Dear UUJusticePA Community, It is with great sadness that we share the news that Reverend Joan Sabatino, Executive Director of UU Justice PA, died on October 17th, surrounded by her family. When Rev. Joan received her sudden and unexpected stage 4 pancreatic cancer diagnosis a few weeks ago, we were caught off guard. Now, as we … Continue reading A Message from UU Justice PA
November 17, 11am – 2pm Centro Hispano Center- 25 North 2nd Street, Reading $25 adults, $10 students, <5 free Free parking at GoggleWorks Funds help undocumented immigrants that graduate from Berks County High Schools attend college. Come to the event to learn more about the Greater Reading Immigration Project and what we do.
On NOV 4 and NOV 11,First UU Berks is committed to providing groceries and meals for their Monday Meal Ministry to families experiencing homelessness. Family Promise of Berks County program hosts families in one of their ‘bridge houses’ for up to 90 days while they save money and rebuild their lives. They helped over 50 families last year. See www.familypromiseofberks.org for details. There are a lot of children this … Continue reading Monday Meal Ministry
Our First UU team raised $4846 for the Reading-Berks CROP Walk, a humanitarian aid fund-raising event, last Sunday at Gring’s Mill Park. We had a record 11 team members, six of whom walked the “long course” of 6 miles from Gring’s Mill to Rebers Bridge and back! A quarter of the funds raised stay local … Continue reading Thank you for supporting CROP Walk!
Our biggest-ever First UU team is gearing up for the Reading-Berks CROP Walk, ahumanitarian aid fund-raising event, this Sunday at Gring’s Mill Park. All are welcome to comealong to walk along the Tulpehocken Creek in support of the effort or to help with other activitiesoutlined below The walk steps off at 1:15 p.m. but registration … Continue reading CROP Walk activities coming Sunday at Gring’s Mill!
Come along my little ghouls and goblins, bring your creepy crawly kids to enjoy our family friendly spooky movie night. Appear in costume or 3 piece suit – either way it will be a hoot! We will have snacks and pizza, bring a friend, blankets and pillows, or favorite stuffies so we can take over … Continue reading Spooky Movie Night
The Building Keepers would like to thank everyone who participated in the garden cleanup last Sunday. The garden areas now look fantastic, and we’re sure everyone will notice on Sunday for the Solar Dedication ceremony.
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!
(this is a copy of the press release that went out earlier this week) Reading, PA (September 23, 2024) – The First Unitarian Universalist Church of Berks County, established in Reading, PA in 1831, is excited to announce a special dedication ceremony celebrating the installation of its new solar photovoltaic system. The ceremony will take place … Continue reading For Immediate Release
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
