Category: News

Family Promise Nov. 3 & 10

Families Experiencing Homelessness Need Our Help Twice a year, we partner with Family Promise to bring groceries, a meal, and housing supplies to families in their transitional housing program. Please view general information and sign up! (Details about the families and specific needs will come next week)  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D4BAEAA2CA13-59390744-2025 Thank you in advance for your generosity! … Continue reading Family Promise Nov. 3 & 10

Fall Plant Sale

Stop by our Fall Plant fundraiser on October 12th. A variety of native fall plants will be available to purchase before and after service. Click here for some tips on planting native fall plants

Clothing Drive

It is that time of year again when we clean out our closets for Hope Rescue Mission. They are in need of lots of warm weather clothing, coats, scarves, gloves and hats. They are always in need of new socks and underwear as well. Donations can be left in the bin in the Gerber room.

A Night of Sing along with The Practical Saints

Saturday November 1st-6:00-8:00 PM 1/2 the nights proceeds go to the church Practical Saints band members include Judd Bortz, Mike Szajna, Isaiah Matz and Bryan Weber and Adam Neil. We hand out lyrics to our audience, and strongly encourage singing along! We play The Beatles, Bob Dylan, The Byrds, the Kinks and more. Please come … Continue reading A Night of Sing along with The Practical Saints

Join our team, get a T-shirt (Limited time only) 

Once again this year, First UU is a sponsor of the Reading-Berks CROP Walk, an anti-hunger fund-raiser that benefits Helping Harvest, the supplier of food for FUUBC’s monthly food pantry, and we’ve already raised more than $300 toward a $5000 goal! Church World Service, the international sponsor of CROP Walks, keeps 25% of the funds … Continue reading Join our team, get a T-shirt (Limited time only) 

Being a Good Partner to Other Organizations

Are you representing the church in any capacity?  From going to demos to being involved in strategic planning, there are a few pitfalls to avoid.  We will look at different aspects of this role in a short after-church session on Sept. 14th.  Join us in the Chalice House meeting room after coffee hour.