Welcome to Old First
A congregation evolving intentionally to serve more people.
Striving to make a difference in people’s lives and in the world, we’re far from finished… or perfect.
Join us on the journey: we can help each other along.
Old First Reformed 
United Church of Christ
151 N. 4th Street (at Race Street), Philadelphia, PA 19106 · (215) 922-4566
Recent News & Announcements
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A Letter to the Editor Defending the UCC
February 26, 2012
Bob Molsberry, the UCC’s Conference Minister in Ohio, explains: “When Senator Santorum came to my city and dissed my theology, I decided I needed to respond.” To the Editor Columbus Dispatch February 19, 2012 A lot of outlandish things are said on the campaign trail, but Republican presidential hopeful Rick Santorum went too far on [...]
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Sign-up for or Support Someone in the Walk Against Hunger, Sat. 04.14
February 23, 2012
WALK AGAINST HUNGER April 14, 2012, Saturday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The walk starts at the Art Museum Every step counts in the fight against hunger. ALL PROCEEDS WILL HELP WITH OUR SATURDAY MORNING FOOD & CLOTHING CUPBOARD Walk! The scenic 5K Walk starts and ends at the Art Museum. Bring your family and [...]
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Worship SLG Decides on Front Pews
February 23, 2012
The Worship SLG, as it had pre-announced, at its meeting on Sunday, Feb. 19, decided that the sideways pews at the front of the sanctuary that were removed temporarily at the beginning of Advent will remain gone. The space created by their absence is helpful for worship purposes. It is also esthetically pleasing. Members of [...]
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Family Fun Day needs your help!
February 23, 2012
In preparation for the Family Fun day on March 17, we are asking that anyone with baking skills please donate a batch of cookies or a cake for our Cake/Cookie Walk. If you are interested in donating baked goods, please let a member of Wellspring know. We are also planning to sell hot dogs and [...]
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Upcoming Visitors
February 23, 2012
We have scheduled sixteen service camps over the next six months! We are definitely going to have a house full for last part of our spring and most of the summer. Here’s who you can expect to see this spring at Old First: Mar 2-4 St. John’s UCC, Riegelsville - This is their annual retreat [...]
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A Lenten Morning Prayer and Communion Service at Old First (every Sunday until Easter)
February 22, 2012
The Worship Standing Leadership Group has developed a simple, early morning, half-hour service for the Sundays of Lent. So even if you can’t join us at 11, you could come to worship each week as a Lenten discipline. The service will happen in the front of the Sanctuary each week, beginning at 8:30 and ending [...]