When we can have a ministry with the 34 people living in the new building, should we stop hosting the shelter? That’s been a topic of conversation since the Congregational Meeting at which we began talking about the question. A thorough answering of all the questions collected from...
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Hello friends at Old First! Yes, it’s been a while since I was at the organ at church, but that time will come again this Sunday, April 21st – Easter Sunday. In honor of this joyous day, I’ll be playing a “Trumpet Voluntary,” originally written by Henry Purcell (ca...
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For our April meeting, we chose: The Color of Water: A Black Man’s Tribute to His White Mother, by James McBride. Because of Easter, the April meeting will be on April 28. Our summer reading will be The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic...
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I was visited this week by two leaders from the American Bible Society. The ABS, known most commonly these days for the “Good News translation” of the Bible, relocated to the neighborhood in 2015; they transplanted to Philly from NYC, they explain, “choosing to reclaim the city of...
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The confirmands are leading the Old First team in this year’s Walk Against Hunger, on Saturday, April 27. Please join us! You can donate toward the Old First team goal by using this donation link, or with a donation in the offering plate (write “Hunger Walk” on your envelope or the...
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Now that the congregation has approved the initial building design, what happens next: Councilman Squilla, supporting our project, has offered to help us with changing the zoning by ordinance. We need it changed from R-1, which all the churches...
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The vote at the congregational meeting affirming the Joint Venture Ministry Team (JVMT) and the design direction for the new building was unanimous. It is a sign of strong support as we move ahead in a complicated project of many different, interconnecting steps. The JVMT will continue...
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Please join us at Old First Reformed United Church of Christ, to celebrate Holy Week. We will have service for Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday. We hope to see you!
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On Wed., April 10, Old Firster Dr. Grant Frame will show us the University of Pennsylvania’s Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, where he works. Grant is an associate professor of Near Eastern Languages & Civilizations at Penn; his field of study is Babylonian Cuneiform...
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After the sunrise service and before worship, we will gather for breakfast together around 9:45 am. The Community Life SLG will provide egg casseroles. Could you bring a dish to share? Last names A-K, please bring pastries, breads, etc. L-Z, please bring fruits, juices, etc. Bring your...
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