Meditation and mindfulness practices offer an excellent opportunity to explore presence, deepen self-awareness, and connect as a community. With this month’s theme of “The Practice of Presence,” Martin Smith invites anyone interested in meditation—whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or completely new—to join in creating a supportive group. Martin is a trained Buddhist meditation instructor with nearly 15 years of ...

Join us on Monday 1/6/2025 @ 7:00pm, via zoom for Contemplative Companions when we will explore and share about ‘where we come from.’ Advanced reflection on the question of ‘where do I come from?’ is optional – sometimes the surprise of spontaneous arising is the most meaningful. For further information or to receive the zoom ...

It is that time of year again! Christmas is almost here and once again, We Need Cookies! Please sign up to donate a plate of cookies for our Christmas eve coffee hour. We also need some elves to help set up and clean up. Sign up below https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F45A5A92DA5FA7-53995540-christmas#

In addition to our Christmas Cookie sale on Dec. 15, we will also be selling Equal Exchange products after church on DEC. 1 and DEC. 15. Equal Exchange makes the wonderful coffee which we enjoy every Sunday.  We will have coffee, tea, chocolate, even dried fruit and nuts for sale!  All are Fair Trade products, so ...

Join us on Monday 12/2 @ 7:00pm, via zoom for Contemplative Companions when we will share ‘a story about finding the light in everyone and everything.’ In preparation for this gathering, simply begin to notice the light you see in the world around you and within. For further information or to receive the zoom link, ...

The Youth Group is holding a Holiday Cookie Sale as a Church Fundraiser and are requesting cookie donations. We need 12 dozen undecorated sugar cookies for the youth to decorate.  We are also in need of many, many more dozens of cookies to sell of all types and varieties.  All cookie donations are due at ...

Thank you to everyone who donated to Hope Rescue Mission for our fall clothing drive! This was our largest collection yet! Your clothing goes right to the unhoused children, women and men of Reading who are in need. You are the helpers. We appreciate you!

Following the service on November 24th, please join us for a Friendsgiving Pot-Luck Feast with friends in the Gerber Room. Sign up Here

Join us on this Election Day Eve, Monday 11/4 @ 7:00pm, via zoom for our Contemplative Companions. Our focus this evening will be on the present as we consider what needs the attention of repair within ourselves and in our world. For further information or to receive the zoom link, contact nadine at njw1258@hotmail.com. 

Please stick around after church on Sunday, Nov. 17, for lunch in the Gerber Room followed by table discussions led by First UU’s Stewardship Committee. No advance registration is required, just come with your ideas for new church events, activities, and fundraisers … as well as learning about all facets of stewardship to benefit our ...