Outreach welcomes Slatersville UCC and Bridgewater UCC, our next two service camps that will be staying with us from July 14th – July 20th. Both groups will be volunteering at various service sites, including Old First’s Saturday Morning Breakfast Cupboard, participating in...
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The UCC Takes Some Strong Stances on Environmental Issues At the General Synod, three Resolutions were considered and passed relating to Love for the Earth. The one that we can all get our arms around and should consider adopting as a congregation is about stopping the use of foam...
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Join us on July 11th to fight for Our Hospital! (Hosted by Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses & Allied Professionals and 32BJ SEIU ) Where: Hahnemann University Hospital When: July 11th at 10:30am “As the healthcare workers at Hahnemann, we are the hospital. We...
Read more Below are details from 32nd General Synod, shared by Rev. Worley: The Thirty-Second General Synod of the United Church of Christ met in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, ending a week ago today. More than 800 delegates, including 32 from PSEC, and 1500 visitors gathered around the theme...
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Join us on Sunday, August 18 for a picnic at the church. We will start with an outdoor service at 10am, then enjoy hot dogs, burgers, and veggie burgers along with potluck side dishes. People with last names starting A-M should bring salads or sides, and folks with last names starting...
Read more General Synod began on Friday, June 21, 2019 with the nomination of the Rev. Karen Georgia Thompson, former Minister of Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations for the UCC, to the position of Associate Minister for Global Engagement and Co-executive of Global Ministries. Rev. Thompson...
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The Parkinsingers will perform their 5th Annual Spring Concert, entitled “Stand By Me,” on Monday, June 17, 2019, from 5:30pm – 6:30pm. A reception will follow the concert. The performance will take place at Congregation Rodeph Shalom, 615 N. Broad Street...
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At the end of June, there will be a culinary and nutrition training hosted by the Health Promotion Council, the American Heart Association, and Get Healthy Philly. The upcoming training will focus on creating healthier takes on summer classics. The training will include a short...
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06-07-2019 Old First / Community Ventures presented to the Architectural Subcommittee of the Historic Commission on May 28, 2019. The Architectural Subcommittee had reservations about the proposed finishes to the building, but the Subcommittee agreed conceptually to the movement of...
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The Midday Meeting group will take a break during the summer months. The next Midday Meeting gathering will be in September.
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