Join a Group in May

April 30, 2025

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.…

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April Mission Collection – Hygiene Kits For Church World Service

March 31, 2025

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)

  • 1 washcloth
  • 1 fingernail or toenail clipper (remove from package)
  • 1 toothbrush (in the original package)
  • 1 bath-size bar of soap (in original package)
  • 1 travel-size stick deodorant (3.4 oz or less)
  • 1 travel-size lotion (3.4 oz or less, fragrance free)
  • 1 travel-shampoo (3.4 oz or less)
  • 1 travel-size toothpaste (3.4 oz or less, expiration date of at least 1 year)
  • 1 sturdy wide-tooth comb at least 6 inches of teeth (remove from package)

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.…

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Join a Group in April

March 29, 2025

Book Group meets Tuesday, April 1, at 7:30 PM on Zoom. We’ll be discussing The Only Woman in the Room by Marie Benedict.

Let’s Talk meets Tuesday, April 8, at 1:30 PM in the Parlor. This month we will be discussing the non-canonical Gospel of Mary.

Women ‘N Stitches meets Tuesday, April 8, at 7:15 PM in Room 17

Yarning to Care meets Monday, April 28, at 1 PM in the Parlor…

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Visio Divina Meditation

March 26, 2025

April 2, 3-4pm, in the Sanctuary

Learn a new spiritual practice this Lent. You’ll receive instruction on the meditation technique “Visio Divina.” Instead of closing your eyes while meditating, you’ll be using sight to focus on an image. We’ll be using our stained glass windows as inspiration. Light meditation music will play in the background for the time of meditation.…

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March Mission Collection 

March 12, 2025

California Wildfire Disaster Relief Funds

The United Church of Christ has established a California wildfire special appeal. The Altadena Community Church United Church of Christ, in Altadena, CA was destroyed by the Eaton fire, and we all know that 10,000 homes were lost leaving devastated residents without a place to stay and without any belongings.

The National Ministries of the United Church of Christ is committed to assisting with short-term and long-term initiatives. The CWS cleanup buckets and hygiene kits were already made available.

Donate either via check including “Disaster Relief” in the memo, or by using our church website. When donating online, please select the arrow on the “Give to” line for a drop-down list of options, then select Disaster Relief. You may add “CA Wildfires” in the comment section on the payment page.…

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