas story in scripture and song during the 10:30am worship service.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/pageant-sunday/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231207T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231207T190000
DTSTAMP:20260618T041259
CREATED:20231208T033518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T033518Z
UID:10005700-1701973800-1701975600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Festive Prelude
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/festive-prelude/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231207T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231207T154500
DTSTAMP:20260618T041259
CREATED:20231208T033126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T033126Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Ensemble Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/youth-ensemble-rehearsal-4/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231117T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231117T203000
DTSTAMP:20260618T041259
CREATED:20230616T000922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T042353Z
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SUMMARY:Festival Choir Concert: Bach & Willan
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/festival-choir-concert-bach-willan/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231115T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231115T210000
DTSTAMP:20260618T041259
CREATED:20231003T215829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T215829Z
UID:10005445-1700076600-1700082000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Festival Choir Dress Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/festival-choir-dress-rehearsal-3/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231115T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231115T193000
DTSTAMP:20260618T041259
CREATED:20231003T215538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T215538Z
UID:10005444-1700073000-1700076600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Orchestra Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/orchestra-rehearsal-2/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231112T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231112T101500
DTSTAMP:20260618T041259
CREATED:20231003T215435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T215435Z
UID:10005443-1699783200-1699784100@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Children's Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/childrens-choir-rehearsal-38/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231020T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231020T203000
DTSTAMP:20260618T041259
CREATED:20230616T001019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231017T051935Z
UID:10003877-1697830200-1697833800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Brass & Organ Concert
DESCRIPTION:First Church’s Music Ministry presents a concert of music for brass and organ featuring the Gaudete Brass Quintet and Minister of Music & Organist Dr. Brian Schoettler. The program includes classics by J. S. Bach and Marcel Dupré alongside works by living composers including works by local composers Ephraim Champion and Brian Schoettler. Founded in 2004\, the Gaudete Brass has recorded four albums and presents concerts and educational programs throughout the United States. \nThe 7:30pm concert is free and open to the public.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/brass-organ-concert/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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