Join us for an Ash Wednesday service on Wednesday, March 5, at 7 PM. We’ll be in the Sanctuary with the Chancel Choir
Mondays at 10 AM in the Parlor
Each week we will reflect on the Bible stories explored in church that Sunday, starting March 10 and ending April 14. Come to one, some, or all! Zoom available if hybrid format is needed (contact Rev. Emelia to request).
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Get a start on March’s book group book!
Mutant Message Down Under by Marlo Morgan
Our next book Group meets Tuesday, March 4, at 7:30 PM on Zoom. Email the office at office@churchofreading.org to get the Zoom link.…
February 24 at 1pm
Yarning to Care meets on the fourth Monday from 1-2:30 PM in the Parlor to enjoy conversation while creating prayer shawls for the ill and bereaved and baby blankets for baptisms. All are welcome! Instructions and materials available. Contact the church office at office@churchofreading.org with questions.…
Sunday, March 16
It’s almost time for our annual cookie walk! All proceeds will go to the CWF Treasury for Church projects such as the railings, a contribution to the new refrigerator, postage for the Christmas Care Packages, etc.
If you decide to bake, please mark cookies containing nuts or gluten free, but a listing of ingredients is not needed.…
FCCR is a long time supporter of Emmaus, Inc.; over the decades we have provided meals, collected toiletries and linens, and given cash donations from our Benevolence funds. In addition to emergency shelter, Emmaus provides affordable housing, career services, health and wellness classes, and financial independence classes to promote self-sufficiency. More than 2000 women, children and men are served annually to assist them from homelessness to permanent housing and employment.
Click here to learn more about more about Emmaus Inc.
The Mission and Social Justice Ministry is collecting needed items for Emmaus’ programs during the month of February. Their most urgent needs are listed below. Donations can be left in the collection bin in the Sanctuary on Sunday mornings or in the church office during the week.
Linens (new or gently used)
- Twin size sheets, regular or XL, white preferred
- Queen size sheets (limited number needed, if you’re buying new, please buy twin)
- Pillow cases, any color
- Blankets
- Bath towels
Clothing – New ONLY
- Men & Women’s underwear
- Adult t-shirts, plain
- Adult pajama pants, plain
Kitchen – New ONLY
- paper towels
- zipper bags, quart and gallon
- cooking spray
- oven mitts
- potato peelers, handheld
- serving utensils (e.g., spoons, spatulas)
- kitchen knives
- electric knife sharpeners
- disposable deep sheet pans
- commercial pans and baking sheets