Considering Membership Class
We will be holding a considering membership class on 11/12 following service. Come learn more about what our church community has to offer and you can become a part of it.
Contact g.membership@uuberks.org for more info.
Author: UU Berks Office Administrator
CROP Walk campaign is off and running, uh, walking!
First UU’s team has begun fund-raising for the annual Reading-Berks CROP Walk, from which a quarter of the profits stay local with the Berks Schuylkill Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank, which in turn benefits the monthly food pantry sponsored by our congregation.
First UU is a … read more.
Univoice Weekly
It is time to admit that summer is over and that the regular school/church year has begun! Rather than grieve the end of summer, let it be a dance that lifts up and celebrates what our Lifetime Religious Education program will be!
Tour de PAC Cyclists at Our Church
On Monday, September 25th, we will be hosting cyclists from Tour de PAC, a bike tour that travels from frontline community to frontline community to collect testimony from people impacted by climate change. Their final stop will be the Pennsylvania Climate Convergence in Harrisburg on … read more.
Univoice Weekly
On this day, bring water that is sacred to you to add to the holy water we create through blessing it in community. Bring whatever you need for your work or school year to be blessed—backpacks, planners, coach whistles….and the third blessing will be for our Ministerial Search Committee, whose task is well underway.
Coffee Crew Help Needed
We are in critical need of coffee crew volunteers. We have lost several volunteers recently for various reasons and if we cannot recruit more it could mean the end of our beloved coffee hour. Volunteering is only 3-4 times a year to bring a simple … read more.
Univoice Weekly
Wear pink and bring your Ken-ergy to this last Sunday of Summer worship services. Rev. Amy takes us on a journey of memory and appreciation. P.S. Sept. 10 is Water Ingathering so collect your sacred offering!
275th Anniversary Historic Church Walking Tour
This year is the City of Reading’s ‘bicenterquasquigenary’ – or 275th anniversary. As part of the celebration there will be a self-guided Historic Church Walk on Saturday, September 16th from 1-4 PM. Our church is on the tour!
We need your help!
On Sunday, September 10th at … read more.
Visit Isaac’s to help kick off CROP Walk campaign!
One of the ways First UU supports anti-hunger efforts is through the annual Reading-Berks CROP Walk. A quarter of the funds raised stay local with the Berks Schuylkill Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank, which benefits the monthly food pantry sponsored by our congregation.
First UU is … read more.
September’s theme is Welcome
I have thoughts to share on the verb and adjective, welcome.
When you walk into my house there is a Cross-Stitch that says Witamy. In Polish, it means welcome. I got the cross stitch from my dad’s house after he died and I do not know … read more.