Visit
622 Old Lancaster PikeReading, PA 19607Gathering: Sunday 9 AM (Weekend Service)
When to go
Worship and gatherings
- Sunday9 AM · Weekend Service
- Sunday11 AM · Weekend Service
About
Summary
Grace Church is a vibrant, multi-cultural community in the greater Reading region, dedicated to helping people Encounter God, Experience Freedom, Connect with others, and Change their world. Led by pastors Vern and Alicia Martin, the church offers Sunday services at 9 AM and 11 AM. Visitors describe the church as a welcoming and spiritually nourishing place where they feel at home and connected to a supportive community.
Details
Grace Church is a vibrant, multi-cultural community located in Reading, Pennsylvania, serving the greater Reading region. The church is led by Vern Martin, the Lead Pastor, and his wife, Alicia Martin, the Associate Pastor. Their mission is to help people Encounter God, Experience Freedom, Connect with others, and Change their world. The church offers Sunday services at 9 AM and 11 AM. Visitors describe the church as a welcoming and spiritually nourishing place where they feel at home and connected to others. The praise team delivers inspiring worship, and sermons are known for their meaningful messages. Online services are also available for those who prefer to participate remotely. Grace Church emphasizes community, with programs like Grace Kids, Grace Youth, and outreach initiatives that include financial assistance for needs such as car down payments. The church’s facilities include a sanctuary, dedicated children’s check-in, and modern worship technology.
From Faith Near Me
Grace Church in Reading, PA, offers a welcoming and spiritually nourishing environment where visitors can experience meaningful worship and connect with a supportive community. The church emphasizes a family-friendly atmosphere with dedicated programs for children and youth, and services are available both in-person and online for accessibility.
Pros
- Grace Church provides a welcoming and spiritually nourishing environment for visitors.
- The church offers dedicated programs for children (Grace Kids) and youth (Grace Youth), fostering family involvement.
- Services are available at two Sunday times (9 AM and 11 AM) and also online for remote participation.
- The worship experience includes a praise team and sermons known for meaningful messages.
- Community outreach initiatives, such as financial assistance and service projects, reflect the church’s commitment to local impact.
- Facilities include a sanctuary, children’s check-in, and modern worship technology for a comfortable experience.
Cons
- The website does not provide detailed information about accessibility features for visitors with disabilities.
- Some visitors have noted that visual content on the website could include more representation of community service activities.
- The church’s website does not explicitly outline specific newcomer orientation or first-time visitor resources.
Reviews from around the web
Public comments we collected from listing sources. Not written on Faith Near Me.
- Vince Sellers4 months ago
Grace Church is growing and has so much love. We are learning the hard things and deeper things. Pastors Vern and Alicia are great leaders with a heart for true revival and thats hard to find in today's Churches! Highly recommend you come and check it out 🙂 …
- Linette Moralesa year ago
From the moment I walked through the doors, I knew this church was something special. It truly feels like home—a place where I’m welcomed, supported, and spiritually nourished every week. The warmth of the community is unmatched. I’ve built genuine connections and friendships that continue to grow deeper. The worship is powerful, the messages are inspiring, and the love of Christ is felt in every corner. It’s more than just a church—it’s family. No matter where you are in life, this is a place where you’ll feel seen, loved, and encouraged. I’m so thankful to be part of it. It’s the best church🩷🤗✨
- Nyah Justinianoa year ago
Grace church is truly a church that feels like home and is a growing community filled with the Spirit of God bringing Truth, love, grace, guidance, and so much more. The Lord led me to Grace just a few months ago and it has been truly amazing and beautiful and fun and so healing to be surrounded by such great men and women of God who through them you feel the love of Jesus and they teach you how to truly live in the freedom that Christ died to give you and it truly feels like one big family with Jesus at the center and the foundation of it all. Thank you Grace and thank you Jesus for your hand over this place. I pray you continue to use your church to bring your children home, in Jesus name🤍
- Nicole Milavec2 years ago
Grace church is a wonderfully authentic, true to the bible, true to the character of Jesus church! The power of the Holy Spirit is alive and present, and the gifts are appropriately administered and encouraged, keeping Christ at the center of it all! The family of believers are warm, preaching is awesome, worship is heartfelt and powerful, and direction of the church as a whole is God-lead and a great example of effective stewardship of resources! Love the church family! So thankful to be here. Blessed with the leadership of Pastor Ray (and Nancy) and now the really well-led transition to Pastor Vern (and Alicia). Would recommend this church to anyone. You want to be a part of an active, vibrant church that's truly impacting lives and the community in a meaningful way!
