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Seven weeks to go until the Olde Redding Faire and Silent Auction!

Baskets do well at the Auction. Do you have a variety of things that you can give that would be perfect in a basket? Imagine gathering items for a “Rainy Day Picnic Indoors” or even “Dinner Under the Stars” or “When the Kids and Grandkids Need Different Things to Do” or even “Basket of Chocolates” for the chocolate lover in your life. You don’t have to do the whole basket, but if you let us know what you will provide, we can put the basket together.

Please use the button below to let us know what you want to give to the auction.

Donate to the Auction

Reach out to the church office at office@churchofreading.org or 781-944-0205 with any questions.…

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We’d love to see you at one of our groups this August. Reach out to the church office at office@churchofreading,org or 781-944-0205 to ask questions or learn more.

Bible on Tap meets next on Monday, August 3, at 7 PM at Bunratty Tavern in Reading. This summer, we are exploring the topic “is that really in the Bible?” as we debunk these common expressions (which are *spoiler* not in the Bible!). This month we’ll be discussing the phrase “God Helps those who Help themselves.” Let Rev. Emelia know if you plan to attend!

Join us for our next drop in discussion group “Let’s Talk” on Tuesday, August 11, at 1:30 PM in the Parlor. Guests from the Reading Coalition for Prevention & Support will join us to discuss Overdose Awareness month.

Join our friendly group of sewists and quilters at Women ‘n’ Stitches on Tuesday August 11, and on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:15pm.

Yarning to Care Meets most fourth Mondays at 1 pm. They meet next on Monday, August 24. …

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Join us on August 3

This summer, our informal and casual Bible Study will be exploring the topic “is that really in the Bible?” as we debunk these common expressions (which are *spoiler* not in the Bible!).

On August 3rd we’ll be discussing the phrase “God Helps those who Help themselves.” Let Rev. Emelia know if you plan to attend!

• When: Monday, August 3 at 7 PM
• Where: Bunratty Tavern, 620 Main Street, Reading

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Join us for our next drop in discussion group “Let’s Talk.”

We’ll meet us on Tuesday, August 11, at 1:30 PM in the Parlor.

Guests from the Reading Coalition for Prevention & Support will join us to discuss Overdose Awareness month.

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August 30

Every August we pack 100+ brown-bag lunches for Boston’s unhoused and deliver them to Boston Common. This year we’ll be visiting the Common on August 30.

Help pack lunches during church that morning from 10-11 AM or if you’re interested, join a group that will go into the city at about 11:30 AM (likely you’ll be back in Reading by 3 PM).

Contact Rev. Emelia if you are interested in serving lunch so we can coordinate our carpool!

Use the link below to sign up to donate supplies.

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Have you been wondering how you can add your talents to the Faire this summer?

Join one or all of our crafting mornings and help make four different crafts to sell at the Farm Stand.

• Saturdays: July 25 and August 1, 9:30–11:30 a.m.
• Thursdays: July 30 and August 13, 9:30–11:30 a.m.

Come to all of them, or just drop in whenever you can! All materials will be provided, but please bring scissors if you have them.

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

Hope to see you there!

P.S. Remember to save the date for this year’s Old Redding Faire: Saturday, September 26!

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Can you believe that it is TEN (10) weeks to the Olde Redding Faire and Silent Auction? Even though we are in full-on summer mode (what books are you reading at the beach?) your friends on the silent auction committee are working to gather some terrific items for the auction. 

What kinds of things sold well in previous auctions?

Handmade items were a BIG hit at last year’s auction. If you have a skill to share and are willing to give what you make to the silent auction that would be a true gift! What kinds of things had a lot of bids (and disappointed bidders) were things like:

• Specialty hand-made items like a quilt or blanket
• Knitted hats, mittens, sweaters or scarves for children or adults
• Hand-made dolls 
• Hand-made table linens or kitchen items like a microwave cozy
• Paintings and specialty prints

Your creativity can do something special for our church and community. Wouldn’t it be relaxing to create something during the summer that can benefit our church and our neighbors here in Reading?

Please use the link below to list your item for the Silent Auction. Thank you for sharing your creative gifts!

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Throughout the summer you are invited to join a constellation — a small group gathering — where you will have an opportunity to get to know others in the church a little bit better and share in conversation about what you value in our community of faith. 

These constellations are an opportunity for us to explore these interconnected realities, build new connections, and discover what makes our church unique. We’re hoping everyone can have a chance to attend one.

They will be held July, August, and September on different days, times, and locations (some will be held in the backyard of a church member’s house, others in the church parlor).

Sign up for a date you’d like to attend!

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Mission Ministry is ramping up to assemble kits for Church World Service to distribute to children in the US and beyond. Last year we filled 62 bags. Thank you to all who donated!

Please note that specific sizes are requested for uniformity.

• Box of 12 colored pencils
• Two pocket folder
• Glue stick
• Blunt-tip scissors (packaging removed)
• 1-70 page wide spiral-bound notebook
• 30-cm/12” ruler
• Hand-held pencil sharpener (packaging removed)
• Large eraser (not pencil top)
• Six new, unsharpened pencils (bundled with a rubber band)
• Box of 24 crayons
• Optional: handmade or store bought pencil pouch.

The wonderful sewing group is making needed cloth bags to augment supplies.

You can provide all items for a kit or any quantity of individual components.

Shopping for items can be a fun way to feel like you are providing resources for a child.

Not a shopper? Funds to cover costs of items (approximately $15 per bag at full price) and shipping (over $100.) You may donate by check or click here to donate online. Be sure to select “Give to CWS School Kits” from the dropdown menu.

Staples often has great sales on many of the needed items. Other summer back-to-school sales will follow in July and August.

Donations can be dropped off at the church office Tuesday-Thursday, 10am-1pm, or on Sundays in the sanctuary collection area.

We plan to assemble the kits in church in early September.

Thank you for joining this worthy project.

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June 28, August 2, and August 30 at 10 AM

These intergenerational Sundays might feel a little more like camp and less like church — but it’s all worship-FULL! Each Sunday will feature prayer, music, and activities for all ages. You’ll want to make sure these Sundays are saved into your calendar.

On August 30 we’ll transform the Sanctuary into a giant assembly line to make 100+ bagged lunches for Common Cathedral and volunteers are needed to bring them to Boston Common after church.

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