New Member Class

October 20 after church

Whether you’ve been attending the church for 5 years or 5 weeks, you’re invited to join this class on Church Membership, which will include some history of our church, our denomination (the United Church of Christ), and how to get involved with some of the groups at church.

If you’re interested in joining the church, please attend this class. A New Member Sunday will be scheduled for December.

Contact the church office at offfice@churchofreading.org or 781-944-0205 with any questions.…

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November Book Group

November 5 at 7:30 on Zoom

Book Group’s November read is Poverty, by America a 2023 book by Matthew Desmond. The book explores why the United States has more poverty than other wealthy nations. Desmond examines factors that contribute to economic inequality in the U.S., including housing segregation, predatory lending, the decline of unions, and tax policies that favor the wealthy.

Book group meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 pm on Zoom. Email the church office at office@churchofreading.org to be added to the zoom invite list.

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Feeding Others…

Is something Jesus talked about frequently. The FCCR Care Ministry has among its offerings, meals for people going through a challenging time. You may know of people who have been blessed by this ministry.

We seek to revitalize our list of volunteers – those who might be willing to be called on from time to time to provide a meal. Our “ace organizer” will find out about allergies and preferences, and pass that information on to you. If you are not on the list and would like to be added, please contact church office at office@churchofreading.org or 781-944-0205. Thank you for your help!…

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Sunday School for All Ages

Our New Sunday School model starts October 20

This year, one Sunday each month will be designated as a Sunday School Sunday. After church ends, at 11 AM there will be a class for kids in grades Pre-K to Grade 5 as well as a class for adults! Rev. Emelia hopes we can coordinate to also have a multi-church youth group for middle and high school youth later this year. We are also in the process of hiring a part-time Christian Education instructor, and hope to also have volunteers assist from time to time.

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‘Phantom of the Opera’ Silent Film – Oct. 18 at 7 PM

Free Admission
$10 Suggested donation welcome
Registration not required, but encouraged! Go to https://tinyurl.com/PhantomEvite

Part of First Congregational Church’s Sanctuary Arts Series to highlight arts and cultural programming in the historic sanctuary in the heart of downtown Reading. Go to www.churchofreading.org/sanctuaryarts

Screening of the black and white film on the big screen in the historic sanctuary with live accompaniment by Jeff Rapsis, a New Hampshire-based composer who specializes in creating music for silent films.

The show will allow movie-goers to experience the silent ‘Phantom’ the way it was intended to be seen: on the big screen, with live music, and with an audience.

All are welcome to this family-friendly event. Admission is free, with a suggested donation of $10 per person. …

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Join a Music Ministry

Fall is coming and Music Ministries are about to start back up!

  • Sing in the choir! Join the rehearsal at 8:30 AM on Sunday, Sept. 15
  • Join the orchestra! Rehearsals happen after church select Sundays.
  • Ring handbells! Rehearsals will resume soon on Wednesdays at 7 PM in the sanctuary.

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

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Homecoming Weekend 

“Come home” to celebrate our church, its history, and learn about our fall Capital Campaign, Building for Now and the Future

  • Saturday, Sept. 14 – Homecoming Dinner with ham, beans, and more!
  • Sunday, Sept. 15 – Homecoming worship in the sanctuary with the return of the Chancel Choir

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