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
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Stewardship Campaign Letter 2024
Pastor’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
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Alternate Christmas Gift 2023 – Cradles to Crayons Philadelphia
Alternative 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
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Groundbreaking Ceremony / Fox Building Move Date
Well, 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
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Save Chinatown Coalition Update
So, 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)
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Let’s See How We’re Doing on Stewardship
October 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
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One Innocent Human Being Is Not Better than Another
Beloved, 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,
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Resolution for the 10.22.23 Congregational Meeting
Editor’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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