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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Lenten Prayer 3 – 3/11/2026
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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Fear Not 2.0 — Peace Prayers (with whatever words or no words)
When I said, at the opening of worship on Sunday, that I wasn’t quite sure how to go about leading the service in light of the United States and Israel
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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. We got started off well this week, with a
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POWER Philly Affordability Story Collection Drive
How has the Affordability Crisis affected you, or those you know? POWER Philadelphia wants to hear your stories. POWER Philly, in partnership with 30 congregations, plans to launch the We
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A Quiet Ministry (You Might Not Even Know About)
When people find themselves in a situation where making themselves meals might be one more difficulty they don’t need to juggle, Old First has a quiet bunch of cooks who
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Fear Not 2.0 — America Will Be!
Pastor’s note: I came across Langston Hughes’ poem again last week, in some Black History Month resources. We have used it at Old First as part of our celebrations of
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Fear Not 2.0 — Anaphora for Justice’s Sake (or Thanksgiving as an Ethical Act)
Pastor’s Note: Rev. Elsa Cook shared with me an article by Rev. Mary Luti, a frequent writer for the Still Speaking Devotionals.whose contributions I appreciate. This piece is very different
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Ash Wednesday Parking 2026
Parking Placards for Ash Wednesday are now available. Click here to download and print. Hard copies are available in the lower narthex.
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