Veteran’s Sunday - First Reformed United Church of Christ of Lancaster https://www.firstreformedlancaster.org Sun, 08 Nov 2026 17:07:26 -0500 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.11 https://www.firstreformedlancaster.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/comma.png Veteran’s Sunday - First Reformed United Church of Christ of Lancaster https://www.firstreformedlancaster.org 32 32 Sacred Conversations https://www.firstreformedlancaster.org/events/sacred-conversations/ Sun, 15 Nov 2026 09:10:00 -0500 https://www.firstreformedlancaster.org/?post_type=mec-events&p=3538 ]]>

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]]> https://www.firstreformedlancaster.org/events/sacred-conversations/feed/ 0 2026-11-15 9:10 AM 2026-11-15 10:30 PM 40 E. Orange St. Lancaster PA Worship Service https://www.firstreformedlancaster.org/events/worship-service/ Sun, 15 Nov 2026 10:30:00 -0500 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.  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 […]]]> An extravagant welcome awaits you at First Reformed Church.   Worship begins at 10:30 on Sunday mornings.  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/extragive-pre-event-vigil/feed/ 0 2026-11-19 4:00 PM 2026-11-19 6:00 PM 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. Click here to learn more]]> 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 First Friday “Organic Reflections” Concert https://www.firstreformedlancaster.org/events/first-friday-organic-reflections-concert-427-696-381-870-468/ Fri, 04 Dec 2026 20:00:00 -0500 https://www.firstreformedlancaster.org/?post_type=mec-events&p=2485 “Advent Masterworks for Trumpet and Organ” First Reformed Church of Lancaster will host a free 30-minute concert, “Advent Masterworks for Trumpet and Organ,” at 8:00 PM on Friday, December 4. The performance features acclaimed local musicians Larry Hershey on organ and Doug Albert on trumpet. The carefully curated program spans seasonal masterworks and festive arrangements: […]]]> “Advent Masterworks for Trumpet and Organ”

First Reformed Church of Lancaster will host a free 30-minute concert, “Advent Masterworks for Trumpet and Organ,” at 8:00 PM on Friday, December 4. The performance features acclaimed local musicians Larry Hershey on organ and Doug Albert on trumpet.

The carefully curated program spans seasonal masterworks and festive arrangements:

• J.S. Bach: A brilliant transcription of the fourth movement of Bach’s masterly cantata, “Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme”
• Hans-André Stamm: A spirited, uplifting march on the Advent carol “Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme”
• Christina Harmon: A beautifully textured arrangement of “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel”
• Marc Cheban: A grand, solo organ performance of “Grand Fantasia on Joy to the World,” performed by Mr. Hershey
• Maurice André: A brilliant finale featuring Mr. Albert on the piccolo trumpet on “Gloria in excelsis Deo.”

Come enjoy a beautiful, reflective half-hour of world-class sacred music to usher in the Advent season.

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 2026-12-04 8:00 PM 2026-12-04 8:30 PM 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/ash-wednesday-service/feed/ 0 2027-02-10 7:00 PM 2027-02-10 40 E. Orange St. Lancaster PA Maundy Thursday Service https://www.firstreformedlancaster.org/events/maundy-thursday-service/ Thu, 25 Mar 2027 19:00:00 -0400 https://www.firstreformedlancaster.org/?post_type=mec-events&p=3121 A solemn service remember the passion of Christ, with a message by Dr. Domi, and music by Larry Hershey and the FRC choir.]]> A solemn service remember the passion of Christ, with a message by Dr. Domi, and music by Larry Hershey and the FRC choir.

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