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 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)
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!
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.
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!
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!
Religious Exploration – To let us know how you plan to engage with our programs this year please visit. https://uuberks.org/Registration
On Monday, September 25th, we will be hosting cyclists from Tour de PAC, a bike tour that travels from frontline community to frontline community to collect testimony from people impacted by climate change. Their final stop will be the Pennsylvania Climate Convergence in Harrisburg on October 1st .If you are a cyclist and would like … Continue reading UU Berks and Tour de Pac Pot Luck Dinner & Climate Discussion
On Monday, September 25th, we will be hosting cyclists from Tour de PAC, a bike tour that travels from frontline community to frontline community to collect testimony from people impacted by climate change. Their final stop will be the Pennsylvania Climate Convergence in Harrisburg on October 1st. If you are a cyclist and would like to … Continue reading Tour de PAC Cyclists at Our Church
It turned out to be a nice day for a festival. This is the 47TH annual Hay Creek Festival. If you were unable to attend, you have another chance on Sunday. You can find photos from the event here. You’re welcome to download, print, and share them.
