Good Soil
Jun
22
12:40 PM12:40

Good Soil

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Jeff Chu, an award-winning journalist, author of Does Jesus Really Love Me?, and co-author with the late Rachel Held Evans of the New York Times bestseller Wholehearted Faithand ordained minister who will be guest preaching at First Church on this Sunday—will read from and lead a candid conversation about his new book, The Good Soil. He will explore lessons he learned as a farmhand at Princeton’s Farminary and discuss themes of belonging, family, grief, and love.

This program is part of Jeff Chu’s national “The Good Soil Tour.” Books will be made available through the church office ahead of the program and will be available for sale at the event. Registration is required!

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Missions Fair
Jun
29
10:00 AM10:00

Missions Fair

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The Missions Committee is hosting a Missions Fair on June 29 in Old Buttonwood Hall. We have invited a number of mission partners to join us for the fellowship hour after both the 9 and 11 AM services. The congregation will have an opportunity to talk with some of our partners about their upcoming projects and ways that the church can get involved. Please join us to check it out!

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Field Trip to the Farminary at Princeton Seminary
Jun
7
10:00 AM10:00

Field Trip to the Farminary at Princeton Seminary

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Join us on a family-friendly outing to the Farminary, in Princeton NJ, on Saturday, June 7, from 10 AM to 2 PM (lunch will be provided), to engage directly with God's good creation (get our hands dirty!) while learning about the farm and what tending the soil can teach us.

The Farminary at Princeton Seminary works to "challenge society’s 24/7 culture of productivity by following a different rhythm, one that is governed by the seasons and Sabbath."

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Concerts@First
Jun
1
4:00 PM16:00

Concerts@First

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Concerts at First Presents
Season Preview Concert
Sunday, June 1 at 4:00 pm

Bálint Karosi, harpsichord & organ
Noémi Sallai, Clarinet
“Rosie” 1783 Historic Historic Organ

Join Bálint Karosi on the antique organ and harpsichord and Noémi Sallai, Clarinet, in a free concert in the sanctuary, previewing the 2025-2026 Concerts@First Season.  The concert features “Rosie,” the 1783 Ibe Peters Iben Organ in works by J. S. Bach, Leo Weiner, and Bálint Karosi. A reception will follow in Old Buttonwood Hall. Come to enjoy a great opportunity to socialize and learn more about the music programs at FPC.

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Young Families Zoo Trip
Jun
1
10:45 AM10:45

Young Families Zoo Trip

You are invited to join us for our Young Families Zoo Trip on Sunday, June 1. FPC Families will meet at the Philadelphia Zoo around 10:45 am and spend a few hours visiting our favorite animals. FPC will cover the cost of entrance tickets. Please email Laura if you are interested and let her know how many tickets you will need.

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Called Congregational Meeting
May
25
10:15 AM10:15

Called Congregational Meeting

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The Session has called a meeting of the congregation on May 25 at 10:30 a.m. for the purpose of

  1. acting upon the Session’s motion that the church enter into a mortgage with PILP not to exceed 1.4 million dollars, and

  2. acting upon the recommendations of the Officer Nominating Committee to fill vacancies on the Session and the Diaconate. 

An informational presentation on the PILP loan will precede the meeting, beginning at 10:15 in the sanctuary.  Click here for more information.

All members are encouraged to attend.

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New Members' Class
May
18
12:30 PM12:30

New Members' Class

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First Church is holding a new members class on May 18.  Our membership class is an opportunity for you to learn more about our history and our values, how our past has shaped us and how we believe God is leading our church in the present.  You can attend for information only, and those who wish to join will be received into membership that day.  If you’re interested in attending, please contact Rev. Laura Colee.

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Sabbath & Rest- Journey to Rest for Wellness
May
18
9:45 AM09:45

Sabbath & Rest- Journey to Rest for Wellness

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During the months of May and June, Adult CE will focus on the theme of "rest" in preparation for and in connection with Baron's upcoming sabbatical.

Join Elaine Hanby to learn about various types of rest and how different community members practice these types of rest. It's not just sleep, and this session will facilitate the chance to learn from one another about what is rest and how we rest. The session will leave you with practices to consider implementing into your own life – or just a moment of quiet.

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Boomers' Cinema
May
15
1:00 PM13:00

Boomers' Cinema

Join us for our first Boomers’ Cinema outing to view the newly-released film Lilly, a powerful biopic starring Academy Award nominee Patricia Clarkson, the film is based on the true story of working class Lilly Ledbetter, who battled the system after she learned as she neared retirement that she’d been paid half the salary of other workers.

