FPC folks are joining the Christian Association at UPenn (118 S. 37th Street) for dinner on Wednesday, April 2 at 6:30 PM. We’ll be having Thai food take-out and spending time in conversation with UPenn students and with the wonderful Rev. Megan LeCluyse. Everyone is welcome!! Please RSVP to Laura so we know how much food to order.

WWW will meet on Thursday, March 13th at 2:30 in the MacColl Room for coffee, tea, and the Lake District presentation that was postponed from last month. We'll share munchies and conversation, and then enjoy some beautiful scenery while hearing about some of the people who made the Lake District famous. Please let Diane Rogers know you are coming at womenwitwisdom@fpcphila.org.

The T&Ts are going to a Flyers game! Join us on Tuesday, March 11 at 7 PM as the Philadelphia Flyers take on the Ottawa Senators at the Wells Fargo Center. Tickets will be $20 per person and we only have a few remaining tickets available, so if you’d like to join us for the game, let us know ASAP!

Just in time for Valentine's weekend! Join your fellow Boomers at a play about…Boomers! "A couple at the Grand Horizons retirement community decide to divorce, so their adult children convene to fix the problem..." What could possibly go wrong?

• We’ll begin the evening at 6 PM with cocktails at the home of Baron Mullis & Lester Morris

• At 8 PM we’ll attend the Stagecrafters Theater production of the 2020 Tony-nominated play, Grand Horizons, by Bess Wohl.

FPC special block group (15) price: $20 per person. Ticket cost payable by cash or check to Alan Southergill. Please RSVP with first and last names of attendees by January 31.

For more information about the production, as well as directions and parking, visit thestagecrafters.org.

FPC T&Ts and Gen-Xers will gather together on Saturday, February 1 at 4:30 PM at Franklin Square (200 N 6th street), where we will enjoy the Lunar New Year Celebration there. We’ll then venture into Chinatown for a meal, desserts, and shopping. We’d love to have you join us! If you’re interested in joining us, please RSVP!

Suit up with your fellow T&Ts as we attempt to crack codes, dodge lasers, and disarm a giant paint bomb within an hour. We’ll meet at Beat the Bomb (1218 Chestnut Street) on Thursday, January 16 at 7 PM for this escape-room activity. If you’re interested in joining us, please RSVP!

The deacons will be hosting an Epiphany Brunch on January 12 @ 10 AM with the theme “The Road To Bethlehem.” The brunch will celebrate the journey of the Magi following the star of Bethlehem to visit the baby Jesus and will feature foods that they would have encountered during their journey.

Join congregants from both the 9 AM Celebration! and 11 AM Traditional services as we celebrate Epiphany together in a festive time of fellowship. This brunch is open to all! Please feel free to invite your family, friends, and neighbors.

The fpcQ Christmas Party will be held on December 14 from 6:30-8:30 PM  LGBTQIA+ friends will gather for a festive potluck dinner and holiday cheer!  The venue has limited capacity, so RSVP is required!

Join the Band of Boomers to celebrate the season! Diane and Jon Rogers have once again offered to host us at their home.

The main menu salutes Philly! Everything you love about a Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich (steak or chicken) will be served with a twist: as cosy casseroles (“WIT or WIT-OUT” fixings, of course). Please bring your favorite appetizer or dessert and choice of beverage.

Please RSVP!

After worship on Sunday, December 1, T&Ts will walk over to the Philly Christmas Village next to city hall. We’ll enjoy some warm festive beverages and do some holiday browsing together. If you’re interested in joining us, please RSVP at youngadults@fpcphila.org!

Come explore the spectacular art collection at the Barnes Foundation with other FPC T&Ts. We will be reserving spots on their 1:30 PM “Highlights Tour” that day. If you’d like to join us, please RSVP to Laura!

Come to the MacColl Room to share coffee, tea, and conversation with Matthew, our new Minister for Congregational Care. The small setting will give us an opportunity to get better acquainted with Matthew and for him to get to know us better. I'm sure we'll also want to hear about how Matthew sees his role, and we'll be able to offer our insights as well. Goodies provided! Please RSVP!

On Thursday, November 14, T&Ts will meet at Brooklyn Bowl in the Fishtown neighborhood of Philadelphia for 2 hours of bowling. Whether you’re an old bowling pro or you haven’t played in years, come join us for a fun night! If you’re interested in joining us, please RSVP!

