Getting the shelves for the shed has become something like waiting for Jesus to come back. We have been talking about it for years, but one might wonder if it was ever going to happen. But, it did! The Service Camp from Marlborough Congregational in Connecticut put them together and...
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I begin by admitting this E-pistle is derivative. It’s a reworking or reapplication of David Brooks’ recent column “Weavers,” which sort of surprises me. I mostly avoid reading Brooks as I find him usually muddled, and often infuriating. Actually, I often read him only when I want to...
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The Elder’s met on February 18 and would like to share a few highlights from our meeting: We welcomed Meg Bigelow and Tony Merlo to the meeting. (Alexa was unfortunately unable to be at the meeting). Tony, Meg, and Alexa Sherr are joining the Board of Elders. Meg and Alexa will...
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The Book Group on Race and Racism will meet after worship on March 10 to discuss Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? and Other Conversations About Race, 20th Anniversary Edition, by Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum. A paperback, it is widely available in bookstores...
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Last Sunday afternoon, I got a message from one of our members who had been in church: “…Unsure if it came out of the lectionary or if you picked it yourself, but I really appreciated the reading from Corinthians today. ‘But by the grace of God, I am what I am, and his...
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Our last update was contained in the Annual Report in which we spelled out our Mission and what we have accomplished from June to January. As we approach the end of February, we are providing this brief update on what has happened and what we anticipate will happen next. We have an...
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Below are the links to the three pamphlet materials that are being shared with the community, as Old First begins discussing the project with our neighbors, local leaders, and religious community. Old First Reformed Church Depaul USA Community Ventures
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THE ORIGIN AND HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH Black History Month celebration began as “Black History Week.” It was started in 1926 by Carter G. Woodson, a noted African-American, scholar, educator, and publisher. Mr. Woodson chose the 2nd week of February because it...
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“If we can’t as a congregation bear disagreement and tension — handle some discomfort — we’ll never do anything. Ok, maybe that’s an exaggeration. But if we cannot risk ruffling any feathers or upsetting any apple carts, our range is going to be awfully restricted...
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We received a donation of several unisex and women’s coats. Photos of all the coats are shown on this post. If you or someone you know is in need of a coat, you are welcome to look through them and take one. You can find them hanging in the Upper Narthex with the choir robes.
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