All Souls Ecumenical

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

Good News from All Souls – 07/04/2026

Jerry Schearer — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:30:26 +0000

Weekly News & Bulletin

Edition for July 4, 2026

Sunday: 14th 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.

Mass will not be held on this Sunday.

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.

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 5

12 pm -Mass

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

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

Thank you to Rev. Steve Ohnsman, pastor of Calvary for inviting All Souls to be a part of this Open and Affirming (ONA) mural painting at the GoggleWorks in Reading. And thank you to those who could attend and paint at this pop up event. Always glad to be a part of community projects like this! (Photo Credit: Steve Ohnsman and Joan Hanley)

Enjoy a few photos from our 2nd Annual Outdoor Pride Mass and Cookout. Thank you to John and Tom for hosting the event at their place, thanks to all who helped with set-up and take down, celebrating the mass, and for all who came out. This has become a cherished annual event. (Photo credit: Joan Hanley)

Worship This Week

Helping with mass:

Ministers – ALL ARE MINISTERS

Celebrant – Rev. Henry Pruski

This Sunday, 7/5/26

Lay Assistant – Joan

Music – Sophie

Reader – Vito

Greeter – Kevin/John

Sunday, 7/12/26

Lay Assistant – Rich

Music – Martin

Reader – Jerry

Greeter – Robert

Hospitality – Darryl

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

First Reading: Zechariah 9:9-10

Responsorial: Psalm 145:1-2, 8-9, 10-11, 13-14

Second Reading: Romans 8:9, 11-13

Gospel: Matthew 11:25-30

Music for the Week: 30 Beautiful Relaxing Hymns: Peaceful Instrumental Music

Question of the week:

Do I consider myself meek? How can I be less resentful and more peaceful and patient with family, friends, and colleagues?

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.

Independence Day

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

Join us on July 2 for a special POPUP event!

Jerry Schearer — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 02:00:44 +0000

Join the Mural

July 2 – 4:30 pm

The GoggleWorks

All Souls Church, Calvary UCC, Saint Peters UCC, and the LGBTQ Center of Reading invite you to help paint a mural at the GOGGLE WORKS, symbolizing inclusion, welcome, equality, and support for LGBTQ+ people. This community project is open to all, regardless of skill level.

ONA Mural Painting for Inclusion and Welcome

The ONA Mural promotes Open and Affirming values like inclusion, welcome, equality, and support for LGBTQ+ people. This event is a public, visual statement of advocacy and hospitality. All are welcome to participate, no experience needed, and it’s a great opportunity to meet like-minded individuals.

Jul 2, 2026 4:30pm

GoggleWorks

201 Washington St

Reading, PA 19601

All Souls Church | Worshiping in the Chapel at 640 Centre Ave | Reading, PA 19601 US

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Good News from All Souls – 06/27/2026

Jerry Schearer — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 10:30:07 +0000

Weekly News & Bulletin

Edition for June 27, 2026

Sunday: 13th 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.

Mass will not be held on this Sunday.

Berks Coalition for Youth Homelessness

For the month of June, we will be collecting coloring books and crayons and new blankets. There will be a box in the vestibule where you can place the items. If you have any questions, please see 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, June 28

12 pm -Mass

Fellowship After (Q-Z)

Friday, July 3

Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel at 7:30 pm

Sunday, July 5

12 pm -Mass

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, July 19 – Berks Pride Festival/Volunteers Needed for All Souls Booth!

11:00 am – 5:00 pm

Wednesday, August 26

7:00 pm

Bobby Jo Valentine Concert

Saturday, September 26

Berks County Diversity Festival – City Park

Worship This Week

Helping with mass:

Ministers – ALL ARE MINISTERS

Celebrant – Rev. Henry Pruski

This Sunday, 6/28/26

Lay Assistant – Ben

Music – Joe

Reader – Donna

Greeter – Vito

Sunday, 7/5/26

Lay Assistant – Joan

Music – Sophie

Reader – Vito

Greeter – Kevin/John

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

First Reading: 2nd Kings 4:8-11, 14-16a

Responsorial: Psalm 89:2-3, 16-17, 18-19

Second Reading: Romans 6:3-4, 8-11

Gospel: Matthew 10:37-42

Music for the Week: Do Not Be Afraid

Question of the week:

What metaphorical “cup of cold water,” some simple thing I can do for someone, will I do this week and for whom?

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.

Mary

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 – 06/20/2026

Jerry Schearer — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 10:30:14 +0000

Weekly News & Bulletin

Edition for June 20, 2026

Sunday: 12th 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.

Mass will not be held on this Sunday.

Berks Coalition for Youth Homelessness

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

Sunday, June 21

12 pm -Mass

Sunday, June 28

12 pm -Mass

Fellowship After (Q-Z)

Friday, July 3

Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel at 7:30 pm

Sunday, July 5

12 pm -Mass

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, July 19 – Berks Pride Festival/Volunteers Needed for All Souls Booth!

