Pentecost Order of Service, May 31, 2020
A Service of Worship for Pentecost, May 31, 2020 — Old First Church, Philadelphia, PA...
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Outreach SLG Update
As we inch into June, we wanted to update you on what is happening within our leadership group. The shelter remains open until further notice. We will allow the shelter to be a safe haven for as long as necessary according to the City’s safety guidelines. The Giving Tuesday...
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Order of Service for Ascension Sunday, May 24, 2020
Order of Service for Ascension Sunday, May 24, 2020, Old First UCC / Philadelphia _____________________________________________________________________________ Rev. Michael Caine; pastor; Holly Phares, director of music; William Lowden, organist ...
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Special Blessings for Alexa and Meg as They Graduate from High School
Each year, Old First celebrates its graduates (except from Kindergarten) in worship. This year, we will do so in service on Sunday, June 7, 2020. This year, we want to try and make the celebration a bit more special — as all our graduates are missing the rituals of...
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May 18, 2020 Dearly beloved Body of Christ, Even before the current pandemic lock-down of our city occurred, Old First’s elders met to discuss how to keep our congregation safe. I remember that first meeting—only two months yet a seeming lifetime ago!—when we discussed whether and...
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Old First Moving Towards W.I.S.E.
A group of approximately 12 Old First affiliated folks joined on Saturday for a three-hour Zoom meeting on what it means to be a welcoming, inclusive, supportive, and engaging congregation (W.I.S.E.) as it pertains to those with mental health disorders. This meeting couldn’t have been...
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Fear Not # 63 — and An Invitation to Ascension Service Tomorrow Morning???
Beloved, Tomorrow is Ascension. We’ll celebrate it together on Sunday, but that doesn’t keep us from doing something to celebrate it tomorrow… It’s supposed to be a beautiful day. If you are looking for something to do with your kids (or even if you are childless!), you might fly...
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Order of Service, 05.17.2020
WORSHIP AT OLD FIRST REFORMED UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, PHILADELPHIA SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2020 AT 11 o’CLOCK Rev. Michael Caine, pastor; Holly Phares, music director; William Lowden, organ _______________________________________________________________________ Welcome ...
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GivingTuesdayNow – Giving Tuesday WOW
Friends near and far, the Outreach committee and Old First staff want to thank you for your generous donations to support our #GivingTuesdayNow campaign. This began as a small ask to reach a goal of $1000 and grew into something miraculous. Several individuals and families came forward...
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Order of Service, Sunday, May 10, 2020
WORSHIP AT OLD FIRST REFORMED UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, SUNDAY, MAY 10, 2020 AT 11 O’CLOCK Rev. Michael Caine, Pastor; Holly Phares, Music Director; William Lowden, Organist _________________________________________________________________ Welcome Prelude ...
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