Friends, the time for submitting an article has come while I am simultaneously
participating in a weeklong meeting (online) of Interim Ministers AND packing up
my life from Elkhart IN. I hope that you will enjoy this link, or the printed lyrics
of my favorite song for May. … read more.
Mark your calendars for our Spring Congregational meeting. These bi annual meetings give our members an opportunity to find out the latest updates and vote on important issues. Please plan on attending Sunday, May 21st, following coffee hour.
Join us on Monday 5/1 @ 7:00pm via zoom. Contemplative Companions session. We will be reflecting on this month’s theme of creativity. In preparation for this month’s session: please select a ‘piece of art’ that is meaningful to you. You will be asked to share the story … read more.
by nadine j. smet-weiss
spiritual director
breath
by
breath
choice
by
choice
through
each moment
of each day
creating
this work of art
we call
our life
All of this talk about a search committee and the budget and General Assembly and the annual meeting…..it is time to check in on how our spiritual life is doing as tasks for the transition pick up momentum.
Today we honor our mother with the transformative love of the Flower Ceremony and celebrate Earth Day. Bring flowers and take home different ones. Bring a friend, too, to enjoy this meaningful day.
The Eighth Principle Committee invites you to read What Does It Mean to Be White? Developing White Racial Literacy by Robin DiAngelo and then share your reactions to this important work in conversations with others, starting in July. This is an opportunity to build community … read more.
Wear your Easter bonnets and be ready to explore what Easter can mean to those of us whose religion is named for 2 Christian doctrines. Note to seasoned UU Berks folks, Flower Ceremony is next week.
Rev. Amy weaves us through a collection of scripture and stories that have inspired people to be resilient.
by nadine j. smet-weiss
spiritual director
walking
into the world
this day
i elect
to step softly
upon concrete
and asphalt
open
brief
delightful
interactions
with people
i pass
on the street
graciously
yield
to drivers
racing through
red lights
refusing
to brace
or harden
i choose a
resistance
that seeks to
embody
love
