All Souls Ecumenical

First Reading: Jeremiah 20:7-9

Responsorial: Psalm 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9

Second Reading: Romans 12:1-2

Gospel: Matthew 16:21-27

Music for the Week: Timeless Hymns

Question of the week:

When have I been reluctant or unable to resist pressure to conform to society’s expectatioins?

Spiritual Communion Prayer for remote participation

Our services are streamed live on YouTube or can be viewed later at any time.

CLICK HERE: All Souls ECC – YouTube

The Many Ways We Encounter the Sacred

Weekly Franciscan Reflection

1st Friday of each month

Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel at 7:30 pm

Click below to open this week’s reflection.

Tithe, offering, and special events payment via Zelle, Venmo or PayPal:

If you would like to give electronically, please feel free to use our All Souls Zelle, Venmo, PayPal or Zelle. Zelle is preferred as there are no fees, but either service is fine.

Zelle: look up our account using our email: allsoulsecc@gmail.com. (It will list name of our treasurer, Jerry Schearer, but it will go directly to All Souls account.)
venmo: @AllSoulsECC
PayPal: use the QR code to the right.

In the notes please indicate what the payment is for. Thank you for your continued support of All Souls and its ministries.

All Souls ECC | 640 Centre Ave. Reading, PA | Worshipping in the side chapel off of Oley Street

Good News from All Souls – 08/22/2026

Jerry Schearer — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 11:00:18 +0000

Weekly News & Bulletin

Edition for August 22, 2026

Sunday: 21st Sunday of Ordinary Time

Bobby Jo Valentine Concert this Wednesday, August 26

7:00 pm

Hope to see you there!!!

Tickets – $10. Fundraiser for Reading Pride Celebration and the Reading LGBTQ Center.

PRIDE NIGHT at the

Reading Fightin Phils!

Tuesday, September 8

Gates open: 6 pm Game: 6:45 pm

Free tickets available at mass!

Prayer before service: 10 minutes (when candles are lit) before mass, we ask for silent reverence and prayer in the Chapel. Thank you.

Sunday, August 23

12 pm -Mass

Fellowship After (Q-Z)

2 pm- Meet the LGBT Center of Greater Reading Board of Directors.

Wednesday, August 26

7 pm – Bobby Jo Valentine CONCERT

Sunday, August 30

12 pm -Mass

Friday, September 4

Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel at 7:30 pm

Sunday, September 6

12 pm -Mass

Tuesday, September 8

Pride Night at Reading Phillies. All Souls Booth

Friday, September 11

Opus One 9/11 Memorial Concert 7:00 pm – Grace Lutheran Church Shillington

Sunday, September 13

12 pm -Mass

Fellowship After (A-P)

ALL SOULS collected $645 for the ECC Mary Magdelene Society Christmas in July. Thank you to everyone who contributed!

MEET THE LGBT CENTER OF GREATER READING BOARD

Ever wondered who’s steering the LGBT Center of Greater Reading? Come find out! On Sunday, August 23 from 2 to 4 PM, we’re hosting a Meet the Board open house at 640 Centre Ave. Stop in, meet the board, ask us anything, and learn how to get involved. Been with us for years or just curious? There’s a seat for you. No RSVP needed.

Worship This Week

Helping with mass:

Ministers – ALL ARE MINISTERS

Celebrant – Rev. Henry Pruski

This Sunday, 8/23/26

Lay Assistant – Wendy

Music – Joe

Reader – Donna

Greeter – Vito

Hospitality – Maureen

Sunday, 8/30/26

Lay Assistant – Joan

Music – Steve

Reader – Vito

Greeter – Kevin/John

Rota Sept-Dec 2026

Resources and Links to help you prepare for worship this week:

First Reading: Isaiah 22:19-23

Responsorial: Psalm 138:1-3, 6, 8,

Second Reading: Romans 11:33-36

Gospel: Matthew 16:13-20

Music for the Week: Timeless Hymns

Question of the week:

Who do I say that Jesus is?

Spiritual Communion Prayer for remote participation

Our services are streamed live on YouTube or can be viewed later at any time.

