Special Events - 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 Special Events - First Reformed United Church of Christ of Lancaster https://www.firstreformedlancaster.org 32 32 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/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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