Eight of our leaders — Barbara, Barry, Beth W., Bob and Joanna, Clark, Michael C. and Mike — have committed to completing and writing up between 40 and 65 one on one conversations with people in this faith community in the next month. Maybe they will want to talk to you?...
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The New Amsterdam Boys and Girls Choir will be visiting us the weekend of October 19-20. They will provide our music in worship that Sunday morning. We are looking for about 10 Old First families who could put up one or two of the teens or an adult chaperone for Saturday night. The...
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On Sunday October 20, we will work together for 60-90 minutes to sort through and air out clothing that has been donated to the Clothing Cupboard. It serves approximately 80 individuals each Saturday morning, mostly homeless individuals who enjoy a hot meal and “shopping” through our...
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Trimesters aren’t often used in financial reporting, but the end of our second trimester, 31-AUG-2019, corresponds with our traditional fall restart, so here is our second trimester financial report. Through the first 8 months of the year, we are $41K in the red. Remember that because...
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The Elders met on September 9 and would like to share highlights with you. Discussion of Budget – While a shortfall was anticipated when we approved this year’s budget, several factors have led to an increase in the shortfall which is now projected at $40,000. These include...
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World Communion Sunday will be on October 6 this year. The Worship Standing Leadership Group (SLG), thinking about the special services (Anniversary Sunday, World Communion and Reformation Sunday) in early fall, has some ideas for each occasion. For World Communion Sunday, the Worship...
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Join us on Sunday, August 18 for a picnic at the church. We will start with a shortened outdoor service at 10am, then enjoy hot dogs, burgers, and veggie burgers along with potluck side dishes. People with last names starting A-M should bring salads or sides, and folks with last names...
Read more 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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OLD FIRST WILL CONTRIBUTE $2,500 TO THE “GENERATIONS OF SERVICE” CAPITAL CAMPAIGN OF THE UNITED CHURCH BOARD OF MINISTERIAL ASSISTANCE Meet financial assistance needs for 14,412 retirees in 2027 150 new Next Generation Leadership Initiative participants 1,000 participants in the...
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