CLICK HERE: All Souls ECC – YouTube

The Strength of St. Clare of Assisi

Weekly Franciscan Reflection

1st Friday of each month

Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel at 7:30 pm

Click below to open this week’s reflection.

Tithe, offering, and special events payment via Zelle, Venmo or PayPal:

If you would like to give electronically, please feel free to use our All Souls Zelle, Venmo, PayPal or Zelle. Zelle is preferred as there are no fees, but either service is fine.

Zelle: look up our account using our email: allsoulsecc@gmail.com. (It will list name of our treasurer, Jerry Schearer, but it will go directly to All Souls account.)
venmo: @AllSoulsECC
PayPal: use the QR code to the right.

In the notes please indicate what the payment is for. Thank you for your continued support of All Souls and its ministries.

BISHOP’S JULY NEWSLETTER – News and Photos from around the ECC! CLICK HERE!

All Souls ECC | 640 Centre Ave. Reading, PA | Worshipping in the side chapel off of Oley Street

10 more days till Bobby Jo Valentine Concert! We hope you can make it!

Jerry Schearer — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:30:17 +0000

10 more days!

Purchase your tickets now!

Can’t make it? A donation is till welcome!

SPREAD THE WORD, INVITE YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY!

10 more days!

Aug 26

Bobby Joe Valentine Concert & Fundraiser

Fundraising concert for the LGBT Center of Reading and Reading Pride.
$10.
Bobby Jo Valentine’s music exists outside the lines of any genre, but the music’s thoughtful, spirit focused lyrics and catchy melodies reach listeners across all walks of life. The poetic nature and spiritual focus of his stories and songs has resulted in notable awards and a growing, loyal following around the country. He’s found a voice with original, hopeful songs about the gentle everyday spiritual awakenings of an openhearted life.
Sponsored by All Soul Church and Calvary UCC

Calvary United Church of Christ / All Souls Church
640 Centre Ave, Reading, PA 19601
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Wednesday, August 26, 2026
07:00pm – 08:00pm

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$10.00

Good News from All Souls – 08/15/2026

Jerry Schearer — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:30:15 +0000

Weekly News & Bulletin

Edition for August 15, 2026

Sunday: 20th Sunday of Ordinary Time

Tickets – $10. Fundraiser for Reading Pride Celebration and the Reading LGBTQ Center.

ECC Synod is coming up in October. Learn more by clicking this box. Interested in attending? Speak with any board member.

Prayer before service: 10 minutes (when candles are lit) before mass, we ask for silent reverence and prayer in the Chapel. Thank you.

Sunday, August 16

12 pm -Mass

Board meeting after mass

Sunday, August 23

12 pm -Mass

Fellowship After (Q-Z)

Wednesday, August 26

7 pm – Bobby Jo Valentine CONCERT

Sunday, August 30

12 pm -Mass

Friday, September 4

Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel at 7:30 pm

Sunday, September 6

12 pm -Mass

Tuesday, September 8

Pride Night at Reading Phillies. All Souls Booth

Friday, September 11

Opus One 9/11 Memorial Concert 7:00 pm – Grace Lutheran Church Shillington

Sunday, September 13

12 pm -Mass

Fellowship After (A-P)

ALL SOULS collected $645 for the ECC Mary Magdelene Society Christmas in July. Thank you to everyone who contributed!

Worship This Week

Helping with mass:

Ministers – ALL ARE MINISTERS

Celebrant – Rev. Henry Pruski

This Sunday, 8/16/26

Lay Assistant – Rich

Music – Steve

Reader – Robert

Greeter – Robert

Sunday, 8/23/26

Lay Assistant – Joan

Music – Joe

Reader – Donna

Greeter – Vito

Rota Sept-Dec 2026

Resources and Links to help you prepare for worship this week:

First Reading: Isaiah 56:1, 6-7

Responsorial: Psalm 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8

Second Reading: Romans 11:13-15, 29-32

Gospel: Matthew 15:21-28

Music for the Week: Timeless Hymns

Question of the week:

When have I felt morally justified in crossing boundaries and how persistent did I need to be to do so?

