A Reminder about Bad Weather

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.…

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DCF Collection – Children’s Socks and Underwear

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.…

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Christmas Eve Services

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.

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Advent Collections Continue!

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

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Blue Christmas

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)

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Sign up to Volunteer on Sundays

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!

DateScripture ReaderFellowship HourGreeterFlower Delivery
4/7✔︎✔︎Volunteers neededn/a
4/14✔︎✔︎Volunteers neededVolunteer needed
4/21✔︎Volunteers neededVolunteers neededVolunteer needed
4/28Volunteer needed✔︎Volunteers neededVolunteer needed
5/5Volunteer needed✔︎Volunteers needed✔︎

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Order Christmas Poinsettias

Contribute to our Christmas display by dedicating a plant in honor or in memory of a loved one.

Order Deadline – December 10th

Prices and options are as follows:
4 inch red – $5
6 inch red – $8
6 inch white – $8

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

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