Month: September 2023
Heritage for October 2023
These days, I approach the word “heritage” very carefully. So many traditions and customs, when carefully inspected through our 21st century lens do not hold up. They were charming at one time, but only accessible to a privileged few. As we see things through more … read more.
Contemplative Companions
Contemplative Companions will be gathering for a brown bag lunch at church after the service this Sunday. Following lunch, the group will be going to walk the Labyrinth at Penn State Berks. For further information contact Jane (windowsjmr@gmail.com) or nadine (… read more.
Sacred Chain
by nadine j. smet-weiss
spiritual director
listen
closely
to the whisper
of your heart
re minding you
to re member
who you are
essential link
in a sacred chain
of being
blessed
to a blessing
Join with our fellow Universalists!
FUUBC is one of just 6 congregations in Pennsylvania with Universalist origins, and the fall meeting of the Trustees of the Pennsylvania Universalist Convention (TPUC) is where we stay in touch with that heritage. Come for all or part of the activities on Saturday, 14 … read more.
Univoice Weekly
Weekly News for the week of:
September 24, 2023
This Sunday:
Shine On Beautiful & Resilient People
September 24, 2023 at 10:30 am Pat Uribe-Lichty
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Considering Membership Class
We will be holding a considering membership class on 11/12 following service. Come learn more about what our church community has to offer and you can become a part of it.
Contact g.membership@uuberks.org for more info.
CROP Walk campaign is off and running, uh, walking!
First UU’s team has begun fund-raising for the annual Reading-Berks CROP Walk, from which a quarter of the profits stay local with the Berks Schuylkill Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank, which in turn benefits the monthly food pantry sponsored by our congregation.
First UU is a … read more.
Get A Blessing for Your Bag or Device!
UUBerks Device/Bag Blessing Sticker or Pin
Here at UUBerks, we take time to renew, recommit and set a course for the months ahead. This is our annual bag / device blessing.
Some of us came to the church sanctuary with our backpacks, purses, wallets, briefcases or other … read more.
Religious Exploration Kicksoff!
Religious Exploration – To let us know how you plan to engage with our programs this year please visit. https://uuberks.org/Registration