Posted on 18 Apr 2011
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We invite you to spend Holy Week with us, at The First Presbyterian Church in Germantown. Don’t move through this holiest of seasons as though it were just any time of year...Live as people of faith and take this time to get closer to our Lord.
Maundy Thursday (4/21) at 6:30pm. Celebrate the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper and a shared pot-luck meal together in Longstreth auditorium.
Good Friday Candlelight Tenabrae service (4/22) at 7:30pm. Join us as we follow Jesus to the horror of the Cross through this deeply moving and meaningful Tenabrae service.
Easter Festival (4/23) from 11:00am-2:00pm. This annual festival is fun for all ages and a great opportunity for us to serve the children and families in our community. 
Activities include games, Easter eggs, crafts, and a telling of the Easter story especially for children. You won’t want to miss it! Check out photos from last year
Resurrection Sunday & “Invite a Friend” to Church (4/24). Prelude Music begins at 9:40am, worship is at 10:00am, and a special coffee hour follows at 11:15am.
I assure you that Easter Sunday will be far more meaningful as together we live the week with Jesus through these services. We look forward to seeing you at church this week!
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 28 Feb 2011
Sunday morning is an important day for our youngest members at FPCG. We invite you to come up and see for yourself the wonderful ministry that is happening upstairs. In the meantime, check out our Sunday School photo gallery to see photos of our kids and volunteers in cation.
Nursery Our children in the nursery have been a consistent and active group of learners. Song, crafts, and faith sharing lessons have filled the room. A special thank you to all the parents who continue to serve as teachers to the youngest members 
of our church family and Sheila Heyer-Rivera for coordinating the calendar for teachers there!
Elementary This year has seen an ever-increasing number of children make their way week after week to the classroom. The energy and faith of the children have served to simultaneously test the limits of patience and
provide much encouragement to teachers Deborah Thompson and Sheila Heyer-Rivera.
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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
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