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The Unitarian Universalist Church of Reading (UUCR) has proudly displayed a Black Lives Matter banner on the corner of Summer Avenue and Woburn Street since 2020.  In recent months, this banner has been stolen three times.   The banner was first stolen the weekend of Reading’s Juneteenth celebration.  At that time, Rev. Dr. Laura Solomon, minister at UUCR, began conversations with the Board of Trustees and sent a letter to the congregation calling all into conversation about the incident.  “Our faith calls us to live our values out loud,” Rev. Solomon wrote.  “When act ..read more

The Kris Kringle Fair will be on Saturday, November 18th, from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. This major church fundraising event is also a chance for fun and fellowship. The Raffle Table requests your suggestions or donations for this year’s raffle. Our Helping Hands quilt will be the star, but we could use cash donations to buy an Amazon Gift Card or a LEGO set, and suggestions for other items that might attract ticket buyers. Can anyone donate tickets to a sporting event? Reply to Anne Mark with donations or suggestions. The Jewelry table is already collecting your donations in a b ..read more

Saturday, November 4th, 9:00 – 12:00 pm Help make our campus beautiful! All those bright fall leaves need to be raked and bagged. Martha Moore will supply the bags, you supply the rake, work gloves, a water bottle, and your energy! There will be a few spare rakes available for those who need one. Friends of all ages are welcome, especially youth looking for community service hours ..read more

Tuesdays, October 3rd & 17th Fall is here! Pour yourself a pumpkin-somethin’ or munch on an apple-treat and join in casual conversation. We meet virtually the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month from 7-9 pm. Come and go as you please and no RSVP necessary. Join us on October 3rd and October 17th via Zoom (the link is published in the resource guide).  Bring your coloring, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, knitting, jewelry-making, paper crafts, puzzles, quilting, sewing, etc. This is an excellent time to make a shawl or lap blanket for UUCR’s Shawl Ministry, providing a handmade hug t ..read more

From the address given by Horace Wadlin (noted architect, longtime member of our church) at the laying of the cornerstone for our building, September 9, 1923:   “Today in laying this material cornerstone we are not…beginning a new enterprise. We are indeed seeking to perpetuate and carry still farther what was done in the Reading of the [eighteen] thirties, when a few earnest souls found themselves no longer satisfied with the interpretation of the faith received from the fathers. They felt that the letter obscured the spirit–that the essential thing for them was not intellectual hair-spl ..read more

Will be held on Saturday, November 18th, from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm!   ..read more

As we journey together into this new church year, there are ample opportunities to share your time and talent to our shared ministry. This includes donations of our weekly chancel flowers, partnering with a friend (old or new) to usher or to help host social hour! Reach out to Melissa to learn more about these opportunities and more that are suitable for all ages! Sunday Morning Sign Up ..read more

After our Ingathering service, stay for our special social hour hosted by our Governing Board! Make your own ice cream sundae while you meet and connect with UUCR friends ..read more

Sunday, September 3rd Join UUCR volunteers for a “Day of Service!”  No matter your age or ability, you are invited to join us for a day of readying our church for the upcoming church year.  Fun is sure to be had by all!  This Sunday is the last week of our summer worship schedule ..read more