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 many wonderful responses that we want to share, as the Christmas season winds down. “Came here...
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Mr. Mayor: The new Police Commissioner and the Police Contract must promote transparency and accountability to the public. To accomplish this we need: Adequate funding for an independent, civilian-run policy oversight agency. Reforms to the broken grievance arbitration system that...
Read more 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 the large brick wall as you drive south along 4th Street). Parking will be available between 4:30pm –...
Read more 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 to seeing what church offers (and it offers much in times such as these!) Or perhaps you just want to spend time with them...
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Here’s some updates on the new building project- some good news and some not so good news (at least a delay). And a further image of what the new building is shaping up to look like! Funding We submitted for subsidy from the City’s Division of Housing & Community...
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Good Afternoon Faithful Volunteers and Supporters, You are likely receiving a plethora of emails about Cyber Monday and Giving Tuesday and here we are at Wednesday with no catchy name. Despite the lack of catchy name, I am reaching out to you about Old First’s Alternative Gift...
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Carols for a Cause! Sun., Dec 22, 5:30 pm Christ Church, 20 N. American Street, Philadelphia (Front St at Market St.) Come join us in a one-hour late afternoon concert of carols old & new, led by the combined choirs of Old First UCC. Parker Kitterman and Holly Phares will be...
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Sunday, December 15, Singing City will perform its holiday concert, “Philadelphia: An Immigrant City.” The concert will feature seasonal works that are a reflection of the city’s diverse population. Repertoire from Ireland, Germany, Poland, Italy, Russia, and Latin America, along with...
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Monday, November 11, 2019 from 9am-12pm or 5:30pm-7:30pm Visit us to shop for a free high-quality adult winter coat! Coats are mostly gently used and in great condition. Every person is welcome to shop at one session and may choose one adult coat. Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 N...
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Tony came to Michael before worship, “There’s a family that wants to talk to you.” Michael then met a mother and father and their daughter. They said they had come to Philly from Miami because the mother’s brother said he had a home where they could stay with them. But when they...
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