Beginning April 1, masking will be optional for small group gatherings and Sunday coffee hour. Participants in onsite church programs are still required to submit proof of vaccination and to mask during worship services. The updated UU Berks Gathering Policy can be found here.
Save the date (AND a few before, See Below): April 23, 2022 Where: Reading City Park Washington St. & N 11th St. Reading, PA When: Noon to 6 p.m. What: • Rain or Shine! • Environmental Groups • Speakers on … Continue reading 52nd Anniversary of Earth Day Berks County
by nadine j. smet-weiss spiritual director now is the season to come alive awaken to the power of the light you bear embody the gifts that are yours to give open your arms to receive what others live to share now is the season to come alive awaken to the love you are
Another way to put this is “I was today years old when…” captures one way to draw from our first of six UU sources “the sense of wonder we all share.”
What understanding did you wake up to lately?
Too often societal messages tell us we can’t trust in life. Our UU faith disagrees. This morning we’ll explore the everyday joys and gifts that can renew our trust in life’s goodness and abundance.
Join us on Monday April 4th, @ 7:00pm. We will be taking a contemplative pause, in the midst of life’s chaos, turning our attention to the “angels among us.” Contact Nadine Smet-Weiss (njw1258@hotmail.com or 484-333-4015) for further information or to receive the zoom link for these gatherings.
As part of Interim Minister search, we are completing a congregational profile. To do this we need to get input from our congregation to answer the following 6 questions: Describe your Congregation and its culture.What are the top three things your next minister should focus on to have a successful ministry with you?Desired strengths of the … Continue reading We Need Your Input-Congregational Survey
Join the Chester County Historical Society on Wednesday, April 13, at 7 pm, for a “pay as you wish” lecture on Zoom about Hannah Freeman. The historical society writes: “On July 28, 1797, an elderly Lenape woman stood before the newly appointed almsman of Pennsylvania’s Chester County and delivered a brief account of her life. In a sad … Continue reading A Lenape Among the Quakers: The Life of Hannah Freeman
In keeping the commitment to the 8th Principal, the UUCDC Anti-Racism Coalition is proudly offering the online workshop, Dismantling Racism and Oppression: Decentering Whiteness One Conversation at a Time. The workshop will be held on April 2, 2022, from 9 am to 2 pm. There will be bio breaks and a 45 min lunch break. The workshop will be … Continue reading Dismantling Racism and Oppression
Did you know that 50% of women of color in the US earn less than $15 per hour? That’s under $31,200 yearly. As corporate profits rise astronomically, the wealth gap widens, creating a sense of hopelessness for many families, disproportionately those headed by women of color. For this week’s antiracist action you can read about an important … Continue reading Anti-Racism Activity of the Week
