Author: UU Berks Office Administrator

Family Promise Back-to-School Bash for Youth- August 12th, 12-5pm

Please drop off donations at 325 N. 5th Street in Reading, between the hours of 8:30am-4:30pm Monday-Thursday. For any questions, please reach out to Deborah at Drhodes@familypromiseofberks.org. Back to School Wishlist: Notebooks, Folders, Pencils, Pens, Highlighters, Index cards, 3-ring Binders, Calculators, Bookbags, Napkins, Lunch bags, Reusable water bottles, White-out tape, Loose-leaf paper, Organizer/calendar planners, Post-it notes, 3-hole punch, … Continue reading Family Promise Back-to-School Bash for Youth- August 12th, 12-5pm

ADORE A Dialogue On Race and Ethnicity and The Listening Cafe

We have changed our meeting time to 7 PM on Sundays to accommodate parents and those folks who may be attending church in person.  We will continue in a virtual format for the foreseeable future.  On September 12th, at 7 PM we will be in conversation about systemic racism in the K-12 school systems.  We … Continue reading ADORE A Dialogue On Race and Ethnicity and The Listening Cafe

Univoice Weekly

Weekly News for the week of: August 8, 2021 This Sunday: Circle ‘Round for Justice, Healing, Courage August 8, 2021 Adele Claire Wallace, Ebee Bromley, Frank Wilder, Pat Uribe-Lichty, Rev. Dr. Sandra Fees, Richard Bromley, Tonya Wenger Join us this morning for reflections on this year’s UUA General Assembly. Delegates and attendees from UU Berks will share transformational moments, highlights, and … Continue reading Univoice Weekly

Adore Listening Cafe

On August 8 at noon, the ADORE team will host our monthly Listening Cafe.   Why are parents showing up at school board meetings to talk about Critical Race Theory?  What is it? What is the debate about?   Friends and members are invited to participate in this ADORE (A Dialog on Race and Ethnicity) discussion and encouraged … Continue reading Adore Listening Cafe

Univoice Weekly

Weekly News for the week of: August 1, 2021 Trust The Good Notes From Your Director of Music :Elizabeth Bromley Last month I heard American playwright, Quiara Alegría Hudes, tell a story live in my living room from an event hosted by a global storytelling non-profit called, “The Moth.” The story was beautiful, as beautiful … Continue reading Univoice Weekly

Promise Walk

It is that time a year again! Promise Walk time to help fundraise for Family Promise! I think it will be great if we can start a team again. The walk will be on August 28th from 11am-1pm at FirstEnergy Stadium – Join us in person or virtual . Latin Fest will start immediately after the … Continue reading Promise Walk

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nadine j. smet-weiss spiritual director yesterday was chilly spring it seemed summer might  never  arrive today august  is upon us all too soon the shortness of shortening days undeniable but now now this moment is infinite