We are having our second meetup at Angora Orchard and would love you to attend! Please signup at the link below so we know how many we will be. Signup closes 10/16 by midnight. https://uuberks.org/RE-Outdoors Join us for a chalice lighting, story and field games designed for the whole family! Make sure to wear playclothes … Continue reading October Outdoor RE Meetup
“Gather the spirit of heart and mind. Seeds for the sowing are laid in store. Nurtured in love, and conscience refined, with body and spirit united once more.”
In this summer of possibility, in this summer where we’re, maybe surprisingly, still in uncharted territory, I encourage you to “follow the good notes.” What resonates with you? What feels right in this moment? What are you holding onto that’s creating a suspension? What are you playing ahead and offering an anticipation of chords and moments to come? What sounds right at this time? Follow the good notes.
You read that right! The church will host worship outside on July 25th at 10:30. Following the service, we will have a potluck brunch. Join in at the Pavilion at the West Reading Playground located on 505 Sycamore Rd West Reading, Pa 19611. If attending in person, the site can be accessed by a short … Continue reading Worship & Picnic on Sunday July 25
One of my favorite foods to eat is popcorn. Popcorn from the microwave, popcorn from a stovetop, one of these days I’ll have popcorn from the movie theater again. Have you ever made popcorn on the stove before? Have you noticed how in the process of making popcorn – the steam needs a place to … Continue reading Let It Out!
So I’m hoping that we can play together, that we can dance for a long time. I’d like to ask you to play with me as our hymn #311, written by Ric Masten asks “Let it be a dance we do, may I have this dance with you…”
Our chalice lighting for the month is from Robin Shaw. She asks us to remember our stories. As you read or proclaim her words. What story comes up for you? What story do you need to remember? What story do you need to create?
We start this month of Becoming off with Easter and each year it is a blessing to hear our trumpeters resound this joyous holiday. As I grew up in the Unitarian Universalist faith, I always knew the Easter Hymn with Unitarian Transcendentalist, Samuel Longfellow’s, words “Lo, the Earth Awakes Again.” Those of us who grew … Continue reading What are you awakening?
Good news, everybody! The Easter Bunny has just emailed me. He has asked me to pass along this message to all of you… Hello UU Friend! It’s me, the Easter Bunny. I know you’ve probably been wondering what I’ve been doing with myself this year, since it isn’t safe for us to be meeting indoors … Continue reading Yes, Virginia, There is an Easter Bunny!
Unitarian Universalists of the Cumberland Valley (near Dickinson College in Boiling Springs PA) have graciously invited us to join in their zoom small group learning. Their Director of Lifespan Faith Development will be co-facilitating the course with a parent from their congregation who completed Adult OWL training last year. Many congregations are offering this program … Continue reading OWL: Parents & Caregivers as Sexuality Educators
