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SUMMARY:Stare at the Sun concert
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/stare-at-the-sun-concert/2026-03-14/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T203000
DTSTAMP:20260617T103009
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SUMMARY:Stare at the Sun Choral Concert
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/stare-at-the-sun-choral-concert-2/2026-03-14/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260308T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260308T230000
DTSTAMP:20260617T103009
CREATED:20260308T142743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T142743Z
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SUMMARY:Fisk University concert
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/fisk-university-concert/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T143000
DTSTAMP:20260617T103009
CREATED:20260110T032001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T032001Z
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SUMMARY:Organ Concert: Brian Schoettler
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, March 1\, First Church Minister of Music & Organist\, Dr. Brian Schoettler\, will present a 60-minute concert featuring the sanctuary’s mighty\, Austin pipe organ (Opus 319).\n\nThe program will feature works by American composers.\nThe 1:30pm concert is free and open to the public.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/organ-concert-brian-schoettler/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260125T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260125T140000
DTSTAMP:20260617T103009
CREATED:20260110T032848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T032848Z
UID:10011484-1769346000-1769349600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Music Ministry
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/music-ministry-4/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260119T130000
DTSTAMP:20260617T103009
CREATED:20251205T224401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T224401Z
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SUMMARY:7th Annual Walk For Warmth
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars! Please join us for Interfaith Action of Evanston’s Walk for Warmth on Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service\, Monday January 19th. Walking together\, we are a physical embodiment of Dr. King’s vision of the beloved community. His commitment to service is reflected in the route we take past the many faith communities that house Interfaith Action’s overnight shelter in rotation. The Walk helps raise awareness of homelessness in our community. Your donation supports Interfaith Action’s programs including the overnight shelter. For more information\, to register to walk and to donate\, go to the Walk for Warmth 2026 website. There is no charge to register.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/7th-annual-walk-for-warmth/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260119T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260119T130000
DTSTAMP:20260617T103009
CREATED:20250919T183149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T183213Z
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SUMMARY:Walk for Warmth
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for Interfaith Action’s annual Walk for Warmth on Martin Luther King\, Jr. Day on January 19\, 2026. Please join us at 11am in the FUMC church sanctuary as we honor the legacy of Dr. King\, raise funds for the overnight shelter\, and walk a mile in the shoes of people who need it.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/walk-for-warmth/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T210000
DTSTAMP:20260617T103009
CREATED:20250626T182827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T182827Z
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SUMMARY:Mozart's Requiem- Dress Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/mozarts-requiem-dress-rehearsal/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T083000
DTSTAMP:20260617T103009
CREATED:20250916T154105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T154105Z
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SUMMARY:Lantern Walk (Total Child families)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/lantern-walk-total-child-families/
LOCATION:Memorial Garden
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251017T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251017T220000
DTSTAMP:20260617T103009
CREATED:20250209T180436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250209T180436Z
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SUMMARY:Sherman Methodist hosts the Fisk College Choir
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/sherman-methodist-hosts-the-fisk-college-choir/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T170000
DTSTAMP:20260617T103009
CREATED:20250209T180558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250209T180558Z
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SUMMARY:JRC hosts High Holy Days at FUMC
DESCRIPTION:The JRC will be using the sanctuary and assorted additional rooms for Rosh Hashanah on September 23\, 2025. They will return for Yom Kippur Services on the evening of October 1\, and again will be in the sanctuary and assorted rooms all day (into evening) on October 2. Additional days will be blocked to allow for them to move in/out their items in advance of their services.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/jrc-hosts-high-holy-days-at-fumc/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250903T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250903T153000
DTSTAMP:20260617T103009
CREATED:20250603T182743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T172106Z
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SUMMARY:Piano Tunings
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/piano-tunings/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250831T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250831T140000
DTSTAMP:20260617T103009
CREATED:20250718T184936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T184936Z
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SUMMARY:Music Ministry
DESCRIPTION:Space reservation
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/music-ministry-2/2025-08-31/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250620T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T170000
DTSTAMP:20260617T103009
CREATED:20240606T163957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T163957Z
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SUMMARY:Wedding
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, June 20\, 2025 (4 p.m.)\, and Saturday\, June 21\, 2025 (wedding)
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/wedding-3/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250608T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250608T120000
