Join us on Zoom on Thursday, December 31, at 7pm We will have our online version of a yearly tradition: Old First’s New Year’s Eve Watch Night Prayer Service To join, simply go to the Old First website main page, www.oldfirstucc.org , scroll down a bit, and click on the...
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Hello! Devan here- the church administrator. As January approaches, it is time to begin thinking about the Annual Reports, which we will share at the Annual Meeting on January 31, 2021. I have sent out this week an email to leadership folks who I need a report from (this includes the...
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It’s not too late to invite people to church for Christmas (especially this year when many “occasional worshipers” might not realize there’s online church or how to do it!) 8 pm Candlelight Service on Christmas Eve will be an online adaptation of our traditional...
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Add your name to the PSEC Anti-Racism Statement: The Zachariah Walker Racial Justice task force of the PSEC of the United Church of Christ is inviting individuals and entire congregations to join our anti-racism initiatives and sign this anti-racism statement. Please click here to...
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ZOOM COMMUNITY UPDATE MEETING Wednesday, December 2, 2020 | 6:00 PM An update to the October 3, 2019 meeting to provide information on progress and revised timelines for project development. To RSVP, sign up to get the Zoom information, or ask questions, email: Aaron Rowlett ...
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I am writing today with disappointing news. As we all heard earlier this week, Philadelphia has understandably implemented new safety measures due to COVID-19. The restrictions have spread across the state and Hoffman Homes announced Monday afternoon that there will be no holiday...
Read more I am very excited for this year’s mission to fund gifts for the teenagers at Emmanuel Residence at Hoffman Homes. As many of you know, my daughter is currently at Hoffman receiving treatment. Through her stories and speaking with the staff, I have learned that many residents do not...
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Hello Old First! Some announcements for you: We served 43 guests this past Saturday.. our highest number yet! The social hall floors are complete! Be sure to check the outreach Facebook account or Instagram to see for yourselves I am always collecting clothes for the cupboard, so...
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