Our monthly card ministry is one way we care for our church family. Note cards are provided for folks to write a brief message to those who are homebound or ill. Never forgotten.…
Come downstairs for breakfast on Sunday, January 28 at 10 AM. Rev. Dr. Anastasia Kidd will be guest preaching.
Rev. Kidd recently published her book Fat Church, which Book Group will be discussing on February 6 at 7:30 PM on Zoom.
She will be sharing some of the reflections of her book at Brunch Church. If you’re interested in ordering a copy for yourself, go to www.thepilgrimpress.com.…
January 21 at 5 PM
Youth in grades 8-12 are invited to our first multi-church youth group program! Working with Old South UMC, we’re hoping this will be an opportunity for teens to connect. The hope will be to have monthly meetings with activities, outings, or community service projects. This first meeting will be a get-to-know-you night with games and dinner.
Reach to the office at office@churchofreading.org or Rev. Emelia for more info.…
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.…
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.…
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.
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
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)
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!
| Date | Scripture Reader | Fellowship Hour | Greeter | Flower Delivery |
| 5/12 | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | Volunteers needed | ✔︎ |
| 5/19 | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | Volunteers needed | Volunteer needed |
| 5/26 | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | Volunteers needed | Volunteer needed |
| 6/2 | Volunteer needed | ✔︎ | Volunteers needed | Volunteer needed |
| 6/9 | Volunteer needed | Volunteers needed | Volunteers needed | Volunteer needed |