Friendsgiving
Following the service on November 24th, please join us for a Friendsgiving Pot-Luck Feast with friends in the Gerber Room. Sign up Here
Category: News
Contemplative Companions
Join us on this Election Day Eve, Monday 11/4 @ 7:00pm, via zoom for our Contemplative Companions. Our focus this evening will be on the present as we consider what needs the attention of repair within ourselves and in our world. For further information or to receive the zoom link, contact nadine at njw1258@hotmail.com.
Stirring Up Stewardship!
Please stick around after church on Sunday, Nov. 17, for lunch in the Gerber Room followed by table discussions led by First UU’s Stewardship Committee. No advance registration is required, just come with your ideas for new church events, activities, and fundraisers … as well as learning about all facets of stewardship to benefit our … Continue reading Stirring Up Stewardship!
A Message from UU Justice PA
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
Fall Brunch Fundraiser for the GRIP Dreamer Scholarship
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.
Monday Meal Ministry
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
Thank you for supporting CROP Walk!
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!
CROP Walk activities coming Sunday at Gring’s Mill!
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!
Spooky Movie Night
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
A Big Thank You!
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.