On May 5, Old First invited the community for a conversation about the history of slavery in NYC given by Dr. Andrea Mosterman. The well attended event was followed by an informative and lengthy Q & A. We are incredibly thankful to Dr. Mosterman for her generosity in sharing her research and time. (Go to post for active links). Link to Video. Link to Event […]
Old First invites the community for a conversation about the history of slavery in NYC (including the role played by churches like Old First) with Dr. Andrea Mosterman on Sunday, May 5 at 1pm at Old First Reformed Church, 729 Carroll Street, in Park Slope, Brooklyn. This free event is sponsored by: Remembrance & Racial Justice Working Group Old First Reformed Church 729 Carroll Street at […]
Old First invites the community for a conversation about the history of slavery in NYC (including the role played by churches like Old First) with Dr. Andrea Mosterman on Sunday, May 5 at 1pm at Old First Reformed Church, 729 Carroll Street, in Park Slope, Brooklyn. This free event is sponsored by: Remembrance & Racial Justice Working Group Old First Reformed Church 729 Carroll Street […]
By mutual agreement, Pastor Jane Ann Groom will finish her service as interim pastor at Old First on Sunday, November 21. We are enormously grateful for Jane Ann’s service and her journey with us since October 2020. Her sermons have brought us enlightenment and encouragement; her exploration of different forms of liturgy have helped us to think in new ways; and her encouragement has helped us […]
The Consistory of Old First Reformed Church is thrilled to announce that we will meet in person for Sunday morning worship on the first Sunday of Advent, November 28, 2021! We will continue to offer virtual worship service via a video stream of the service, so those who are not able to meet in person for any reason may still experience and participate in the […]
HousingPlus, one of our core missions, is hosting a virtual fundraiser for the benefit of mothers and children (over 150 families and 95 children) who have found a home in the HousingPlus community. Old First’s Brooklyn Relief Kitchen has been supporting their food pantry, but BRK will be ending their support by end of June. We’d like to continue to support HousingPlus by making a donation of $1,000 […]
Because of COVID we will not be ingathering groceries to deliver to CHiPS this year. Instead, please contribute through our Brooklyn Relief Kitchen who is doing work for CHiPS. You can drop off non perishable foods and cash donations at their tent outside on 7th Avenue at the corner of Carroll. Collection is Tuesday & Wednesday next week from 10-2.
UPDATE: This service has been postponed due to the weather until further notice Pastor Jane Ann Groom leads a special service at Old First’s burial ground at Green-Wood Cemetery, with a litany of readings, prayers and music in remembrance of the dead. This special outdoor afternoon service is the second part of our All Saints Day worship service. Our 11 AM virtual service will take place […]
Brooklyn Relief Kitchen at Old First Church is starting a canned goods and pantry drive. We will be collecting food, beginning Sunday June 7th and continuing every weekday from 10am to 2pm at the garden on Carroll Street behind Old First. (Please note that the day of the week has been corrected to Sunday.) Old First Reformed Church 729 Carroll Street. (Carroll & 7th Ave) Pantry items […]
Dear Friends and Members of Old First, Nearly two months ago, the Consistory voted to suspend public worship until May 17th. To ensure the health and safety of our community, and the greater Park Slope community that we are proud to serve, we have chosen to continue virtual services through June 7th. If you have questions, comments, or ideas, feel free to email info@oldfirstbrooklyn.org or newsletter@oldfirstbrooklyn.org. Thank […]