Join us on Monday 4/7 @ 7:00pm, via zoom for Contemplative Companions when we will reflect on the story of “The Laughing Buddha.” No advanced preparation required, but if you choose . . . take a little time to reflect on the place of joy and laughter in your life. For further information or to receive the … Continue reading Contemplative Companions
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Want to learn more about solar in our community? Join PennEnvironment and the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Berks County on Thursday, April 10 at 11 a.m. for a tour of the church’s solar panels. Here are the details: The tour will be a great chance to check out a local clean energy project, learn … Continue reading Solar Tour
Meditation offers a way to approach life with greater kindness, confidence, and curiosity in these challenging times. This group is open to anyone interested in meditation, whether you’re a beginner looking for a gentle introduction or a seasoned practitioner seeking to deepen and stabilize your practice. Our gatherings will include guided meditation, discussion, and practical … Continue reading Meditation Group Starting Soon
The Membership and Tech Teams would like to enhance our online worship experience. Your ideas are always welcome at g.membership@uuberks.org. 1. Rev. John will join the Zoom participants for an Online Social Time on the 2nd Sunday of each month, staring March 9 @11:45am. 2. The Zoom room will now open at 10:15am. It will be … Continue reading Sunday Zoom Worship Enhancements
Berks Pride Fest, the oldest and largest in the area, will take place on Sunday, July 20. Every year, we host an activity table and let people know that they can find a loving community at First UU Berks. We need a team to make sure our booth is inviting, informative, and inspirational. It may seem like … Continue reading Help with Berks Pride Fest
Katy Bodenhorn is the new coordinator for our Share The Plate ministry. She will organize communications and work with the Champions of our ten organizations. You can reach her at share.the.plate@uuberks.org. She has already arranged for Greater Reading Immigration Project (GRIP) scholarship’s College Coach Myrna Fuchs to visit our church on March 30th. The schedule of giving … Continue reading Share the Plate Ministry – New Coordinator
These bright yellow shirts are nationally recognizable when UUs wear them at gatherings. The Membership Committee is submitting a PRE-order. We just need 5 more orders to get a 10% discount. If you’d like a shirt, please email your size to membership.chair@uuberks.org by Sunday night. We’ll collect payment of $25/shirt when you receive it (includes shipping).
What does it mean to be a voting member of First UU Berks? Come find out on Sunday, April 13th at 11:45 AM in the back of the Chalice House. It’s our small circle class to meet with Rev. John and long-time members. We’ll share highlights of our spiritual journeys then discuss UU values and the benefits of membership at … Continue reading Church Membership Class – Get to Know You and UU
Join us for the FUUBC 2025 Service Auction on Saturday, April 12th! This year’s live auction will be an in-person event, while the silent auction will be hosted online via Auctria, as in previous years. Auction Website: https://uuberks.org/auction We Need Your Donations! The success of our service auction relies on your generous donations. To contribute: Alternative … Continue reading Save the Date! FUUBC 2025 Service Auction – April 12th
