Virtual Hymn Sing of “Joyful, Joyful”!
St. Paul Lutheran Church Congregation, As promised, I am reaching out to everyone for our very first “Virtual Hymn Project”. We all know that Lutherans love to sing! My hope is that this recording project will involve everyone… that means you! Deadline for submitting recordings is August 14th with a final goal of sharing our […]
Blessing of the Animals Oct. 5
Look closely- it’s time for the annual Blessing of the Animals! Please bring your pets or service animals to church at 2 pm on Saturday, Oct. 5 for a special blessing and service outdoors. If your pet doesn’t like car rides or gets nervous around strangers, please feel free to bring a photo to represent […]
Jan. 24: Service of Christian Unity
As part of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, the Reading Church Council will hold an ecumenical Christian Unity service on Jan. 24. St. John’s UCC will host this year (see map below for location). The event will begin with a potluck dinner at 5 pm. The worship service starts at 6:15 pm. Come […]
Blessing of the Animals Oct. 13
Look closely- it’s time for the annual Blessing of the Animals! Please bring your pets or service animals to church at 3:30 pm on Saturday, Oct. 13 for a special blessing and service. The service will be held outdoors.
Epiphany Service This Saturday (Jan. 6)
We will celebrate the feast of Epiphany on Saturday, January 6 at 3:30 pm. Come with the three magi to worship the Savior of the world! Children are especially encouraged to come, as they can participate in the processional and dress up as the three magi! Come to the adult forum on Sunday, January 7, […]
Advent Vespers Beginning Dec. 5
As a special celebration of Advent this year, St. Paul will hold evening worship services at 7 pm on the three Tuesdays before Christmas (December 5, 12 and 19). Evening service, or Vespers, is based on an ancient practice of the church and is a quiet, candlelit time of peaceful music and prayers. If you […]
Reading Church Council Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service – Nov. 21
The Reading Church Council’s annual Thanksgiving service will be held on Tuesday, November 21 at 7 pm. A.L.M.S. Christian Church will host the service this year. Please join us and the members of six other churches in Reading to enjoy fellowship and worship together. Those who wish to sing with the community choir should arrive […]
Blessing of the Animals Oct. 8
Have you heard? It’s time for the annual Blessing of the Animals! Please bring your pets, companion animals, or service animals to church at 2 pm on Oct. 8 for a special blessing and worship service in honor of God’s Creation. The service will be held outdoors.
Holy Week & Easter Service Schedule
Sunday, April 9, 10:30 am: Palm Sunday A service commemorating Jesus’ procession into Jerusalem with palm branches and cheering crowds. Thursday, Apr. 13, 7:00 pm: Maundy Thursday A meditative service remembering Jesus’ Last Supper and celebrating his commandment to love one another. Friday, Apr. 14, 12:00 pm: Good Friday, the Seven Last Words of Christ […]
Lenten Midweek Services begin tonight!
St. Paul’s midweek Lenten observances begin this evening with dinner and a show! The Italian-themed dinner, presented by the Evangelism Committee, will begin at 6:45 pm. At 7:30, the St. Paul Players will present the world premiere of Sarah Papin’s one-act play, “Passing Grandpa.” A discussion will follow. We hope you can join us this […]