This year is the City of Reading’s ‘bicenterquasquigenary’ – or 275th anniversary. As part of the celebration there will be a self-guided Historic Church Walk on Saturday, September 16th from 1-4 PM. Our church is on the tour!
We need your help!
On Sunday, September 10th at … read more.
One of the ways First UU supports anti-hunger efforts is through the annual Reading-Berks CROP Walk. A quarter of the funds raised stay local with the Berks Schuylkill Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank, which benefits the monthly food pantry sponsored by our congregation.
First UU is … read more.
I have thoughts to share on the verb and adjective, welcome.
When you walk into my house there is a Cross-Stitch that says Witamy. In Polish, it means welcome. I got the cross stitch from my dad’s house after he died and I do not know … read more.
(Well, not the ones you are wearing…) those that you no longer need, and wish to recycle back into our local community for good! This will help to sustain the children, women and men of the Hope Rescue Mission shelter communities! Through the month of September, we will … read more.
Join us on Monday 9/11 @ 7:00pm via zoom for our Contemplative Companions. We begin this season of contemplative gatherings by welcoming our memories of Tracie, and celebrating all that she brought to our circle, our lives and our community. For further information or to receive the … read more.
by nadine j. smet-weiss
spiritual director
be
you
here
now
fully
welcome
in this
moment
as it is
as you are
(from our 2023 End of Summer Picnic)
Check out the photo album from our church picnic
The End of Summer Picnic at Farming Ridge Park located at the intersection of Farming Ridge Blvd and Ritters rd in Exeter. We will start the day with a worship service at the park, followed by hamburgers and hot dogs. There will also be a basket raffle, so bring some cash for tickets.
RE Kids will be performing the play they have been working on this Summer.
Friends, we have suffered a great loss to our community. Tracie Greth, lifelong
UU Berks member and friend to so many, died in her home on Thursday, August 17.
Tracie was an active member on our Worship Associates Committee. If you would like to see some … read more.
We live with family, and family of choice. This morning we lift up one such family for their lessons and celebrations.
