by nadine j. smet-weissspiritual director we standat the thresholdexpectanteagerimaginingmay we find blessingin the unexpectedmay our eagernessbe temperedwith patiencemay we imagineboth change andbeing changedon our way tobecomingmay we pauseto grieveour unbecomingmay we welcome life
This month’s Contemplative Companions will be held on Sunday 6/2. Following time at the luncheon with our ministerial candidate, Rev. John Cullinan, we will move to the back room on the first floor of Chalice House to between 12:45-12:50 to begin our time together at 1:00pm. PLEASE REMEMBER to bring an object that represents a … Continue reading Contemplative Companions
Greetings UUBerks Member By completing a two prompt survey, please inform us if you will be attending the Settled Minister Vote for Rev. John Cullinan following worship on Sunday, June 9th. Here is the link: https://tinyurl.com/yc72a3zm We need more than 60 people to hold the vote. You can attend in-person or online via Zoom. Please do all that … Continue reading Will you be attending the Settled Minister Vote?
May 26, 2024: Humankind has created countless stories to try to explain the mystery that surrounds everything. That is all religion really is – people wondering about where we came from, why we are here, and what comes next. Today’s service invites us to join in that exploration.
May 19, 2024: Today we celebrate our graduates as they cross thresholds. After the service, stay for the Congregational Meeting.
The aim of the Special Plate Program is to promote the well-being of our broader community in a collaborative manner that demonstrates the principle of the sacred interdependent web of all existence and our value of Generosity through the sharing of faith, presence, and resources. In 2022, UU Berks committed to growing in partnership with … Continue reading Special Plate Nominations Open
Typically, First UU Berks delivers meals and groceries to three homeless families in the Family Promise program twice a year. They had a gap in coverage for June 3rd, so they asked if we could chip in as we’re able. Any help is greatly appreciated! More details about the families will be posted on the … Continue reading Family Promise Needs Our Help
May 12, 2024: Co-led by the youth and the folks who have worked alongside them all year, our Youth Group shares with us what sparks their spirits..
Whether we think about it or not, we live in a religious pluralist world. The person next to you, even in your own family, is a whole person with their own beliefs that are different from yours. Even if you are in the same religion. Being human is to have your own set of rules … Continue reading Pluralism
May 3, 2024: Coordinated by the folks who have worked alongside them all year, our Youth Group shares with us what sparks their spirits.
