Sept. 20: The long-promised “Ice Cream Excursion” for the Kids
After worship, Michael will take ALL the kids to get Ice Cream at Franklin Fountain – as the promised reward for how they paid attention in summer church. Jaime talked
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Sept. 14 / 15: Will Councilman Squilla Work With Us?
POWER Center City Congregations’ Leaders will meet on Zoom on Monday at 3:30 pm to prepare for a meeting with District 1 Councilman Squilla at his City Hall office on
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Sept. 13: Church Comes Back from Summer Session!
Michael will be in his robe (and a tie!). Sunday School gets started with Darla and Renee teaching. The Nursery will reopen with Gaia as the attendant. And the bagels,
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TEAMS TO HELP OUT ON ANNIVERSARY SUNDAY
We’re looking for 3 volunteer teams to help on Anniversary Sunday, 9/27. 1) We need folks early for set-up, handling tables and chairs outside before service (or in the social
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LOOKING FOR HOSTS FOR FALL FELLOWSHIP DINNERS
It’s that time of year, and the Congregational Life SLG is looking for people to host fall fellowship dinners in October and November (before Thanksgiving). Host a potluck, a pizza party,
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Delicious German Food (on its way…)
Anniversary Sunday, Sept. 27th, begins our yearlong celebration of our church’s 300 years. We are beginning the Anniversary celebration by honoring our founders, the Reformed German immigrant folk from the
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DOING EVERYTHING WE CAN TO MAKE SUMMER LAST AT CHURCH … (AND A TIMELY ANNOUNCEMENT!!)
The last few nights, you can feel the end of summer in the air (just in time for school to open). But at Old First this year, we’re going to try
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The Ministry Reach of Zoom (or reflections on hybrid ministry a couple of years into it)
Jim D.’s Speech Therapist from Wyncote Church Home called the church the other day to see what hybrid ministry groups beyond the Sunday worship service we have that Jim might
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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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