Mission Activites
Our mission committee is active in a number of activities:
- The Heifer Project ("Helping Hungry Families Feed Themselves")
This past Christmas, we collected $580 with proceeds going toward the purchase of: 1 sheep, 3 flocks of chickens, 2 flocks of Hope (could include ducks, chicks, goslings), 2 tree seedlings, 2 honeybee hives, 2 ducks, 2 geese.
- Food Pantry (Greater Berks Food Bank)
We distribute food received from the Greater Berks Food Bank as well as other generous sources to needy families in our community. On average, we serve twenty-two families. Our faithful food pantry volunteers, lead by Beverly Reber, give of their time each month to unload the delivery truck, unpack, sort, and fill the grocery bags to give to families in need. Food Pantry can always use a hand.
- Our Church Wider Mission (OCWM)
We support the wider mission of the United Church of Christ Pennsylvania Southeastern Conference to support local churches as well outreach programs in our area as well as nationally and internationally.
- Reading Berks Opportunity House
Reading Berks Opportunity House (formally Reading Berks Emergency Shelter) provides temporary housing to families, men, women, and children and offers programs to help people get back on their feet. Our congregation prepares and serves the shelter's evening meal every second Friday of the month. St. Paul's, along with other faith-based and secular organizations, volunteer to ensure a meal is prepared 365.25 days of the year.
- A Greater Gift
A mission that supports developing nations around the world by marketing their crafts.