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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The Sanctuary Enhancement and Accessibility Committee (S.E.A.C.) will be making a presentation after worship on Sunday, April 11. S.E.A.C. will provide a progress report as well as an update on the mission of this renovation, and how it has developed as planning and design have...
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In years past, for Easter we have decorated the Sanctuary with tulips, daffodils, hyacinths and other spring flowers. Old First members were able to make a donation in honor of or in memory of someone, and then take some Easter flowers home with them on Easter Sunday. Since we are...
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Our traditional taize’ Ash Wednesday service will be offered this year on zoom. The same service will be offered at 8 am and at 7 pm. This is a service of quiet and reflection, singing and contemplation. Please join us. Part of the service will be the imposition of ashes...
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February 12, 2021 Dearly beloved Old First family, 2021 has been quite a year, and it’s not even the middle of February! We had an annual meeting a couple of weeks ago. We have more yearly pledges than we’ve ever had – plus, capital pledges enough to renovate the sanctuary. The...
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At our recent congregational meeting, we voted to pursue a detailed plan to renovate our sanctuary, improving accessibility, adding modern functionality, and reducing energy use. It is a beautiful plan that is the first step in our preparations for the congregation’s 300th...
Read more In an effort to get the Annual Reports out to the congregation as soon as possible, we are working to upload them earlier than usual! The available reports that we have so far are below. *** 2020 Annual Report Meeting Agenda Action Item Summary *** Pastor’s Report ...
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There has been some small conversations about helping out some of the church members who may be in need of prepared meals at this time (such as Jim, Gerry, and a few other church families). We are trying to gauge if it is possible to coordinate small meals that Michael could transport...
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Hello! Devan here- the church administrator. As January approaches, it is time to begin thinking about the Annual Reports, which we will share at the Annual Meeting on January 31, 2021. I have sent out this week an email to leadership folks who I need a report from (this includes the...
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It’s not too late to invite people to church for Christmas (especially this year when many “occasional worshipers” might not realize there’s online church or how to do it!) 8 pm Candlelight Service on Christmas Eve will be an online adaptation of our traditional...
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