by nadine j. smet-weiss spiritual director sitting here with my breath i am reminded of the heart at the heart of each being infinitesimal spark of light hidden in each and every form unfolding through the eons becoming unending appears to falter mystery moves spark ignites anew life
Join us on Monday February 3rd, @ 7:00pm for a time of reflection and sharing about our UU Principles. This is NOT a UU exclusive gathering – all are welcome. Contact Jane Rohrbach (windowsjmr@comcast.net) or Nadine Smet-Weiss (njw1258@hotmail.com) for further information.
In this month where we can be bombarded by conversation hearts and chocolates – I’m reminded that while valentines day can get stuck on one kind of love the ancient Greeks identified 8 different types of love. I’m also reminded that unconditional love, affectionate love, love of self, familiar love, enduring love, and playful love … Continue reading There is a love
Sun., Feb. 9 – Noon in the Sanctuary Church members are invited to come to this “listening session” to share their thoughts and feelings, express concerns, or ask questions related to recent actions to remove members.
Worship Service: Creeds, Credos, and Covenants, Rev. Dr. Sandra Fees. Unitarian Universalism is non-creedal in its approach to religion. Instead we are covenantal, focusing on relationship in community, and on building individual credos that express our beliefs. This morning the youth group will join in sharing their credos. The monthly share-the-plate collection will benefit The Spectrum, which provides a safe, supportive, and empowering environment for LGBTQ+ youth.
Two homeless families need your help this week. We still need 8 volunteers. Your contribution makes a big difference in the life of Christy, her 5 children and Anna and her 1-yr-old son. Drop off a meal at 6:15pm: Jan. 25, 26, 28, 29 and Feb. 1 Stay for the evening and enjoy that meal … Continue reading YOU COUNT!!
More info can be found at www.UUCSJ.org/internships . Placements this year are: Annunciation House – San Antonio, TX Boston Immigration Justice Accompaniment Network – Boston, MA Engaging People in Change – Millbrook, NY Rural & Migrant Ministry – throughout New York UU Justice Florida – throughout Florida UU United Nations Office – New York, NY
Worship Service: The 8th Principle, Rev. Dr. Sandra Fees. Unitarian Universalist has 7 beloved principles that guide our ethical and spiritual commitments. The 7 principles, however, have not adequately dismantled racism and other oppressions in ourselves and our institutions. This morning in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, we’ll explore a proposed 8th principle and consider how it would help us build a diverse and multicultural Beloved Community.
This Sunday will be the last chance to order our upcoming common read An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States at a discounted rate. Please order on the signup sheet on the Gerber room bulletin board or by emailing office@uuberks.org. If you have not already done so, please indicate on the signup sheet if … Continue reading Last Chance on Orders for Indigenous books
We need 17 people to step up as volunteers to bring a meal (6:15pm), stay for the evening (6-8:30pm), or stay overnight (8:30pm-5am). Please sign up immediately via a link from our website under Connect >> Volunteer or on the bulletin board in the Gerber Room. We need: 5 dinner preparers 8 evening host 4 overnighters The children include … Continue reading HELENA, CHRISTY and their 8 children NEED YOUR HELP starting today!
