In today’s world, cultivating loving connection and friendship is a courageous response to acts of hate and inhumanity. Join us today as we celebrate and strengthen our ability to be a good friend .Feel heartened in the bonds of friendship we create, both within and beyond our own community. Best of all, join us after … Continue reading Friendsgiving Sunday!
Weekly News for the week of: October 15, 2023 This Sunday: PA Universalist Convention Weekend October 15, 2023 at 9:30 am This weekend, on Friday and Saturday, UU Berks has hosted our annual convention of Historically Universalist Congregations, and this morning, participants are invited to worship with us. The topic will be on our … Continue reading Univoice Weekly
With donations still arriving, First UU’s team raised $3127 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 was a sponsor of the Reading-Berks walk, which … Continue reading CROP Walk team raises more than $3000
Weekly News for the week of: October 8, 2023 This Sunday: Talking with Ralph Waldo Emerson October 8, 2023 at 10:30 am Rev. Amy DeBeck Rev. Amy sandwiches Waldo the Unitarian Transcendentalist, between 2 weeks of Universalist teachings. Rev. Amy’s quarrel with him is over self reliance. To attend on site, FULL VACCINATION STRONGLY RECOMMENDED: FUUBC strongly … Continue reading Univoice Weekly
November 4 we will be holding a Spooky Sanctuary Movie Night! Please join us in the Sanctuary from 6pm- 9pm. To celebrate both Halloween and Day of the Dead we will be viewing “It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown” and “Coco”. The church will be providing pizza, we ask that everyone please bring some drinks … Continue reading Spooky Movie Night
A huge thank you to all who contributed to the fall clothing drive to Hope Rescue Mission! Your gently recycled clothing supports our local community, and helps to fight homelessness for children, women and men in Reading. Our church came through with a generous donation. A special thank you to Lauren Fritz for organizing and … Continue reading Many Thanks!
In light of the 275th Anniversary parade taking place this Sunday in Reading and the road closures that go along with that, we will be joining our friends at UU Somerset Hills for service via Zoom.
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
