This Friday, April 10th, at 7pm, join Old First for our annual Good Friday bluegrass service, led by Michael Daves and Jen Larson. It will feature classic gospel music, as we read and reflect on the Passion story. The service will be done over Zoom. If you would like to attend, the link to the service and bulletin are both below: Service Bulletin If you […]
Attention Friends, This Sunday, April 5th, at 11 AM Eastern Time, we will be having our Palm Sunday virtual service. Please have a houseplant or two ready and near you on Sunday morning for our Blessing of Houseplants (instead of Palms)! If you don’t have a houseplant, go get a couple small branches or some other greens from outside. Below is a link to the […]
Recently, one of our members, Dr. Jessica Van Voorhees, was interviewed by WNYC about her experience as an E.R. doctor on the frontlines of the COVID-19 crisis in New York City. If you would like to listen, click below:
Attention Friends, This Sunday, March 29th, at 11 AM Eastern Time, we will be having our second virtual service. Below is a link to the service and bulletin: Service Bulletin Below is a video of some members singing a hymn for the service.
Attention Friends, Although services in our Sanctuary have been temporarily suspended, we can still worship together. As our sanctuary temporarily closes, we are transitioning our services to virtual, allowing you to take part in services from the comfort of your own home. Our first virtual service is this Sunday, March 22nd, at 11 AM Eastern time. Below is a link to the service and bulletin: […]
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 […]
This Sunday, March 8th, join us at 12:30 PM as our very own Reverend Melody Meeter discusses psalms of lament and healing. The event is being hosted by Old First’s Bible Club. It will be held in the Lower Hall, and a light lunch will be provided. Hope to see you there!
On February 26th, from 7 AM to 7 PM, Old First offers Ash Wednesday “Ashes on the Sidewalk” to anybody who wants them. If you’re interested in getting ashes, stop by. But if you want to help, you can sign up for a two-hour slot to assist with ashes and providing breaks during the day. No ordination or previous experience is acquired; you will be […]
Join the Brooklyn Conservatory Chorale Saturday, February 1, 7pm (doors 6:30), for an evening of beautiful music from France and England, spanning five centuries. Directed by Nick Nicassio, the Chorale’s acclaimed new Conductor, the fifty-voice ensemble presents music by French composers Fauré, Poulenc, Ravel, and Boulanger, and English composers Byrd, Finzi, Howells, and Tallis. For more details, and to pick up tickets, click below: https://bkcm.org/event/across-the-channel/