Fear Not 2.0 — An Invitation: “We’re Here Every Day”
Some time ago, a woman in her 60s showed up in church. She was quick to explain. “I’m not religious. I was raised in the UCC. But that was a
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Crafting a New Vision and Mission for Old First’s Outreach Work
Join us next Sunday, April 19th for an exciting (if slightly different than normal) worship service. We are beginning to reflect on Old First’s Outreach ministry and together commit to an
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Parking for Maundy Thursday and Good Friday Evening Worship
Parking placards for Maundy Thursday Worship and Good Friday Evening Worship services are now available. Click here to download and print the Maundy Thursday Placard Click here to download and
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POWER – Forging Ahead on Affordability Campaign … Building Power to Change Who Government Works for in Philly
The Affordability Campaign The Feb. 1 Assembly at Mother Bethel was a success. 500 people from across the city gathered in the snow on one of the coldest days of
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Lenten Prayer 6 – 4/1/2026
We are using prayers from the Rev. Ernest Campbell’s collection “Where Cross the Crowded Ways” each week in our Lenten Devotions. Each week, the prayer for the next Wednesday will
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We are using prayers from the Rev. Ernest Campbell’s collection “Where Cross the Crowded Ways” each week in our Lenten Devotions. Each week, the prayer for the next Wednesday will
Read more Lenten Prayer 4 – 3/18/2026
We are using prayers from the Rev. Ernest Campbell’s collection “Where Cross the Crowded Ways” each week in our Lenten Devotions. Each week, the prayer for the next Wednesday will
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Easter Letter 2026
Dear Christians, The Easter witness is, of course, a promise that the powers of death do not have the last word… ever. That’s good news – and the Christian answer
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Fear Not 2.0 — Inspired to the Harder Path
Someone said to me yesterday when I asked why he sounded down, “I’m depressed because my country is killing innocent school children.” Another said in Lenten Devotions last night, “It’s
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