As many of you know, Old First has been providing service camp experiences for youth and young adults for almost 40 years. It is not uncommon for us to have guests at Old First who first found their interest in ministry or social work through their time spent in a service camp at Old...
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Hello! In order to help keep track of all the virtual meetings happening these days, the church office has put a simple calendar together. Throughout each week, we have companionship groups, prayer meetings, Bible study, and more! We are trying to keep it as organized as possible, to...
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Someone said to Michael on Easter morning, “But we don’t even know what the worship schedule is for next Sunday.” He laughed and responded, “That seems about right for all the change this community is facing right now! But be of good courage, I’ll let you...
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Hello Old First! On behalf of the Joint Ventures Ministry Team, you are invited to a congregational presentation on April 10, at 1:00 pm on Zoom (to allow time for a break following worship). The JVMT has been working at warp speed towards breaking ground on our new building. In a...
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As we get ready to return to in-person worship, the church office has requested relaxed street parking from the city. As with previous years, the relaxed parking is available along 4th St. between New St. and Arch St., and along Race St. between 3rd and 4th St. Relaxed parking in...
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The Pennsylvania Southeast Conference UCC is hosting its Annual Spring Meeting on June 3-4, 2022. This year’s theme is “Living the Jesus Life – Contemplatives in Action.” Details from the PSEC website :: — June 3-4 at West Chester University“Living the...
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We are spending our Wednesday nights (online at 7 pm) leading up to Easter following the last hours of Jesus’ mortal life by recalling actual locations in Jerusalem along the Via Dolorosa, the “stations of the cross” that Pilgrims in Jerusalem follow prayerfully every Friday. Each...
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Dear Old First Congregation, Wow! I want to say thank you for all the generosity you’ve shown me after leaving the property assistant position at the church. You made my year! I do not deserve such a church family as you. I am touched your kindness. It has really made me feel that...
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Love Responds One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) special mission offering of the United Church of Christ involves you in disaster, refugee/immigration, and development ministries throughout the world. When a disaster strikes or people are displaced or made refugees by violence or...
Read more Throughout Lent we follow Jesus as he journeys to his death in Jerusalem and glorious resurrection. Our reflection on that journey is guided by the scriptures that record what he did and said as he came to the holy city. Beginning this Sunday (March 13) at 9:30 on Zoom, join with Bob...
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