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
Our Contemplative Companions group will be gathering on Monday November 7th at 7:00pm via zoom.The focus theme for this month will be ‘Seeds of Change’ For further information, including the zoomlink, contact Nadine at njw1258@hotmail.com or (484) 333-4015.
nadine j. smet-weiss spiritual director risking heart opening transformation releasing the fullness of our light into the world much like that brilliant tree turned autumn orange outside my bedroom window trusting life by letting go ablaze
Family Promise (FP) has a new ‘shelter house’ model for helping families who are experiencing homelessness. Instead of traveling from church to church, families now live temporarily in a house while participating in the program. SIGN UP HERE TO VOLUNTEER Our church has committed to provide meals or groceries to the three families staying at two ‘shelter … Continue reading Feeding Families in Family Promise (Nov. 7-17)
Our community will once again be participating in the Berks Connection Pretrial Services (BCPS) holiday gift tree event. We have been given 25 names of children whose parent or guardian is currently incarcerated at the Berks County Prison. For some of these children, this may be the only gift they receive. BCPS hosts a big … Continue reading Holiday Gift Tree Time is Here
