Welcome! For over 200 years we have been a presence in our Germantown community ministering to and with our neighbors in this northwest section of Philadelphia. We are a diverse congregation united by our faith in Jesus Christ and our commitment to providing a vital ministry in our community.
Explore this website! Learn about all the many programs and outreach opportunities we provide. Meet our staff and church members who are responsible for our ministry. I also invite you to come to worship with us on a Sunday morning.
You will find that we are a congregation that is ALIVE, CELEBRATING AND SERVING THE LIVING LORD!
Nancy Muth
What an amazing summer it was for our Freedom School Scholars, Servant Leaders, and volunteers!
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Freedom School Closing Program at First Pres
Volunteers Ben White and Donna Payne lead the Scholars in a groovy song
“Drop Everything And Read” outside in Vernon Park with Level 1a students and Servant Leader Val Solomon
Freedom School Scholars enjoy a Puppetry workshop
The next quarterly seminar on our church’s finances will be held on September 19th at 11:30 AM in the Finney room. This will be the third in a continuing series that was prompted by requests from the 2009 Church Study. One of the seven recommendations was that a great need exists for more information and knowledge about finances.
The first two seminars provided a foundation for understanding how our resources are managed as well as where they come from and where they are expended. Each seminar has a brief review of the prior information before the newer topics are presented.
The upcoming seminar will build on the information already presented about the endowment – specifically the three funds that comprise the endowments, the purpose for each, and the use of each and some projections for the future. Additionally we will discuss the 2010 financial performance to date and what may be the outlook for 2011.
The seminar is planned to last about 45 minutes – this small investment of your time may result in a virtual wealth of information about this vital aspect of mission support. Bring your coffee and snacks to the meeting and encourage a fellow member to come with you on September 19th. Remember that we will briefly review the earlier information so prior attendance is not a requirement!
Please contact Jim Thompson if you have any questions about this meeting.