Reredos Update
We’d only really had one snafu with the renovation so far – hiring an initial contractor whose price was good but whose workmanship was not. In the end, I think
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Working Down the Punch List
We are getting closer to the final work in the Sanctuary. Colin is quietly painting everyday. We appreciate his caring work and appreciation for our sacred space. Sometimes it’s hard
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Recruiting Worship Leaders
As we move into the Fall and a more “regular” worship routine, we want to bring back the habit of having worship leaders sign up for Sundays ahead of time
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Sunday School Update
We had hoped that Sept. 11 would be our first day of Sunday School, as that’s the day we are back in worship at 11 am. But late last week,
Read more Worship Summit Is Being Planned
As we look forward to Fall and the installation of our full audio / visual system in the Sanctuary for worship, the Worship Standing Leadership Group is planning a meeting
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Live Organ Music Returns!
Dear Old First family, After a two-year hiatus due to Covid and our renovations, the sound of our Schantz organ returns THIS Sunday at 10 AM. To celebrate I have
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The Children’s Corner
In my long article last week about progress on completing the Sanctuary, I forgot to include our plans for the Children’s Corner. They are just in the planning stage right
Read more Where Are We Now?: Old First E-pistle 06.10.22
First, I want to thank everyone for their understanding and patience. You all have been troopers. As I have explained when people have asked specific questions, “We are really just
Read more Sunday Worship Schedule for the Coming Months
Someone said to Michael on Easter morning, “But we don’t even know what the worship schedule is for next Sunday.” He laughed and responded, “That seems about right for all
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2022 Relaxed Parking Permit
As we get ready to return to in-person worship, the church office has requested relaxed street parking from the city. As with previous years, the relaxed parking is available along
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