One of Michael’s favorite organizing memories in recent years was from June 2015, a favorite because it involved a bunch of Old Firsters. Michael had responsible for organizing the UCC Clergy Day at POWER’S “Camping Out” Protest on the Capitol Steps in Harrisburg on Monday, June 20...
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The Student/Farmworker Alliance staff and national student leadership committee will be converging for their mid-year retreat from May 16-19 in Philadelphia. On May 18th, Alliance members, Temple students, and community allies will be gathering for a “Boycott Wendy’s”...
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The next meeting for the Book Group on Race and Racism will be Sunday, May 26, after worship in the red chairs in the Sanctuary. We are reading Until We Reckon: Violence, Mass Incarceration, and a Road to Repair by Danielle Sered. The New Press shares this about the book...
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Old Firsters are going camping…please join us When: Friday July 26 to Sunday July 28 Where: French Creek State Park (south of Reading PA) Info: French Creek is located 55 miles northwest of Old First. The Park has swimming, hiking, fishing, boating and playgrounds. It is adjacent to...
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The confirmands are leading the Old First team in this year’s Walk Against Hunger, on Saturday, April 27. Please join us! You can donate toward the Old First team goal by using this donation link, or with a donation in the offering plate (write “Hunger Walk” on your envelope or the...
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On Wed., April 10, Old Firster Dr. Grant Frame will show us the University of Pennsylvania’s Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, where he works. Grant is an associate professor of Near Eastern Languages & Civilizations at Penn; his field of study is Babylonian Cuneiform...
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After the sunrise service and before worship, we will gather for breakfast together around 9:45 am. The Community Life SLG will provide egg casseroles. Could you bring a dish to share? Last names A-K, please bring pastries, breads, etc. L-Z, please bring fruits, juices, etc. Bring your...
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Great presentation Sunday, 03.24 after worship on our new building plans along 4th Street. (Thanks, Bob and the rest of the JVMT, and Morry and our partners at BWA Architecture + Planning, Troy and partners at Community Ventures and Sandra from DePaul USA.) If you have questions about...
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An Interim Report for the Old First Congregational Meeting on Sunday, March 24 Concerning Planning for Housing for the Homeless at Fourth and Race Streets In the next two weeks the congregation of Old First Reformed Church will need to authorize moving forward on the next steps toward...
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The Elder’s met on March 11 and would like to share a few thoughts and highlights from our meeting: First of all, there is a lot going on; it often feels hard to keep up with. Tonight was an opportunity for the Elders to meet with members of the Joint Venture Ministry Team (JVMT)...
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