Showtime is Thursday, May 15 @ 1:00-2:30 PM with post-film conversation to follow.  Reduced bargain matinee price $9.  Please RSVP by Monday, May 12 to pre-order tickets.

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Sabbath & Rest - Faith in an Exhausted World
May
4
9:45 AM09:45

Sabbath & Rest - Faith in an Exhausted World

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During the months of May and June, Adult CE will focus on the theme of "rest" in preparation for and in connection with Baron's upcoming sabbatical.

Our first programs, on May 4, at 9:45 AM and 12:30 PM, will be led by Nate Stucky of Princeton Seminary's Farminary, which works to "challenge society’s 24/7 culture of productivity by following a different rhythm, one that is governed by the seasons and Sabbath." Join us for a discussion of faith in an exhausted world, the hope of a Sabbath rest, and the deep implications of God’s love for a weary world. The programs at 9:45 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. will be different and complementary - all are invited to come to either or both! 

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12th Annual Sojourner Truth Walk
May
3
10:00 AM10:00

12th Annual Sojourner Truth Walk

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Join our team for the Sojourner Truth Walk on May 3rd! You can register to be a part of the team or support our team through contributions that go directly to Camp Sojourner, our mission partner who provides leadership programs for girls living in Philadelphia. Email the Missions Committee for more information.

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Adult CE:  How to Protect the Earth in 2025
Apr
27
9:45 AM09:45

Adult CE: How to Protect the Earth in 2025

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Celebrate the 55th anniversary of Earth Day by learning more on the history of the first Earth Day and early conservationists on both sides of the Delaware River – and how that same spirit rings true in a moment of profound ecological peril and political attacks on our environment. Join Doug O’Malley, Director of Environment New Jersey and FPC member, who will talk about how this same activism led to the passage of our landmark environmental laws – and can be re-channeled into building a broader consensus for environmental preservation, protection of our drinking water and a strengthened resilient clean energy grid. And how we can learn to be sustainable ambassadors of environmental stewardship, as children, parents and grandparents, and talk about the changes we are making with our friends and neighbors. (MacColl Room)

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Twenties & Thirties Volunteering @ Books Through Bars
Apr
26
11:30 AM11:30

Twenties & Thirties Volunteering @ Books Through Bars

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Join us as a group of T&Ts volunteer with Books Through Bars on Saturday, April 26 at 11:30 AM.   We will be filling requests for reading materials for incarcerated individuals in PA and throughout the tri-state area.  If you’d like to join us, please RSPV to Laura Colee!

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Easter Worship
Apr
20
9:00 AM09:00

Easter Worship

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  • Celebration! Service (9:00 AM)
    Communion will be served and there will be a scavenger hunt following the service.

  • Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt following Celebration! (10 AM)

  • Traditional Service (11:00 AM)
    The Reverend Dr. Baron Mullis will be preaching, and communion will be served. Music will include Chamber Orchestra and Choir of First Presbyterian; Five Mystical Songs by Ralph Vaughan Williams featuring baritone soloist Musa Ngqungwana.

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Reading The Bible Through the Lens of Our (Current and Chaotic) Common Life
Apr
13
12:30 PM12:30

Reading The Bible Through the Lens of Our (Current and Chaotic) Common Life

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The Reverend Cindy Jarvis will lead this three-part Bible study as a time to talk together about how we are feeling about and responding to all that is happening to our democracy. We are not the first to find ourselves in this sort of crisis. The biblical narrative invites us seek wisdom from the stories of God’s people who have gone before us.

Three sessions will be held on Sundays @ 12:30 PM in the MacColl Room:

  • March 30 - Session I: “The Shadow of Tyranny in Scripture”

  • April 6 - Session II: “The Foreshadowing of Mary’s Magnificat”

  • April 13- Session III: “The Prophetic Voice”

Read the complete syllabus here. The readings from Timothy Snyder’s book On Tyranny are offered as an additional resource but not necessary for participation in the conversation. Please email or call (215-567-0532) the church office to reserve a copy of the book.

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Twenties & Thirties Group: Lenten Sound Bath
Apr
9
7:15 PM19:15

Twenties & Thirties Group: Lenten Sound Bath

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T&Ts will be venturing out to Swarthmore Presbyterian Church for an immersive experience known as a Sound Bath. During this experience, we will have the opportunity to quiet our minds, open our hearts, and embark on a journey of contemplative reflection together. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to Laura and let us know if you’d like to carpool.

