March 5, 2020 Dear Members and Friends, With news of the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak around the world and in the U.S., it’s important for our church community to be informed and prepared. Our Board, Ministry & Operations Team, and Staff have reviewed recommendations by the CDC for Faith Communities and consulted with other UU leaders … Continue reading Pastoral Letter Regarding Coronavirus
Worship Service: The Anchor of the Soul, Rev. Israel Buffardi. Hope has been called the anchor of the soul, yet hope is hard to find today for many of us. Together we will reflect on hope as an imperfect practice of working for our ideals, as they pass from generation to generation.
These two beauties are looking for a new home. Pumpkin is about 12 yo and Tommy is 7. They are best buds, have had regular vet visits, including all their shots. They are friendly and indoor only. All their toys, litter box, etc. can go with them. Their “mom” Ruthie Epler has to move and … Continue reading Ruth Epler needs to find a home for her beloved cats
The 20s/30s folx will be meeting on Thursday, March 5th, at 6 pm at Nic’s apartment in Wyomissing for taco salad and “March Madness” table game night! For directions/questions/RSVP e-mail Nic at nic.stoltzfus@icloud.com.
by nadine j. smet-weiss spiritual director within intuition speaks deep opening mind
Worship Service: Building a Community of Communities. Paula Cole-Jones, Rev. Dr. Sandra Fees. Whether we consider faith formation, growth, social justice and/or dismantling white supremacy, Unitarian Universalists could use an identity update. This presentation embraces who we are and challenges who we think we are. Seeing ourselves as a Community of Communities changes our future and it is key to the Beloved Community. Paula Cole Jones is the founder of ADORE (A Dialogue on Race & Ethnicity), a former president of DRUUMM (Diverse and Revolutionary Unitarian Universalist Multicultural Ministries) and our congregation’s Primary Contact in the Central East Region of the Unitarian Universalist Association. There will be a workshop following the service from 12:30-2:30 pm.
If members or friends would like to communicate with our treasurer Nadine Smet- Weiss, for any purpose, please contact her at this email address of: treasurer@uuberks.org
Join us on Monday March 2nd, @ 7:00pm when we explore and reflect upon selections from Mark Nepo’s “The One Life We Have.” Contact Jane Rohrbach (windowsjmr@comcast.net) or Nadine Smet-Weiss (njw1258@hotmail.com) for further information.
Worship Service: Resiliency Practices, Rev. Dr. Sandra Fees.
What are the practices that can help us build resiliency in terms of personal struggle and national or global crisis? Today we’ll share and seek some practical guidance for developing resiliency practices in our daily lives.
The Social Justice Coordinating Team Meeting will meet on Weds. February 26th at 7pm in the Gerber room.
