Our spiritual community is growing! We have meditated in silence and laughed aloud together. We’ve connected on climate justice and protested together. We pondered, reflected, and soon we will build our covenant together. Are you ready to join this vibrant church as a voting member before the next Congregational Meeting? The New Member Ceremony will be during … Continue reading New Member Ceremony and Anniversary Celebration
Join us Saturday, Nov. 7, for a lively concert featuring talented musicians from our own church congregation! Doors open at 6:30pm to enjoy snacks and a relaxed BYOB gathering before the show at 7:00pm. Tickets available at the door for $15 if you didn’t get yours at the auction. All proceeds donated to the church. … Continue reading UU Rock Band Concert
On Oct 16, 7pm at UU Church of Berks, we’ll be doing the time warp again. Dress up as your favorite character and bring your friends to participate in the “Rocky Horror Picture Show.” We’ll provide the props and popcorn. Open to all as guests of a member (not general public). Suggested donation to church … Continue reading Don’t Dream It, Be It
From the Climate & Environmental Justice page on the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) website: “The Earth is sacred. Our communities are interconnected. And our future depends on how we respond—together. Climate disruption affects all of us, but some communities are hurt worse than others. Marginalized communities are hurt first and worst by climate disruption and … Continue reading Why does UU Berks Church need an Environmental Justice Team?
Members, friends and friends of members and friends – all are welcome! Contemplative Companions will be gathering for a brown bag lunch and Labyrinth Walk at the PSU Berks Labyrinth following the service on Sunday 10/4 – weather permitting. (If 10/4 turns out to be a rainy day, we will gather at the church for … Continue reading Contemplative Companions
We’re looking forward to spending time together in nature Friday October 9th and Saturday October 10th. The Historic Nicholas Stolzfus Homestead welcomes us to set up camp nestled by the Tulpehocken Creek. The homestead features nearby bathrooms, running water with a short drive time for many of us. We’ll set up camp, play games, share … Continue reading Fall Camping with UUBerks
Are you a cannon ball into the water type of beginner or are you a slow and methodical wade into the water type of beginner? Does it depend on the water? This summer my kid and I have made a few trips to our local pools and lakes. Some moments she wants to walk in … Continue reading Wading In The Shallows, Diving in The Deep
It’s the start of another season of making music. Bashing through notes and rhythms to get to the good stuff. The actual music – the full picture, the story telling, really full resonant sound that connects to the soul. At the start of learning new music, we can begin timidly, wanting to avoid getting things … Continue reading Begin Boldly
Are you a cannon ball into the water type of beginner or are you a slow and methodical wade into the water type of beginner? Does it depend on the water? This summer my kid and I have made a few trips to our local pools and lakes. Some moments she wants to walk in … Continue reading Wading in the Shallows, Diving in the Deep
Happy New (Church) Year! White. A blank page or canvas. His favorites. So many possibilities~Sunday in the Park With George (Sondheim/Lapine) I love a new beginning — the combination of hope and uncertainty it brings, all the nervous and creative vibes. It feels like a roller coaster right before that first drop, when you hover … Continue reading The Mind of the Minister
