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First Unitarian Universalist Church of Berks County
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Welcome to First Unitarian Universalist Church!

First Unitarian Universalist Church is a welcoming religious community of diverse individuals. We strive to be a beacon of acceptance and offer a haven of peace and love for all who enter our doors.

As a spiritual community, we value reason in matters of faith, freedom in religion, lifelong spiritual growth, and engagement in social justice. We live our faith through acts of justice, love, and compassion, believing the world can be transformed by our care.

Our community has been a liberal religious presence in downtown Reading, PA, since 1832. We welcome you to join us.


Worship Services

Sunday services begin at 10:30 a.m., followed by a fellowship hour. Children and youth participate in the first 15 minutes, and then are excused to religious education classes. Childcare is available for infants and toddlers.

Ghandi’s Seven Deadly Social Sins Series

August 1: Wealth Without Work
Michael Monsou

The sermon on “wealth without work” will draw a connection between the indolent accumulation of money and persistent injustice and sin in the world. Inasmuch the sermon will refer to the mount’s laconic admonition against “storing up wealth”. The sermon content will use the word “Jesus”, but will not be spoken of in any biased way.

August 8: Knowledge Without Character
Becca Dinwoodie

August 15: Hymn Theology Part 1: A Holy Place
Rev. Sandra Fees, Elizabeth Kaufmann, DRE,
and Dan Matz, Music Director

In the first of a three-part series on Unitarian Universalist Hymn Theology, we will reflect on the hymn “When Our Heart Is in a Holy Place.” We’ll explore the importance of our sharing our individual stories and how it enriches our interconnection and diversity.

August 22: Hymn Theology Part 2: A Dance We Do
Rev. Sandra Fees, Elizabeth Kaufmann, DRE,
and Dan Matz, Music Director

In the second part of our series on Unitarian Universalist Hymn Theology, we’ll consider the well-loved song, “Let It Be a Dance,” written by UU Ric Masten. We’ll consider the ways in which life is like a dance, encompassing the wide range of human emotion in a celebratory pattern.

August 29: Hymn Theology Part 3: Blue Boat Home
Rev. Sandra Fees, Elizabeth Kaufmann, DRE,
and Tracy Blunt, Pianist

In the third of our three-part series on Unitarian Universalist Hymn Theology, we turn our attention to the hymn “Blue Boat Home.” Join us as we explore the perspective of life as a great seafaring journey on this earth.

Please join us for Silent Meditation which will be held every Sunday at 9:30 before the service begins.

WE ARE A WELCOMING CONGREGATION!

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