Dear Old First, May I ask folks to join me this week in a social media action for the continuation of $600 a week unemployment benefits? Here’s the plan: working with some of the big unions (Mike and I work for Unite Here, the hospitality Workers’ union), there is a campaign to take...
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It’s Time to Get our Old First Voter Engagement Campaign with POWER Started (with a lower tech alternative too) Michael has been talking about getting us working on voter turnout. It’s a crucial election. COVID still has life pretty shut down. Many of us have time on our hands that can...
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Maybe it’s tipping our hats to our Catholic Siblings, but next Friday, Aug. 14, for the Midday Meeting, we’re playing Bingo. On Zoom. In the same OldFirstGatheringSpace where we meet for church. All are welcome to join us. You can invite friends too (Bingo is about as non-religious or...
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Hi Old Firsters, I have officially completed my first week of training! I just wanted to take the time to thank the Old First staff, and more so Billi, for allowing me to complete my training online. Billi was extremely informative, present, and patient with me (especially with the...
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To set the projects below in motion, Admin requests the approval of the congregation to contract with O:Z Collaborative to perform the following: Survey and provide accurate measured drawings of the entryway, well, and stair conditions. Meet with Old First leaders to assure that the...
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As the pandemic continues and we create new ways to serve the community, we would like to have your participation and input. SATURDAY CUPBOARD We are opening the Saturday Cupboard (July 11th) for take-away breakfast and to distribute t-shirts and socks. I am hoping that a few of you...
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The Outreach SLG has prayerfully determined that it is safe to open the Cupboard in a modified fashion. On July 11th, we will open the Cupboard to two waves of 25 people. We have ordered masks and face shields for our volunteers and will have paper masks available for guests that come...
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The Outreach SLG is meeting on June 23rd at 6pm to discuss the shelter closing at the end of the month and what this means for revamping the Saturday Cupboard. At this time, the church is looking to hire a COVID-19 specialized cleaning company to do a thorough cleaning of the social...
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Individuals who donated to Blanket Sunday have the opportunity to honor someone special in their life. The following individuals were recognized through donations to Blanket Sunday. Julie S. honored: Ellie, Amy, and Susie S. ; Rochelle H. ; and Sara Z. Bob and Joanna R...
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