United Church of ChristPosted December 29, 2011 by Michael Caine. Filed under Christian Education, Events, Fellowship Groups, Live Nativity, News, Worship.
The end of the year, the whole season from Thanksgiving thru New Year’s can become a whirlwind of activity and busyness. Let the church help you wade through it all, and stay focused on what matters most and the promise that’s the basis of it all. As well, Christmas is a great time to invite [...]
Posted August 10, 2011 by Michael Caine. Filed under Events, Featured, History, Live Nativity, News.
Is it too early to think of Advent and Christmas? A leader from the Old City Civic Association showed up this week to tell us that they’d like to organize a tour of the historic congregations in the neighborhood. They would like Old First to be one of their stops along the way. Their tentative [...]
Posted December 30, 2010 by Zebulon Young. Filed under Live Nativity, News.
We bid our animal friends from the Creche’ a fond farewell a few days early, December 30… But look forward to welcoming them back next year.
Posted December 21, 2010 by Suzanne Cole. Filed under Live Nativity, News.
Old First’s Live Nativity received press coverage on Newsworks, the Web presence of WHYY, Philadelphia’s public radio/TV station.
Posted December 20, 2010 by Michael Caine. Filed under Events, Live Nativity, News, Worship.
Worship leaders and readers for both services this Friday, December 24– the Creche’ service (outdoors) at 6:30 p.m. and also at the 7 p.m. Candlelight Christmas Eve Service in the Sanctuary– are needed. Some of the roles are in costume as the walk-ons in the tableau at the Creche and later the Sanctuary. If you [...]
Posted December 13, 2010 by Zebulon Young. Filed under Live Nativity, News.
Belle, Jitterbug, Cookies & Cream, Marble, Chico and Patches have arrived. Stop by to meet them! Pictures, video, and additional details will follow.