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Join us to celebrate Halloween with a Zen Ghost story filled with magic and mystery. We’ll consider the disguises we sometimes wear, the ways we might act differently around different people, and which of those is the real “me.”
Month: October 2021
It’s Our Turn for Family Promise – Nov. 8-17
SIGN UP HERE TO VOLUNTEERFamily Promise (FP) has a new ‘apartment shelter’ model for helping families who are experiencing homelessness. Instead of traveling from church to church, families now live temporarily in a house while participating in the program. From Nov. 8-17, 2021 FUUBC has committed to provide meals and groceries to the three families staying at two sites: Site 1: … Continue reading It’s Our Turn for Family Promise – Nov. 8-17
Contemplative Companions – November 1st, 2021
Join us on Monday November 1st, @ 7:00pm. This month’s session (saints in our lives) was inspired by Tracie Greth, who will share a personal reading. Contact Nadine Smet-Weiss (njw1258@hotmail.com or 484-333-4015) for further information or to receive the zoom link for these gatherings.
we are becoming
by nadine j. smet-weiss spiritual director we are living history born of egg pierced by sperm embodying the horrors and the hopes of our ancestors forward the ongoing story of creation sounding through us may we consciously choose to honor their legacy being the change becoming the dream
Chalice Lighting for November’s theme of Holding History
Who have you lit your home chalice with? Who will you light it with? Your cat? Your dog? Your loved ones around the table? Robin Slaw, masters level DRE at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia, Maryland; a soul matters congregation, created this chalice lighting to share with us. We hold history when we light … Continue reading Chalice Lighting for November’s theme of Holding History
To Hold and Make History Holy
from Rev. Sandra’s Study The prophetic tasks of the church are to tell the truth in a society that lives in an illusion, grieve in a society that practices denial, and express hope in a society that lives in despair. Walter Brueggemann November marks a turning – a seasonal turning, a liturgical turning, and an … Continue reading To Hold and Make History Holy
Church Open and Reopening
Beginning on Sunday, November 21, we are expanding our welcome to members and friends to in-person worship. There will no longer be limits on the number of people who can attend. However, everyone will still be required to register weekly by Friday noon as well as provide proof of vaccination and mask while in the … Continue reading Church Open and Reopening
Thanks for your CROP Walk support!
With many donations from inside and outside the congregation, our four-person team for the Reading-Berks CROP Walk raised $3085 as part of the anti-hunger fund-raiser event that drew more than $25,000 in donations. A quarter of the funds raised stay local with the Berks Schuylkill Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank, which benefits the monthly food … Continue reading Thanks for your CROP Walk support!
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Arguing is seen as damaging to relationships. Yet arguing well can strengthen relationships and communities. This morning we’ll consider when we need to rock the boat to be true to ourselves, each other, and our values. This morning we welcome members of the Thomas Paine UU Fellowship in Collegeville to our service.
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ationships can be especially challenging to foster during these times, when it feels like strain and animosity are ramped up in our society as a whole. Today we’ll find perspective for engaging our hearts and minds in this work of connection, even in this most rugged terrain.