Poinsettia Order Form 2023
During Advent and Christmas, Old First gives glory to God by being a place of great beauty, with blazing poinsettias and fragrant greens. You are invited to help provide for
Read moreDuring Advent and Christmas, Old First gives glory to God by being a place of great beauty, with blazing poinsettias and fragrant greens. You are invited to help provide for
Read morePastor’s Note: Last Sunday marked Stewardship Sunday. We thank each member of this congregation for your generosity, even as we ask for your continued support for the coming year. As
Read moreAlternative Christmas Gift Project This year our Alternative Christmas Gifts will go to Cradles to Crayons Philadelphia, a valued organization dedicated to serving children and families in the 5 counties
Read moreWell, 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
Read moreSo, 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)
Read moreOctober 27, 2023 Dear Old First, I hope this note finds you all well, and the Phillies fans have been able to get a good night’s sleep! I write to
Read moreBeloved, I wrote last week, because, well, the world’s troubles suddenly felt quadrupled; scary; more, quite frankly, than the world and any of us should have to bear. And because,
Read moreEditor’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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