West Berks Mission District Events Faith & Civic Engagement Listening Event You are Invited! Throughout the summer the ELCA is conducting Listening Events to provide input for the creation of our denomination's next social statement. An in person listening event is scheduled for Sunday, July 17, 2 - 3:30 PM in the fellowship hall of Grace Lutheran church, 30 Liberty St., Shillington. It will provide the opportunity to share thoughts and ideas. RSVP to Pastor colleen Cox at acre100@aol.com.
Mission Trip to Western Kentucky Oct 17-21, 2022 Assist in rebuilding homes destroyed by the Dec 10, 2021 tornado. Volunteers who are both skilled workers as well as simply eager to learn are needed. Accommodations are provided by First Christian Church in Princeton, KY. No cost except travel expenses. Travel is 18 hours driving. If you are interested contact Pastor Julie Osterhout at k25music@aolcom or cell: 717-687-8682 or church 610-678-1782. Many Remember the Opportunity to help an immigrant family a year or two ago? That opportunity has again presented itself. The project grew from a small group to a multi church interfaith opportunity. The Afghan Sponsor Circle of Greater Reading Area (ASCGRA) is a volunteer group helping to resettle an Afghan refugee family in the local area. Robeson Lutheran Church has partnered with this fundraising group as a fund raising partner and fiscal sponsor. 100% of funds raised will go towards resettlement costs for the family, getting them situated with housing, furniture, transportation and other basic needs. The group will be matched with a family who wishes to resettle in our area. All donations or other offers of help are welcome. You can contact the ASCGRA team via email at afghancirclereading@gmail.com. Donations can be made to Robeson Lutheran Church, memo line saying Afghan Sponsor Circle, mail to 3520 Plow Road, Mohnton, PA 19540. Stay tuned for the next WBMD Re-imagining session. The date will be announced. All are welcome. Meetings are about 2 hours long and are facilitated. Our local congregations' input is needed to help reshape WMBD. Time and place will be forthcoming closer to the date. Cafe Esperanza, 105 W. Greenwich St, Reading. Visit this "pay what you can" cafe and enjoy organic coffee & expresso, and a wholesome and diverse menu. Hours are Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri from 7 am - 3 pm. Visit this inclusive space in which healthy food and dignity create a sense of community and wholeness. JOINED IN PRAYER in 2022 - As we (WBMD and member Congregations) journey through the next year, let us pray for each other on the same Sunday. Here is the 2022 Prayer list. Also list is found under Resources tab. Mark your 2022 calendars: Aug 23 7 pm WBMD Council meeting Sep 8? CROP Walk Kick off Oct 9 CROP Hunger Walk Gring's Mill Oct 25 7 pm WBMD Council meeting Nov 10 WBMD Fall Assembly |
Job Openings If you would like to have job openings posted here, please send the information to West Berks Mission District, 1015 Windsor St. Reading, Pa 19604 or call 610-375-8303.
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