Faith can be both a guiding light and sustaining force throughout the course of one’s life. In a world that is all too cruel and harsh, faith can be twisted, becoming instead a tool that fosters both isolation and a sense of underwhelm. What do we do when this happens for us as Unitarian Universalists? Come, let us gather in the fortifying spirit of love made known in community as we re-member ourselves, for ourselves, in the presence of all that we choose to name as Holy.
Pridefest is just around the corner on July 17th! We are in need of volunteers to help with setup and clean up as well as sit at the First UU table and give out treats and pamphlets. This year Pridefest has moved to Jim Dietrich Park making for much easier parking. The park is located at 4899 Stoudts Ferry … Continue reading Volunteers Needed For Pridefest
Today, from our own church sanctuary, we will consider what “sanctuary” means in our lives. We all need places of refuge and protection; maybe now more than ever considering the continuous challenges we are being confronted with. What places, people, or practices feel like a sanctuary to you? In what ways are you yourself a walking sanctuary for others? Together, we will be intentional about offering and receiving the refreshing gifts of sanctuary.
The UUA GA service
This morning’s service is a fun interactive celebration of our Unitarian Universalist Principles, including our 8th Principle. Join us as we build a metaphorical sundae of principles in worship and celebrate with an ice cream social and coffee hour afterwards. This is Rev. Dr. Sandra Fees’s last Sunday with us. Our collection will benefit Berks Stands Up.
by Nadine J. Smet-WeissSpiritual Director do lessbe more
We hope everyone that attended the picnic last month had a good time, even if we had a little bit of July-like weather in May. A big thank you to everyone that helped with the picnic and the Penny Social. We think the Penny Social was a great success: we brought in almost $375. If … Continue reading Service Auction Update
On Sunday June 12, we celebrated 18 years of ministry with Rev. Dr. Sandra Fees. There were a lot of laughs and a few tears during the service. As part of the celebration, Sandra was presented with a photo memory book. If you didn’t get a chance to view it after the service, we have … Continue reading Memory Book
invite you to: Join an evening vigil at the Berks Detention Center on Wednesday, June 29 at 7 pm. 1040 Berks RoadLeesport, PA 19533 ICE has not yet allowed any social visitations to the more than 80 immigrant women incarcerated at Berks, even though the restrictions on visitation have been lifted nationwide. Human rights violations … Continue reading Shut Down Berks Interfaith Witness & the FUUBC Immigration team
Join in a celebration of Rev. Dr. Sandra Fees’s ministry with us over the past 18 years. Rev. Fees will offer us a “farewell message.” We’ll join in a special ceremony and visual presentation to honor our shared ministry.
