Month: April 2025

The Mind of the Minister

When Should I Call You? Sometimes, our lives take a such a turn that we need to know there’s someone who’s there for us, no matter what. Sometimes, it’s hard to know when to reach out. Sometimes, you might not be sure who to reach out to. A minister comes into a church community, in … Continue reading The Mind of the Minister

imagine

by nadine j. smet-weissspiritual director imaginethe worldyou dream ofdream ofthe worldyou imaginevividsensorydetailsmake it realand live itintoreality

May the Fourth Be With You – New Member Ceremony

We have quite a season of learning, action, and celebrations. Our spiritual community is growing! We’ve gained knowledge of climate solutions, explored theologies from a UU lens, and installed a new minister. We’ve been recognized for reducing our carbon footprint and raised our voices to protect our democracy.  Are you ready to join this vibrant … Continue reading May the Fourth Be With You – New Member Ceremony

“Hands Off!” Rally Photos

We are proud that we were part of the Reading 2025 “Hands Off!” Rally. There were hundreds of people there! Check out our photos on the Welcome page. (scroll down to the bottom for the photo album links)

tending joy

by nadine j. smet-weissspiritual director seeds of joyaboundin our momentsin our memoriesin our imaginingsgive them airgive them lighttend them welllet them blossomthrough you

Solar Tour

Want to learn more about solar in our community? Join PennEnvironment and the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Berks County on Thursday, April 10 at 11 a.m. for a tour of the church’s solar panels. Here are the details: The tour will be a great chance to check out a local clean energy project, learn … Continue reading Solar Tour

Just For Fun!

Joy is all around us.  Sometimes we just have to search it out.   How many times have you heard the saying “Just for fun!”?   These “just for fun” moments can bring us so much joy.   This month how will you practice joy? This month will you dismiss the opportunity for joy?  How often have you … Continue reading Just For Fun!

The Mind of the Minister

Joy in the Ordinary As the weather warms up, the signs of spring are all around. Settling into our new home, Jess and I have fallen upon the new joy of discovering what the previous owners had planted around the house. Every day, new patches of hyacinth and daffodils emerge from the mulch around the … Continue reading The Mind of the Minister