Spiritual Communion Prayer for remote participation

Our services are streamed live on YouTube or can be viewed later at any time.

CLICK HERE: All Souls ECC – YouTube

Weekly Franciscan Reflection

1st Friday of each month

Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel at 7:30 pm

Click below to open this week’s reflection.

Wonderful Possibilities

Tithe, offering, and special events payment via Zelle, Venmo or PayPal:

If you would like to give electronically, please feel free to use our All Souls Zelle, Venmo, PayPal or Zelle. Zelle is preferred as there are no fees, but either service is fine.

Zelle: look up our account using our email: allsoulsecc@gmail.com. (It will list name of our treasurer, Jerry Schearer, but it will go directly to All Souls account.)
venmo: @AllSoulsECC
PayPal: use the QR code to the right.

In the notes please indicate what the payment is for. Thank you for your continued support of All Souls and its ministries.

BISHOP’S JULY NEWSLETTER – News and Photos from around the ECC! CLICK HERE!

All Souls ECC | 640 Centre Ave. Reading, PA | Worshipping in the side chapel off of Oley Street

BISHOP’S JULY NEWSLETTER – News and Photos from around the ECC! CLICK HERE!

Good News from All Souls – 08/08/2026

Jerry Schearer — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:30:18 +0000

Weekly News & Bulletin

Edition for August 8, 2026

Sunday: 19th Sunday of Ordinary Time

Tickets – $10. Fundraiser for Reading Pride Celebration and the Reading LGBTQ Center.

ECC Synod is coming up in October. Learn more by clicking this box. Interested in attending? Speak with any board member.

Prayer before service: 10 minutes (when candles are lit) before mass, we ask for silent reverence and prayer in the Chapel. Thank you.

Sunday, August 9

12 pm -Mass

Fellowship After (A-P)

Sunday, August 16

12 pm -Mass

Sunday, August 23

12 pm -Mass

Fellowship After (Q-Z)

Wednesday, August 26

7 pm – Bobby Jo Valentine CONCERT

Sunday, August 30

12 pm -Mass

Friday, September 4

Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel at 7:30 pm

Sunday, September 6

12 pm -Mass

Friday, September 11

Opus One 9/11 Memorial Concert 7:00 pm – Grace Lutheran Church Shillington

Sunday, September 13

12 pm -Mass

Fellowship After (A-P)

ALL SOULS collected $645 for the ECC Mary Magdelene Society Christmas in July. Thank you to everyone who contributed!

Worship This Week

Helping with mass:

Ministers – ALL ARE MINISTERS

Celebrant – Rev. Henry Pruski

This Sunday, 8/9/26

Lay Assistant – Wendy

Music – Sophie

Reader – Martin

Greeter – Martin/Jerry

Hospitality – Darryl

Sunday, 8/16/26

Lay Assistant – Rich

Music – Steve

Reader – Robert

Greeter – Robert

Resources and Links to help you prepare for worship this week:

First Reading: 1 Kings 19:9a, 11-13a

Responsorial: Psalm 85:9, 10, 11-12, 13-14

Second Reading: Romans 9:1-5

Gospel: Matthew 14:22-33

Music for the Week: Sanctuary of Peace

Question of the week:

Who can I accompany on their journey through stormy waters? How can I reassure them and assist them?

Spiritual Communion Prayer for remote participation

Our services are streamed live on YouTube or can be viewed later at any time.

CLICK HERE: All Souls ECC – YouTube

Preach the gospel at all times, and if necessary, use words

Weekly Franciscan Reflection

1st Friday of each month

Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel at 7:30 pm

Click below to open this week’s reflection.

Tithe, offering, and special events payment via Zelle, Venmo or PayPal:

If you would like to give electronically, please feel free to use our All Souls Zelle, Venmo, PayPal or Zelle. Zelle is preferred as there are no fees, but either service is fine.

Zelle: look up our account using our email: allsoulsecc@gmail.com. (It will list name of our treasurer, Jerry Schearer, but it will go directly to All Souls account.)
venmo: @AllSoulsECC
PayPal: use the QR code to the right.

