Please get together a family team, a group of friends or co-workers, or a meet up group and give this ministry a try. Serving our homeless and poor neighbors is a labor of love and can be a fun social experience for the volunteers involved. The group should bring all items needed to...
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Michael has been wary — maybe too wary — of how the neighborhood would react to our plans to build housing for people who have been homeless for a long time. It’s not like neighborhoods can’t act badly when they learn a social service programs are going to be located in...
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The shelter will open on Friday, Nov 1st. In coordination with our shelter partner, Bethesda Project, we are collecting new, unused items for the men who will be residing in our Social Hall. The needed items are: New, unwashed twin sheets Thin blankets that are easy to wash Toiletries...
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It’s time to start planning the opening night of our shelter, which begins on Friday, November 1st. Anyone from Old First who would like to support the opening night of the shelter is welcome to come and help cook, drop off dessert or beverages, or contact Billi or Clark to make other...
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Eight of our leaders — Barbara, Barry, Beth W., Bob and Joanna, Clark, Michael C. and Mike — have committed to completing and writing up between 40 and 65 one on one conversations with people in this faith community in the next month. Maybe they will want to talk to you?...
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Pastor’s Note: Billi is back this academic year serving as our Outreach Coordinator while the church considers this staffing position going forward. Billi will be setting up a table regularly after worship so that people can find out more about our Outreach Ministries and how to get...
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October 12th 7am-11am– Breakfast team needed for Saturday Cupboard Group should bring all items needed to prepare breakfast for 80 people. Suggested menu items: pancakes with turkey sausage, breakfast casserole, eggs, meat, fruit, coffee October 20th 12:30-2:00pm – Annual...
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On Sunday October 20, we will work together for 60-90 minutes to sort through and air out clothing that has been donated to the Clothing Cupboard. It serves approximately 80 individuals each Saturday morning, mostly homeless individuals who enjoy a hot meal and “shopping” through our...
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Old First consciously works towards racial equality by educating ourselves and by advocating for those who face discrimination based on the color of their skin. Once a month, a small group of parishioners join together to discuss their book of the month. The topic of the book is always...
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“Love First” is Old First. And love is exactly what I felt three years ago when I started my journey as Outreach Coordinator for the church. Today, love is what I feel having met numerous people within the church and the extended church community. It has been my honor and pleasure to...
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