Hello! In order to help keep track of all the virtual meetings happening these days, the church office has put a simple calendar together. Throughout each week, we have companionship groups, prayer meetings, Bible study, and more! We are trying to keep it as organized as possible, to...
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The Sanctuary Enhancement and Accessibility Committee (S.E.A.C.) will be making a presentation after worship on Sunday, April 11. S.E.A.C. will provide a progress report as well as an update on the mission of this renovation, and how it has developed as planning and design have...
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Here is the introduction video for the 40 Days of Anti-Racism at Old First. In it, Carrie shares how to use the 40 Days of Anti-Racism document! The document itself can be accessed here.
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Hello Old First! The Holy Week schedule is below!!
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In years past, for Easter we have decorated the Sanctuary with tulips, daffodils, hyacinths and other spring flowers. Old First members were able to make a donation in honor of or in memory of someone, and then take some Easter flowers home with them on Easter Sunday. Since we are...
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Day by day, more and more people across the country—including some in our congregation—receive their COVID-19 vaccinations. And day by day, a feeling of hope for the future returns. One of the things I am looking forward to the most is returning to in-person worship with all of you...
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The anglo-version of Mardi Gras / Carnival is the much calmer Shrove Tuesday. The “fat” in this tradition is used for making pancakes. It’s not uncommon for churches to have a common meal, a pancake supper on Shrove Tuesday. Many of you know that. I know that. What I didn’t know is...
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February 12, 2021 Dearly beloved Old First family, 2021 has been quite a year, and it’s not even the middle of February! We had an annual meeting a couple of weeks ago. We have more yearly pledges than we’ve ever had – plus, capital pledges enough to renovate the sanctuary. The...
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Hello Old Firsters, Hoping everyone has been having a good February thus far! This was our third week of providing clothes and again it was a success! Pants/jeans + shoes/sneakers were provided and as long as there is room in the shed I am still accepting donations for all seasons! If...
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We are happy to report that we have now secured the first major parts of the financing for Old First House: $2.5 million capital grant from the Philadelphia’s Dept of Homeless Services and operating subsidies from the Philadelphia Housing Authority. These were prerequisites for...
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