The Special Plate Program aims to promote the well-being of our broader community in a collaborative manner that demonstrates the principle of the sacred interdependent web of all existence and our value of Generosity through the sharing of faith, presence, and resources. In 2023, we donated over $4800 to eight local organizations.At our May Congregational … Continue reading Special Plate Nominations Being Accepted

This year’s Reading-Berks CROP Walk on 13 Oct will include some activities to highlight needs of people nearby and around the world. As always, this annual fund-raiser—of which First UU is a sponsor!—aids the international efforts of Church World Service as well as the Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank, the supplier for our monthly food … Continue reading Join the team for CROP Walk!

Contemplative Companions will be regathering in October. New and ‘renewed’ participants are welcome! Our October gathering will be held on Sunday October 6th at the Penn State Berks Labyrinth following the service. You are invited to bring a brown bag lunch and may want to bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating. Following lunch/reconnection time, Jane will offer a brief … Continue reading Contemplative Companions

The effort to combat hunger is an essential part of First UU’s social justice mission, which is whywe’re one of the sponsors of the annual Reading-Berks CROP Walk, a fund-raiser for theinternational efforts of Church World Service as well as the Helping Harvest Fresh FoodBank—the supplier for our monthly food pantry. This year’s local CROP … Continue reading Eat at Isaac’s on Thursday to benefit CROP Walk!