In the notes please indicate what the payment is for. Thank you for your continued support of All Souls and its ministries.

All Souls ECC | 640 Centre Ave. Reading, PA | Worshipping in the side chapel off of Oley Street

Good News from All Souls – 08/01/2026

Jerry Schearer — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 10:30:07 +0000

Weekly News & Bulletin

Edition for August 2, 2026

Sunday: 18th Sunday of Ordinary Time

Tickets – $10. Fundraiser for Reading Pride Celebration and the Reading LGBTQ Center.

ECC Synod is coming up in October. Learn more by clicking this box. Interested in attending? Speak with any board member.

Prayer before service: 10 minutes (when candles are lit) before mass, we ask for silent reverence and prayer in the Chapel. Thank you.

Sunday, July 26

12 pm -Mass

Fellowship After (Q-Z)

Sunday, August 2

12 pm -Mass

Friday, August 7

Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel at 7:30 pm

Sunday, August 9

12 pm -Mass

Fellowship After (A-P)

Sunday, August 16

12 pm -Mass

Sunday, August 23

12 pm -Mass

Fellowship After (Q-Z)

Wednesday, August 26

7 pm – Bobby Jo Valentine CONCERT

Sunday, August 30

12 pm -Mass

Friday, September 4

Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel at 7:30 pm

Sunday, September 6

12 pm -Mass

Friday, September 11

Opus One 9/11 Memorial Concert 7:00 pm – Grace Lutheran Church Shillington

Sunday, September 13

12 pm -Mass

Fellowship After (A-P)

Worship This Week

Helping with mass:

Ministers – ALL ARE MINISTERS

Celebrant – Rev. Henry Pruski

This Sunday, 8/2/26

Lay Assistant –

Music – Steve

Reader – Vito

Greeter – Kevin/John

Sunday, 8/9/26

Lay Assistant – Ben

Music – Sophie

Reader – Martin

Greeter – Martin/Jerry

Hospitality – Darryl

Resources and Links to help you prepare for worship this week:

First Reading: 1 Kings 3:5, 7-12

Responsorial: Psalm 119:57,72, 76-77, 127-130

Second Reading: Romans 8:28-30

Gospel: Matthew 13:44-46

JESUS FEEDS THE 5000

Music for the Week: Morning Worship Songs

Question of the week:

How can I feed others without discriminating, literally or figuratively?

Spiritual Communion Prayer for remote participation

Our services are streamed live on YouTube or can be viewed later at any time.

CLICK HERE: All Souls ECC – YouTube

Weekly Franciscan Reflection

1st Friday of each month

Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel at 7:30 pm

Click below to open this week’s reflection.

Peace Prayer

Tithe, offering, and special events payment via Zelle, Venmo or PayPal:

If you would like to give electronically, please feel free to use our All Souls Zelle, Venmo, PayPal or Zelle. Zelle is preferred as there are no fees, but either service is fine.

Zelle: look up our account using our email: allsoulsecc@gmail.com. (It will list name of our treasurer, Jerry Schearer, but it will go directly to All Souls account.)
venmo: @AllSoulsECC
PayPal: use the QR code to the right.

In the notes please indicate what the payment is for. Thank you for your continued support of All Souls and its ministries.

All Souls ECC | 640 Centre Ave. Reading, PA | Worshipping in the side chapel off of Oley Street

Good News from All Souls – 07/25/2026

Jerry Schearer — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:30:21 +0000

Weekly News & Bulletin

Edition for July 25, 2026

Sunday: 17th Sunday of Ordinary Time

Berks Pride Fest 2026

Thank you to our volunteers!

Christmas in July –

Special Offering for the ECC Mary Magdaline Society

The Mary Magdalene Society was formed in 2015 with the purpose of having an endowment that creates a permanent financial foundation. Based on the annual interest earned from the MMS Foundation, grants are then awarded to various causes.

Specifically, the Mary Magdalene Society supports:

ECC Youth ministry service projects
Seminarians/clergy who are ECC affiliated with economic needs
Student debt relief
Incardination expenses
Candidate ordination expenses

Please mark your envelope or electronic gift “MMS”.

