Affirmation of Faith Testimony- Nov. 12, 2023
Why I Stay at Old First Church I was inspired to tell you why I have continued to come to Old First after 24 years. I started working at Fairmount
Read moreWhy I Stay at Old First Church I was inspired to tell you why I have continued to come to Old First after 24 years. I started working at Fairmount
Read moreOver 50 Old Firsters responded to our recent congregational survey. You can read a summary of the responses HERE. As I reflect on the results, I am reminded that while
Read moreSo, the previously announced community meeting with Councilman Squilla originally planned for this month has gotten moved back until December 17 at 2 pm at Mother Bethel (6th / Lombard)
Read moreOne of you said to me last week, “I should probably tell you – because you might not hear it often enough – but I’m in favor of the 76er’s
Read moreOur Councilman Mark Squilla, because of Philadelphia’s “councilmanic prerogative,” is the kingpin on whether or not the new 76ers stadium gets the greenlight on being built at Market East. If
Read moreWant to say “NO” to Mom’s for Liberty (and the presidential candidates coming to town seeking the group’s support)? Tomorrow morning, Friday, June 30, POWER is organizing the first of
Read moreWe unanimously passed the Resolutions last Sunday that are our final sign-off of the documents for the Old First House project. We have approved the leases and the financing that
Read moreThe Church is meeting this Sunday after worship is an officially called congregational meeting for the purpose of receiving and approving the Resolution that is set forth below at the
Read moreDo YOUR PART by participating as a citizen at the Faith and Safety Mayoral Candidate Forum on Sunday, April 16 from 3 to 6 pm. Public safety is the electorate’s
Read moreA Special Lenten Collection before Easter… For Food Insecure Indonesian Families in South Philly. Last Sunday’s sermon was about Abram leaving home. Actually, God sent him away to a distant
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