Unique Holiday Celebrations in Reading

Reading is buzzing with special holiday events this season. Let's dive into what's happening.

Renewed Spirit Church

• German Christmas Service
• Date: December 21st
• Time: 11 a.m.
• Highlights: Reading Liederkranz Chorus led by Mark Herr (singing since 1885)
• Broadcast: Live on WEEU-AM 830

Lincoln Park Community United Methodist Church

• Blue Christmas Service
• Date: Sunday
• Time: 3 p.m.
• Theme: Hope and healing, inspired by "A Charlie Brown Christmas"
• Highlights: Music, light refreshments, special Christmas Choral and Bell presentation at 11 a.m.

Good Samaritan Church of God

• Dinner and Fellowship
• Date: Sunday
• Time: 3:30-6 p.m.
• Location: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
• RSVP: Veda at 484-650-8413

Christ Lutheran Church

• Coffee and Conversation
• Time: 8:30 and 10 a.m.
• Christmas Open House
• Time: 3-6 p.m.
• Highlights: Carols, tours, cookies, visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus

Zion’s Lutheran Church

• Nativity Sets Display
• Date: Saturday
• Time: Noon-3 p.m.
• Highlights: Over 300 Nativity sets, tree with 50 Nativity ornaments
• Donations: Accepted for Lutheran Domestic Disaster Response

Zion Moselem Lutheran Church

• Free Christmas Open House
• Date: Today
• Time: Starts at 2 p.m.
• Highlights: Seasonal decorations, Santa, barrel rides, live music, light refreshments

St. John’s Gernant’s Church

• Worship Service
• Date: Sunday
• Time: 9 a.m.
• Highlights: Congregational meeting, fellowship, collecting peanut butter and cereal for Schuylkill Valley Food Bank

Salem Lutheran Church

• Guest Pastor: Rev. Barry Spatz
• Date: Sunday
• Time: 9:30 a.m.
• Highlights: Social time after the service

Zion Lutheran Church in Womelsdorf

• Christmas Cookie Sale
• Date: Today
• Time: 9 a.m.-noon or until sold out
• Free Movie Night: "The Polar Express"
• Date: Today
• Time: 5:30 p.m.

Trinity Lutheran Church in Bechtelsville

• Concert by LaRue C. Sheetz
• Date: Sunday
• Time: 10 a.m.
• Highlights: Potluck luncheon, encore performance on January 4th at 3 p.m.

Friedens United Church of Christ

• Guest Organist: Kristen Diehl
• Date: Sunday
• Time: 10:15 a.m.
• Highlights: Children's presentation "A Christmas Surprise," choir sings at Maidencreek Church at 9 a.m.

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