Author: UU Berks Office Administrator

resilience embedded

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

Contemplative Companions – February 2020

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.

There is a love

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

Univoice Weekly

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.

YOU COUNT!!

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!!

UUSJC Summer Internship Applications Are Open!

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

Univoice Weekly

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.

HELENA, CHRISTY and their 8 children NEED YOUR HELP starting today!

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!