Carols for a Cause! Sun., Dec 22, 5:30 pm Christ Church, 20 N. American Street, Philadelphia (Front St at Market St.) Come join us in a one-hour late afternoon concert of carols old & new, led by the combined choirs of Old First UCC. Parker Kitterman and Holly Phares will be...
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Sunday, December 15, Singing City will perform its holiday concert, “Philadelphia: An Immigrant City.” The concert will feature seasonal works that are a reflection of the city’s diverse population. Repertoire from Ireland, Germany, Poland, Italy, Russia, and Latin America, along with...
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Saturday, November 30, we will have the annual Greening of the Sanctuary! Please arrive at 1pm to help hang our wreaths, put up Christmas trees, and other decorations!
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For discussion on December 8, not a book, but the introduction to a book. Bob Polk will join us to discuss The Philadelphia Negro: A Social Study, by W.E.B. Du Bois. Reprint edition with introduction by Elijah Anderson, 1996. The book is widely available in bookstores and libraries...
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Alternative giving is a form of gift giving in which the giver makes a donation to a charitable organization on the gift recipient’s behalf, rather than giving them an item. Each year Old First provides an Alternative Gift option for those who may be searching for a special way...
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Monday, November 11, 2019 from 9am-12pm or 5:30pm-7:30pm Visit us to shop for a free high-quality adult winter coat! Coats are mostly gently used and in great condition. Every person is welcome to shop at one session and may choose one adult coat. Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 N...
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The 2019 Pennsylvania Southeastern Conference Fall Meeting is on Sunday, November 17, from 2:30-5:30pm. It is being held at Ursinus College in Collegeville, PA. Anyone is welcome to attend, so if you would like to be there as part of Old First’s group, please contact the church...
Read more We will meet on Sunday, November 10 to discuss Lest Innocent Blood Be Shed: The Story of the Village of Le Chambon and How Goodness Happened There, by Philip Hallie. In addition to the original hardback, are several paperback...
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Julius DeAngelus will be reading a passage from his recently published novel, Dancing on Seaside, at Old First Reformed UCC. The reading will take place on Sunday, November 17, after hospitality hour in the Social Hall. Dancing on Seaside is a tale set in Atlantic City and follows the...
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Bob and Paula have offered to host the next new members’ class at their home in Philadelphia. The class will be on Saturday, November 9 at 3pm. Please see Michael if you want more information and/or if you want to attend! Michael is also going to write all of the possible new...
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