From the MSS ECC Committee – Please consider making a special direct donation anytime during the month of July to MMS in honor of and in gratitude for the clergy serving your parish community.

FINAL SUNDAY TO CONTRIBUTE! Bring to mass on Sunday or submit electronically and mark it as MMS.

Prayer before service: 10 minutes (when candles are lit) before mass, we ask for silent reverence and prayer in the Chapel. Thank you.

Sunday, July 26

12 pm -Mass

Fellowship After (Q-Z)

Sunday, August 2

12 pm -Mass

Friday, August 7

Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel at 7:30 pm

Sunday, August 9

12 pm -Mass

Fellowship After (A-P)

Sunday, August 16

12 pm -Mass

Sunday, August 23

12 pm -Mass

Fellowship After (Q-Z)

Wednesday, August 26

7 pm – Bobby Jo Valentine CONCERT

Sunday, August 30

12 pm -Mass

ECC Synod is coming up in October. Learn more by clicking this box. Interested in attending? Speak with any board member.

Worship This Week

Helping with mass:

Ministers – ALL ARE MINISTERS

Celebrant – Rev. Henry Pruski

This Sunday, 7/26/26

Lay Assistant – Ben

Reader – Donna

Greeter – Vito

Hospitality – Maureen

Sunday, 8/2/26

Lay Assistant – Kent

Music – Steve

Reader – Vito

Greeter – Kevin/John

Resources and Links to help you prepare for worship this week:

First Reading: 1 Kings 3:5, 7-12

Responsorial: Psalm 119:57,72, 76-77, 127-130

Second Reading: Romans 8:28-30

Gospel: Matthew 13:44-46

Music for the Week: One Hour of Beautiful Hymns 🙏🏾 Cello and Piano

Question of the week:

What sacrifices am I willing to make and what hardships am I willing to endure in order to gain the kingdom of God?

Spiritual Communion Prayer for remote participation

Our services are streamed live on YouTube or can be viewed later at any time.

CLICK HERE: All Souls ECC – YouTube

The Unlikely Saint: St Angela Foligno

Weekly Franciscan Reflection

1st Friday of each month

Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel at 7:30 pm

Click below to open this week’s reflection.

Tithe, offering, and special events payment via Zelle, Venmo or PayPal:

If you would like to give electronically, please feel free to use our All Souls Zelle, Venmo, PayPal or Zelle. Zelle is preferred as there are no fees, but either service is fine.

Zelle: look up our account using our email: allsoulsecc@gmail.com. (It will list name of our treasurer, Jerry Schearer, but it will go directly to All Souls account.)
venmo: @AllSoulsECC
PayPal: use the QR code to the right.

In the notes please indicate what the payment is for. Thank you for your continued support of All Souls and its ministries.

All Souls ECC | 640 Centre Ave. Reading, PA | Worshipping in the side chapel off of Oley Street

Berks Pride Fest LINK – INCLUDING A PARK MAP, driving directions, parking information, and tickets

No Service Tomorrow – 7/18/2026 – BERKS PRIDE FEST

Jerry Schearer — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:01:37 +0000

Reminder: No Service Tomorrow (7/19/26)

Visit our booth at Berks Pride Fest!

Sunday, July 19. 11am-5 pm

Jim Dietrich Park-Muhlenberg

We always love to see our family and friends of All Souls at Pride. Stop by the All Souls Booth anytime. We are at the YELLOW section of vendors, booth T-25&26 (zone C/on the trail).

And look for our members walking around in our All Souls Pride Shirts ( —>)

See you for mass, next week – July 26

ALL SOULS Ecumenical Catholic Communion

AllSoulsECC@gmail.com 610-621-1738

allsoulsecumenical.org

Bobby Jo Valentine Concert August 26, 2026

Jerry Schearer — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:05:04 +0000

Save the Date! Get your tickets!

