Elders Report and Financial Reports
Below are the reports submitted thus far from the financial officers of Old First Church, as well as the Elders’ Report for 2023. As we receive other reports this week,
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Standing Leadership Group Reports 2023
Here we have uploaded the reports submitted thus far by the Standing Leadership Groups, Committees, and various Staff of Old First Church. As we receive other reports this week, they
Read more Why Were You Called?
Our bible stories in Epiphany often tell of the people of faith God has called. This week it will be Simon and Andrew’s calling in the Gospel of Mark. And
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Congregational Potluck, Sunday, January 28
The elders have called our annual meeting for Sunday, January 28 immediately following the worship service. As is our custom, we’ll start with a potluck luncheon. Please bring a dish
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A New (and renewing?) Focus on Volunteers
I always tell people that Old First is a volunteer-heavy operation. As a church, we are serious about our service. And so with relatively humble resources, we accomplish a lot
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Fellowship Hour Hospitality – A New Model
“Church is a potluck, not a restaurant!” – Rev. Michael Caine, November 2023 We learned from the recent congregational survey that about 60 percent of Old Firsters attend in-person worship
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Reflections from Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Pastor’s note: After the Christmas Eve Service, people asked if I could share the poems that we used for reflection. They are all below. A word of thanks as
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Thank You Letter- Cradles to Crayons
More than 300,000 Philadelphia children live in poverty-stricken families. Of the ten reasons kids do not attend school, 3 are related to clothing, school supplies and the confidence needed to
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Christmas and New Years Games and Rituals
Twelve Days of Christmas Party Games Ritual for the New Year
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Advent, Christmas & Epiphany at Old First Church
We believe church helps us find these holy days’ deepest meanings. Church also helps us find one another and God. Don’t be alone this Christmas… In this new chapter of
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