embodied gratitude
by nadine j. smet-weissspiritual director i pausenot to ponderbut to bewith what isall of itand i noticethat none of itis fixednot even melife in processin the livingof the momentsof my dayscoming into beingembodied gratitude
Author: UU Berks Office Administrator
Contemplative Companions
Join us on Monday 11/3 @ 7:00pm, via zoom for Contemplative Companions. This month we will explore and share ways of cultivating gratitude in our lives . . . leading up to our gathering, you might give intentional awareness to how/when/where you experience gratitude in your days. For further information or to receive the zoom … Continue reading Contemplative Companions
Immigration Justice
Last night, following months of organizing by Make the Road and other organizations, the Reading City Council voted unanimously to approve a Welcoming City ordinance. This is a significant win for our city and our most vulnerable residents. The ordinance prohibits local police and other city employees from collaborating with or assisting ICE and other federal … Continue reading Immigration Justice
Food Bank Donations Needed
SNAP benefits for Pennsylvanians will be withheld starting on Nov.1st. This is a major disaster for many individuals and families who will face making choices between rent and food. We need to stand with them in this crisis by stepping up our donations to food banks and pantries. Helping Harvest is having trouble supplying proteins … Continue reading Food Bank Donations Needed
Family Promise Nov. 3 & 10
Families Experiencing Homelessness Need Our Help Twice a year, we partner with Family Promise to bring groceries, a meal, and housing supplies to families in their transitional housing program. Please view general information and sign up! (Details about the families and specific needs will come next week) https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D4BAEAA2CA13-59390744-2025 Thank you in advance for your generosity! … Continue reading Family Promise Nov. 3 & 10
YELLOW SHIRT ALERT-NO KINGS PROTEST
No Kings Protest October 18th at 1pm FUUBC will be meeting up in front of the M&T Bank across from McDonalds on Penn Avenue at 8th Avenue at 1 PM. It is catty-corner to the funeral home. We hope to double the 2500 people we had at the June demo, so spread the word and bring … Continue reading YELLOW SHIRT ALERT-NO KINGS PROTEST
Bag Blessing This Sunday! Be Held In Love
This Sunday, October 5th will be our 8th annual bag blessing. Bring your bag, your tablet, your purse, your school bag, your lunch pail, your diaper bag with you to church this morning for a blessing of being.
living compassion
by nadine j. smet-weissspiritual director we arein thistogetherwalls ofseparationillusoryany effortto diminishyour humanitylessens minemay we liveopen and awakenedto this simple truthwe are one
Love & Compassion
I’m having a hard time cultivating compassion in these days of… all the things. Compassion is action oriented – it requires four steps from us: recognizing, understanding, empathizing and responding.Compassion is an action word. Sometimes I don’t have any energy for action anywhere in me. Carrie Newcomer reflects that: Perhaps the place to start is … Continue reading Love & Compassion
Fall Plant Sale
Stop by our Fall Plant fundraiser on October 12th. A variety of native fall plants will be available to purchase before and after service. Click here for some tips on planting native fall plants