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

7:00 pm

Bobby Jo Valentine Concert to

benefit Reading Pride and the Reading LGBT Center

Calvary United Church of Christ / All Souls Church
640 Centre Ave, Reading, PA 19601
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Aug 26, 2026 07:00pm – Aug 26, 2026 08:00pm

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RECEPTION TO FOLLOW – All Are Welcome

Good News from All Souls – 07/11/2026

Jerry Schearer — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 10:30:18 +0000

Weekly News & Bulletin

Edition for July 11, 2026

Sunday: 15th Sunday of Ordinary Time

Sunday, July 19^th

Berks Pride Fest

11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

All Souls will have a booth. We always need volunteers to help cover the booth throughout the day. A sign-up sheet is available at the attendance book.

We still need some help during the following shifts:

1-3 pm or 3-5 pm

Mass will not be held on July 19

Christmas in July –

Special Offering for the ECC Mary Magdaline Socieity

Specifically, the Mary Magdalene Society supports:

ECC Youth ministry service projects
Seminarians/clergy who are ECC affiliated with economic needs
Student debt relief
Incardination expenses
Candidate ordination expenses

Please mark your envelope or electronic gift “MMS”.

From the MSS ECC Committee – Please consider making a special direct donation anytime during the month of July to MMS in honor of and in gratitude for the clergy serving your parish community.

Perhaps your donation may be the equivalent cost of a Starbucks coffee drink, a double dip ice cream, a Dunkin donut and coffee, Krispy Kreme donuts, a favorite beverage or simply put, a donation that comes from a more generous heart.

Prayer before service: 10 minutes (when candles are lit) before mass, we ask for silent reverence and prayer in the Chapel. Thank you.

Sunday, July 12

12 pm -Mass

Fellowship After (A-P)

Sunday, July 19

Berks Pride Fest

NO Mass Today

Sunday, July 26

12 pm -Mass

Fellowship After (Q-Z)

Sunday, August 2

12 pm -Mass

Friday, August 7

Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel at 7:30 pm

Sunday, August 9

12 pm -Mass

Fellowship After (A-P)

Sunday, August 16

12 pm -Mass

Sunday, August 23

12 pm -Mass

Fellowship After (Q-Z)

Wednesday, August 26

7 pm – CONCERT

Sunday, August 30

12 pm -Mass

ECC Synod is coming up in October. Learn more by clicking this box. Interested in attending? Speak with any board member.

Worship This Week

Helping with mass:

Ministers – ALL ARE MINISTERS

Celebrant – Rev. Henry Pruski

This Sunday, 7/12/26

Lay Assistant – Rich

Music – Martin

Reader – Jerry

Greeter – Robert

Hospitality – Darryl

Sunday, 7/19 – No Mass

Sunday, 7/26/26

Lay Assistant – Ben

Music – Joe

Reader – Donna

Greeter – Vito

Hospitality – Maureen

Resources and Links to help you prepare for worship this week:

First Reading: Isaiah 55:10-11

Responsorial: Psalm 65:10, 11, 12-13, 14

Second Reading: Romans 8:18-23

Gospel: Matthew 13:1-9

Music for the Week: IN HIS PRESENCE – Soothing Instrumentals for Prayer, Devotion, and Peace

Question of the week:

What will I do this week to cultivate God’s word? Which passages from scripture have I applied to my life recently or regularly?

Spiritual Communion Prayer for remote participation

Our services are streamed live on YouTube or can be viewed later at any time.

CLICK HERE: All Souls ECC – YouTube

Put on the Lord Jesus Christ

Weekly Franciscan Reflection

1st Friday of each month

Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel at 7:30 pm

Click below to open this week’s reflection.

Tithe, offering, and special events payment via Zelle, Venmo or PayPal:

If you would like to give electronically, please feel free to use our All Souls Zelle, Venmo, PayPal or Zelle. Zelle is preferred as there are no fees, but either service is fine.

Zelle: look up our account using our email: allsoulsecc@gmail.com. (It will list name of our treasurer, Jerry Schearer, but it will go directly to All Souls account.)
venmo: @AllSoulsECC
PayPal: use the QR code to the right.

In the notes please indicate what the payment is for. Thank you for your continued support of All Souls and its ministries.

All Souls ECC | 640 Centre Ave. Reading, PA | Worshipping in the side chapel off of Oley Street