Dear Members and Friends, It is with deep emotion that I write to share with you my decision to retire from UU Berks and full-time ministry in July 2022. I have been in spiritual discernment for a while about the best timing for the congregation and for me. I share this news now so that we … Continue reading Important News from Rev. Dr. Sandra Fees (Jan. 2022)
Join us this morning as we consider how Dr. King’s example can inspire and guide us in shaping the future. How do we orient ourselves so that we can continue the work of justice, kindness, truth-seeking, and truth-telling? This morning’s music is offered by Kent, Rachel and Megan Gutzler and Dan Matz.
Some folks make New Year’s resolutions, like lose 5 pounds and read more non-fiction. Others think about living with intention, which tends to be more process-oriented, like pay attention and have worthy goals. It means moving out of autopilot and into a meaningful, well-balanced life based on your own conscious choices. And that’s swell, but what about when things are truly falling apart, like they seem to be now? How can we meet this messy life in a way that lets us be awake, wholehearted, and of service?
Family Promise (FP) has a new ‘apartment shelter’ 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 … Continue reading Feeding Families in Family Promise Program – Jan. 17-26, 2022
Mark your calendars now: Our FUUBC 2022 Service Auction is on Saturday, February 19th @ 6 PM. This year’s theme is Midwinter Night Dream. We will be using the Auctria online auction website again this year to host the silent auction and Zoom for the live auction on Saturday night. We were hoping to host an … Continue reading Save the Date for our Annual Service Auction
Please join us after church this Sunday, Jan 9 for a informational talk and Q&A about our monthly food bank with coordinator Brian Kammerer. This is a time to hear about the important work being done by the food bank and explore volunteer possibilities!
This morning we will be worshiping with the UU Church of Lehigh Valley via zoom. You may join the service with a computer, tablet, or mobile device.
December 26 is traditionally known as “Second Christmas.” It is celebrated as Boxing Day and the Feast of St. Stephen. It also marks the beginning of Kwanzaa.
As discussed at the December Congregational Meeting, the Special Plate Collection process will now support 8 organizations consistently for the next 3 years. This allows our congregation to develop and deepen more supportive relationships with these organizations.It also helps the organizations know they will receive a donation from us for a defined time period. We will … Continue reading Vote for Special Plate – Deadline extended to Dec. 26th
Join us for a festive celebration of the winter holidays with lessons and carols of the season. We will light the fourth Advent candle for love, UU style.
