Month: January 2026

life springs

by nadine j. smet-weiss spiritual director may thethe externalcacophonyof these daysserve todraw ourattentioninwardto the deepeternal truthlove holdsthe centerand streamsthrough usas creativelife energymay welet it flowfreely and fullywith every breath

The Mind of the Minister

Moving Into Covenant I want to send a big “thank you” to all of you who took time out to participate in one of our Covenant Team’s small group listening circles. These groups were an opportunity for the team and I to get a snapshot of the congregation’s attitudes about and readiness for a covenanting … Continue reading The Mind of the Minister

MLK Day of Service

2 Opportunities to practice being of service. Indoor Service Opportunity10 am – 12 noon Immanuel UCC along with UUBerks, the Jewish Federation of Reading/Berks and Oheb Shalom invite you to gather at Immanuel UCC to  create food power packs benefitting Governor Mifflin School District and Antietam School District no-sew blankets, cards for first responders & homebound, sandwiches benefitting … Continue reading MLK Day of Service

liberate love

by nadine j. smet-weissspiritual director liberate love don’t hold it in let it  flow  through  you like the  life force it is pure positive energy creating creation

The Mind of the Minister

(Reverse) Resolutions Happy New Year! It’s an arbitrary arrangement of time, but much like the winter solstice it arrives with a promise of renewal and return, an opportunity to try something new, or break patterns and habits we’d rather leave behind – what I like to call “the Great Cosmic Do-Over.” Historically, these intentions for … Continue reading The Mind of the Minister