We did such a good job collecting items for Hope Rescue Mission last year that they have asked us to do it again! Starting in October, we will be collecting coats, hats, scarves, gloves, belts, and purses. They are very much in need of new men’s underwear in all sizes from small to 3x. Donations can … Continue reading Clothing Drive for Hope Rescue Mission
UUBerks has decided to push its UU Climate Justice Revival programming to February 1-2 2025. This time frame provides more lead time for congregants to mark their calendars for the event and it allows leadership ample time to plan. Please mark your calendars and watch this space for more information!
We are excited to announce a special dedication ceremony celebrating the installation of its new solar photovoltaic system. The ceremony will take place on Sunday, October 6th during our 10:30 am service. State Senator Judy Schwank will be a special guest speaker at the dedication ceremony. Senator Schwank will share her insights on the importance of … Continue reading Solar Dedication
The American Solar Energy Society’s National Solar Tour is coming up October 4th-6th, both in-person and virtually. This is the nation’s largest grassroots event showcasing solar power, renewable energy, and sustainable living practices. Our church is participating! We’ll be hosting tours on Sunday, October 6th from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Help us spread the word … Continue reading Get ready to shine bright!
– “To Sing Is To Pray Twice.” – however you pray, however you find your center and connect with something larger than yourself. Let UUBerks be a place where we connect through song. The next few months have some really wonderful singing scheduled ahead! Thank you to the music team for leading these while our … Continue reading Singing this Fall – let us know you’ll be there!
Our last Kids coffee hour of year is extra special! Make sure to sign up today to share what you’ll bring On Sunday – 9.22.24, all of our kids and youth are invited from 9:30 – 10:15 to help prepare this important part of our community life. From 11:30-12 we will help the time go … Continue reading Kids Coffee Hour
On Sunday, Sep 8th we held our annual bag blessing. If you missed it and would like a token to place on your bag as you navigate this world with your Unitarian Universalist faith – please fill out https://uuberks.org/Blessing
The Special Plate Program aims to promote the well-being of our broader community in a collaborative manner that demonstrates the principle of the sacred interdependent web of all existence and our value of Generosity through the sharing of faith, presence, and resources. In 2023, we donated over $4800 to eight local organizations.At our May Congregational … Continue reading Special Plate Nominations Being Accepted
This year’s Reading-Berks CROP Walk on 13 Oct will include some activities to highlight needs of people nearby and around the world. As always, this annual fund-raiser—of which First UU is a sponsor!—aids the international efforts of Church World Service as well as the Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank, the supplier for our monthly food … Continue reading Join the team for CROP Walk!
this year’s blessing of your bags, your tablets, your stuff that you take out into the world with you is coming up this Sunday. Make sure to bring them with you as you travel to church.
