Educational Opportunities

Contemplative Spirituality is a smaller discussion group that has explored various forms of spiritual expression and practice, such as meditation, labyrinth walking, mystical states of consciousness, and the various modes of communication with God and with one another. Book Discussion Group The Spiritual Exploration Project is a work in progress as we continue to address […]

Read More "Contemplative Spirituality Book Discussion Group"

Contemplative Spirituality is a smaller discussion group that has explored various forms of spiritual expression and practice, such as meditation, labyrinth walking, mystical states of consciousness, and the various modes of communication with God and with one another. “THE MUSIC OF THE SOUL” Craig H. Bennett Music not only speaks to our present state of […]

Read More "Contemplative Spirituality – “The Music of the Soul”"

Astronomy, Modern Astrology, and Spirituality Michelle Koch The heavens have always been a source of wonder and awe for humans since the beginning of recorded history.  Wise people with creative minds have observed the heavens to search for meaning about our world.  While some of those studies have been scientific in nature, even more have been […]

Read More "Soul Cafe – Astronomy, Modern Astrology and Spirituality"

Jan. 25 – 3 Best Practices: Set a New Year's Resolution for Increasing Giving Registration: https://ucc.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwpcuCrqDspH9x8esjIANdtap19-WpfT7s4 Lee Gagen will discuss the three practices most likely to increase giving in a local congregation: teaching about generosity, pastoral leadership, and online giving options. The webinar will examine why these practices matter and discuss how to implement them […]

Read More "UCC Stewardship Workshop-3 Best Practices: Set a New Year’s Resolution for Increased Giving"

Providing Hope in Reading Paul Zenone and Sandra Jones Paul and Sandra both came from dysfunctional childhoods which led Paul to criminal activity and Sandra overcompensating and trying to help people for the wrong reasons. After attending ACA (adult children of alcohol/dysfunctional families), they finally learned how to start loving themselves, being honest and giving back. […]

Read More "Spirit on Tap: Providing Hope in Reading"

"What It Is Like to Go to War” is the topic of the presentation by Dr. Nancy Omaha Boy at Soul Café on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. at West Lawn United Methodist Church, 15 Woodside Ave., West Lawn. War has occurred in 92% of the past 3475 years of human civilization. Dr […]

Read More "Soul Cafe – “What Is It Like to Go to War”"

"A Christian Coming-Out Experience" will be presented by Rev. Kevin McLemore at Spirit on Tap on Tuesday, February 28, at 7:00 p.m. at the DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton, 701 Penn Street, Reading. In the context of his personal story of being Christian and a gay man, Rev. McLemore hopes to share some insights on the tension found […]

Read More "Spirit on Tap: “A Christian Coming-Out Experience”"