Know Us

I grew up in the UCC church, in my hometown that has more cows than people! I love the outdoors and being by the water. I'm all about rock concerts, yoga, and dogs!

I am the school nurse at McCall Elementary - the Philadelphia public school that serves Old First's neighborhood. My father was a UCC pastor, so you could say I was born and bred UCC! I value the welcome, inclusiveness, and hospitality of the UCC and Old First. Love First!

I chase a toddler, because it's fun. I work for you, because it's my calling. I go to church, because it helps me be a better person.

I raised beef cattle to put myself through college, had a brief career as a teacher, went to Seminary, tried the church but found my ministry in hospice. Now I volunteer at Old First, Pennsylvania Hospital, and William Way Community Center.

Lionel Messi is proof of God's greatness.  Ya, ok - my lovely wife and kids too. Umm, trees?  yes, holy cow (oops!), and the whales.  yes, all 'em creatures.

Cradle Catholic. My wife and I came to Old First with our then 1 yr old daughter. I am the director of a wonderful preschool in center city called Kids on 12th and love it! I also like to write, play guitar and am a movie buff.

I was born and raised a Catholic, but married into UCC. It has certainly been an adjustment, but a worthwhile one.

Retired from the Free Library of Philadelphia. I am religious and I love to volunteer where I am needed. Mother of one son.

I grew up in a big family in rural North Carolina. I was raised in the Christian Church, one of the denominations that eventually formed the UCC. I love to play games and jigsaw puzzles and gather in small groups to "hang out." Family is very important to me.

Finder of faith, later in life. Lover of music, fan of church administrative tasks, and father of two. I love singing in the choir and playing tuba in the OFR Band.