Sunday, June 29, worship will be themed around Working Together for Justice and Mercy, a Mark of Faithful & Vital Churches in the UCC Manual on Local Church. The service will focus on prayer, song, and sharing about the work to support immigrants and refugees in our community, with guests from Reading POWIR and Ukrainian Support Project.
Our book group is on hiatus for the summer. We’ll meet next in the fall to discuss both the classic, “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” by Mark Twain and the Pulitzer Prize winning “James” by Percival Everett.
Reach out to the church office at office@churchofreading.org to be added to the email list for meeting information.
This summer, we’re collecting 100 bottles of maple syrup for Reading’s St. Vincent de Paul summer meals program to assist families struggling with food insecurity here in Reading.
In July, as sales begin for school supplies, you’ll hear from Mission Ministry about our annual summer collection for school kits for Church World Service.
In August, we’ll be serving our homeless and unhoused neighbors on Boston Common with Common Cathedral.
Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/churchofreading.
To learn more about First Church or these mission projects reach out to office@churchofreading.org.…
The Reading Food Pantry started in 1983 as a small closet in the Old South United Methodist Church on Salem Street serving a few neighbors. It has now expanded to serving 400+ families in Reading. Did you know that 1 in 3 Massachusetts Adults are Food Insecure? The Pantry has seen a significant increase over the last three years. Increased costs and shortages in donations have led to strain on the overall operation.
From canned goods to flour and sugar to dish soap and toothpaste, the Pantry aims to address the food and personal care needs of Reading neighbors through high-quality, respectful service in a welcoming environment to enhance the community’s well-being.
While most of their inventory comes from direct donations from our community, they also publish lists to Facebook and Amazon Wish Lists. These items can be ordered directly from Amazon and are shipped directly to the Food Pantry.
They always need the following: coffee, tea, flour, sugar, baking soda, cooking oil, lunch packs of fruit, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, laundry detergent, and tissues. Donation bins are located near the church office at the end of the hall, and at Stop and Shop and Market Basket in Reading. They also accept donations at the Reading Food Pantry at 6 Salem Street on Wednesdays from 4:30 to 6pm at the rear of the building.
Specific needs for June are: Laundry Detergent, Hot Cocoa, Decaffeinated Coffee, Granola Bars and Instant Mashed Potatoes.
One church member shared that she always keeps the list handy when she shops and tries to pick up at least one item for the food pantry. Watch for sales and deals to get more bang for your buck!!
You can donate Items or money. https://www.readingfoodpantry.org/donate
Need help? The Reading Food Pantry is open to serve neighbors on Mondays from 6:30-7:30pm, and Fridays from 10:30-11:30am. …
Join us this Sunday at 10 am as we celebrate Pentecost and our Music Ministries with the Choir, Handbells, and Orchestra.
Yarning to Care Meets most fourth Mondays at 1 pm. May’s date was postponed to June 2. They will meet again on June 30.
Book Group meets Tuesday, June 3, at 7:30 PM on Zoom to discuss “Of Time and Turtles” by Montgomery Sy.
Let’s Talk is our monthly discussion group. Drop by and join the conversation each second Tuesday of the month at 1:30pm.
Join our friendly group of sewists and quilters at Women ‘n Stitches on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:15pm. …
Spring 2025 issue is available
Click the image to view online. Printed copies are available at church.
The Weekly E-News on Thursdays highlights upcoming events and occasional church news. “Good News” includes photos and retrospective information about what has been happening at the church since the last issue.
Reach out to the church office at office@churchofreading.org to get connected.
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Join us for Sunday worship with the chancel choir and orchestra followed by the annual meeting of the church.
These two groups don’t always meet every week. Contact the office at office@churchofreading.org or 781-944-0205 to get connected!…
