At the First Congregational Church of Reading, the ministries of our church are supported by the active commitment of our members and friends, bringing our community of faith to life with each person contributing his or her unique talents and skills to carrying out these important ministries in name of Jesus Christ.

Commission on Christian Ministry and Service

Making the Church a community of Christian concern and exercises supervision over the spiritual life of the Church. This ministry, also called the Deacons provides supervision for the following important ministries of the Church:

• Visitation Ministry performs the mission of taking the loving concern of the Church to elderly and the sick who are unable to attend the Church’s worship services.
• Fellowship Ministry seeks to provide an atmosphere of hospitality and friendliness for those who share in the Church’s activities.
• Church Growth and Renewal Ministry bring awareness of the services and programs of our Church to the community and looks to welcome individuals who are potential friends and members
• Music Ministry provides vocal and instrumental music for worship including coordination and training of participants.

Commission on Christian Education

Providing programs that introduce and promote the growth of persons into the life and mission of the community of Christian faith, providing education for children, youth and adults.

Commission on Christian Outreach

Focusing on providing charitable service to the local and world community--bringing awareness while soliciting financial and hands-on support from our congregation and community.

Commission on Church Administration

Enlisting and engaging people and financial resources of the Church to help fulfill the Church’s mission. The Administration Commission also provides the coordination and supervision of the activities of the following ministries:

• Leadership Ministry discovers leadership potential to identify and match skills that support various phases of Church life.
• Investment Ministry invests and manages the permanent funds of the Church
• Property Ministry provides for the care and maintenance of historic Church property and grounds.
• Stewardship Ministry provides stewardship education for the congregation to encourage pledging and give an understanding of how dollars are spent.

For more information on the Ministries of the First Congregational Church of Reading, please call, email or visit us this Sunday morning.