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Reading The Bible Through the Lens of Our (Current and Chaotic) Common Life
Apr
6
12:30 PM12:30

Reading The Bible Through the Lens of Our (Current and Chaotic) Common Life

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The Reverend Cindy Jarvis will lead this three-part Bible study as a time to talk together about how we are feeling about and responding to all that is happening to our democracy. We are not the first to find ourselves in this sort of crisis. The biblical narrative invites us seek wisdom from the stories of God’s people who have gone before us.

Three sessions will be held on Sundays @ 12:30 PM in the MacColl Room:

  • March 30 - Session I: “The Shadow of Tyranny in Scripture”

  • April 6 - Session II: “The Foreshadowing of Mary’s Magnificat”

  • April 13- Session III: “The Prophetic Voice”

Read the complete syllabus here. The readings from Timothy Snyder’s book On Tyranny are offered as an additional resource but not necessary for participation in the conversation. Please email or call (215-567-0532) the church office to reserve a copy of the book.

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Twenties & Thirties- Dinner @ Christian Association at UPENN
Apr
2
6:30 PM18:30

Twenties & Thirties- Dinner @ Christian Association at UPENN

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FPC folks are joining the Christian Association at UPenn (118 S. 37th Street) for dinner on Wednesday, April 2 at 6:30 PM. We’ll be having Thai food take-out and spending time in conversation with UPenn students and with the wonderful Rev. Megan LeCluyse. Everyone is welcome!! Please RSVP to Laura so we know how much food to order.

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Reading The Bible Through the Lens of Our (Current and Chaotic) Common Life
Mar
30
12:30 PM12:30

Reading The Bible Through the Lens of Our (Current and Chaotic) Common Life

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The Reverend Cindy Jarvis will lead this three-part Bible study as a time to talk together about how we are feeling about and responding to all that is happening to our democracy. We are not the first to find ourselves in this sort of crisis. The biblical narrative invites us seek wisdom from the stories of God’s people who have gone before us.

Three sessions will be held on Sundays @ 12:30 PM in the MacColl Room:

  • March 30 - Session I: “The Shadow of Tyranny in Scripture”

  • April 6 - Session II: “The Foreshadowing of Mary’s Magnificat”

  • April 13- Session III: “The Prophetic Voice”

Read the complete syllabus here. The readings from Timothy Snyder’s book On Tyranny are offered as an additional resource but not necessary for participation in the conversation. Please email or call (215-567-0532) the church office to reserve a copy of the book.

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Monthly Theological Discussion Group
Mar
16
10:00 AM10:00

Monthly Theological Discussion Group

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Monthly discussions on Reformed theology, based on chapters of Daniel Migliore’s Faith Seeking Understanding, are open to all, including those new to the Reformed tradition and those seeking to deepen their theological understanding. Books are provided for all registrants. The group meets on the third Sunday of most months at 10 AM in the MacColl Room.

The March discussion is “Finishing the Trinity”
Suggested: Chapter 11 - The Holy Spirit and the Christian Life"

To receive a copy of the book, please register online or email the church office.

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FPC Kids' Night
Mar
14
2:00 PM14:00

FPC Kids' Night

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You are invited to our Spring 2025 FPC Kids Night! On Friday, March 14 from 5-8 pm, kids are welcome to join us at First Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia for pizza, snacks, crafts, games, and a movie. While your kids hang out with us, parents and guardians are able to have a night to themselves.  Here’s the info for the event:

  • The event is for children 2 years old and up

  • There will be a maximum of 20 children at the event

  • We will have 3-4 certified adults leading the event, including Pastor Laura

  • This event is free for FPC members and regular attendees

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Women of Wit & Wisdom - Rescheduled Date!
Mar
13
2:30 PM14:30

Women of Wit & Wisdom - Rescheduled Date!

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WWW will meet on Thursday, March 13th at 2:30 in the MacColl Room for coffee, tea, and the Lake District presentation that was postponed from last month. We'll share munchies and conversation, and then enjoy some beautiful scenery while hearing about some of the people who made the Lake District famous. Please let Diane Rogers know you are coming at womenwitwisdom@fpcphila.org.

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Twenties & Thirties - Philadelphia Flyers Game
Mar
11
7:00 PM19:00

Twenties & Thirties - Philadelphia Flyers Game

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The T&Ts are going to a Flyers game! Join us on Tuesday, March 11 at 7 PM as the Philadelphia Flyers take on the Ottawa Senators at the Wells Fargo Center. Tickets will be $20 per person and we only have a few remaining tickets available, so if you’d like to join us for the game, let us know ASAP!

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