All Saints Sunday
Worship & Communion
November 7 at 9am
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All Saints Sunday is a day to recognize our saints who have passed within the last year. This year we are honored to have violins from the Violins of Hope Reading exhibit present at Immanuel as well as having the priviledge of hearing them played during worship. Avshalom (Avshi) Weinstein will also offer a reflection during worship. Avshi, a third-generation Israeli violinmaker, was trained by his father, Amnon, and began working in their workshop in 1998 as a violinmaker and restorer of violins, violas and cellos. He is trained in the tradition of the Italian Cremonese School of violinmakers and the French school of restoration. Avshi has also trained with master bowmaker Daniel Schmidt from Dresden since 2009 and opened his own workshop in Instabul the same year. He now travels the world with the Violins of Hope collection.
If you will be joining worship virtually please prepare communion elements of your choosing to share the meal together and have candle to light as well.
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In addition to in-person worship,
Live-Streaming of our worship is also available through
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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 - Starting this Sunday, Dr. Lee Barrett from Lancaster Theological Seminary will speak four Sundays in Adult Forum – November 7, 14, 28 and December 5 (no class on November 21.) His theme for the four classes will be The Future of Christianity in America. Why Are Most Churches Declining in the USA, And What Can Be Done about It? The religious environment of the United States is changing rapidly and dramatically. Affiliation with religious institutions is declining, dipping below fifty percent. Pollsters discover that a pervasive lack of interest in spirituality is increasing in younger generations. Protestantism is divided along “red state/blue state” lines. Consumerism, self-advancement, and worldly success appear to have become the effective religion of large portions of the population. In this environment of accelerating polarization, secularism, and religious indifference, many of the faithful are worried about the future of the church. We will explore the ways in which new styles of being the church may be necessary to grapple with our shifting cultural context. Dr. Barrett will also be preaching in worship on Sunday, November 14th.
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Don't forget to FALL BACK this Sunday, November 7th.
Turn your clocks BACK 1 hour.
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In an unprecedented collaboration between the Reading Symphony Orchestra and the Jewish Federation of Reading, the Violins of Hope exhibit is coming to Reading in memory of those who died in the Holocaust and as a testament to those who survived. VOH is a unique project inspired by a private collection of string instruments lovingly restored over the past two decades by master Israeli violin maker Amnon Weinstein. The instruments belonged to Jews who played them before and during the Holocaust while in the concentration camps. For Jews enduring utter despair and unimaginable evil during that time, music offered haven and humanity. Over the next two weeks, educational programs will reach more than 4,000 students in Berks County school districts, as well as thousands of residents who attend lectures, exhibits, concerts and more.
Immanuel is honored to host two signature events:
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Student String Workshop in collaboration with Berks Sinfoniettta
Sunday, Nov. 6 – 10am - NOON
Free; No registration required
Come to the workshop to see the violins on display and hear their beauty. Students will have an opportunity to learn about the stories and sounds of these amazing instruments through first-hand, live demonstrations by local teachers and their students as they play the actual restored violins. A Q&A with the son of the violin restorer will be held, In addition, attendees will experience the power of music through an interactive, child appropriate-reading of Jennifer Bryant’s award-winning “Music for the End of Time.” This poetic biography tells the story of composer Oliver Messiaen’s chance encounter with a nightingale and a German officer that inspired him to write beautiful music amidst struggle and sadness.
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Gifts of the Art Concert
Music of the Shoah
Sunday, Nov. 14 – 4pm
Tickets Required – $15 adults, $5 students
At the door or in advance online
(ordering link available soon)
In the closing event of the Violins of Hope Berks County stay, pieces written by composers in concentration camps – Pavel Haas, Morton Gould, Erwin Schuloff, and Gideon Klein – will be played. A powerful collaboration of the Berks Sinfonietta with chamber ensemble, vocal & instrumental solos, and a community choir takes shape. Woven through the concert will be featured selections from James Whitbourn’s music set to the text of Anne Frank, “Annelies.” Join us for this once-in-a-lifetime concert.
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Governor Mifflin School District is partnering with The Medicine Shoppe of Shillington for a COVID vaccine booster and pediatric clinic this Saturday, November 6 at Governor Mifflin Intermediate School. In addition to offering boosters, The Medicine Shoppe will be offering a pediatric dose of the Pfizer vaccine for children age 5-11. To learn more and to schedule an appointment for Saturday’s clinic, please click here: https://www.shillingtonms.com/pharmacy-request-covid-19-vaccine
A second clinic is also planned for Saturday, November 13 at Governor Mifflin Intermediate School. Scheduling and information will be forthcoming on the Shillington Medicine Shoppe website.
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FREE COMMUNITY EVENT
November 13, 10:30am
at Immanuel UCC
Anatomy of a Piano hosted by Reading Music Teachers Association
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It’s official!
The calendar has turned and the countdown has begun…27 Days until #Giving Tuesday – November 30th.
This year IUCC’s participation, GivingTuesday: Giving Space, aims to replenish our funds after approving close to $200,000 from general savings for much needed major property projects and upgrades. While not glamorous, these repairs are critical to Immanuel being good neighbors, financial & environmental stewards, and community members – ensuring safe & functional spaces. As we count down the days to Giving Tuesday, we will be spotlighting all the ways our SPACE supports our people, ministries and community.
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Each month mission and outreach groups use our kitchen and meeting rooms behind the scenes. Your #GivingTuesday donation keeps these places safe and accessible. Most importantly, let’s challenge each other to Give Thanks for each day and live that gratitude in acts of kindness in every Space we find ourselves.
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Our virtual Twin Valley Coffee store is live for ordering through Nov. 14.
to shop and please share the link with friends, relatives and co-workers near and far. Your order is shipped immediately to your door.
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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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