West Berks Mission District Events 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.
Mark your calendars for the next WBMD Re-imagining session for May 21 at Grace Lutheran, Shillington. 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. WBMD Spring Assembly & Ascension Service Thurs. May 26 at 7 pm. Join us for the Ascension service followed by our annual WBMD Spring Assembly. Guest preacher will be the Rev. Aaron Decker, who recently served at Faith, Mt. Penn and Bethany, Stoney Creek and who now serves the Lutheran Church in Bolivia. We will be electing new Council members during the Spring Assembly. Stay tuned for information as to whether this will be in person at Allegheny Lutheran Church or via Zoom. 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 2021 - As we (WBMD and member Congregations) journey through the next year, let us pray for each other on the same Sunday. Attached is the listing for 2021. Here is the 2022 Prayer list. Also list is found under Resources tab. Mark your 2022 calendars: May 21 - WBMD Re-imagining meeting May 24 7 pm WBMD Council meeting May 26 WBMD Spring Assembly & Ascension Service Jun 10-11 Online Synod Assembly 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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