Posted on 15 Nov 2010
Volunteer for Basket Distribution on November 18,19, and 22nd
The Germantown Avenue Crisis Ministry (GACM) for the past several years has conducted a very successful Thanksgiving event by providing a total Thanksgiving meal with all the trimmings to over 200 families in our community. This wonderful undertaking could not and can not take place without your continued support. We have the best members in the world and we thank God for your generosity.
In order to continue this tradition, we once again reach out to you for your food and financial support as well as your physical assistance. There are many ways you can help!
We need volunteers to collect food, assemble gift baskets and help out on distribution days. As a volunteer, you will be asked to bag food, make pick ups, stock shelves and assist as needed. Help will be needed before and during the basket distribution dates of November 18, 19 and 22. See Eileen Jones to add your name to the list of volunteers.
Click here to read about what food items to collect
Posted on 28 Oct 2010
Join Us for Our Concert Series
We are proud to host the Presbybop Quartet on October 31st.
Presbybop Music is a musical venture of Bill Carter, jazz pianist and Presbyterian minister. After years of pretending to split the life of faith from the music of jazz, Bill has been trying to find links between the two halves of his brain. Presbybop Music is his attempt to integrate his strong Presbyterian faith with the rhythms of bebop.
In 1993 he formed the Presbybop Quartet with Al Hamme, his college music professor from Binghamton University. Beginning with original lineup of drummer Tom Whaley and bassist Tony Marino, the band has evolved into a consort of musicians who have been turning heads on the musical scene - and adding new dimensions to the faith and worship of the Christian church.
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Posted on 19 Oct 2010
The Germantown Avenue Crisis Ministry (GACM) mission is ”to connect at risk Northwest Philadelphia residents to resources within themselves and the community that resolve their crisis, stabilize their lives and equip them to take the next step(s) toward self sufficiency.”
As a newly designated NEC Center (Neighborhood Energy Center), the ministry is now better equipped to fulfill our mission. Now we can provide:
- Comprehensive energy and related home repair services and budget counseling for LIHEAP intake
- CRISIS outreach/advocacy
- UESF
- Individual energy education
- Conservation and weatherization resources
- Information and referral services
Note: Most programs are targeted toward low to moderate income households.
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Posted on 12 Oct 2010
Mr.Dain Perry, a member of the family chronicled in the documentary Traces of the Trade, will be a guest preacher at FPCG at this Sunday’s worship (Oct 17).
Later in the afternoon, Traces of the Trade: A Story from the Deep North will be screened at FPCG at 4:00 pm that same day. Dain and Constance, his wife, will also be at the screening and will lead the discussion which follows. This screening is presented by Neighborhood Interfaith Movement (NIM).
About the Film:
In the feature documentary Traces of the Trade: A Story from the Deep North, filmmaker Katrina Browne discovers that her New England ancestors were the largest slave-trading family in U.S. history. She and nine cousins retrace the Triangle Trade and gain powerful new perspectives on the black/white divide. Click here to learn more about the film.
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Posted on 05 Oct 2010
Connect with FPCG: There’s Something for Everyone
There are lots of opportunities for you to get involved at First Pres. Here are just a few:
Our Drill Team Needs You!
The Drill Team is currently recruiting new members. We meet on Fridays 6:30- 8:00pm.
For more information, please contact Tara Payne or Contina Lundy
Women’s Retreat
This year’s retreat will be held at the Traber Center from October 8-10. The last retreat was a memorable and important time of fellowship. You won’t want to miss this year’s fun, rest, and time with the wonderful women of FPCG! 
Talk to Eileen Jones for more info.
Bread and Cup
Since 2003, the Bread and Cup Multicultural Coffeehouse has been building diverse and inter-generational community through the performing and visual arts in Longstreth Auditorium.
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