It’s been a while since we gathered!  Connect with the fpcQ, our LGBTQIA+ fellowship group, for food & fun at Dave’s house on Friday, October 18, 6:30 - 10 PM!  Please RSVP to Dave Huting.

Our Gen Xers will be gathering after 11 AM worship on Sunday, October 6 at Jane G’s (1930 Chestnut Street) for dim sum! If you’re interested in attending, please RSVP to Laura Colee.

T&Ts will venture out to Linvilla Orchards to explore their apple picking, corn maze, pumpkin market, and more. We will meet in Old Buttonwood Hall after the 11 AM service and carpool over together. If you’d like to join us, please RSVP!

The Women of Wit & Wisdom (WWW) will gather together on Wednesday, September 11 at 12 noon at the church. A delicious lunch will be provided, and we’ll have a chance to catch up with each other. All women are welcome; bring a friend if you like! RSVP to Diane Rogers by Monday, September 9. 

Our Welcome Back brunch, hosted by the Deacons, will take place at 10 AM on September 8 in Old Buttonwood Hall. Stay after the 9 AM Celebration! service, or come before the 11 AM traditional service to celebrate the end of summer, meet new people, and renew old friendships. The Deacons will serve fried chicken and waffles as well as fruit salad. The invitation to this event is open to all—feel free to bring your neighbors and friends! The Deacons look forward to seeing you there.

T&Ts are invited invited to join us after 10 AM worship on Sunday, August 25, in the MacColl Room for coffee, pastries, and a consideration of what Biblical Wisdom Literature has to tell us about living a good life. Please RSVP to Laura Colee if you’d like to join! Childcare can be available upon request.

FPC Young Families are invited to meet up at the Sister Cities Park (210 N 18th St) splash pad after worship on Sunday, August 11, at 11:30 AM. We will provide popsicles and drinks for everyone. Please let Laura Colee know if you'd like to join!

T&Ts will be gathering at Sydney Cardy’s place for a cozy night of board games on Friday, August 9, starting at 6 PM. If you love a board game or simply love company, we’d love to have you join us. Please RSVP to Laura Colee if you’d like to join! 

T&Ts will be heading to Baron and Lester's house in Chestnut Hill for a BYOB Cookout on Saturday, July 20 at noon.  Contact Laura to let us know if you plan to come and if you need a ride!

On Sunday, July 7, at 10 AM we will combine Celebration! and Traditional worship in a single service in the sanctuary to sing God’s praises together.  Hymn requests from our blue hymnal will be taken at the service.

After the service the Deacons will host an ice cream sundae social in Old Buttonwood Hall.  Please join us!

First Church is heading to an evening Phillies Game on Thursday, June 27 (6:20 pm) and staying for the fireworks show after the game. FPC will cover $20 of each ticket, so individuals will be responsible for about $20 of the remaining price per seat. Tickets have been purchased and we have limited availability! Please contact Laura Colee if you’d like to join!

All Gen Xers (born between 1965 and 1980-ish) are invited to join us for our June FPC GenX Brunch after 11 am worship on Sunday, June 9! The group will be heading to Rosy’s Taco Bar. If you’re interested in joining, please RSVP to Laura Colee.

Join us for our Young Families Zoo Trip on Sunday, June 9. FPC Families will meet at the Philadelphia Zoo around 10:30 am and spend a few hours visiting our favorite animals. FPC will cover the cost of entrance tickets. Please email Laura if you are interested and let her know how many tickets you will need.

Join the fpcQ group for an evening of GayBINGO on Saturday, May 11, for loads of fun that also supports a good cause. The event is held at Congregation Rodeph Shalom (615 N Broad St). Doors open at 6 pm and GayBINGO begins at 7 pm. Tickets are $40 each and can be purchased via this link. When you buy your ticket please write in “First Presbyterian Church-fpcQ” as the table name and we will be grouped together.  Contact Larry Slagle for more information.

GayBINGO is a fundraising event for AIDS Fund.  AIDS Fund conducts a variety of programs throughout the year to increase public awareness about the impact of HIV on our communities. AIDS Fund's mission is to educate about, and increase public awareness of, HIV/AIDS and to provide emergency financial assistance to people living with HIV disease and organizations providing HIV services in our communities.