Posted on 01 Feb 2011
What a winter we have had! And it is not over yet; it looks like more difficult weather is headed our way this week.
Sometimes it is necessary to cancel our worship service. Such a decision is made at the last minute and in case of such an emergency, we will have the cancellation announced on KYW Radio (1060 AM) and local television stations.
During the week if the Philadelphia Public Schools are closed due to inclement weather the church will also be closed.
Always use your best judgment about venturing out in bad weather.
Posted on 17 Jan 2011
Celebrating Dr. King’s legacy of Service
For the second year, FPCG recognized the MLK Day of Service at church by hosting church volunteers. These committed people joined together in small groups to clean, paint, fix up, or do whatever was necessary to keep our beautiful church home looking like the church facility that we have been entrusted to maintain by our former elders.
The Property Committee organized specific projects or task. Some of the projects included painting the small bathroom, cleaning the sanctuary, cleaning hand bells, cleaning the kitchen, and many other projects.
There was an opportunity for anyone and everyone to help out. Stay tuned for photos!
Posted on 03 Jan 2011
Friends of Vernon Park
The Friends of Vernon Park is a non-profit organization of volunteers dedicated to the restoration and upkeep of Vernon Park. In recent years their partnership with the Department of Recreation and Philadelphia Green has completely transformed the park from an eyesore to a beautiful oasis that borders our church.
The park is now used by the YMCA and our day camp. This work was made possible by grants from the Horticultural Society, William Penn and Lila Wallace Foundations.
None of this grant money can be used for winter maintenance and funds are needed to maintain a part-time worker from October to April. Sales of poinsettias supply some of the money but our help is still needed.
Help keep Vernon Park beautiful with a generous donation to the January Challenge Offering. Checks should be made payable to First Church and marked Friends of Vernon Park.
Posted on 13 Dec 2010
This year, the December Bread and Cup will be combined with the Christian Education Committee’s Christmas Festival for all ages.
On December 19 at 3:00, FPCG members and friends will celebrate the Christmas season with our neighbors of all ages. The Congregational Development Committee will provide snacks, hot soup and bread and you are invited to bring a dessert to share.
The activities will include a Christmas pageant (designed to include any and all youth who attend), gingerbread house construction and other crafts, a live nativity in our parking lot, a Christmas carol sing, special entertainment from choir soloist Jessie Padgett and several FPCG members, and an open microphone portion for your talent.
This will be a wonderful event to bring friends and family. Admission is free, with donations gratefully received. Talk to Christian Heyer-Rivera for more information.
Click here to see photos from last year’s Christmas fest.
Posted on 06 Dec 2010
Thank You!! Your generous response to our Thanksgiving food drive was overwhelming! Read more about it here...
This is the time of year when we all look forward to the holidays. With just a few days break after our Thanksgiving drive, we are looking ahead to the Christmas food drive. We need your help!
Donations of both food and time are vital to this outreach mission. Food donations are needed for holiday baskets and to replenish the food cupboard.
Please call the Germantown Avenue Crisis Ministry office (215-843-2340) or talk to Eileen Jones to learn how you can help.
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