Halloween Costume Parade
Kids of all ages are invited to come in costume and congregate in the social hall on October 29. We’ll then kick off worship with a costume parade for the start of our service.
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Pancake Breakfast
We’re looking forward to kicking off our month celebrating The Gift of Gratitude with a time to share breakfast together as a faith community. Our Pancake breakfast will be morning of Nov 5th from 9 am to 10 am. Please visit the signup genius link to RSVP and share what you’ll contribute (your presence is more than enough).
CROP Walk team raises more than $3000
With donations still arriving, First UU’s team raised $3127 for the annual Reading-Berks CROP Walk, from which a quarter of the profits stay local with the Berks Schuylkill Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank, which in turn benefits the monthly food pantry sponsored by our congregation. First UU was a sponsor of the Reading-Berks walk, which … Continue reading CROP Walk team raises more than $3000
Spooky Movie Night
November 4 we will be holding a Spooky Sanctuary Movie Night! Please join us in the Sanctuary from 6pm- 9pm. To celebrate both Halloween and Day of the Dead we will be viewing “It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown” and “Coco”. The church will be providing pizza, we ask that everyone please bring some drinks … Continue reading Spooky Movie Night
Many Thanks!
A huge thank you to all who contributed to the fall clothing drive to Hope Rescue Mission! Your gently recycled clothing supports our local community, and helps to fight homelessness for children, women and men in Reading. Our church came through with a generous donation. A special thank you to Lauren Fritz for organizing and … Continue reading Many Thanks!
Contemplative Companions
Contemplative Companions will be gathering for a brown bag lunch at church after the service this Sunday. Following lunch, the group will be going to walk the Labyrinth at Penn State Berks. For further information contact Jane (windowsjmr@gmail.com) or nadine (njw1258@hotmail.com)
Join with our fellow Universalists!
FUUBC is one of just 6 congregations in Pennsylvania with Universalist origins, and the fall meeting of the Trustees of the Pennsylvania Universalist Convention (TPUC) is where we stay in touch with that heritage. Come for all or part of the activities on Saturday, 14 October… 8 a.m. Registration at church8:30 to 11 a.m. TPUC … Continue reading Join with our fellow Universalists!
Considering Membership Class
We will be holding a considering membership class on 11/12 following service. Come learn more about what our church community has to offer and you can become a part of it. Contact g.membership@uuberks.org for more info.
CROP Walk campaign is off and running, uh, walking!
First UU’s team has begun fund-raising for the annual Reading-Berks CROP Walk, from which a quarter of the profits stay local with the Berks Schuylkill Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank, which in turn benefits the monthly food pantry sponsored by our congregation. First UU is a sponsor of the Reading-Berks walk, which will be held … Continue reading CROP Walk campaign is off and running, uh, walking!
Get A Blessing for Your Bag or Device!
UUBerks Device/Bag Blessing Sticker or Pin Here at UUBerks, we take time to renew, recommit and set a course for the months ahead. This is our annual bag / device blessing. Some of us came to the church sanctuary with our backpacks, purses, wallets, briefcases or other satchels. Some of us came to church through … Continue reading Get A Blessing for Your Bag or Device!