Neighbors in Need Special Offering, Oct. 1
Neighbors in Need (NIN) is a special mission offering of the United Church of Christ that supports ministries of justice and compassion in the United States. In 2023, the Neighbors
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Can You Make Sure Everyone Feels Invited?
Anniversary Sunday, Sept. 24 @ 11 am Share an invite; bring a dish; see everyone in worship. (Double your portion, and we’ve got Sunday Supper made by the whole church…)
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A New and More Helpful Definition of “Hybrid”
Author’s Note: I am no Jeremiah-like prophet of doom! (I suspect most of you know that already…) But I sounded that doom and gloomy when this article first appeared. I
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We want to hear from YOU!
Congregational Survey, Fall 2023 A lot has changed since 2019. The pandemic upended our daily routine for more than two years. And some aspects of our lives will never be
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PSEC Holding Meetings about the Potential Merger of the 4 PA UCC Conferences
Since last year, the four conferences of the UCC in Pennsylvania have been discussing the possibility of a merger, to create one Pennsylvania conference. Below is a message from
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CHURCH THIS SUNDAY – 11 AM!
Yes, we are back at 11 am. So Michael expects to see EVERYONE who says the summer 10 am hour is too early! It’s the first day of Sunday School
Read more Greener Church Webinar on Tues, Sept. 12- Would You Like to Attend for OF?
One of our newest members, the Rev. Shelly Stackhouse, will be attending the following webinar about opportunities for nonprofits (like church!) to seek funding for projects that make their operations
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Anniversary Sunday Potluck and Photo Day
Old First is turning 296 years old this September! Let’s celebrate our anniversary with a potluck luncheon after worship on Sunday, September 24! This year we’ll also have a photographer
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It’s Choir Time Again
As the Old First family begins the fall season by restarting or creating activities, the Music Department joins the rest of you with the return of our Church Choir. Beginning
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Why I Serve on the Save Chinatown Coalition
One of you said to me last week, “I should probably tell you – because you might not hear it often enough – but I’m in favor of the 76er’s
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