Go Take a Hike!
RE Exec Team is in the planning phase of our next sponsored camping weekend and we need to hear from you – please visit https://uuberks.org/camp_ask to share your thoughts. Poll will be open until Sunday 30th.
Month: March 2025
Meditation Group Starting Soon
Meditation offers a way to approach life with greater kindness, confidence, and curiosity in these challenging times. This group is open to anyone interested in meditation, whether you’re a beginner looking for a gentle introduction or a seasoned practitioner seeking to deepen and stabilize your practice. Our gatherings will include guided meditation, discussion, and practical … Continue reading Meditation Group Starting Soon
Aiming for Allyship: Intersectional Antiracism Training 4-Part Series
Pat Uribe Lichty invites you to join her in attending an upcoming antiracism practice. Read on below and please email her with your interest. Diverse & Revolutionary UU Multicultural Ministries (DRUUMM) invites you for the next 4 Tuesdays to learn: We know that the work of justice is not only about changing systems but also … Continue reading Aiming for Allyship: Intersectional Antiracism Training 4-Part Series
Sunday Zoom Worship Enhancements
The Membership and Tech Teams would like to enhance our online worship experience. Your ideas are always welcome at g.membership@uuberks.org. 1. Rev. John will join the Zoom participants for an Online Social Time on the 2nd Sunday of each month, staring March 9 @11:45am. 2. The Zoom room will now open at 10:15am. It will be … Continue reading Sunday Zoom Worship Enhancements
Help with Berks Pride Fest
Berks Pride Fest, the oldest and largest in the area, will take place on Sunday, July 20. Every year, we host an activity table and let people know that they can find a loving community at First UU Berks. We need a team to make sure our booth is inviting, informative, and inspirational. It may seem like … Continue reading Help with Berks Pride Fest
Cocoa Hour For Kids & Caregivers
Kids, teens, and caregivers of kids or teens are invited to a special coffee hour in the back of chalice house on March 16th with Rev John & RE staff.
Share the Plate Ministry – New Coordinator
Katy Bodenhorn is the new coordinator for our Share The Plate ministry. She will organize communications and work with the Champions of our ten organizations. You can reach her at share.the.plate@uuberks.org. She has already arranged for Greater Reading Immigration Project (GRIP) scholarship’s College Coach Myrna Fuchs to visit our church on March 30th. The schedule of giving … Continue reading Share the Plate Ministry – New Coordinator
SIDE WITH LOVE T-shirts Pre-order
These bright yellow shirts are nationally recognizable when UUs wear them at gatherings. The Membership Committee is submitting a PRE-order. We just need 5 more orders to get a 10% discount. If you’d like a shirt, please email your size to membership.chair@uuberks.org by Sunday night. We’ll collect payment of $25/shirt when you receive it (includes shipping).
Church Membership Class – Get to Know You and UU
What does it mean to be a voting member of First UU Berks? Come find out on Sunday, April 13th at 11:45 AM in the back of the Chalice House. It’s our small circle class to meet with Rev. John and long-time members. We’ll share highlights of our spiritual journeys then discuss UU values and the benefits of membership at … Continue reading Church Membership Class – Get to Know You and UU
Save the Date! FUUBC 2025 Service Auction – April 12th
Join us for the FUUBC 2025 Service Auction on Saturday, April 12th! This year’s live auction will be an in-person event, while the silent auction will be hosted online via Auctria, as in previous years. Auction Website: https://uuberks.org/auction We Need Your Donations! The success of our service auction relies on your generous donations. To contribute: Alternative … Continue reading Save the Date! FUUBC 2025 Service Auction – April 12th