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
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.
