40 Days of Anti-Racism at Old First UCC
Here is the introduction video for the 40 Days of Anti-Racism at Old First. In it, Carrie shares how to use the 40 Days of Anti-Racism document! The document itself can be accessed here.
Read moreHere is the introduction video for the 40 Days of Anti-Racism at Old First. In it, Carrie shares how to use the 40 Days of Anti-Racism document! The document itself can be accessed here.
Read moreHello Old First! The Holy Week schedule is below!!
Read moreIn years past, for Easter we have decorated the Sanctuary with tulips, daffodils, hyacinths and other spring flowers. Old First members were able to make a donation in honor of or in memory of someone, and then take some Easter flowers home with them on Easter Sunday. Since we are...
Read moreOur traditional taize’ Ash Wednesday service will be offered this year on zoom. The same service will be offered at 8 am and at 7 pm. This is a service of quiet and reflection, singing and contemplation. Please join us. Part of the service will be the imposition of ashes...
Read moreThe anglo-version of Mardi Gras / Carnival is the much calmer Shrove Tuesday. The “fat” in this tradition is used for making pancakes. It’s not uncommon for churches to have a common meal, a pancake supper on Shrove Tuesday. Many of you know that. I know that. What I didn’t know is...
Read moreAt 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 that is the first step in our preparations for the congregation’s 300th...
Read moreIn an effort to get the Annual Reports out to the congregation as soon as possible, we are working to upload them earlier than usual! The available reports that we have so far are below. *** 2020 Annual Report Meeting Agenda Action Item Summary *** Pastor’s Report ...
Read moreJoin us on Zoom on Thursday, December 31, at 7pm We will have our online version of a yearly tradition: Old First’s New Year’s Eve Watch Night Prayer Service To join, simply go to the Old First website main page, www.oldfirstucc.org , scroll down a bit, and click on the...
Read moreHello! 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, 2021. I have sent out this week an email to leadership folks who I need a report from (this includes the...
Read moreIt’s not too late to invite people to church for Christmas (especially this year when many “occasional worshipers” might not realize there’s online church or how to do it!) 8 pm Candlelight Service on Christmas Eve will be an online adaptation of our traditional...
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