Author: UU Berks Office Administrator
beyond beneath within
nadine j. smet-weiss step beyond all the external noise of the world slip beneath the thousands of thoughts in your head venture through the rhythm of your breath and your heartbeat to the barely perceptible pulsing source of life within sacred space that deep listening place i’ll meet you there
Contemplative Companions – October 2020
Join us on Monday October 5th, @ 7:00pm when gather together to examine our 8th Principle through a contemplative lens. Contact Jane Rohrbach (windowsjmr@comcast.net) or Nadine Smet-Weiss (njw1258@hotmail.com or 484-333-4015) for further information; contact Nadine to receive the zoom link for this gathering.
LISTENING CAFES ON SECOND SUNDAYS
The ADORE group will host a Listening Cafe on October 11 from 12:00-12:45pm on Zoom. The topic is Difficult Dialogues with friends and family about racial justice. Adele will introduce the discussion with some tips from Hard Conversations webinar, followed by break-out rooms and then a large group share out. All members and friends are … Continue reading LISTENING CAFES ON SECOND SUNDAYS
Univoice Weekly
UUs have a long history of working to build and strengthen democracy. The upcoming November election is a political time that calls on us to fight for our values around issues we care deeply about – LGBTQ rights, climate change, racial justice, immigration, and more. To UU the Vote means countering voter suppression, expanding democracy, and having issues-based conversations. Join us this morning for this important conversation.
SPECIAL PLATE COLLECTIONS VOTE
Even during the pandemic, First UU Berks has demonstrated generosity and kindness in a tangible way! Once a month, we designate a donation to a selected non-profit organization. The selected organizations were nominated by church members and voted on at our congregational meeting. Jan 2020 Spectrum = $666Feb 2020 Make the Road PA = $568April … Continue reading SPECIAL PLATE COLLECTIONS VOTE
Time to Register for RE
Re families please take a moment to fill out your child’s RE registration here https://forms.gle/LAi3D6MLbxSKg3fA8
Would you like to become a member of our church?
The Membership Committee with Rev. Dr. Sandra Fees will host a membership class, right after online service on Sunday, November 15th. We will meet in a Zoom session for 60-90 minutes. If you are interested in exploring membership with a church, please consider joining us. If you decide membership is right for you, you can … Continue reading Would you like to become a member of our church?
Please Update Your Zoom accounts
There is a new version of Zoom (5.2.3). Please try to update your Zoom app on your computer/smartphone before next week.Video: How to update Zoom in Windows 10
Univoice Weekly
Rooted, Inspired, and Ready! Rev. Dr. Sandra Fees. This Sunday Rev. Dr. Sandra Fees and attendees at this year’s General Assembly will share their experiences, stories, and learnings. Don’t miss this chance to hear about the work, witness, and programs informing and guiding Unitarian Universalism.