Candlelight Christmas Eve - First Reformed United Church of Christ of Lancaster https://www.firstreformedlancaster.org Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:52:56 -0400 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.firstreformedlancaster.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/comma.png Candlelight Christmas Eve - First Reformed United Church of Christ of Lancaster https://www.firstreformedlancaster.org 32 32 Virtual Prayer Call https://www.firstreformedlancaster.org/events/virtual-prayer-call/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:00:00 -0400 https://www.firstreformedlancaster.org/?post_type=mec-events&p=3031 Click here to join the ZOOM Prayer Call at 7 PM on Wednesday.]]> Click here to join the ZOOM Prayer Call at 7 PM on Wednesday.

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]]> https://www.firstreformedlancaster.org/events/virtual-prayer-call/feed/ 0 2026-04-15 7:00 PM 2026-04-15 7:30 PM Weekly Events Worship Service https://www.firstreformedlancaster.org/events/worship-service/ Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:30:00 -0400 https://www.firstreformedlancaster.org/?post_type=mec-events&p=2912 An extravagant welcome awaits you at First Reformed Church.   Worship begins at 10:30 on Sunday mornings (9:30 in the summer).  Access to the sanctuary can be from East Orange Street through the tall double doors, or from Christian Street through the courtyard doors.  Accessible doors are accessed from Orange Street.  As an Open and Affirming […]]]> An extravagant welcome awaits you at First Reformed Church.   Worship begins at 10:30 on Sunday mornings (9:30 in the summer).  Access to the sanctuary can be from East Orange Street through the tall double doors, or from Christian Street through the courtyard doors.  Accessible doors are accessed from Orange Street.  As an Open and Affirming congregation, we welcome people of all colors, sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions, and individuals with developmental, intellectual or physical disabilities into our worship space.  No matter who you are, no matter who you love, no matter where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome at First Reformed United Church of Christ.

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]]> https://www.firstreformedlancaster.org/events/worship-service/feed/ 0 2026-04-19 10:30 AM 2026-04-19 40 E. Orange St. Lancaster PA Weekly Events First Friday “Organic Reflections” Concert https://www.firstreformedlancaster.org/events/first-friday-organic-reflections-concert-427-696-381-870-468/ Fri, 01 May 2026 20:00:00 -0400 https://www.firstreformedlancaster.org/?post_type=mec-events&p=2485 Lancaster trumpeter Doug Albert will join organist Larry Hershey in a concert “Celebrating American Composers” at First Reformed Church of Lancaster on Friday, May 1 at 8 PM. The free 30 minute concert will include Aaron Copeland’s “At the RIver”, Joseph Brackett’s rendition of the Shaker song, “Simple Gifts”, and Carmen Dragon’s beloved arrangement of […]]]> Lancaster trumpeter Doug Albert will join organist Larry Hershey in a concert “Celebrating American Composers” at First Reformed Church of Lancaster on Friday, May 1 at 8 PM. The free 30 minute concert will include Aaron Copeland’s “At the RIver”, Joseph Brackett’s rendition of the Shaker song, “Simple Gifts”, and Carmen Dragon’s beloved arrangement of “America, the Beautiful”.

Doug Albert, left and Larry Hershey join forces for “Celebrating American Composers” a concert featuring trumpet and organ at 8 PM on Friday, May 1 at First Reformed Church of Lancaster.

Every First Friday, First Reformed Church opens the doors to its historic 1854 domed sanctuary to the public for a concert on the Hill Byrne/Christiansen Memorial Organ.  The First Friday “Organic Reflections” concert series is a gift to the community from First Reformed Church, a center city congregation of the United Church of Christ. Only 30 minutes in length, the free concerts begin at 8 PM each First Friday for the convenience of those who wish to spend the early evening visiting downtown galleries before the concert. Doors open at 7:30 pm. All are welcome to hear 30 minutes of majestic music that will refresh your soul and inspire your spirit.

Learn more about the Rita Jane (Barton) Hill Byrne and the Rev. Dr. Ronald and Darlene Christiansen Memorial Organ.  Click here

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]]> https://www.firstreformedlancaster.org/events/first-friday-organic-reflections-concert-427-696-381-870-468/feed/ 0 2026-05-01 8:00 PM 2026-05-01 8:30 PM 40 E. Orange St. Lancaster PA Special Events Soul & Spirit: Gospel, Jazz & Spoken Word Concert https://www.firstreformedlancaster.org/events/soul-spirit-gospel-jazz-spoken-word-concert/ Sun, 03 May 2026 16:00:00 -0400 https://www.firstreformedlancaster.org/?post_type=mec-events&p=3387 ]]>

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]]> https://www.firstreformedlancaster.org/events/soul-spirit-gospel-jazz-spoken-word-concert/feed/ 0 2026-05-03 4:00 PM 2026-05-03 40 E. Orange St. Lancaster PA Thank you, Veterans https://www.firstreformedlancaster.org/events/thank-you-veterans/ Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.firstreformedlancaster.org/events/thank-you-veterans/ Honoring all who served. First Reformed Church of Lancaster will host a special Veteran’s Day service on Wednesday, November 11 at 10 am. The program in the historic 1854 church sanctuary at 40 East Orange Street, will include music, prayers, readings and an inspirational message by The Reverend Dr. Dominique Denman, pastor of First Reformed […]]]> Honoring all who served.

