Germans in Philly Before the Revolution
On Sunday, October 18, 2026, after worship, we will have a light lunch for those who are staying for the presentation “Germans in Philly Before the Revolution.” Our presenter, Steve
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Time to Sign-up for Your Seat at a Fall Fellowship Dinner
The Congregational Life SLG has found 5 homes to host Fall Fellowship Dinners. (But Montiese says, “There could still be more.” If you are interested in hosting, it’s not too
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THE “WE MAKE PHILLY” CAMPAIGN
“…I can’t just watch our nation, our democracy being stolen from us. Electeds only work for the Billionaires, Corporations, Developers. Remember the closing of Hahnemann Hospital and the Save Chinatown
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VOTING AGAIN – This Time for Signage!
Someone asked me what the goal posts are out front. I laughed, “It’s where we are about to put the bulletin board back up; it’s been down since before construction
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GOD PROVIDES – even historical liturgies.
When I preached about God’s provision on Sunday (manna in the wilderness and the parable of the laborers and the hours), I had a concrete example from just the day
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WILL WE BE CHRISTIANS (OR ROMANS)?
Will We Be Christians (or Romans)? A sermon preached by the Rev. Michael W. Caine; Leviticus 19: 2, 9-13, 33-36
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Pastoral Relations Ministry Team — What Is it? What’s It Do?
Healthy communication builds a stronger church community. Established in Spring 2013 by our Elders, the Pastoral Relations Ministry Team (PRMT) works closely with our pastor to support and maintain a
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SUPPORT OLD FIRST CELEBRATING 300 YEARS BY PROUDLY WEARING A BEAUTIFUL T-SHIRT
We are selecting a high-quality gold / yellow T-shirt featuring our 300th-anniversary banner on the back and the “Old First, Love First” wording on the front. T-shirts are round-collared and
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“Know Your Rights” (and your Neighbors’ rights too!) Training, Sunday, Sept. 20 (after worship)
Old First is hosting a Know Your Rights training after church on September 20th, 1-3PM to help community members and congregants learn how to defend themselves in interactions with ICE.
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Fear Not 2.0 — An Invitation: “We’re Here Every Day”
Some time ago, a woman in her 60s showed up in church. She was quick to explain. “I’m not religious. I was raised in the UCC. But that was a
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