Fear Not 2.0 — In a Panic, Pray…
Pastor’s Note: our “Fear Not” today first appeared as one of the UCC’s Daily Devotionals during Advent. “Enter In” was written by Vicki Kemperer, the pastor of First United Church
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The Nativity in light of the Headlines (a 1-minute Recap of the Xmas Eve Homily)
One of you told me last week, “I love the Christmas story – with its shifty shepherds and weird astrologer kings. The unwed pregnant teenager; a remarkably faithful husband; the
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Daily Home Advent Candle Lighting…
One of you e-mailed me today (on Tuesday, Dec. 5): “I’ve found my pandemic advent candle holder block in the closet. It is too beautiful not to keep using each
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Time for Covenant Ministry Again? …Let’s Begin with the 5 pm Service on Christmas Eve
Who remembers Covenant Ministry? It was what we did when I first arrived at Old First. It was way back in 2009, so many of you were not here yet,
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What Christmas Meant this Season…
While the Creche has been up in the front courtyard, Old First has been encouraging visitors to write and share “what Christmas means to them this year.” We have received
Read more Christmas Eve Parking at Arch Street Meeting House
Old First has received permission to park at the Arch Street Meeting House (320 Arch Street), for our Christmas Eve services. Enter from 4th Street (look for the opening in
Read more Love First Christmas: Events for the Holiday!
ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS AT OLD FIRST Christmas is a great time to invite someone to join you at church. Because some folks can get lonely. Others may be more open
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Refugee Nativity Replaces Live-Animal Creche This Year
Old First United Church of Christ has used the live-animal creche for over 40 years to bring the Christmas story home to 4th and Race and alive for neighbors near
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Community Conversation, this Sun, 11/11, following worship
Elders Decide Not to Have the Creche this Year After months of discussion and careful consideration, and in light of our experience last year, the Board of Elders have decided
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