DTSTAMP:20260617T103009
CREATED:20240828T192519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T171151Z
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SUMMARY:Worship in the Sanctuary
DESCRIPTION:Please find up to date information about this Sunday here.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/worship-in-the-sanctuary/2025-06-08/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250601T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250601T101500
DTSTAMP:20260617T103009
CREATED:20240828T202603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T165312Z
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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-140/2025-06-01/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T120000
DTSTAMP:20260617T103009
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:20250525T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250525T140000
DTSTAMP:20260617T103009
CREATED:20250311T182425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T182425Z
UID:10008895-1748178000-1748181600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Music Ministry
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/music-ministry-29/2025-05-25/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250525T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250525T101500
DTSTAMP:20260617T103009
CREATED:20250327T183920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T183920Z
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SUMMARY:Handbell Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/handbell-choir-rehearsal-35/2025-05-25/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T150000
DTSTAMP:20260617T103009
CREATED:20250303T185916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T185916Z
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SUMMARY:1:30pm Voice Recital: Christine Mando
DESCRIPTION:First Church mezzo-soprano Christine Mando presents a vocal recital titled “Sea Pictures” along with Sarah Jenks on piano.\nThe 1:30pm recital is free and open to the public. Freewill donations support the Music Ministry of First Church.\nOnly the Church Street doors will be open for this event.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/130pm-voice-recital-christine-mando/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T101500
DTSTAMP:20260617T103009
CREATED:20250216T204512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250216T204512Z
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SUMMARY:Children's Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Children’s Choir prepares to sing in worship. 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-65/2025-05-18/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T120000
DTSTAMP:20260617T103009
CREATED:20250410T175418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T175418Z
UID:10008983-1747479600-1747483200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Cate Rondenet Memorial
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/cate-rondenet-memorial/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T210000
DTSTAMP:20260617T103009
CREATED:20241008T185620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T185620Z
UID:10007410-1747423800-1747429200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Festival Choir Concert: Handel's "Messiah"
DESCRIPTION:The Festival Choir and Orchestra of First United Methodist Church of Evanston present parts 2 & 3 of Handel’s beloved “Messiah.” The 7:30pm concert is free and open to the public.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/festival-choir-concert-handels-messiah-2/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T193000
DTSTAMP:20260617T103009
CREATED:20250216T203519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250216T203519Z
UID:10008851-1747420200-1747423800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Orchestra Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/orchestra-rehearsal-4/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T193000
DTSTAMP:20260617T103009
CREATED:20250216T203346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250216T203346Z
UID:10008850-1747247400-1747251000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Orchestra Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/orchestra-rehearsal-3/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T140000
DTSTAMP:20260617T103009
CREATED:20250506T150029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T163018Z
UID:10009121-1747137600-1747144800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Christine Mando Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/christine-mando-rehearsal/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250506T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250506T163000
DTSTAMP:20260617T103009
CREATED:20250506T145841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T145841Z
UID:10009120-1746543600-1746549000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/rehearsal/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250428T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250428T210000
DTSTAMP:20260617T103009
CREATED:20250410T175125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T175125Z
UID:10008982-1745868600-1745874000@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Standing Together
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/standing-together/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250420T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250420T103000
DTSTAMP:20260617T103009
CREATED:20250216T204139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250216T204139Z
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SUMMARY:Festive Prelude
DESCRIPTION:The Music Ministry of First Church present 30-minutes of music as we prepare for our Easter worship service.\nThe Festive Prelude and worship will feature the Chancel Choir\, Brass\, and Organ.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/festive-prelude-2/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250415T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250415T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T103009
CREATED:20241216T174029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T174029Z
UID:10008383-1744732800-1744747200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Bookends and Beginnings hosts author Colm Toibin
DESCRIPTION:Evanston bookstore\, Bookends & Beginnings\, hosts author Colm Toibin\, for the paperback release of his latest book\, Long Island. They anticipate 300 attendees. Program to begin at 7:00 with doors open at 6:00. Contact person for the church: Krys Juleen
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/bookends-and-beginnings-hosts-author-colm-toibin/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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