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Conference News

The New Keystone Conference became effective on January 1, 2026.

The new Keystone Conference is comprised of three regions. Rosedale UCC and the Covenant Association are in Region 1, which will be served by Rev. Kevin McLemore as Regional Conference Minister. Brea Rarick will be Rev. McLamore's Administrative Assistant. The Rev. Dr. Carrie Call is the Executive Conference Minister and Sue Creswell will serve as her Executive Assisstant.     

The new Keystone website is keystoneucc.org. You can use the website to access resources, advertise classified ads and church events, see what’s coming up in the life of the Conference, learn more about the work of the Conference and it’s Missions and Ministries, and much more! Check it out! ‍ ‍

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Missions

Rosedale reaches out to help others in many ways.

Through the One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) special mission offering, the United Church of Christ collaborates with domestic and international partners to support humanitarian aid and sustainable development, bringing needed assistance to communities in need of long-term recovery and economic sustainability. Gifts to OGHS also provide much-needed resources to assist our partners in providing clean water, food, education, health care, small business micro-credit, emergency relief, advocacy, and resettlement for refugees.

OCWM (Our Church’s Wider Mission) encourages and supports local churches, Associations, Conferences, and the national expressions of the United Church of Christ to participate in the global, multiracial, multicultural church and to support United Church of Christ ministries around the world and the nation. 

Strengthen the Church (STC) Offering reflects the shared commitment of people across the United Church of Christ to cooperatively build up the UCC. Conferences and the national setting equally share the gifts given by members and friends through their local congregations. The funds raised support leadership development, new churches, youth ministry, and innovation in existing congregations.  

Neighbors in Need (NIN) is a special mission offering of the United Church of Christ that supports ministries of justice and compassion in the United States.

The Christmas Fund has been caring for active and retired clergy and lay employees of the United Church of Christ for over 100 years, providing emergency grants, supplementation of small annuities and health premiums, and Christmas “Thank You” gift checks each December to our lower-income retirees.

With our All Saints Offering we celebrate long ago saints and those known to us as saints. These offerings are contributed to the Pennsylvania Southeast Conference (PSEC) and are used to supplement the cost of retired pastors’ health benefits.

Locally we support the Muhlenberg Churches Food Pantry which distributes food the third Thursday of each month in Muhlenberg Township. We also support the local Food Bank, Helping Harvest, which supports all of the local food pantries in the area.

We support various local programs including:  local hospitals by providing Jared boxes, Mary’s Shelter, Veterans Making a Difference, Bethany Children’s Home, the local Animal Rescue League, Students Experiencing Homelessness, and Women in Crisis.

Rosedale UCC is a member of the Covenant  Association, which supports the local churches in Berks county by offering funding of local church missions, disaster relief, scholarships, assistance to members-in-discernment, and counseling and spiritual development services to ministers. 

Community Aid:

Doing some spring cleaning? Don’t forget that you can take any unwanted items to Community Aid on 5th Street Highway (near Walmart in Temple). When you donate, simply provide our member number 50220 or mention Rosedale Church.

There is a large box in the vestibule as you enter the sanctuary for the donations. One side is for donations for our Berks County veterans. They are in need of any clothing items (male and female), non-perishable food items, such as soup or vegetables slippers, socks, hats, gloves, scarves. The other side is for one of the Animal Rescues. They could use things like old towels, dog and cat food, cat litter, and toys.

Social Events

Friends Night Out

Church members and friends get together on the 2nd Thursday of each month to enjoy a meal & conversation. The next gathering is at 6 PM on October 8th.

Guild Hapenings
Upcoming Guild meeting is on October 11th after worship.
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Fall Fest
The Laureldale Fall Fest is right around the corner. The Guild is gearing up for another great year. Our booth is nearly down to a science (we’re getting closer every year!) and soon you’ll see sign‑up sheets for items to donate as well as volunteers to help staff the booth.

Date: Saturday, September 19/Time:11:00 AM – 3:00 PM/SetUp: Begins at 10:00 AM

Halloween

Anyone who would like to help hand out candy to neighbors and friends, please come.

Rosedale Lunch
Church members meet once a month for lunch at a local restaurant.
Next event is October 20th, noon @ The Crossroads Diner

Fundraisers:
You can buy gift cards for Giant or Redner's from Larry Kirk every Sunday before or after worship. We also participate in the Redner's Save-a-tape program. Bring your receipts that say Save-a-tape and Sylvia Shaner will compile the information for Redner's. Rosedale receives a donation from Redners for each purchase.

Recurring Events

Choir Practice -
Bell Choir Practice -
Consistory Meeting -

4:00 PM Wednesdays 4:45 PM Wednesdays Following Worship on the 3rd Sunday each month