Easter Letter 2026
Dear Christians, The Easter witness is, of course, a promise that the powers of death do not have the last word… ever. That’s good news – and the Christian answer
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Fear Not 2.0 — Inspired to the Harder Path
Someone said to me yesterday when I asked why he sounded down, “I’m depressed because my country is killing innocent school children.” Another said in Lenten Devotions last night, “It’s
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Ash Wednesday Parking 2026
Parking Placards for Ash Wednesday are now available. Click here to download and print. Hard copies are available in the lower narthex.
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Our Lenten Devotions: Wednesday Evenings, 7:15 pm from February 25 through April 1
A City Dweller’s Prayer, by Ernest Campbell I Because we did not make ourselves; Because we do not keep ourselves; Because we cannot forgive ourselves; Our hearts reach out to
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This Sunday is Complicated (and IMPORTANT) – Worship and the Affordability Assembly
This Sunday is Complicated (and IMPORTANT) Worship and the Affordability Assembly Church at 11 am: There is snow in the relaxed parking areas, but cars are parking there; getting out
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Fear Not 2.0 — Proud and Hopeful, I Bet on Us
Pastor’s Note: Today is the National Shutdown – NO WORK. NO SCHOOL. NO SHOPPING. STOP FUNDING ICE – to protest the federal government’s misdeeds in Minneapolis. Amidst all the news, or perhaps its own internal difficulties, this National
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Old First Reformed UCC: Annual Report 2025
Here you will find a copy of the full 2025 Annual Report for Old First Reformed UCC: 2025 Annual Report – Old First Reformed United Church of Christ
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Fear Not 2.O — Stop Using Scripture Like Chloroform
Pastor’s note: Today’s Fear Not comes from Matt Moberg, the chaplain for the Minnesota Timberwolves, the NBA Team in Minneapolis. Dianne J. shared it with me. I had already seen
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Fear Not 2.0 — Go(o)d is Bigger Than Bad (even when the latter gets this big)
(Pastor’s note: I didn’t get the first Fear Not of the week out! One of you checked on me: “Has the world’s mess silenced you? I hope not…” I laughed,
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