Billi’s Farewell Message as Outreach Coordinator
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Thank You to Outreach Coordinator, Billi Charron!
THANK YOU BILLI !! When Alesha left off from being our Outreach Coordinator last fall, we were talking about how we might do our church staffing differently, so we were not ready to hire a new coordinator. But our Outreach Ministry needs the attention and care of a coordinator...
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Old First Community Engagement
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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As we inch into June, we wanted to update you on what is happening within our leadership group. The shelter remains open until further notice. We will allow the shelter to be a safe haven for as long as necessary according to the City’s safety guidelines. The Giving Tuesday...
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At-Home Volunteers Needed for Outreach!
We are looking for a few internet savvy folks to help with some of the administrative and internet based responsibilities of the Outreach Coordinator. As an at-home volunteer you will need 3-5 hours a week to complete these tasks. The ideal volunteers will be comfortable with emailing...
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Service Camp this Weekend, Nov 1-3, Shenkel UCC
Shenkel UCC, from Pottstown, PA, will be with us this weekend, from November 1-3. They will be working with the Saturday Breakfast and Clothing Cupboard, serving a shelter dinner, and giving out sandwiches at Love Park. If you see them over the weekend, please say hello! ...
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How Does Your White Privilege Impact Your Volunteer Work?
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...
Read more Farewell and Blessings to Alesha as She Leaves the Outreach Ministries
“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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Outreach Ministries Is Recruiting
Do you have 90 minutes a month to spend in conversation with other church members about the Wellspring Outreach Ministries? We meet on the first Tuesday of the month at 7pm. That leaves you plenty of time to get through traffic, grab a quick snack, and get to Old City. When asked, many...
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A Big Welcome to Our New Outreach Coordinator, Billi!
Why Hire an Interim Outreach Coordinator? You may have heard or read in the Elders’ highlights from their last meeting that our present Outreach Director, Alesha Thomas, will be leaving effective August 31, 2019. Members of the Administrative SLG saw this as an opportunity for Old...
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