Sunday Worship October 24th at 9am |
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In addition to in-person worship,
Live-Streaming of our worship is also available through
Anatomy of Worship - October 31
During 9am worship children (grade PreK- 6th grade) will be able participate in the children's moment. Then, led by Miss Kelly and Miss Tama, children will leave worship to experience a mini-service of their own! Together we will sing, engage in scripture, and gain an age-appropriate understanding of what the different parts of our worship service mean. We are so excited for this opportunity to introduce the outline of worship with our youngest Christians! If you have any questions about children's programming, contact Kelly Barnett at barnettkellym@gmail.com.
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AFTER WORSHIP FALL PROGRAMMING |
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Faith Formation for children in grades PreK through 6th Join us Sunday mornings from 10:00-10:45am. All students will begin together in the music room for a whole group welcome and song.
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Sunday Adult Forum continues on October 24 and 31 at 10am with videos by Rob Bell – come and join us for these short, powerful videos and meaningful discussion after! Then we’ll be switching gears and welcoming Dr. Lee Barrett from Lancaster Theological Seminary, who will be discussing The Future of Christianity in America over four Sundays (November 7, 14, 28 and December 5 – no class November 21). Some of us will remember Dr. Barrett from previous visits and how insightful, wise and humorous he is. Please come and join us!
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$537 was raised for missions at the impromtu car wash last Sunday.
Thank you to everyone who came to have their car washed!
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The community is invited to an Honors Recital by the students of Reading Music Teachers Association on Sunday, October 24th at Immanuel UCC, 99 S. Waverly St., Shillington. The start time will be determined by the number of eligible students. Please visit our website ReadingMusicTeachers.org on Saturday evening, October 23rd for the times. A free will offering will be taken to benefit the Reading Musical Foundation need-sensitive scholarship fund. Masks are required of all attendees.
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What is Violins of Hope???? |
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A stirring testament to the strength of the human spirit and the power of music, Violins of Hope comprise a collection of instruments that tell remarkable stories of the defiance, resilience, and legacy of Jewish musicians during the Holocaust, and of the Israeli violinmaker dedicated to bringing these inspirational Strings of the Holocaust back to life.
Violins from the collection will be on exhibit at three locations in Greater Reading; they will be played in concert; and their stories will be shared in lectures and various educational programs. This collection of over 50 string instruments has been restored by Israeli violin maker Amnon Weinstein and his son, Avshi, who will be traveling with the exhibit. This will be the first time the exhibit will be shown in Pennsylvania, making this an extremely unique opportunity.
The mission of Violins of Hope is to promote unity and understanding in our community, utilizing instruments rescued from the Holocaust. Immanuel UCC is proud to host the following events surrounding the Violins of Hope. To learn more about the Violins of Hope in Pennsylvania, as well as a complete listing of community events, please visit violinsofhopepa.org.
October/November 2021 - Read the companion book "Violins of Hope: Violins of the Holocaust--Instruments of Hope and Liberation in Mankind's Darkest Hour." (This book is available for purchase online or in person at the office for $10).
November 6, Saturday, 10AM – Members of Berks Sinfonietta will host a FREE string workshop featuring the Violins of Hope for students of all ages.
November 7, Sunday, 9AM – Come share All Saint’s worship with us in a service of remembrance and hope featuring the Violins of Hope and special music by Immanuel musicians and friends. Several of the instruments will also be on display in the lobby on this Sunday morning.
IUCC Group Goggle works tours of “Violins of Hope.” – Meet in the IUCC lot to carpool or meet at the Goggle Works and view/tour the exhibit together as a group. Reservations are required as tour numbers are limited and we need to reserve space.
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November 7, Sunday, 1PM - Sponsored by Ladies in Faith and Fellowship Together (LIFFT). Please RSVP by 10/31 to: Jan Buskirk (Buskirk944@gmail.com) or Kathy Joffred (kathyjoffred@gmail.com).
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November 10, Wednesday 11AM - Sponsored by Immanuel’s Senior Ministry Group, join a guided tour of the Goggle Works with Violins of Hope at 11:00 AM. Lunch to follow. RSVP by October 30 to Sandy Bixler: sjbixler@ptd.net, 610-207-9730.
November 14, Sunday, 4PM – Gift of the Arts Concert, Music of the Shoah, Berks Sinfonietta with chamber ensemble, vocal and instrumental solos, and a community choir performing music by Pavel Haas, Morton Gould, Erwin Schulhoff and Gideon Klein. Featuring selections from James Whitbourn’s musical setting to the text of Anne Frank, “Annelies.” Tickets are required - $15 adults, $5 students, and are available in advance online or at the door.
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Immanuel is thrilled to welcome Girl Scout Troop 1863. These seventeen girls, led by Eleanor Delewski and Megan Kreider, will be performing acts of service at IUCC this school year. Ranging in age from 2nd-9th grade, multilevel troops are unusual but they love it; some girls have been together for 6 years. The girls brainstormed projects and worked on their budget before voting to maintain the pollinator garden & create garden activity sheets as well as to help greet at IUCC concerts. At October’s meeting, the girls transformed the Hope Blooms planters from summer to fall. Be sure to check out the flowers next time you’re on campus. Thanks Troup 1863 for choosing to fund these lovely additions with some of your cookie sale money!!
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Thank you to everyone who supported and attended our BRAVE SPACE programming. From the RISE students that built and painted the Adirondack chairs to volunteers that staffed our Brave Space themed booths at GM homecoming and Out in the Park, your help was key. Members and first-time guests from the greater community had impactful conversations centered around judgements, labels, empathy, and discussion roadblocks over the past four weeks.
Our last session focused on lessons from the NYT’s best-selling book Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most. Purchased with grant money, the church owns 5 copies of this book for you to borrow from the office. (Tip: Helpful reading before those upcoming holiday family get togethers.)
Based on survey results and the response from the community, we hope to bring you more BRAVE SPACE-themed activities in the future. Stay tuned!
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Scammers are everywhere, even the church is not immune. Please know that Rev. Meg will NEVER ask for money, gift cards or special requests via texts or emails. If you receive a message like this please do not respond and delete immediately.
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Should you or someone you care for be in need of pastoral support
Prayers are powerful! If you or someone you know is in need of prayers, please let us know. It is always confidential. There are prayer cards in the sanctuary or you can contact the church office.
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