Spring 2025 issue is available
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The Weekly E-News on Thursdays highlights upcoming events and occasional church news. “Good News” includes photos and retrospective information about what has been happening at the church since the last issue.
Reach out to the church office at office@churchofreading.org to get connected.
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Join us for Sunday worship with the chancel choir and orchestra followed by the annual meeting of the church.
These two groups don’t always meet every week. Contact the office at office@churchofreading.org or 781-944-0205 to get connected!…
Church families are invited to join an evening of fellowship, food, and fun. Childcare will be provided so that parents can mingle and get to know one another. Come to meet other families, learn about current programming, and give feedback for future family programming. Email Rev. Emelia at emelia.attridge@churchofreading.org for more info.
Click here to RSVP if you know you can make it or if you’re interested in attending.…
BE THE LIGHT One Great Hour of Sharing®
This year’s theme for One Great Hour of Sharing is “Be the Light.” OGHS is a special mission offering of the United Church of Christ. This offering supports the disaster, refugee, and development ministries of the UCC, in the United States and abroad. The development ministries include healthcare, education, agriculture, food security, micro financing and women’s empowerment. Funding for all non-profits is especially crucial this year!
Throughout May, you will receive additional OGHS information during Sunday services. To donate, you may use an envelope provided during the service later this month, or simply put your offering in the collection plate with OGHS in the memo line on your check.
You may also use the link below to donate online using our church website. When donating online, be sure to select “Give to One Great Hour of Sharing” from the first drop-down menu.
https://www.churchofreading.org/donate/
Thank you!
Ministry for Mission and Social Action…
Book Group meets Tuesday, May 6, at 7:30 on zoom. We’ll be discussing Union: The Struggle to Forge the Story of United States Nationhood by Colin Woodard.
Let’s Talk meets Tuesday, May 13, at 1:30pm in the Parlor. The topic this month will be on sharing resources for end-of-life planning: what are the things to think about now, so loved ones know what to do later?
Women ‘n Stitches meets Tuesday, May 13, at 7:15 in room 17.
Yarning to Care meets Monday, May 26, at 1 PM in the Parlor.
To learn more about these group or to be added to the email list, reach out to the church office at office@churchofreading.org or 781-944-0205.…
Many people living on the edge of poverty often have to choose between buying food for their family or basic hygiene items. Many are living in temporary shelters. As hurricanes, floods and other disasters become more frequent, the road to recovery can feel overwhelming. We can help in a small but important way with the collection of these Hygiene Kits which could make a difference between sickness and health.
The kits contain the following 9 items. (Note there has been a change from past years)
All items should be packed in a gallon ziplock bag and left in the collection box outside the church office on Sundays, or Monday thru Thursday 10am to 1pm beginning April 6th. Gallon bags for your use will be left near the collection box.
Monetary donations are also accepted. The cost of a kit is $15.
Please contact the church office, office@churchofreading.org or 781-944-0205, with any questions.…
