On this day, bring water that is sacred to you to add to the holy water we create through blessing it in community. Bring whatever you need for your work or school year to be blessed—backpacks, planners, coach whistles….and the third blessing will be for our Ministerial Search Committee, whose task is well underway.
We are in critical need of coffee crew volunteers. We have lost several volunteers recently for various reasons and if we cannot recruit more it could mean the end of our beloved coffee hour. Volunteering is only 3-4 times a year to bring a simple snack, make coffee and quick clean up. Please contact Bonnie … Continue reading Coffee Crew Help Needed
Wear pink and bring your Ken-ergy to this last Sunday of Summer worship services. Rev. Amy takes us on a journey of memory and appreciation. P.S. Sept. 10 is Water Ingathering so collect your sacred offering!
This year is the City of Reading’s ‘bicenterquasquigenary’ – or 275th anniversary. As part of the celebration there will be a self-guided Historic Church Walk on Saturday, September 16th from 1-4 PM. Our church is on the tour! We need your help! Sign up here to volunteer for either or both days. https://uuberks.org/275_church_walk Thank you … Continue reading 275th Anniversary Historic Church Walking Tour
One of the ways First UU supports anti-hunger efforts is through the annual Reading-Berks CROP Walk. A quarter of the funds raised stay local with the Berks Schuylkill Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank, which benefits the monthly food pantry sponsored by our congregation. First UU is a sponsor of the Reading-Berks CROP Walk, which will … Continue reading Visit Isaac’s to help kick off CROP Walk campaign!
I have thoughts to share on the verb and adjective, welcome. When you walk into my house there is a Cross-Stitch that says Witamy. In Polish, it means welcome. I got the cross stitch from my dad’s house after he died and I do not know of its origin; it was just always there. In … Continue reading September’s theme is Welcome
(Well, not the ones you are wearing…) those that you no longer need, and wish to recycle back into our local community for good! This will help to sustain the children, women and men of the Hope Rescue Mission shelter communities! Through the month of September, we will be collecting your gently used clothing in the Gerber Room. … Continue reading Please Give Us Your Clothes!!!!
Join us on Monday 9/11 @ 7:00pm via zoom for our Contemplative Companions. We begin this season of contemplative gatherings by welcoming our memories of Tracie, and celebrating all that she brought to our circle, our lives and our community. For further information or to receive the zoom link, contact Nadine at njw1258@hotmail.com
by nadine j. smet-weissspiritual director beyouherenowfullywelcomein thismomentas it isas you are
The End of Summer Picnic at Farming Ridge Park located at the intersection of Farming Ridge Blvd and Ritters rd in Exeter. We will start the day with a worship service at the park, followed by hamburgers and hot dogs. There will also be a basket raffle, so bring some cash for tickets.
RE Kids will be performing the play they have been working on this Summer.
