Lenten Donation Drive
Mar
9
to Apr 20

Lenten Donation Drive

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Our Lenten Donation Drive this year supports our mission partner Maternity Care Coalition. We are collecting donations of baby wipes, boxes of diapers of all sizes, and baby formula. Donations can be dropped off at designated locations in the sanctuary and Old Buttonwood Hall. The donation drive will be held Sunday, March 9 through Easter Sunday, April 20.  For more information, contact the Missions Committee.

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Lenten Bible Study
Mar
10
to Apr 7

Lenten Bible Study

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The Adult Christian Education Committee is sponsoring a five-week Lenten Bible study on Mondays, March 10 through April 7, from 11:30-12:00 PM. The series will be held exclusively online, via Zoom.

Led by our seminary intern Robbie Bendelius, the study will be based on the Gospel of Luke, from which this year’s Easter Sunday scripture will be taken.  Over five weeks, we will look at key passages that prepare us for Holy Week.  No prior reading is necessary, and while the study will build over time, each week can be taken as a stand-alone study.

Please register to receive the zoom link. You may also register by calling the church office (215-567-0532).

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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
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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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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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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Adult CE:  Women in Church Ministry & Leadership
Mar
2
9:45 AM09:45

Adult CE: Women in Church Ministry & Leadership

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In the Presbyterian Church (USA), women were first ordained as elders in 1930, and they were first ordained as ministers in 1956; today, women serve at every level of the church.  In recognition of Women’s History Month, join a discussion of women in the ministry and leadership of the Presbyterian Church (USA) with Rev. Cindy Jarvis and Rev. Laura Colee on March 2 @ 9:45 AM in the MacColl Room.

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Adult CE:  Black Liberation Theology
Feb
23
9:45 AM09:45

Adult CE: Black Liberation Theology

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Are you interested in learning more about how theology is relevant to public life in divisive times? We will dive into the work of notable theologian James H. Cone to understand how we can work in and around racial and social divides in our present era. We will meet on February 23 at 9:45 AM in the MacColl Room.

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Band of Boomers - An Evening at the Theater
Feb
15
6:00 PM18:00

Band of Boomers - An Evening at the Theater

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Just in time for Valentine's weekend! Join your fellow Boomers at a play about…Boomers! "A couple at the Grand Horizons retirement community decide to divorce, so their adult children convene to fix the problem..." What could possibly go wrong?

  • We’ll begin the evening at 6 PM with cocktails at the home of Baron Mullis & Lester Morris

  • At 8 PM we’ll attend the Stagecrafters Theater production of the 2020 Tony-nominated play, Grand Horizons, by Bess Wohl.

FPC special block group (15) price: $20 per person. Ticket cost payable by cash or check to Alan Southergill. Please RSVP with first and last names of attendees by January 31.

For more information about the production, as well as directions and parking, visit thestagecrafters.org.

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Connecting Redlining and Gun Violence in Philadelphia
Feb
9
12:30 PM12:30

Connecting Redlining and Gun Violence in Philadelphia

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Redlining is an illegal practice by which lenders avoid providing credit or financial services to communities of color based on their race or national origin. Unfortunately, the practice has a long and enduring history in the United States and has greatly contributed to wealth inequality among its citizens. In particular, it has defined the neighborhoods in Philadelphia from the 1920s to the present day.

The 57+ Blocks Coalition is a group of over 70 organizations around Philadelphia dedicated to reducing gun violence. The premise of the Coalition is that gun violence is most prevalent in the formally redlined areas of Philadelphia: specifically, major portions of North Philadelphia, West Philadelphia, and lower Germantown. Join a discussion of solutions to reduce that gun violence led by Greg Holston, a social and racial justice activist who previously served as a senior advisor on policy and advocacy at the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office.

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Annual Meeting of the Congregation
Feb
9
10:00 AM10:00

Annual Meeting of the Congregation

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The Session has set Sunday, February 9, as the date of our Annual Meeting.  The meeting will be held in the sanctuary at 10 AM. All members are encouraged to attend. The meeting will be live-streamed for those unable to attend, but members must be present to vote.

The congregation will receive the 2024 Annual Report and hear and act on the recommendations of the Nominating Committee to elect officers and members of the church’s Nominating Committee for 2025, as well as voting on changes to Dr. Mullis’s terms of call.

The annual report and additional materials will be distributed before the meeting to allow time for review. A link to view the information on our website will be emailed a few days prior to the meeting.

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Twenties & Thirties/Gen-X Lunar New Year Outing
Feb
1
4:30 PM16:30

Twenties & Thirties/Gen-X Lunar New Year Outing

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FPC T&Ts and Gen-Xers will gather together on Saturday, February 1 at 4:30 PM at Franklin Square (200 N 6th street), where we will enjoy the Lunar New Year Celebration there. We’ll then venture into Chinatown for a meal, desserts, and shopping. We’d love to have you join us! If you’re interested in joining us, please RSVP!

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Twenties & Thirties Volunteering @ Books Through Bars
Jan
25
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, January 25 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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Winter Coat Drive
Jan
19
to Feb 9

Winter Coat Drive

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The Missions Committee is coordinating a coat drive for the Sunshine House, an outreach center that supports the unhoused community in the Kensington neighborhood. We are asking for new and gently used men and women coats and other winter clothing (hats, gloves, and scarves). The donation drive will run from January 19 through February 9th. Donations can be dropped off at a designated location in the sanctuary. For more information, reach out with any questions or concerns to the Missions Committee. Thank you!

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Twenties & Thirties Group - Beat the Bomb Team Game
Jan
16
7:00 PM19:00

Twenties & Thirties Group - Beat the Bomb Team Game

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Suit up with your fellow T&Ts as we attempt to crack codes, dodge lasers, and disarm a giant paint bomb within an hour. We’ll meet at Beat the Bomb (1218 Chestnut Street) on Thursday, January 16 at 7 PM for this escape-room activity. If you’re interested in joining us, please RSVP!

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Epiphany Brunch
Jan
12
10:00 AM10:00

Epiphany Brunch

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The deacons will be hosting an Epiphany Brunch on January 12 @ 10 AM with the theme “The Road To Bethlehem.” The brunch will celebrate the journey of the Magi following the star of Bethlehem to visit the baby Jesus and will feature foods that they would have encountered during their journey.

Join congregants from both the 9 AM Celebration! and 11 AM Traditional services as we celebrate Epiphany together in a festive time of fellowship. This brunch is open to all! Please feel free to invite your family, friends, and neighbors.

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Service for the Longest Night
Dec
18
7:00 PM19:00

Service for the Longest Night

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A Service of the Longest Night will be held in Old Buttonwood Hall.  This is a winter service of hope and healing that encourages those going through times of sorrow and grief during the holidays.  Inspired by the solstice, winter’s longest night, this service will have special music and liturgy while allowing you space “to be.”  We hope you will join us as we worship God during this special time.

On-street parking is available with placard.

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T&T Book Club
Dec
15
12:30 PM12:30

T&T Book Club

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Our T&T Book Club will have its first meeting after 11 am worship on Sunday, December 15 in the MacColl Room. We’ll be discussing Rachel Held Evan’s book Inspired together. If you’d like to join us and are in need of copy of the book, please RSVP!

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