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Old First Reformed 
United Church of Christ
151 N. 4th Street (at Race Street), Philadelphia, PA 19106 · (215) 922-4566
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Super Bowl Sunday Volunteers Needed
Posted January 19, 2012 by Billi. Filed under Featured, News, Shelter.
The guests of the men’s shelter have requested that the shelter remain open all day on Sunday, February 5th. They will be spending the day in the Social Hall watching the big game (Super Bowl XLVI) and spending time together. This is the Sunday that many of the women at Old First will be away [...]
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A Psalm of Thanksgiving: Make a joyful noise unto the Lord (Psalm 100:1)
Posted January 12, 2012 by Guest. Filed under News.
As you all know, as Treasurer, I have often been accused of worrying too much about the Church’s finances. Those who spoke with me in the Fall of 2011, noted that, this time, I did not seem concerned. All of the indicators that the Administration SLG were reviewing pointed to a year where OFR would [...]
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Annual Meeting Reports Booklet — LET’S GO GREENER!
Posted January 11, 2012 by Mindy Beecher. Filed under Events, Featured, History, News.
It’s that time of year where ‘makin’ copies’ of the annual report gets the copier all heated and the paper starts a flyin’! This year, let’s become a little greener and more conscientious of our environment (and spare the church budget) by making fewer copies of the annual report. I would like to propose the [...]
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Shelter Needs Update
Posted January 11, 2012 by Billi. Filed under Featured, News, Shelter.
Last week I posted a few requested items for the men’s shelter and all the items were donated!! Thank you so much to Beth Davis for spreading the word of our needs on facebook. Her friend, Kevin Jackson, donated 30 new cups and spoons to the shelter. The George family (Bill, Robyn and children) donated [...]
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Service Camps, Looking Forward
Posted January 11, 2012 by Billi. Filed under Featured, News, Urban Service Camps.
As life at Old First gets back to normal after the holidays, so does the season of service camps. Here is an update on who to expect at Old First in the spring months. The groups will be in service at Old First at the Cupboard and/or at the men’s shelter as well as adventuring [...]
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Restoring Your Soul, Women’s Retreat, Feb 4-5. Still Time to Register!
Posted January 10, 2012 by Suzanne Cole. Filed under Christian Education, Events, Featured, Fellowship Groups, News.
Over 25 women have registered for our women’s retreat, “Restoring Your Soul,” to be held February 4-5 at Seva Retreat Center in Elkins Park, PA. The program is shaping up to be a wonderful time together. In addition to plenty of time for relaxation and enjoying one another’s company, we will have sessions on: Healthy [...]
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A New Way of Budgeting and Tracking Income/Expenses
Posted January 5, 2012 by Guest. Filed under Christian Education, Featured, News, Stewardship, Wellspring, Worship.
Happy New Year! It’s January, which means we are at the height of Old First budget season. We in the Admin. SLG have been working hard over the past few years to improve our financial and cash management processes, and budget development has been a part of this effort. We’ve welcomed other SLG leaders in [...]
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Worship SLG Opens Discussion on How Sanctuary Is Organized! Adult Forum, Jan. 8 & 15
Posted January 4, 2012 by Guest. Filed under Adult Forum, Events, Featured, News, Worship.
Throughout the fall the Worship SLG spent time thinking and discussing how the furnishings and architecture of our sanctuary embody our convictions and values about worship. We’ve learned that our sanctuary has looked about the same since the 1967 when it was renovated to appear as it had in the late 1800’s. We’ve been thinking [...]
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Special Gifts for the Men’s Shelter
Posted January 3, 2012 by Billi. Filed under Featured, News, Shelter.
There are a few things that the shelter is missing this year and if anyone has extra items they’re looking to donate, let us be the recipient of your generosity! The Old First kitchen is in need of spoons. We currently have 10 spoons and are in need of at least 25 more. They do [...]
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Volunteer Satisfaction Survey
Posted January 3, 2012 by Billi. Filed under Featured, News, Saturday Cupboard, Shelter, Wellspring.
The Outreach Ministries are trying to collect data to help improve volunteer experiences at the shelter and at the Food and Clothing Cupboard. We receive a lot of feedback during the year and this is a way to pull all of it together. Billi has posted an anonymous survey that can be taken here: volunteer [...]