Many of our long time members may remember Nelson and his wife Caroline Simonson as pillars of our church community. Now it is time for our church community to rise up for Nelson. We will be hosting a memorial service on August 5th and we are asking for volunteers to help. We are in need … Continue reading Service For Nelson Simonson
Our bodies carry us through this life. No matter the situation, body is here with us. Our bodies also have things to tell us. But that invitation to an inner relationship with body can sometimes feel like unexplored wilderness, and certainly vulnerable. This morning we will inquire what it means to inhabit a body, and safely invite body to be known, cherished and celebrated, whatever our historical relationships have been with it.
Come hear what happened in Pittsburgh! Your delegates and members will report back on what was an important time at the 2023 UUA General Assembly. We voted on amendments to Article II, and a resolution to divest from fossil fuels as well as affirming the election of Sofia Betancourt to the presidency of our Association for the next six years. We met for tacos, and witnessed the bridging ceremony of Jonathan Newnham. To find out the details of these events and more of 5 days in Pittsburgh.
In July and August, the Soul Matters group encourages us choose our own theme,or even forego the thematic schedule. We decided to have a summer theme, forJuly and August—Our Stories. Even as we welcome guests to the pulpit, storieswill abound. The act of coming together to hear the goings-on of other people,other places, is a … Continue reading Our Stories
Weekly News for the week of: July 2, 2023 This Sunday: Three Great Love Stories July 2, 2023 at 10:30 am Rev. Amy DeBeck Rev. Amy spins 3 biblical stories for us this morning as we have more daylight hours to ponder our lives, and the love in our lives. Settle into the summer and bring … Continue reading Univoice Weekly
Contemplative Companions will be taking a summer hiatus in the months of July and August. We will be regathering again in September. If you are interested in learning more about Contemplative Companions, please feel free to reach out to Nadine (njw1258@hotmail.com or 484-333-4015) or jane (windowsjmr@gmail.com or 610-927-6187).
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Weekly News for the week of: June 25, 2023 This Sunday: LIVE FROM GA General Assembly is in Pittsburgh this year. As many folks from UU Berks will be online or in person participants, may we all worship together this morning. Streaming from GA, you may watch at home or gather in the Gerber … Continue reading Univoice Weekly
Please help FUUBC represent at this years Reading Pridefest! Pridefest will be held on July 16th from 11-6pm at Jim Dietrich park located at 4889 Stoudts Ferry Bridge Rd, Reading 19605. We are in need of people to setup, greet and breakdown our table. Please sign up here https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F45A5A92DA5FA7-pridefest2
As June is PRIDE month, and our theme is “delight,” may we gather together. May we strengthen our bonds of community and together, and renew our resolve for the struggles ahead.
