Dear Old First, May I ask folks to join me this week in a social media action for the continuation of $600 a week unemployment benefits? Here’s the plan: working with some of the big unions (Mike and I work for Unite Here, the hospitality Workers’ union), there is a campaign to take...
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The Co-Moderators wrote an exciting letter to the congregation last week. They spoke about possibilities we might work on in the Sanctuary building while we aren’t using it. The Elders and the Admin SLG are currently gathering info (prices, choices of materials, etc.) so that we...
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I am pleased to announce that our collection for the United Church of Christ’s Strengthen our Church mission raised $600. These funds will be used to help with training and supporting new ministers as well as innovations in existing congregations. You can watch the below video...
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The Outreach SLG has prayerfully determined that it is safe to open the Cupboard in a modified fashion. On July 11th, we will open the Cupboard to two waves of 25 people. We have ordered masks and face shields for our volunteers and will have paper masks available for guests that come...
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The Scorn of Those Who Are at Ease Written by: George Hoffman Originally Posted June 10, 2020 on https://progressivechristianity.org/resources/the-scorn-of-those-who-are-at-ease/ I’ve been spending a lot of time with psalm 123 lately. The church I attend had a session on the...
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Alexa (Adam and Sarah’s daughter), who graduated from Collingswood High School. She finished in the Top 10 ranking of her class. She is a 3-sport athlete for all four years and has earned 11 varsity letters. She is not leaving the area – she is heading to the University of...
Read more PECO IGNORES NEEDS FOR CLEAN AIR AND HEALTHY COMMUNITIES: PECO ATTEMPTS TO RESTRICT PUBLIC INPUT IN ITS DEFAULT SERVICE PROGRAM CASE PHILADELPHIA, PA—On May 19, Administrative Law Judge Eranda Vero ruled in favor of POWER and a group of Environmental Stakeholders in support of the...
Read more How is Philly helping the homeless during quarantine? If you haven’t been on social media you have probably missed the posts I have been sharing about community partnerships and volunteer opportunities to help out those who are still residing on the street or who don’t have reliable...
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