St James Church West Reading
West Reading, Pennsylvania
Contact & Location for St James Church West Reading
About St James Church West Reading
Reading City Church, located in the historic St. James Church building in West Reading, Pennsylvania, is a contemporary Christian community founded in 2010 with a mission to provide a welcoming space for broken people to find healing in Jesus and authentic community. The church emphasizes simplicity, authenticity, and generosity, serving the local community with a servant-minded approach rooted in their core values of humility and God's glory. Visitors are invited to join a congregation that prioritizes genuine connection over judgment, offering ministries for children from infants through high school and creating an environment where people can ask questions and grow spiritually together. The church welcomes everyone regardless of background, dress, or beliefs, and encourages newcomers to experience their contemporary worship style and biblical teaching in a relaxed, accepting atmosphere.
First-Time Visitor Info for St James Church West Reading
Dress Code: Come as you are—the church family typically dresses casually and wants you to be comfortable. Service Format: Services begin with live contemporary worship music (occasionally including hymns), followed by prayer, announcements, and biblical teaching. The first Sunday of each month includes breakfast before the service, and the fifth Sunday includes a shared lunch. Visitor Tips: Park on side streets or at the Penn Ave and 8th Ave lot; enter through the red front door where hospitality team members will greet you; complete a visitor form at the welcome desk so the church can connect with you and send a donation in your honor to a local nonprofit. Childcare and age-appropriate classes are available during service for children from 6 months through 5th grade.
Note: Church information may be outdated. Please verify details with the church directly before visiting.
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