These days, I approach the word “heritage” very carefully. So many traditions and customs, when carefully inspected through our 21st century lens do not hold up. They were charming at one time, but only accessible to a privileged few. As we see things through more of a global, multi-cultural, anti-racism lens that is more realistic … Continue reading Heritage for October 2023
Contemplative Companions will be gathering for a brown bag lunch at church after the service this Sunday. Following lunch, the group will be going to walk the Labyrinth at Penn State Berks. For further information contact Jane (windowsjmr@gmail.com) or nadine (njw1258@hotmail.com)
by nadine j. smet-weiss spiritual director listen closely to the whisper of your heart re minding you to re member who you are essential link in a sacred chain of being blessed to a blessing
FUUBC is one of just 6 congregations in Pennsylvania with Universalist origins, and the fall meeting of the Trustees of the Pennsylvania Universalist Convention (TPUC) is where we stay in touch with that heritage. Come for all or part of the activities on Saturday, 14 October… 8 a.m. Registration at church8:30 to 11 a.m. TPUC … Continue reading Join with our fellow Universalists!
Weekly News for the week of: September 24, 2023 This Sunday: Shine On Beautiful & Resilient People September 24, 2023 at 10:30 am Pat Uribe-Lichty Diverse Revolutionary Unitarian Universalist Multicultural Ministries Shine on resilient and beautiful people with DRUUMM for our annual public worship featuring a festival of Black and Brown joy and resilience through original … Continue reading Univoice Weekly
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.
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 sponsor of the Reading-Berks walk, which will be held … Continue reading CROP Walk campaign is off and running, uh, walking!
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 October 1st .If you are a cyclist and would like … Continue reading UU Berks and Tour de Pac Pot Luck Dinner & Climate Discussion
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!
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 October 1st. If you are a cyclist and would like to … Continue reading Tour de PAC Cyclists at Our Church
