On Saturday, January 25th, at 3 PM, the Park Slope Singers will be performing in our sanctuary, as part of an Arts at Old First event. The program includes J.S. Bach’s Lutheran Mass in G Minor, BWV235, which the composer assembled from movements of three of his cantatas; his motet Lobet den Herrn, alle Heiden,BWV230, a breathtaking fugal high-wire act; and for contrast Handel’s wonderfully […]
In the reopening of our sanctuary this past Easter, we celebrated, and announced, “All Are Welcome” with banners and programs. While researching Old First’s collaboration with Centennial Chapel in the 19th century, it was discovered that they too declared, “All Are Welcome” in the news. Newsboys of the Late 1800s Perhaps you have read or seen a photography exhibit of Lewis Hine’s about the newsboys, […]
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 […]
Please come and join us on November 10th for Consecration Sunday. The service begins at 11:00 AM, and is followed by a Celebration Luncheon. We will be joined by a special guest, Reverend David Telfort of the Lafayette Ave Presbyterian Church in Brooklyn.
We are eager to have your child (or children) in our Old First Sunday School this year. We have an amazing staff and excellent curriculum. Rally Day is this Sunday, September 15th, at 10 AM. You can meet your children’s teachers and see their classrooms. Instruction then begins on September 22nd. If you can’t make it to Rally Day, don’t worry! Here is a link […]
Regarding navigating an organ as complicated as the one at Old First, summer music director Pavel Bogomyakov says, “I had some experience playing organs, but there are other things happening in church.” To say the least! Much multitasking goes on when you are leading an Old First service in music and song. Pavel, who did a stupendous job of subbing for our Aleeza Meir during our summer services, was […]
Arts at Old First is honored to present the ongoing Art & Faith Literary Series, now in its third season, featuring distinguished contemporary authors presenting new works in a unique conversational context. These literary conversations address ideas and stories around faith communities, spirituality, and creativity from a variety of perspectives through engagement with new fiction and nonfiction works, and take place in the historic spaces […]
Arts at Old First is honored to present the ongoing Art & Faith Literary Series, now in its third season, featuring distinguished contemporary authors presenting new works in a unique conversational context. These literary conversations address ideas and stories around faith communities, spirituality, and creativity from a variety of perspectives through engagement with new fiction and nonfiction works, and take place in the historic spaces […]
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 […]
