As the pandemic continues and we create new ways to serve the community, we would like to have your participation and input. SATURDAY CUPBOARD We are opening the Saturday Cupboard (July 11th) for take-away breakfast and to distribute t-shirts and socks. I am hoping that a few of you...
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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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Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, The global pandemic and subsequent quarantine have certainly taken a toll on our patience, as we wait for a return to in-person meetings, ministries, and worship. While “church” is so much more than the building, 4th and Race is a...
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Our nation is amazingly diverse, representing different cultures and ethnic backgrounds. Yet most of us live in communities marked by sameness, among people who think, act, and look like us. The vision of Pentecost is to experience unity among a diverse crowd. Yet how do we realize...
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The Outreach SLG is meeting on June 23rd at 6pm to discuss the shelter closing at the end of the month and what this means for revamping the Saturday Cupboard. At this time, the church is looking to hire a COVID-19 specialized cleaning company to do a thorough cleaning of the social...
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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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At the Elders’ meeting on Monday night, we discussed how we might make my load a little lighter during the precautions that COVID has introduced. It has struck me, “How ironic? When I cannot see any of my parishioners and most of our programming is upended, my workload increased...
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Individuals who donated to Blanket Sunday have the opportunity to honor someone special in their life. The following individuals were recognized through donations to Blanket Sunday. Julie S. honored: Ellie, Amy, and Susie S. ; Rochelle H. ; and Sara Z. Bob and Joanna R...
Read more For the month of June, we will collect for Strengthen the Church. The Strengthen the Church offering supports the expansion of ministry and growth of UCC local congregations. Your support of this offering will help the UCC fulfill on its commitment to creating a just world for all by...
Read more Each year, Old First Church typically collects a special offering for the UCC’s Strengthen the Church fund. Typically, this special offering is on Pentecost Sunday, which was May 31. Since things are admittedly different this year, we are going to be promoting the special...
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