“Church is not the building.” Never before has that aphorism meant so much. At Old First we pride ourselves in the connections we have as a community. We know that we’re a congregation, not a building. But how can we be a congregation, when we can’t congregate?...
Read more During this time when we are isolated in our homes, we’re finding creative ways to be the church. Michael, Woody and the Worship SLG have done an amazing job developing an innovative virtual worship experience that connects us each Sunday. Based on that success, the elders are...
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The Elders are encouraging everyone at Old First to attend one of the Lenten suppers taking places in homes all around the region! Not only will it be a time of fellowship and prayer, you will participate in a meaningful activity to help us craft a vision for the future of our...
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Old First’s pastor emerita, Rev. Geneva Butz, preached for us this past Sunday, while Michael was away at a retreat in Virginia. The inspiration for her sermon was the large “Love First” sign proudly displayed between our front doors. Building on that motto, she...
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Online privacy is in the news these days, so we thought it would be a good idea to review how we at Old First protect the congregation’s confidential information. Old First is a patchwork quilt of one-on-one relationships among individuals in the congregation. Our online member...
Read moreParking will be tight on Easter morning, so we encourage you to carpool or take public transportation if feasible. But if you need to drive, here are your options: Under the Benjamin Franklin Bridge–Enter from 4th Street (the entrance is on the left (east) side of 4th Street as you are...
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Old First is moving to a new platform, called Breeze, for our membership directory. By the time you read this, you should have received an invitation in your email to create your own username and password. Why should I create my own account? With a Breeze account, you’ll be able to...
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Community Meeting Regarding Old First’s Live Nativity Sunday, January 14, 12:15 pm Old First United Church of Christ, 4th & Race Streets, Philadelphia Stormy the cow’s escape onto city streets last Thursday, Dec. 14 has brought unusual attention — even international...
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We want to let everyone know that Stormy the Cow is fine and has returned to the farm. The exact details of the December 13th Stormy events are still being pieced together. In the meantime we want to thank the Philadelphia Police Department, Fire Department, Animal Control, and Health...
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Bring your furry, feathered, or scaly pet to church this Sunday for a special blessing. It’ll be a fun service that’s not too churchy, so invite a friend or neighbor, no matter what faith their pet professes. In addition to blessings for Christian dogs and cats, we can...
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