Our last update was contained in the Annual Report in which we spelled out our Mission and what we have accomplished from June to January. As we approach the end of February, we are providing this brief update on what has happened and what we anticipate will happen next. We have an...
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Below are the links to the three pamphlet materials that are being shared with the community, as Old First begins discussing the project with our neighbors, local leaders, and religious community. Old First Reformed Church Depaul USA Community Ventures
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Civic Series, a new public event series in Philadelphia, is hosting a free workshop on how to have difficult (especially political) conversations, based on the book Breaking Through Gridlock: The Power of Conversation in a Polarized World. The workshop will share clear-cut and...
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The Admin team discussed at the last meeting that the grounds and courtyard are often in need of a more regular cleaning than the grounds team can maintain. If anyone would like to take up cleaning the church grounds once a week (for perhaps an hour) as a personal ministry, please...
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This was the week we began taking word of our development plans outside the bounds of our own community, beyond the four walls of our church… It’s a necessary early step in this project, building sufficient broad-based support to weather the inevitable push-back from others who...
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There is snow in the forecast again, though we have heard conflicting reports whether or not we are facing another white Sunday morning. But, it is winter, and perhaps a good time to rehearse our winter weather policy. Michael can get to church. Yes, he can ride his bike in the snow!...
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Meals for Jillian & Michael: As Jillian returns to work after having baby Sasha, some meals from Old First would help during this big transition. Jillian asks for vegetarian meals that are rich in proteins like eggs, cheese, or nuts. Meals with fish are also appreciated. You can...
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Those attending the 5pm outdoor Christmas Eve service and/or the 8pm indoor Candlelight service can park at the Arch Street Meeting House, 320 Arch Street. The parking entrance is on the left/east side of 4th Street, between Arch and Market (across from the Wyndham). Brian Burton, who...
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Advent and Christmas at Old First is a special time. Come and share what we have to celebrate this Christmas season! Sunday, Dec 23- Fourth Sunday of Advent: ~ 10am: Advent Bible Study with Rev. Bob Robinson ~ 11am: Worship in the Sanctuary – We light the fourth candle for all who...
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I posted this incident on the church’s Facebook, but it probably deserves more consideration: “Last week, as Michael was out in the cold hanging the Christmas messages, a passerby, noticing what the pastor was doing, commented, “It’s nice to see a congregation with a message for the...
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