At the Old First Consistory meeting on Monday night, the Elders and Deacons made some very difficult decisions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Consistory voted to suspend public worship through May 17, In compliance with the CDC (unless new circumstances allow our resumption). Tenants will no longer meet in the building, and the Human Resources Committee will work on supportive arrangements for staff who cannot […]
To all our congregants at Old First: It’s Thursday, and we are responding to and planning for Coronavirus developments hourly. We are tracking official government advisements and checking in with other faith communities. Maureen and Abraham have stepped up cleaning and sanitizing even more than usual. First, we want to affirm and support those of you who will be practicing social isolation by staying home […]
After a 4-year hiatus, the annual Park Slope family concert and sing-along will be returning to Old First Church in Park Slope on Saturday, December 14th, at 7 PM. Founder and producer Ethan Schlesser, along with his co-host, our very own Rev. Dr. Daniel Meeter, are bringing back this unique community holiday extravaganza now that the ceiling in our sanctuary has finally been restored. This […]
We’re in the process of determining whether Old First should partner with a new (to us) organization called Housing Plus. The non-profit, formed in 2002, works to address the lack of housing and services for underserved, marginalized women in New York City. Housing Plus founder and executive director Rita Zimmer helps provide transitional and permanent housing for nearly 250 women and children every year. The […]
ARTS MARATHON WILL CELEBRATE REOPENING OF PARK SLOPE’S HISTORIC OLD FIRST REFORMED CHURCH Bluegrass stars Michael Daves and Friends, acclaimed author Rick Moody, the String Orchestra of Brooklyn, and the Amy Winehouse Teen Jazz Ensemble are among the groups appearing at “A Celebration of Arts at Old First” Sunday, May 19, 2019 – 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. MEDIA CONTACT: Alix Friedman Public Relations – […]
Join us Saturday and Sunday, May 18-19 as we participate in the New York Landmarks Conservancy Sacred Sites Open House and celebrate the reopening of our sanctuary with A Celebration of Arts at Old First. On Saturday, May 18, our sanctuary doors will be open from 10am to 5pm for the New York Landmarks Conservancy Sacred Sites Open House. We’ll welcome those touring sacred sites […]
We look forward to another unique and entertaining vocal performance of our Stone House Singers, under the direction of Thomas W. Jones. The program goes amazingly eclectic, borrowing musical material from the Renaissance through Messiaen and Poulenc. Also featured is the work of contemporary composer Nico Muhly, whose opera Marnie is currently at the Met. Jazz and spiritual selections will be included as well. The […]
The week leading to Easter is full of richly meaningful events at Old First. All events take place at Old First. Thursday, April 18, 7:00 PM Maundy Thursday: Dzieci Theatre’s “A Passion” Theatre Group Dzieci presents a unique and immersive passion play, incorporating Hebraic song and chant and ritual elements of Judaism, and set in the shadow of the Warsaw Ghetto. Join and share on […]
Are you looking for a beneficial yoga class or perhaps, if you’re a beginner, a non-intimidating, easy-to-follow, thoughtful introduction? Try your hand (and your soul, and your breathing, and your peace of mind) at Sunday yoga at Old First. Our own Jenny Burrill is leading a yoga session now every Sunday afternoon at the church, starting at 2 pm. Classes run a little more than […]
Each Sunday leading up to Consecration Sunday, we invite community members to share why they give to Old First. Karen Bulthuis shared her reflections this past Sunday. When Christine Scheibl asked me to speak as part of the preparation for Consecration Sunday, I immediately said yes. Because I feel so privileged to be part of this church community, and I have a lot to say […]