A Reminder about Bad Weather

With our first big snow storm coming this weekend, it’s good to be prepared!

A decision to cancel a scheduled church event will be made not less than two hours before the event. Should the decision to cancel any scheduled program (Sunday worship or an event) at the church occur, an announcement will be sent out by email, Facebook, and the church website.

During weekdays, the office is closed if schools are closed. Call ahead if you plan to come in and aren’t sure.…

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DCF Collection – Children’s Socks and Underwear

In January, we will have our annual collection for The Department of Children and Families (DCF). This year, our contact has specifically requested donations of new children’s underwear for foster children. New socks and pajamas are also other options. Clean, cozy clothes are always needed for the first days in an unfamiliar environment.

Donations will be received at the MLK Jr. Day of Service on January 13th or anytime in the month of January. Please leave items in the box outside the Music Room.

Contact the church office at office@churchofreading.org or 781-944-0205 for more info.…

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Christmas Eve Services

December 24 Three services!!

  • 10 AM – Chancel Choir, lighting the 4th Advent Candle, and welcoming in Christmas Eve
  • 5 PM – Lessons & Carols Candlelight Service with Handbells at 5 PM. Join us at 4:30 PM on the Woburn Street steps for caroling before the service.
  • 11 PM – Contemplative Candlelight Service with poetry, prayer, and scripture accompanied by carols with Jeongweon Lee on the organ and piano.

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Advent Collections Continue!

Advent collections are underway. This Sunday we are collecting toiletries for the residents of Emmaus.

  • December 3 – 12 bags of items delivered to the Christmas Shop!
  • December 5 – Hats and mittens delivered to the Christmas Shop!
  • December 10 – toiletries for Emmaus Inc.
  • December 17 – items for the Reading Food Pantry
  • November 26 through January 7 – gently used coats for Anton’s

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Blue Christmas

Thursday, December 21, at 7pm

Join us for an ecumenical service of prayer and meditation for those who find it difficult to find joy in this season.

Led by Rev. Emelia Attridge (First Congregational) & Rev. JongWook Hong (Old South UMC)

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Sign up to Volunteer on Sundays

There’s all kinds of ways to volunteer to participate in church! If you (or your household or family) want to volunteer sign up below. When you sign up below, please indicate what date and what you would like to help with. Thank you for volunteering!

DateScripture ReaderFellowship HourGreeterSummer Musician
6/2Volunteer neededVolunteer neededVolunteers needed n/a
6/9Volunteer neededVolunteer neededVolunteers needed n/a
6/16Volunteer neededVolunteer neededVolunteers neededVolunteer needed
6/23Volunteer neededVolunteer neededVolunteers neededVolunteer needed
6/30Volunteer neededVolunteers neededVolunteers neededVolunteer needed

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Donate altar flowers

Sign up to contribute flowers for the altar on Sunday mornings. Fill out the form below. The cost of the flower arrangement is $45. If you’re donating a check, please make it out to FCCR with “Altar Flowers” in the memo.

September 28, 2025
October 5, 2025
October 19, 2025
October 26, 2025
November 2, 2025
November 9, 2025
November 16, 2025

Contact the office for future Sundays not listed office@churchofreading.org

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Advent Collections

Celebrate the arrival of the Christmas season with multiple collections!

The schedule is as follows:

  • November 26 through December 3 – NEW gifts for the Christmas Shop
  • November 26 through December 5 – Hat and Mitten Tree
  • November 26 through January 7 – gently used coats for Anton’s
  • December 10 – toiletries for Emmaus Inc.
  • December 17 – items for the Reading Food Pantry

Keep reading to learn details about each collection! We will update this post as new information emerges.

Christmas Shop – due by December 3rd

All Christmas Shop items should be in the collection box outside the music room by December 3, which allows time for sorting and distribution.

NOTE: The ONLY clothing items requested are listed below. They are no longer collecting items like pajamas, sweaters, and so forth.

Christmas Shop Wish List 

(All Items must be NEW/*Denotes high need items)

Gift cards (Amazon, Target, Walmart)

Toys/Games

  • Infant and toddler toys
  • Children’s toys
  • Dolls of diverse ethnicities*
  • Teen games and activities*

Books

  • Children’s books, esp. books featuring people of color*
  • Teen books

Clothing – Outdoor Clothing only this year

  • Socks
  • Coats
  • Hats
  • Mittens/gloves

Other

  • Sports equipment
  • Art supplies
  • Gifts for adults*
  • Backpacks, purses, wallets

Sock and Mitten Tree – Due by December 5th

CWF is again setting up the Sock and Mitten Tree in the Atrium at the end of November. Bring your socks, mittens, scarves, and winter hats in adult and children’s sizes to adorn the tree. Your generous donations will be taken to the Boston Christmas Shop at the Lexington Congregational Church. Items can be brought in on Sundays of Nov. 26th and Dec. 3rd or anytime during those weeks up to Dec. 5th. This is a wonderful way to begin this season of giving which will continue with the other weekly donations collected by our Mission Ministry. Thank you.…

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