from Rev. Sandra’s Study The prophetic tasks of the church are to tell the truth in a society that lives in an illusion, grieve in a society that practices denial, and express hope in a society that lives in despair. Walter Brueggemann November marks a turning – a seasonal turning, a liturgical turning, and an … Continue reading To Hold and Make History Holy
Beginning on Sunday, November 21, we are expanding our welcome to members and friends to in-person worship. There will no longer be limits on the number of people who can attend. However, everyone will still be required to register weekly by Friday noon as well as provide proof of vaccination and mask while in the … Continue reading Church Open and Reopening
From Sandra’s Study, October 2021 What is it that gives you the power to make that change, to ask that question? What is it that says you have done well, that brings you to stillness, that holds you up in hard times? It is relationship, the beating heart of our faith. The Heart of Our … Continue reading Cultivating Relationships
Your worship team is looking for a few Sunday morning volunteers to manage the sound board and cameras, set up mics, and handle other related tasks. There will be opportunities to shadow a worship tech and get training. We encourage anyone who may be interested to try it out and see if it’s something you … Continue reading Lights, Camera, Action: Seeking Volunteers for Worship Tech Team
Sunday, October 24, 11:30 am-12:15 pm Zoom Platform We are offering this time for people who are new to UU Berks and would like to spend time with our minister, Rev. Dr. Sandra Fees, in a small-group environment. The conversation will be an opportunity to learn more about Unitarian Universalism, meet other newcomers, and ask questions … Continue reading Meet the Minister
4th Tuesdays, 7-8:30 pm (see details below) Sign ups: required Deadline: Sept. 21 Limit: 15 Meetings: by Zoom Beginning the fourth Tuesday in September, Rev. Dr. Sandra Fees will facilitate a monthly small group for deep sharing, listening, and spiritual reflection. Participants are encouraged to attend regularly to enable the group to cultivate trust and … Continue reading Soulful Conversations Small Group
There are lots of reasons I’m grateful to call Unitarian Universalism my spiritual home. One of them is that we have historically been people who looked around and saw potential. We saw the potential in each other, in community, in nature. We saw the potential for compassion, acceptance, religious diversity, equity, vulnerability, anti-racism, wonder, gratitude, … Continue reading Embracing Possibilities – Together
Recently I heard a colleague describe the congregational work of the coming year as threefold: celebration, lament, action. For many of us, the arrival of summer and Pennsylvania’s reopening mean we have more freedom to gather with friends and family and to participate in activities we love. This time feels celebratory in so many ways. … Continue reading Celebration, Lament, Action – From Sandra’s Study
Dear Members and Friends, I return to UU Berks from sabbatical rested, renewed, inspired – and missing you! I am eager to reconnect and looking forward to gatherings and conversations, hearing your stories and discovering what is on your hearts and minds. If you’re wondering “What I Did on My Sabbatical,” don’t miss Sunday’s service, … Continue reading Go Slowly, Hold Lightly
During Rev. Sandra Fees’s sabbatical, Jane Rohrbach, member of the Caring Circle and Nadine Smet-Weiss, member of Ministry & Operations and Treasurer, will be responding to requests for assistance from the Minister’s Discretionary Fund & the UU Berks Covid Fund. These funds are intended to provide one-time financial support for members and friends of our … Continue reading Minister’s Discretionary Fund & UU Berks Covid Fund
