Author: Frank Wilder

Rastabla Hebron: Harriet Tubman Lecture

An inspiring and memorable day with Rastabla Hebron, Harriet Tubman presenter at First Unitarian Universalist Church of Berks County, together with Calvary United Church of Christ/An Open and Affirming Congregation and Cafe Esperanza. Thank you to all who were involved! Here is the recording of the event.

October ’23 Food Bank

The Helping Harvest Food Bank held at our church on the 3rd Saturday of each month, is on 10/21/23 this month. To prepare, we need to set up a “store” in the Gerber Room with tables and shelves around 8:30 AM. We will receive a delivery truck from Helping Harvest around 9:30 AM, which contains … Continue reading October ’23 Food Bank

Photos from the 2023 Hay Creek Festival

It turned out to be a nice day for a festival. This is the 47TH annual Hay Creek Festival. If you were unable to attend, you have another chance on Sunday. You can find photos from the event here. You’re welcome to download, print, and share them.

Photos from the 2023 Antietam Pool Annual Dog Swim

This year’s Antietam Pool Annual Dog Swim was another success. I think the dogs had a blast swimming, playing fetch, and chasing each other around. If you were unable to attend, I hope you’ll join us next year! You can find photos from the event here. You’re welcome to download, print, and share them.

Photos from the Reading Pride Festival 2023

This year’s Pride Festival was another success. There was some rain in the early afternoon, but the skies cleared up later in the day. If you were unable to attend, I hope you’ll join us next year! You can find photos from the event here. You’re welcome to download, print, and share them.

Univoice Weekly

This Sunday we share stories about sexual education, and about our religion’s understanding of it, which sometimes sets us apart from the mainstream! Bring a friend and expect prizes as we 
celebrate summer in church!

May ’23 Food Bank

The Helping Harvest Food Bank held at our church on the 3rd Saturday of each month, is on 5/20/23 this month. To prepare, we need to set up a “store” in the Gerber Room with tables and shelves around 8:30 AM. We will receive a delivery truck from Helping Harvest around 9:30 AM, which contains … Continue reading May ’23 Food Bank

Playing in the dirt

April is over and we still have gardening to do.  Jane P. and I are planning to work on the gardens at the church on Sunday , May 7 at 12PM. We would be grateful if you could join us and help out. We will be weeding, planting some new plants, and spreading mulch (I will be bringing our … Continue reading Playing in the dirt