11:00 am – 5:00 pm

Wednesday, August 26

7:00 pm

Bobby Jo Valentine Concert

Saturday, September 26

Berks County Diversity Festival – City Park

Worship This Week

Helping with mass:

Ministers – ALL ARE MINISTERS

Celebrant – Rev. Henry Pruski

This Sunday, 6/21/26

Lay Assistant – Ben

Music – Joe

Reader – Joan

Greeter – Martin/Jerry

Sunday, 6/28/26

Lay Assistant – Ben

Music – Joe

Reader – Donna

Greeter – Vito

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

First Reading: Jeremiah 20:10-13

Responsorial: Psalm 69:8-10, 14, 17, 3-35

Second Reading: Romans 5:12-15

Gospel: Matthew 10:26-33

Music for the Week: Do Not Be Afraid

Question of the week:

What am I reluctant to take a stand on? How can I bear witness most effectively and realistically?

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

St Francis and the Primacy of Love

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 – 06/13/2026

Jerry Schearer — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 11:00:56 +0000

Weekly News & Bulletin

Edition for June 13, 2026

Sunday: Pride Sunday

Sunday, June 14nd – 12:30 pm

Outdoor Mass and Picnic

– Outdoor Pride Mass and picnic will take place at John & Tom’s house. Address is 1906 Garfield Avenue, West Lawn, PA, 19609.

– Mass will start at 12:30 with potluck picnic to follow.

Bring your favorite side dishes, salads, drinks, and/or deserts!
Burgers and Hotdogs provided!
Please bring your own lawn chairs if you have them, but we also do have chair if needed.
Invite your friends and family.
RSVP: AllSoulsECC@gmail.com

Berks Coalition for Youth Homelessness

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

Sunday, June 14

12:30 pm – Pride Outdoor Mass & Picnic

Sunday, June 21

12 pm -Mass

Sunday, June 28

12 pm -Mass

Fellowship After (A-P)

Sunday, July 19 – Berks Pride Festival/Volunteers Needed for All Souls Booth!

11:00 am – 5:00 pm

Wednesday, August 26

7:00 pm

Bobby Jo Valentine Concert

Saturday, September 26

Berks County Diversity Festival – City Park

Worship This Week

Helping with mass:

Ministers – ALL ARE MINISTERS

Celebrant – Rev. Henry Pruski

This Sunday, 6/14/26

Lay Assistant – Wendy

Music – John

Reader – Donna

Greeter – Robert

Sunday, 6/21/26

Lay Assistant – Ben

Music – Joe

Reader – Robert

Greeter – Vito

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

First Reading: Leviticus 19:1-2, 17-18

Responsorial: Psalm 103:1-2, 3-4, 8, 10, 12-13

Second Reading: Ephesians 4:30-5:2

Gospel: Mark 12:23b-34

Music for the Week: Songs of Hope & Change

Question of the week:

How do I show my love for God and my love for neighbor? When have I felt myself giving that love with all my being?

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 Humanity of St. Clare

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

2026 PRIDE SUNDAY MASS AND PICNIC

Jerry Schearer — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 02:30:51 +0000

Sunday, June 14th – Pride Mass and Picnic

12:30 pm – Pride Mass

1:30 pm – Picnic

Location: John Brewster’s house

1906 Garfield Avenue, Spring Township, 19609

Hamburgers, hotdogs and paper products will be provided.

Side dishes, salads, and desserts are needed

Please let us know you are attending and what you plan to bring. email:

AllSoulsECC@gmail.com

We do have some folding chairs but bring your own lawn chair if you have one.

Good News from All Souls – 06/06/2026

Jerry Schearer — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 10:30:27 +0000

Weekly News & Bulletin

Edition for June 6, 2026

Sunday: Corpus Christi

Sunday, June 14nd – 12:30 pm

Outdoor Mass and Picnic

– Outdoor Pride Mass and picnic will take place at John & Tom’s house. Address is 1906 Garfield Avenue, West Lawn, PA, 19609.

– Mass will start at 12:30 with potluck picnic to follow.

Bring your favorite side dishes, salads, drinks, and/or deserts!
Burgers and Hotdogs provided!
Please bring your own lawn chairs if you have them, but we also do have chair if needed.
Invite your friends and family.

Berks Coalition for Youth Homelessness

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

Friday, June 5

7:30 pm – Chapel

Eucharistic Adoration

Sunday, June 7

12 pm -Mass

Sunday, June 14

12:30 pm – Pride Outdoor Mass & Picnic

Sunday, June 21

12 pm -Mass

Sunday, June 28

12 pm -Mass

Fellowship After (A-P)

Sunday, July 19 – Berks Pride Festival/Volunteers Needed for All Souls Booth!

11:00 am – 5:00 pm

Wednesday, August 26

7:00 pm

Bobby Jo Valentine Concert

Saturday, September 26

Berks County Diversity Festival – City Park

Worship This Week

Helping with mass:

Ministers – ALL ARE MINISTERS

Celebrant – Rev. Henry Pruski

This Sunday, 6/7/26

Lay Assistant – Kent

Music – Sophie

Reader – Vito

Greeter – Kevin/John

Sunday, 6/14/26

Lay Assistant – Wendy

Music – John

Reader – Donna

Greeter – Robert

Hospitality – Darryl

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

First Reading: Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14b-16a

Responsorial: Psalm 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20

Second Reading: 1st Corinthians 10:16-17

Gospel: John 6:51-58

Music for the Week: Corpus Christi Hymns

Question of the week:

When I receive the Eucharist, I receive Jesus within me. How does knowing that Jesus is in me affect the way I act in the world?

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

acceptance, belonging, and identity

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