Upcoming POWER Philadelphia Campaigns
POWER has two campaigns for us to consider this Winter / Spring: THE MAYORAL RACE The crowded mayoral race already has 10 candidates declared; it’s rumored that others are yet
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Clothing Drive for the Homeless… What’s in your closet?
Gently Used Clothing is needed for Old First’s weekly Breakfast and Clothing Cupboard. Our guests are especially in need of: – sweatshirts – jackets and winter coats – men’s underwear
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A Lot Going on for All Saints Sunday
There’s always a lot going on at church. I mean, how can there not be when we gather to thank God for all that God has done for us? It
Read more POWER Interfaith Freedom Express Manifesto
Freedom Express: Healing Our Faith in Democracy You can’t be a Christian and be a white nationalist. Having faith — any faith — is always about inclusion and abundance. The
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Phone-Banking with POWER, Thurs, Oct 13
POWER will have its next in-person phone bank next week, Thursday, October 13, at Society Hill Synagogue. They will be hosting two phone banks that day, to accommodate folks with daytime and
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Texting for Turnout, Sunday, Oct 30
The choices before us in the fast-approaching Nov. 8 election — for both Governor and Senator — and the elections are crucial. Where is our nation going? Old Firsters have
Read more POWER Interfaith Announces “Freedom Express Bus Tour”
One of the most powerful tools we have as human beings is the ability to tell our own stories. We share about the world we want to build through our
Read more Voter Registration, South Street, Friday, July 22, 7-9 pm
We are trying to find a location where there might be numbers of unregistered voters (or voters needing to update their registration) that we can engage. Our sister congregation
Read more Whole-Home Repairs Program Passed!
The recent passage of Pennsylvania’s budget includes the newly-created Whole-Home Repairs Program and secures $125 million in ARP dollars to fund it! The effort to pass the Whole-Home Repairs legislation has
Read more Voter Engagement Strategy Session
Last Saturday, Mike W., Richard, Bob G., and Michael stood on the corner of 3rd and Market trying to register voters. It was a great morning and they were there
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