3rd Annual Reading Pride Parade

Interested in volunteering to assist with this year’s Pride? You can sign up to help out on the day of or sign up to host a cheering station along the parade route. Interested, but not sure how to help? Contact Rev. Emelia.

Interested in collaborating to have a First Congregational Church car (like a float)? Definitely contact Rev. Emelia! Multiple volunteers can assist in decorating the car.

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Spring Recital & Fundraiser

Join us for a special concert at 6:45 PM on Tuesday, May 9!

The concert will be held in the sanctuary with free admission (as well as online on Zoom & Facebook Live). The Zoom link will be sent out via church e-news.

If you are attending in person, we invite you to stay afterwards for a reception with refreshments downstairs in the Dining Hall.

This concert will feature the musical talents of our sabbatical Minister of Music, Jeongweon Lee, accompanied by friends and guest musicians. The concert is free, and guests are invited to contribute a free will donation which will go towards Jeongweon’s visa process.

If you’re unable to attend, but would still like to make a donation, please go to www.churchofreading.org/donate and select “John Lee Gift” from the drop-down menu. …

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It’s Time to Share!


This Sunday our congregation will celebrate One Great Hour of Sharing. OGHS is one of four special Mission offerings of the United Church of Christ. Through OGHS you engage in holistic development programs including health care, education, agriculture, food sustainability, micro-financing and women’s empowerment. Please give generously! Checks can be made out or sent to the church the notation “OGHS” in the memo line. Or, you can give online from your computer or smart phone with the link below.

One Great Hour of Sharing

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