- Haley Lynna year ago
Grace Church has always been my home church. I have been attending Grace for most of my life and I am blessed with the people I have gotten to know. Everyone is so kind and caring. I am truly thankful to be a part of the Grace Church Family.
- Johnson Olatundea year ago
I’ve been going to Grace church for over 5 years now, honestly, I remember the first time I walked in, it felt very homey, comfortable and just straight up gave family church vibes, the people were respectful and welcoming and I have been going ever since.
- Kim Shroma year ago
Pastors Vern and Alicia love God and emulate the Holy Spirit. This church is so much more than a building, it is a beacon and a light to our community. It is diversified, welcoming and great for families and people of all ages. Try it out at 9 or 11.
- carolyn lugo4 years ago
Greetings in the name of our Lord! For the most part, the pictures look great - like a faith family! I would highly suggest posting pictures of community service days such as picking up garbage (which is SADLY 😥 abundant in Berks County:(), planting flowers for the elderly, working with the disabled, etc. I would also highly recommend not having someone on the worship team wearing a mini- skirt! We can be modern but should teach & exhibit wisdom in all areas - called discipleship. 😉 Love & prayers 🙏
- Mike7 months ago
I made this my home church 6 years ago. It just gets better and better. Starting with the pastors to the leadership to the congregation.
- Paula Gruber8 years ago
Great CBS our son Kenny took a friend and knows miss Lori Sunday school teacher so good with children and God's word pastor Ray. Sermon is wonderful and the band there I love pastor Ray even helped me up off the floor last year at a children's function in gym I had knee replacements and could not get up feels like home everyone kind and friendly
- LeighAnn Haley8 years ago
The music was great, a little repetitive but great compared to others. The sermon was done by a member of the church, pretty good but not the pastor. Needless to say we will be back.
- Hope7 years ago
Grew up going to this church, even to new comers it's like a second family- i think if you were to go, you would agree. Meaningful sermons, great atmosphere.
- diana beato9 years ago
We moved out of state last week and I wanted to take the time to say that one of the few sad things about our move was having to leave this amazing church ...Pastor Ray and his team will always hold a special place in my heart, they made me feel welcomed and special from the very beginning ...from the services to the kids ministry to the events everything is just amazing, in them you find more than a church, you find a family
- Dreamer 1907 years ago
An experience worth mentioning! Inspiring messages from the pastor and just incredible worship from the praise team. A combination not always found today. Like I said, an experience worth mentioning!
- Abiodun Adeyemi8 years ago
Great people great church! Pastor Ray has the word and preaches good too... I recommend this fellowship where love abides to everyone.
- Jennifer Kwiek4 years ago
We have enjoyed the sermons on-line. Very meaningful, and very nice people. But, best group of people, we have found locally.
- John Davis9 years ago
I have been going to grace with my mom for multiple years and we both love it they even gave us 500 bucks once for a down payment on our car , pastor ray is very nice
- Destiny Whaley7 years ago
Everybody is very kind. There is no complaints at all.
- Kevin Mcfadden2 years ago
Good to be in fellowship with gods family
- Mouse9 years ago
I love this church.
Services and facilities
Services
- Grace Kids (Infants Through 5th Grade)
- Grace Youth (Grades 6-12)
- Grace Young Adults (Ages 18-30)
- Freedom Ministry
- Outreach & Missions
- Baptism
- Groups
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Spiritual Gifts And Ministries
- Online Services
Facilities
- Sanctuary
- Grace Kids Check-In Station
- Lobby
- Parking
- Worship Area With Modern Sound And Lighting Systems
Events and programs
Grace Kids
Every Sunday
Creative Bible teaching for infants through 5th grade in a safe, background-checked environment.
Grace Youth
Every Sunday
Program for students to discover what it means to live for Jesus and build a community that truly matters.
Freedom Ministry
Ongoing
Supports individuals
Community Service Days
Periodic
Activities such as picking up garbage, planting flowers for the elderly, and working with the disabled.
Connect
- Contact page
- Open contact page

