Posted on 21 Mar 2011
FPCG Hosts Education Forum
Join Superintendent of the Philadelphia Public Schools, Dr. Arlene Ackerman on Wednesday, March 23rd at FPCG for a community forum about the state of our public schools. Bring your thoughts, questions, and commitment to our community.
Chat and Chew
with Dr. Arlene Ackerman
5:30pm
Wednesday, March 23rd
The face of public education is continuing to change in the School District of Philadelphia. Come out and meet, greet, and fellowship with the Superintendent.
Your attendance will help show support for your child, their school, and your community!
Posted on 14 Mar 2011
“The Basement” serves community youth
by Christian Heyer-Rivera
We invite you to celebrate with us as you read how the center has moved forward with significant growth and achievements in the last 9 months!
Summer Outreach
After a brief period of infrastructure strengthening through staff acquisition and development, “The Basement” opened it doors in July to senior high students in the Germantown neighborhood. Every Wednesday and Friday from 6:30-8:30pm this past summer, the center served as a safe place for young people to gather, play, exercise, eat and build significant relationships. It did not take long in the summer months for young people to make the center a regular part of their weekly schedule.
In total, over 70 African American young people made their way into “The Basement”, and we consistently hosted around fifteen to twenty regular attending senior high-aged youth each time the doors of the center were open. The participants who attended were members of the Germantown community, although only a few were actually students at Germantown High School, our target school. The majority of our young people in the summer months attended high school outside the area.
Outreach Continues
The Basement continues to grow and develop, and has been serving youth during the school year as well. To volunteer, or learn how you can support this vital community outreach, contact Christian Heyer-Rivera at 267-972-5662.
Posted on 07 Mar 2011
Go deeper into God’s Word
Serendipity
This is a great time to join the Serendipity Bible Study which meets Sundays at 11:30 in the Jennings Room. The group is engaged in a 13-week survey of the book of Revelation.
Serendipity’s conversational format is designed to be enjoyable, informational, and inspirational for both those new to Bible study and seasoned veterans. It has grown in popularity at FPCG and is a wonderful way to get to know a broad cross section of our members and friends. Please bring your second cup of coffee with you after coffee hour and join us!
Lenten Bible Study: Gun Violence
Each year during Lent, FPCG offers a series of Adult Education opportunities intended to deepen our faith and our understanding of how our faith and public policy influence each other.
This year’s Lenten Bible study series will be an outgrowth of the Presbytery of Philadelphia’s commitment to “Heeding God’s Call”. Please see the literature table or contact Rev. Kevin Porter for more information.
Posted on 27 Feb 2011
Freedom School now accepting application for Servant Leader Interns
Thank you for your interest in the 2011 Creative Germantown Initiative (CGI) Children’s Defense Fund Freedom Schools Program® Servant Leader Intern (SLI’s) position. This is a paid internship. Six SLI’s will be hired. Freedom School will operate June 27 through August 12.
To apply:
* You must be available June 6 – 12 for out-of-state- training
* Review SLI Position Description (See Below)
* Print and complete application
* Print and sign SLI Consent Form
* Attach current resume
DOWNLOAD SERVANT LEADER APPLICATION HERE
Return application and attachments to:
CGI
35 West Chelten Ave
Phila., PA 19144
CGI would like to complete the interview process by April 15 so apply today! Contact 215-843-8811 regarding questions. Or, e-mail Eileen A. Jones at .
The CGI Freedom School program will be held at The First Presbyterian Church in Germantown, 35 West Chelten Avenue. The seven week program will operate Monday through Friday, 7:30am -6pm, June 27 through August 12. Fifty children who have completed kindergarten through 8th grade will be served.
Read the Full Position Description Here
Posted on 22 Feb 2011
Volunteer Opportunities in February 
The Creative Germantown Initiative (CGI) is the umbrella organization that reaches beyond the congregation and focuses on The Arts, Education, and Recreation. The Concert Series, Bread & Cup Coffee House, Drop-In Center, Germantown Xclusive Drill Team, youth basketball teams, Freedom School, and the PUMI Experience are all components of CGI.
CGI is seeking volunteers to utilize their gifts to:
+ update their website on a continuous basis
+ write press releases that publicize goings on of those components listed above.
The Congregational Development and Fellowship Committee is in need of folks to:
+ Pour coffee & cleanup during Coffee Hour on the fourth Sunday, Feb. 27th
+ Iron tablecloths
Thank you for considering this month’s volunteer opportunities.
Please continue to look for ways God is calling you to utilize your gifts and talents for the many worthwhile ventures of FPCG.
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