Post Grad Care Package Time!

November 1, 2024

Yes! If it’s November it’s time to think about planning to send packages to our recent graduates. The Care Ministry loves supporting this program.

This year we have twelve young people on our list as recipients. And as we know, young people LOVE home made cookies. And FCCR of course, has a multitude of outstanding bakers. Contact the church office to learn more about volunteering to bake.

If you won’t be baking but would like to lend your support to this ministry, we would welcome donations to cover mailing expenses. Should you wish to do so, please mark your envelope, or comment on the memo line of your check, “care pckgs”.

The packages will “hit the street” after Thanksgiving weekend. Thank you for your help in letting these young adults know that they are remembered.

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Cocoa and Cookies

October 30, 2024

Yes, it’s time! Contact Rev. Emelia if you’re interested in assisting with making cocoa, baking cookies, setting up or helping on December 1 during the Reading town Tree Lighting event.

Creative Arts will once again be hosting a performance of A Christmas Carol in the sanctuary while we serve warm cocoa and homemade cookies in the narthex so we can invite people to warm up in our sanctuary decorated for the Advent & Christmas season.

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October Mission

October 18, 2024

White Socks for The Outdoor Church of Cambridge

“A majority of the ailments suffered by the homeless are foot-related. Having a clean pair of socks to change into when you get dirty or wet is essential for staying healthy on the street. Responding to this need, the Outdoor Church distributes over 8,000 pairs of socks annually.” ~The Outdoor Church

Participate in our October Sock Drive for The Outdoor Church of Cambridge. Drop off your new, men’s, crew length white socks in the collection box outside the music room.

Thank you for making a difference.…

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Phantom of the Opera

October 17, 2024

Tomorrow, October 18, 7pm in the Sanctuary

Free Admission

$10 Suggested donation welcome

Registration not required, but encouraged! Go to https://tinyurl.com/PhantomEvite

Get into the Halloween spirit with a timeless silent horror film! All are welcome to a screening of the 1925 black-and-white film on the big screen in the historic sanctuary. There will be 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.

Part of our 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…

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New Member Class

October 15, 2024

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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