The Sanctuary Enhancement and Accessibility Committee (S.E.A.C.) will be making a presentation after worship on Sunday, April 11. S.E.A.C. will provide a progress report as well as an update on the mission of this renovation, and how it has developed as planning and design have...
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Here is the introduction video for the 40 Days of Anti-Racism at Old First. In it, Carrie shares how to use the 40 Days of Anti-Racism document! The document itself can be accessed here.
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Hello Old First! The Holy Week schedule is below!!
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In years past, for Easter we have decorated the Sanctuary with tulips, daffodils, hyacinths and other spring flowers. Old First members were able to make a donation in honor of or in memory of someone, and then take some Easter flowers home with them on Easter Sunday. Since we are...
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Our traditional taize’ Ash Wednesday service will be offered this year on zoom. The same service will be offered at 8 am and at 7 pm. This is a service of quiet and reflection, singing and contemplation. Please join us. Part of the service will be the imposition of ashes...
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The anglo-version of Mardi Gras / Carnival is the much calmer Shrove Tuesday. The “fat” in this tradition is used for making pancakes. It’s not uncommon for churches to have a common meal, a pancake supper on Shrove Tuesday. Many of you know that. I know that. What I didn’t know is...
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February 12, 2021 Dearly beloved Old First family, 2021 has been quite a year, and it’s not even the middle of February! We had an annual meeting a couple of weeks ago. We have more yearly pledges than we’ve ever had – plus, capital pledges enough to renovate the sanctuary. The...
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We are happy to report that we have now secured the first major parts of the financing for Old First House: $2.5 million capital grant from the Philadelphia’s Dept of Homeless Services and operating subsidies from the Philadelphia Housing Authority. These were prerequisites for...
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At our recent congregational meeting, we voted to pursue a detailed plan to renovate our sanctuary, improving accessibility, adding modern functionality, and reducing energy use. It is a beautiful plan that is the first step in our preparations for the congregation’s 300th...
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Hello Old Firsters, Hope all is well and everyone is staying warm! I wanted to share the following:: On Tuesday night, I presented the first module of Old First’s online virtual service camp platform on food insecurity to middle and high school students of Grace Presbyterian. It was a...
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