We are in critical need of coffee crew volunteers. We have lost several volunteers recently for various reasons and if we cannot recruit more it could mean the end of our beloved coffee hour. Volunteering is  only 3-4 times a year to bring a simple snack, make coffee and quick clean up. Please contact Bonnie … Continue reading Coffee Crew Help Needed

This year is the City of Reading’s ‘bicenterquasquigenary’ – or 275th anniversary. As part of the celebration there will be a self-guided Historic Church Walk on Saturday, September 16th from 1-4 PM. Our church is on the tour! We need your help! Sign up here to volunteer for either or both days.   https://uuberks.org/275_church_walk Thank you … Continue reading 275th Anniversary Historic Church Walking Tour

One of the ways First UU supports anti-hunger efforts is through the annual Reading-Berks CROP Walk. A quarter of the funds raised stay local with the Berks Schuylkill Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank, which benefits the monthly food pantry sponsored by our congregation. First UU is a sponsor of the Reading-Berks CROP Walk, which will … Continue reading Visit Isaac’s to help kick off CROP Walk campaign!

(Well, not the ones you are wearing…) those that you no longer need, and wish to recycle back into our local community for good! This will help to sustain the children, women and men of the Hope Rescue Mission shelter communities! Through the month of September, we will be collecting your gently used clothing in the Gerber Room.  … Continue reading Please Give Us Your Clothes!!!!

Join us on Monday 9/11 @ 7:00pm via zoom for our Contemplative Companions. We begin this season of contemplative gatherings by welcoming our memories of Tracie, and celebrating all that she brought to our circle, our lives and our community.  For further information or to receive the zoom link, contact Nadine at njw1258@hotmail.com 

(from our 2023 End of Summer Picnic) Check out the photo album from our church picnic

Friends, we have suffered a great loss to our community. Tracie Greth, lifelongUU Berks member and friend to so many, died in her home on Thursday, August 17. Tracie was an active member on our Worship Associates Committee. If you would like to see some of her recordings, you can find them on this page. … Continue reading Tragic Loss of a Dear Member

In times of challenge, it is our duty to uphold the principles of community and foster an inclusive society for all. Today, we stand in solidarity with the @thelgbtcenter LGBT Center of Greater Reading and their mission to serve the LGBTQ+ community in Berks County. As advocates for diversity and inclusivity, @bringthechangeinc recognize the vital role the LGBT Center … Continue reading #SupportingLGBTCenter: Embracing Diversity & Inclusivity 

Contemplative Companions will be taking a summer hiatus in the months of July and August. We will be regathering on Monday 9/11 (note – this is the second Monday due to labor day). If you are interested in learning more about Contemplative Companions, please feel free to reach out to Nadine (njw1258@hotmail.com or 484-333-4015) or jane (windowsjmr@gmail.com or 610-927-6187).  … Continue reading  Contemplative Companions