Groundbreaking Ceremony / Fox Building Move Date
Well, the actual building demolition is essentially finished. We’ve had all kinds of big machinery trundling around the property – scooping and digging and hauling and pushing. (I keep sending
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Save Chinatown Coalition Update
So, the previously announced community meeting with Councilman Squilla originally planned for this month has gotten moved back until December 17 at 2 pm at Mother Bethel (6th / Lombard)
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Resolution for the 10.22.23 Congregational Meeting
Editor’s Note: This resolution text is updated from its original post last week. This information will also be printed and available on Sunday for the Congregational Meeting, along with a
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Blessing of the Animals, Sunday, October 8, 2023
Blessing of the Animals, — Sunday, October 8 Join us on the second Sunday of October, for Old First’s annual Blessing of the Animals service. Feel free to bring your
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Can You Make Sure Everyone Feels Invited?
Anniversary Sunday, Sept. 24 @ 11 am Share an invite; bring a dish; see everyone in worship. (Double your portion, and we’ve got Sunday Supper made by the whole church…)
Read more Greener Church Webinar on Tues, Sept. 12- Would You Like to Attend for OF?
One of our newest members, the Rev. Shelly Stackhouse, will be attending the following webinar about opportunities for nonprofits (like church!) to seek funding for projects that make their operations
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Anniversary Sunday Potluck and Photo Day
Old First is turning 296 years old this September! Let’s celebrate our anniversary with a potluck luncheon after worship on Sunday, September 24! This year we’ll also have a photographer
Read more Why I Serve on the Save Chinatown Coalition
One of you said to me last week, “I should probably tell you – because you might not hear it often enough – but I’m in favor of the 76er’s
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