First Reformed Church of Lancaster will host a special Veteran’s Day service on Wednesday, November 11 at 10 am. The program in the historic 1854 church sanctuary at 40 East Orange Street, will include music, prayers, readings and an inspirational message by The Reverend Dr. Dominique Denman, pastor of First Reformed Church.  

Veterans and all who wish to honor them are invited to the service at 10 am. Light refreshments will follow the service.

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]]> https://www.firstreformedlancaster.org/events/thank-you-veterans/feed/ 0 2026-11-11 2026-11-11 40 E. Orange St. Lancaster PA ExtraGive 2026 https://www.firstreformedlancaster.org/events/extragive-2026/ Fri, 20 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.firstreformedlancaster.org/?post_type=mec-events&p=3107 Join us as a Partner in Caring on November 20, 2026, Lancaster County’s Day of ExtraOrdinary Giving.  ]]> Join us as a Partner in Caring on November 20, 2026, Lancaster County’s Day of ExtraOrdinary Giving.

 

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]]> https://www.firstreformedlancaster.org/events/extragive-2026/feed/ 0 2026-11-20 12:00 AM 2026-11-20 12:00 AM https://www.extragive.org/organizations/first-reformed-church Special Events World AIDS Day Vigil https://www.firstreformedlancaster.org/events/world-aids-day-vigil/ Tue, 01 Dec 2026 19:30:00 -0500 https://www.firstreformedlancaster.org/?post_type=mec-events&p=3103 Honoring those who we’ve lost to the AIDS epidemic, join us for a solemn service of remembrance.]]> Honoring those who we’ve lost to the AIDS epidemic, join us for a solemn service of remembrance.

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]]> https://www.firstreformedlancaster.org/events/world-aids-day-vigil/feed/ 0 2026-12-01 7:30 PM 2026-12-01 40 E. Orange St. Lancaster PA Special Events Candlelight Christmas Eve https://www.firstreformedlancaster.org/events/candlelight-christmas-eve/ Thu, 24 Dec 2026 19:00:00 -0500 https://www.firstreformedlancaster.org/?post_type=mec-events&p=3101 Celebrate the birth of Christ on Christmas eve.  This annual service features music by organist Larry Hershey and the choir, and an inspirational message by Dr. Domi and concludes with the singing of Silent Night by candlelight.  ]]> Celebrate the birth of Christ on Christmas eve.  This annual service features music by organist Larry Hershey and the choir, and an inspirational message by Dr. Domi and concludes with the singing of Silent Night by candlelight.

 

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]]> https://www.firstreformedlancaster.org/events/candlelight-christmas-eve/feed/ 0 2026-12-24 7:00 PM 2026-12-24 40 E. Orange St. Lancaster PA Special Events New Year’s Eve Worship https://www.firstreformedlancaster.org/events/new-years-eve-worship/ Thu, 31 Dec 2026 17:00:00 -0500 https://www.firstreformedlancaster.org/?post_type=mec-events&p=3118 Join us for a meaningful New Year’s Eve worship service at 5:00 PM as we gather in prayer, praise, and reflection. Together, we will give thanks for the year behind us and step into the new year with hope, faith, and renewed purpose. All are welcome to end the year in God’s presence and begin […]]]> Join us for a meaningful New Year’s Eve worship service at 5:00 PM as we gather in prayer, praise, and reflection. Together, we will give thanks for the year behind us and step into the new year with hope, faith, and renewed purpose. All are welcome to end the year in God’s presence and begin the next surrounded by community.

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]]> https://www.firstreformedlancaster.org/events/new-years-eve-worship/feed/ 0 2026-12-31 5:00 PM 2026-12-31 40 E. Orange St. Lancaster PA Ash Wednesday Service https://www.firstreformedlancaster.org/events/ash-wednesday-service/ Wed, 10 Feb 2027 19:00:00 -0500 https://www.firstreformedlancaster.org/?post_type=mec-events&p=3147 Join Dr. Domi, Larry Hershey and the choir, for this very meaningful service as we begin our journey through Lent.]]> Join Dr. Domi, Larry Hershey and the choir, for this very meaningful service as we begin our journey through Lent.

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