How many of us know what denomination our congregation belongs to? Or if we do, do we know much about that denomination? If someone asked you, “what’s the United Church of Christ?” could you answer? Or how would you answer? We are a non-creedal denomination (which means that we do not...
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The Elders met on June 10 and would like to share a few highlights from our meeting with you: 1. The United Church of Christ has created a ministry for a WISE Congregation.WISE stands for Welcoming, Inclusive, Supportive, and Engaged in the Mental Health of the community and the wider...
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“Here I am Lord Is it I Lord? I have heard You calling in the night I will go Lord If You lead me I will hold Your people in my heart.” That is, not surprisingly, the refrain of the hymn “Here I am, Lord.” Four verses in the first-person about God and...
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The Parkinsingers will perform their 5th Annual Spring Concert, entitled “Stand By Me,” on Monday, June 17, 2019, from 5:30pm – 6:30pm. A reception will follow the concert. The performance will take place at Congregation Rodeph Shalom, 615 N. Broad Street...
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At the end of June, there will be a culinary and nutrition training hosted by the Health Promotion Council, the American Heart Association, and Get Healthy Philly. The upcoming training will focus on creating healthier takes on summer classics. The training will include a short...
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06-07-2019 Old First / Community Ventures presented to the Architectural Subcommittee of the Historic Commission on May 28, 2019. The Architectural Subcommittee had reservations about the proposed finishes to the building, but the Subcommittee agreed conceptually to the movement of...
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“Life is short, and we do not have much time to gladden the hearts of those who travel the way with us. So be swift to love… make haste to be kind. And as we go, may the blessing, the peace, the love, and the glory of the Holy One, who is in the midst
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Old First, I know it’s the summer, and everyone is off to vacation, but we are still operating our Saturday morning breakfast program. This program does not stop and operates every single Saturday morning from 7:00 am to 10:30 am rain or shine, sleet or snow. Because it is an...
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Dear Friends: Even though I appreciate your interest in reading about a composer, or piece of music that I play for one of the services, this month I’ve decided to dedicate this article to all of you at Old First. Many of you may know that Sunday, June 9 is my last Sunday playing at...
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Starting next Sunday, June 16, worship service will move to 10am, and Sunday School will go on hiatus for the summer months. This will last until the beginning of September.
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