Posted on 26 Jul 2010 . 13 comments
Support the Ministry of the John Gloucester House
The John Gloucester House, a Presbyterian Community Ministry in the Point Breeze Community in Philadelphia, will be the recipient of our August Challenge Offering on 8/29.
Dedicated staff, local community members and volunteers from around the Philadelphia area provide programs serving children and teenagers as well as programs for adults and seniors. The 50 Plus Club meets from 12:00 to 2:00 on Mondays for Bible Study.
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Posted on 19 Jul 2010 . 18 comments
Rev. Kevin Porter Decodes the Acronyms
As the Director of Adult Education and Community Life, one of my responsibilities is to bear witness to our congregation’s commitment to the quality of life in Germantown as a sign of Christ’s continuing presence in this community.
There are many organizations seeking to make a difference here, and many of them have opportunities for you to use your talents in ways that will give you a sense of joy and meaning as well as breathe life into our neighborhood. Here are just a few:
CGI = Creative Germantown Initiative, a new non profit entity whose mission is to strengthen the Germantown community through arts, education, and recreation, serving persons of all ages as they experience the joys and challenges of urban living. Its programs include the Freedom School, Bread and Cup Coffeehouse, the Drop In Center, the Concert Series, the basketball teams and drill team. Click here to read more about CGI.
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Posted on 14 Jul 2010 . 9 comments
Remembering Our Past Members
One of the most prominent members of this church during the nineteenth century was the man who wrote the bible on typography.
Thomas MacKellar was born in New York City on August 12, 1812, of Scots and Dutch heritage. He began his career at the age of 14 as a proofreader for Harper Brothers in Manhattan.
In 1833, he moved to Philadelphia and before long was made foreman of the composing room and the stereotype foundry of the Johnson Type Foundry; twelve years later he became a member of the firm. While there, he was editor of the “Specimen Book” which contained 600 pages showing at least 1100 different configurations of type. His later book ”American Printer” went through at least 13 printings and for years was the book on printing.
While in Philadelphia and rearing 10 children with his wife, he was an early advocate and practitioner of urban ministry as he went into the poorest sections of the city to try and alleviate some of the conditions of poverty.
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Posted on 06 Jul 2010 . 12 comments
Enjoy this email received from Rev. Nancy:
They said “a picture speaks a thousand words.” So here are thousands of words spoken through pictures I have taken while enjoying a wonderful time in Maine.
-Nancy
Click here to see some of Nancy’s Photos
Posted on 28 Jun 2010 . 9 comments
With an amazing amount of energy, singing, and excitement, the Freedom School opened today. Click here to see photos of the morning
Parents and children were greeted by cheering and clapping Servant Leaders in the parking lot. What a great way to start the day!
Freedom School provides a full morning of activities and fun. Children have breakfast from 8:00-8:30 and then gather together for Harambe (Swahili for working together in unity), a time of singing, sharing, celebrating and story time. Contina Lundy was today’s “guest reader” and shared the story, Click Clack, Moo: Cows That Type by Doreen Cronin.
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