Author: UU Berks Office Administrator

Why does UU Berks Church need an Environmental Justice Team?

September 30, 2026 • UU Berks Office Administrator

From the Climate & Environmental Justice page on the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) website: “The Earth is sacred. Our communities are interconnected. And our future depends on how we respond—together. Climate disruption affects all of us, but some communities are hurt worse than others. Marginalized communities are hurt first and worst by climate disruption and … Continue reading Why does UU Berks Church need an Environmental Justice Team?

Contemplative Companions

September 24, 2026 • UU Berks Office Administrator

Members, friends and friends of members and friends – all are welcome! Contemplative Companions will be gathering for a brown bag lunch and Labyrinth Walk at the PSU Berks Labyrinth following the service on Sunday 10/4 – weather permitting. (If 10/4 turns out to be a rainy day, we will gather at the church for … Continue reading Contemplative Companions

Wading In The Shallows, Diving in The Deep

September 11, 2026 • UU Berks Office Administrator

Are you a cannon ball into the water type of beginner or are you a slow and methodical wade into the water type of beginner? Does it depend on the water? This summer my kid and I have made a few trips to our local pools and lakes. Some moments she wants to walk in … Continue reading Wading In The Shallows, Diving in The Deep

beginnings

September 3, 2026 • UU Berks Office Administrator

by nadine j. smet-weissspiritual director no matterhow longor how littleyou havelivedstart right herewith this breathfollow itall the wayto the heartof your beinglistenfor the whisperof its deep desirerising in youthen let it leadyour living

Hymn Highlight: We Would Be One

July 17, 2026 • UU Berks Office Administrator

What a hymn for our aspirational faith. We sang “We Would Be One” for our worship service on July 5th. Unitarian minister Samuel Anthony Wright, wrote the lyrics for Unitarian and Universalist youth at their Continental Convention of 1953-54. Jacqui James shares in the book Between the Lines, “At this conference they merged to form … Continue reading Hymn Highlight: We Would Be One

changing winds of change

July 1, 2026 • UU Berks Office Administrator

by nadine j. smet-weiss spiritual director i have noticedfor some longwhile nowthe changingwindsof increasingfrequencywindsof increasingvelocitywindsof changewonderingwhat blessingsthey bring

Annual Church Picnic

June 18, 2026 • UU Berks Office Administrator

Join us on Sunday, August 30th at 12pm for our annual Church Picnic. We will be gathering at the Farming Ridge Park – Pavilion in Exeter at 6075 Farming Ridge Blvd Reading, PA 19606 The church will provide hamburgers/hotdogs/veggie burgers with all the fixings. We are asking everyone else to bring something to share. Please let everyone know … Continue reading Annual Church Picnic

Meditation Group Meets Tuesday

May 27, 2026 • UU Berks Office Administrator

Did you know we have a weekly meditation group? Please consider yourself invited to give meditation a try or renew your practice. No experience needed. Cushions and chairs provided.Bring your curiosity and an open heart. Know someone ready to slow down and pay attention? Forward this along or share our signup: uuberks.org/meditation

“Nourish & Flourish” Service Auction finishes!

April 30, 2026 • UU Berks Office Administrator

The Online Silent Auction portion of the Service Auction event finished last Sunday and pushedthe total raised to more than $14,000. So many thanks to all the volunteers, attendees, bidders,donors and advertisers who made the event a success in terms of both finances and furtherbuilding our community!Those who donated items should have received an email … Continue reading “Nourish & Flourish” Service Auction finishes!

awakening curiosity