News & Events
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Zoom Book Study
Tuesdays, starting January 21
1:00 pm
Rev. Cean James, pastor of Salt and Light Community Church in Philiadelphia and Associate Conference Minister, PSEC, and Rev. Dr. Steve Ohnsman, pastor of Calvary UCC in Reading, will be leading a book study in January and February at 1pm on Tuesdays. If you are interested and available, the link below will give you more information and a place to register. The study begins January 21 and ends February 25.
www.leadershipministry.org
www.calvaryreformeducc.org
Book Club: The Afro Christian Convention: The Fifth Stream of the UCC
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Presentation on Bethlehem Steel
Wednesday, February 19
10:00 amSt. Paul’s UCC Young at Heart group presents John and Steve Landis, Bethlehem Steel tour guides and authors of the book Bethlehem Steel: Rusting Relic. They will make their presentation Wednesday, February 19, from 10 am to noon, at St. Paul’s UCC, 47 S. Whiteoak Street, Kutztown.
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Ecclesiastical Council for Bob Turner
Sunday, February 23
Bob Turner, currently ordained in the American Baptist Churches USA, is seeking privilege of call to join the ranks of Authorized Ministers in the United Church of Christ. To this end, the Covenant Association's Committee on Ministry invites you to participate in, either in person or virtually, an ecclesiastical council to determine Turner's readiness to make this change. Authorized Ministers and laity are encouraged to attend.
DATE: Sunday, February 23
TIME: 3:00pm
LOCATION: Community United Church of Christ, 3330 St. Lawrence Ave., Reading
ZOOM LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83972252146?pwd=7E4FNn04X1kGXNSQRUMYsJvRBQkKuf.1
Meeting ID: 839 7225 2146
Passcode: 253400
To prepare for the event, please read the documents below, and formulate questions for Turner based on your reading.
My Spiritual Journey
My Call to Ministry in the UCC
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Community Breakfast
First Saturday of the month, March – May
8:00 amYou are invited to a free community breakfast at Falkner Swamp UCC, 2077 Swamp Pike, Gilbertsville, on the following Saturdays:
March 1
April 5
May 3from 8 to 11 am. Freewill offerings are accepted.
Tel: 610.323.4053
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NARCAN® Training/Addiction & Recovery Seminar
Saturday, March 22
10:00 amCome to Epler’s Church, UCC, 1151 W. Leesport Road, Leesport, for an informational session on NARCAN® use and addiction & recovery resources. All are welcome at this FREE event. For more information, contact Rev. Gary Rarick at pastorrarick@gmail.com or 610.401.1545.
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New Beginnings Mission House
The New Beginnings Mission House is ready to receive new guests. If you know of a family who is unhoused, please reach out to St Paul's UCC in Fleetwood for an application. The home can accommodate up to a family of four. Guests work with a team to make progress toward their goals. Call 610 944-0406.
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Diaper Bank
First UCC, Hamburg, operates a COMMUNITY DIAPER BANK, assisting families in need of diapers—free of charge. Distribution takes place the 4th Sunday of each month, 4:00–5:00 pm, at 3rd & Pine, Hamburg, PA. Recipients must provide verification of residence, meet qualification requirements, and complete an eligibility form. For assistance and information, call 610-562-2593.