TEAMS TO HELP OUT ON ANNIVERSARY SUNDAY
We’re looking for 3 volunteer teams to help on Anniversary Sunday, 9/27. 1) We need folks early for set-up, handling tables and chairs outside before service (or in the social
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LOOKING FOR HOSTS FOR FALL FELLOWSHIP DINNERS
It’s that time of year, and the Congregational Life SLG is looking for people to host fall fellowship dinners in October and November (before Thanksgiving). Host a potluck, a pizza party,
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Pastoral Relations Ministry Team — What Is it? What’s It Do?
Healthy communication builds a stronger church community. Established in Spring 2013 by our Elders, the Pastoral Relations Ministry Team (PRMT) works closely with our pastor to support and maintain a
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Delicious German Food (on its way…)
Anniversary Sunday, Sept. 27th, begins our yearlong celebration of our church’s 300 years. We are beginning the Anniversary celebration by honoring our founders, the Reformed German immigrant folk from the
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SUPPORT OLD FIRST CELEBRATING 300 YEARS BY PROUDLY WEARING A BEAUTIFUL T-SHIRT
We are selecting a high-quality gold / yellow T-shirt featuring our 300th-anniversary banner on the back and the “Old First, Love First” wording on the front. T-shirts are round-collared and
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DOING EVERYTHING WE CAN TO MAKE SUMMER LAST AT CHURCH … (AND A TIMELY ANNOUNCEMENT!!)
The last few nights, you can feel the end of summer in the air (just in time for school to open). But at Old First this year, we’re going to try
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The Ministry Reach of Zoom (or reflections on hybrid ministry a couple of years into it)
Jim D.’s Speech Therapist from Wyncote Church Home called the church the other day to see what hybrid ministry groups beyond the Sunday worship service we have that Jim might
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BYOH (Bring Your Own Hammer): 08.30.26 Trip to Ringing Rocks State Park
On August 30 th , we are planning a day trip to Ringing Rocks County Park in Bucks County. After our 10 am service, we will car pool to the
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WE MAKE PHILLY — Launching…
Last Saturday, Old First had 24 leaders from our congregation and our Saturday morning program at POWER’s “block party” and internal launch for our “We Make Philly’ Affordability Campaign. An
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