Welcome to Old First
A congregation evolving intentionally to serve more people.
Striving to make a difference in people’s lives and in the world, we’re far from finished… or perfect.
Join us on the journey: we can help each other along.
Old First Reformed 
United Church of Christ
151 N. 4th Street (at Race Street), Philadelphia, PA 19106 · (215) 922-4566
Recent News & Announcements
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Mission Trip to Nicaragua, June 2012–Deposit DUE 2/12
February 9, 2012
Hey all parents and adults who are interested in going to Nicaragua! 1) Please download the application form and mail to the church office or bring with you to church this Sunday, with a deposit of $360. Deposits are due by Sunday, February 12 and are required by CEPAD. Make checks out to Old First [...]
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Results of Conversation Circles on Worship Space & Next Steps
February 8, 2012
Dear Friends, On Sunday, January 29th, we heard from many of you during the Adult Forum regarding the current use of our sanctuary space. Here is what those of you who joined us shared. There was an over whelming positive response to the temporary removal of the front side pews. All shared felt that this [...]
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Babylonian Exile: History vs. Bible, Adult Forum, 02.12.
February 8, 2012
Grant Frame, Old First member and Associate Professor, Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilization and Associate Curator of the Babylonian Section of the University of Pennsylvania’s Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology will lead the group in an illustrated examination of the historical facts surrounding the Babylonian Exile. This Adult Forum will compare what is [...]
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Gay Men’s Night Outing, Sat. 02.25, Gay Men’s Chorus Ensemble in Concert
February 2, 2012
Gay Men of Old First and friends have been regularly gathering outside of church. There are usually friends along, often non-gay and non-male friends. It’s sort of a y’all come fellowship group… Their next outing will be to see the Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus Ensemble, “Brotherly Love,” in a concert entitled “Pearl Necklace” on Saturday, [...]
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P.O.W.E.R. Comes of Age
February 2, 2012
P.O.W.E.R. – Philadelphians Organized to Witness, Empower and Rebuild has graduated to its next organizational stage. Since the conversations which engendered this city-wide faith-based community organization began almost three years ago, the governing leadership has been predominantly clergy. When a Sponsoring Committee was formed in January 2010, it was made up of interested ministers and [...]
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Youth Group Snow Tubing–Sat., Feb 11
February 1, 2012
Very little white stuff has fallen to the ground this winter, but there’s still snow to be found on the slopes. The youth group is going snow tubing at Spring Mountain, near Schwenksville, PA, on Saturday, February 11. We’ll leave from church at 11:30 am to be there in time to get in line for [...]
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