Common Ground Recovery Community

08/09/2026

Dear CommonGround Community,
We have exciting news to share!
We launched a Drop In Center for Common Ground Recovery Community at Trinity — and we need your help to make it a welcoming space for those in recovery.
Every Monday from 1-5 pm, we'll open our doors to offer connection, support, and community. This is where you come in.
Volunteer Schedule:
11:30 am - 1 pm: Set Up
Help arrange tables, chairs, activity items, and prepare for clothing/food distribution
2-4 pm: Assist with Activities
Join in board games, chess, art projects, and conversation
2-4 pm: Lead an Activity
Share your skills in yoga, budgeting, art, Bible study, or faith conversations
What Happens Each Monday:
1-2 pm: Clothing & Food Distribution
1-3 pm: Refresh Berks Shower Services
2-4 pm Activities
4 pm 12 Step Recovery Worship
4:30 pm Meal
Whether you can come once a month or every week, your presence makes a difference. No special training required — just a willingness to show up and help others feel seen and supported.
Sign Up to Volunteer https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040445AFAA22AAF85-64140740-common
Or call Crystal at (610) 375-3512 to get involved.
Thank you for being part of this new chapter of care and community.
Blessings,
Common Ground Recovery Ministry

08/07/2026

Mark your calendar Friday, August 21st! Common Ground is excited to host Coffeehouse Open Mic Night; NOW with Karaoke!!! Lundin Hall at Atonement Lutheran Church, Wyomissing, PA. The event lasts from 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM and is Sober, Fun, Free, & Recovery-Friendly!
Needed: Singers, Songwriters, Musicians, Poets and Audience Members.

08/05/2026

Service of Word and Sacred Meal - Wednesday, August 5, 2026 - 7:00 PM

Program:

Sponsors
Prelude
Greetings and Announcements
Centering Music
The 12 Steps
Confession/Forgiveness
All Are Welcome - Song
We Pray Together
12-Step Literature - Hope for Today, pg. 269
Reflection - The Twelve Steps Meet the Gospel, pg. 46
Scripture - John 4:7-15 (the Message)
We share our stories
We hear a message
Wade in the Water - Song
Offertory/Holy Communion
Music During Communion
Serenity Prayer
Amazing Grace - Song
Postlude

COMMON GROUND RECOVERY COMMUNITY
A ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

Find out more at:
Our Website: https://www.cgrcommunity.org
page: https://www.facebook.com/cgrcommunity/
Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/cgrcommunity/

08/05/2026

THAT"S IT. In addition to feeling refreshed our relationships can restore hope where we often felt hopeless.
TGIF

Our newest deployment has a pretty incredible backdrop today. “HOPE” isn’t just a word… it’s what we strive to provide to every person we serve. Grateful to be out in the community making a difference, one shower at a time.

08/05/2026

Looking for connection and a great meal, mingle with us EVERY Wednesday at 6:00 pm. Come for the meal, feel free to stay for a spiritual recovery service. All are welcome…no expectations
Join Common Ground for our Fellowship Supper in Lundin Hall! It's free and delicious! We hope to see you there!
Everyone is recovering from something.

08/04/2026

How can we hold you in prayer this week? Leave your prayers in the comments or message us if you would like them to be private.
If you would like a visit or meeting with Pastor Tom in addition to prayers in the comments, please email him at [email protected].
Know we are always here to hold you in love and grace!

08/03/2026

New activity on Mondays at the Drop In Center, Trinity Lutheran Church location in downtown Reading. TODAY...... Monday, July 6th and Monday, August 3rd - Chess lessons with Mike Reese. Mike will teach the basics and strategies in chess. Please join us during the activity block from 2 - 4 pm. The Drop In Center has something for everyone!

08/03/2026

EVERY MONDAY
We launched a Drop In Center for Common Ground Recovery Community at Trinity — and we need your help to make it a welcoming space for those in recovery.
Every Monday from 1-5 pm, we'll open our doors to offer connection, support, and community. This is where you come in.
Volunteer Schedule:
11:30 am - 1 pm: Set Up
Help arrange tables, chairs, activity items, and prepare for clothing/food distribution
2-4 pm: Assist with Activities
Join in board games, chess, art projects, and conversation
2-4 pm: Lead an Activity
Share your skills in yoga, budgeting, art, Bible study, or faith conversations
What Happens Each Monday:
1-2 pm: Clothing & Food Distribution
1-3 pm: Refresh Berks Shower Services
2-4 pm Activities
4 pm 12 Step Recovery Worship
4:30 pm Meal
Whether you can come once a month or every week, your presence makes a difference. No special training required — just a willingness to show up and help others feel seen and supported.
Sign Up to Volunteer https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040445AFAA22AAF85-64140740-common
Or call Crystal at (610) 375-3512 to get involved.
Thank you for being part of this new chapter of care and community.
Blessings,
Common Ground Recovery Ministry

08/02/2026

Dear CommonGround Community,
We have exciting news to share!
On June 1st, we launched a Drop In Center for Common Ground Recovery Community at Trinity — and we need your help to make it a welcoming space for those in recovery.
Every Monday from 1-5 pm, we'll open our doors to offer connection, support, and community. This is where you come in.
Volunteer Schedule:
11:30 am - 1 pm: Set Up
Help arrange tables, chairs, activity items, and prepare for clothing/food distribution
2-4 pm: Assist with Activities
Join in board games, chess, art projects, and conversation
2-4 pm: Lead an Activity
Share your skills in yoga, budgeting, art, Bible study, or faith conversations
What Happens Each Monday:
1-2 pm: Clothing & Food Distribution
1-3 pm: Refresh Berks Shower Services
2-4 pm: Activities
4 pm: 12 Step Recovery Worship
4:30 pm: Meal
Whether you can come once a month or every week, your presence makes a difference. No special training required — just a willingness to show up and help others feel seen and supported.
Sign Up to Volunteer https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040445AFAA22AAF85-64140740-common
Or call Crystal at (610) 375-3512 to get involved.
Thank you for being part of this new chapter of care and community.
Blessings,
Common Ground Recovery Ministry