Month: December 2021

Univoice Weekly

December 26 is traditionally known as “Second Christmas.” It is celebrated as Boxing Day and the Feast of St. Stephen. It also marks the beginning of Kwanzaa.

Jeanne Hey Memorial Service Postponed

Jeanne Hey’s Memorial Service, originally scheduled for December 28, is being postponed to a later date, yet to be determined. We will provide an update and details in the UU Berks news as soon as available.

Vote for Special Plate – Deadline extended to Dec. 26th

As discussed at the December Congregational Meeting, the Special Plate Collection process will now support 8 organizations consistently for the next 3 years. This allows our congregation to develop and deepen more supportive relationships with these organizations.It also helps the organizations know they will receive a donation from us for a defined time period. We will … Continue reading Vote for Special Plate – Deadline extended to Dec. 26th

Univoice Weekly

Join us for a festive celebration of the winter holidays with lessons and carols of the season. We will light the fourth Advent candle for love, UU style.

Important Update on Congregational Singing

Important Update on Congregational Singing Beginning Sunday Dec. 19, we will resume congregational singing – masked. We know that music and singing nurture our hearts and minds. In making this decision, we have taken into account the Church’s Covid precautions already in place, which include required vaccination, universal masking, and enhanced ventilation. We do encourage … Continue reading Important Update on Congregational Singing

The Art of Setting Intentions

Here’s what I discovered. Intention is different from setting goals or resolutions in that it “pulls us into” who we truly are. Goals and resolutions “push us out” into future possibilities. To set intentions, we must listen to our inner voice which tells us who we truly are.                                                                    Katie Covey, Soul Matters … Continue reading The Art of Setting Intentions

Important Update on Congregational Singing

Beginning Sunday Dec. 19, we will resume congregational singing – masked. We know that music and singing nurture our hearts and minds. In making this decision, we have taken into account the Church’s Covid precautions already in place, which include required vaccination, universal masking, and enhanced ventilation. We do encourage members and friends to consider … Continue reading Important Update on Congregational Singing