Getting Ready for Worship this Sunday
You all did a great job last week with a different kind of service. I was proud of how well (and without pushback) everyone gathered in groups when you arrived
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2022 / 23 Budget Update
We are approaching the end of our financial calendar year for 2022. In Admin and Elder’s meetings, I always say that if nothing (big) breaks, the are no staffing gap,
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One Great Hour of Sharing Offering, March 27, 2022
Love Responds One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) special mission offering of the United Church of Christ involves you in disaster, refugee/immigration, and development ministries throughout the world. When a disaster
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Sanctuary Renovations: Contribute today!
I don’t know about you, but I continue to marvel at how well Old First has kept our sense of community during the pandemic. We’ve proven that church is more
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Strengthen the Church, UCC Offering 2021
The Strengthen the Church offering for the United Church of Christ will be collected this year on Sunday, May 23. “The Strengthen the Church Offering reflects the shared commitment of
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Getting ready to celebrate 300 years–Sanctuary Enhancement & Accessibility
At our recent congregational meeting, we voted to pursue a detailed plan to renovate our sanctuary, improving accessibility, adding modern functionality, and reducing energy use. It is a beautiful plan
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Initial Call for 2020 Annual Reports
Hello! Devan here- the church administrator. As January approaches, it is time to begin thinking about the Annual Reports, which we will share at the Annual Meeting on January 31,
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Faithful Together — Stewardship 2021
“How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!” – Psalm 133:1 I don’t know about you, but I’ve never felt closer to my church
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A Letter from the Elders
July 17, 2020 Beloved, The Elders dreamed some big dreams this week, and we wanted to draw you into our collective imaginings. It began with the Admin Team’s recommendations
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Strengthen Our Churches Offering Update
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
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