“MEET OUR COMMUNITY “– We Need More Testimonials to Offer A Picture of our Diversity…
We have been needing to clean up our website for awhile. It was out of date in ways big and small. And we have started… An example is how many
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“Know Your Rights” (and your Neighbors’ rights too!) Training, Sunday, Sept. 20 (after worship)
Old First is hosting a Know Your Rights training after church on September 20th, 1-3PM to help community members and congregants learn how to defend themselves in interactions with ICE.
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Fringe Festival at Old First
One Philly Fringe Arts production will be at Old First this September. Add “Armed Hostilities” to your calendar; get a bit artsy; and maybe act yourself — as an informal
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Readings From Our July 5th Service
At our July 5th Sunday’s Special 250th Independence Day Service, we shared several readings and expressed gratitude with each other, both in-person and online. Since it was such a special
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POWER’s “We Make Philly” Campaign Chooses 3 Policy Objective
At POWER’s citywide meeting last Tuesday night, leaders from congregations across Philadelphia met to begin deciding on specific policy goals for our “We Make Philly” affordability campaign. And decisions were
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POWER at Society Hill Synagogue
Michael was invited to come and speak to Society Hill Synagogue’s “adult forum” last Saturday, April 25. He was supposed to introduce POWER Interfaith as an option for faithful involvement
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Fear Not 2.0 — An Invitation: “We’re Here Every Day”
Some time ago, a woman in her 60s showed up in church. She was quick to explain. “I’m not religious. I was raised in the UCC. But that was a
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Crafting a New Vision and Mission for Old First’s Outreach Work
Join us next Sunday, April 19th for an exciting (if slightly different than normal) worship service. We are beginning to reflect on Old First’s Outreach ministry and together commit to an
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Parking for Maundy Thursday and Good Friday Evening Worship
Parking placards for Maundy Thursday Worship and Good Friday Evening Worship services are now available. Click here to download and print the Maundy Thursday Placard Click here to download and
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POWER – Forging Ahead on Affordability Campaign … Building Power to Change Who Government Works for in Philly
The Affordability Campaign The Feb. 1 Assembly at Mother Bethel was a success. 500 people from across the city gathered in the snow on one of the coldest days of
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