Do you like to throw parties? Sample food from caterers? Select wines and party decorations? You should volunteer to chair the 2023 Service Auction. Frank Wilder is stepping down from the Service Auction chair and is only interested in being in charge of the service auction tech: donations, the auction catalog, the auction and bid winner … Continue reading Auction Chair Needed
As we move forward to reestablish our Ushering /Pass the Plate process here at Berks UU we are currently looking for anyone who is interested in volunteering. This is a great way to be of service, feel a part of a bigger community which over the past 3 years has been a struggle for … Continue reading Ushers Needed
Contracts and covenants are all around us, both by being implicit, like social constructs, or explicit, like those which get discussed and written together, like church covenants. When we know what to expect, we function better; let’s look at how spelling it out ahead of time makes us feel more free, not less free.
Next Sunday will be our breads of the world ceremony – this year with a twist! Nov 20th we invite you to bring in the bread of your family. Some of us recall babkas or corn bread. While for some it is tortillas or dinner rolls. We will create a table of bounty together. Our … Continue reading Breads of the World Service
Family Promise is in need of household items for the new shelter home, which is scheduled to open in early-November. The items we currently need are listed on this sign-up genius. You will click the box, labeled “sign up”, next to the item or items you are able to donate. Next, you hit “Submit and … Continue reading Family Promise asks for these home “making” items
We are in need of cookie donations and coffee hour help for our Christmas Eve service. If you would like to donate a plate of cookies or if you are able to help with coffee hour setup or clean up sign up here https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0f45a5a92da5fa7-cookies#/
It is said that voting is a civic sacrament. On this last Sunday before Election Day we will review and lift up the importance of voting and democracy in our religion, all while practicing the Real Rules.
Seasonal changes bring opportunities to cull and share: At this transitional time of year, as we sort through our belongings, we can offer our extras, and castoffs or new items to our partner, Family Promise. Among the items Family Promise is hoping to give to its families:Dining Room Table and ChairsDressersCouchesEating utensilsKitchen Food Prep UtensilsTowel, … Continue reading Family Promise Asking for Household Donations
Our member, Cesar Martinez-Garza, shares with us and invites us into this meaningful Mexican celebration of honoring those we have lost. We invite you to bring pictures of loved ones that have passed to adorn our ofrenda. It is also Halloween weekend (the 2 are not the same) and so children and young at heart are encouraged to wear costumes during the service.
November’s Thoughts are about CHANGE Hymn #361 tells us “Don’t be afraid of some change.” Is that how we feel about change—fearful? Are we afraid of change? Fear seems like a big word to use about a small conflict, a small change. Well, although scary might be more present with a big change, change is … Continue reading In the Interim, by Interim Minister, Rev. Amy DeBeck
