Family Promise (FP) has a new ‘shelter house’ model for helping families who are experiencing homelessness. Instead of traveling from church to church, families now live temporarily in a house while participating in the program. SIGN UP HERE TO VOLUNTEER Our church has committed to provide meals or groceries to the three families staying at two ‘shelter … Continue reading Feeding Families in Family Promise (Nov. 7-17)
Our community will once again be participating in the Berks Connection Pretrial Services (BCPS) holiday gift tree event. We have been given 25 names of children whose parent or guardian is currently incarcerated at the Berks County Prison. For some of these children, this may be the only gift they receive. BCPS hosts a big … Continue reading Holiday Gift Tree Time is Here
Hello FUUBC! Here’s everything you need to know about Friendsgiving and the Caring Bags Project! Friendsgiving will be held on Sunday, November 27th, following the service. It’s a chance for us to enjoy a feast with friends in community, celebrating potluck-style the Sunday following Thanksgiving. Below you will find a link to a sign up … Continue reading Friendsgiving and the Caring Bags Project
It was a great day to be out at First Energy Stadium for the Out in the Park! event. The sun was out on a cool Fall day and we think everyone had a fun time. We are looking forward to next year. If you are looking for photos from the event, here is the … Continue reading Photos from “Out in the Park!”
Thanks to so many of you, the First UU CROP Walk team—Rick Bromley, Mona McCormick, Nic Stoltzfus, Be Young, Louise Lorenz, and Jim Beidler—has nearly met its $4000 goal for the anti-hunger event (Note: as of this writing earlier in the week, we’re at $3745!). It’s not too late to lend your support, either by … Continue reading Last chance to support church’s CROP Walk team!
On Oct 9 from 12- 1 we’re having an info and interest session for Our Whole Lives that will focus on plans our community has for this year and future years. We’re hoping you’ll attend. https://www.uua.org/re/owl
The food bank will be moving back indoors starting this October 15th (inside the church) at 8:30am and yes it will take place on the 3rd Saturday of the month. So come out and help out with a great cause. We will be having an optional training session this Sunday (October 2nd) at noon if … Continue reading Food Bank Changes and Volunteer Training
A big thanks to the many of you who have already supported the First UU CROP Walk team—as of earlier this week, we’ve already raised $3435 toward an initial goal of $4000!—and all are invited to help celebrate by coming to a cookout on the CROP Walk day at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9. The … Continue reading CROP Walk team well on its way toward goal!
October 21st we will be holding a Spooky movie night at church. Details to come in next few weeks October 29 Trunk Or Treat. UUBerks will have a decorated car at the Antietam Pool’s trunk or treat. Details on how to participate to come in the next few weeks
Please note that our Contemplative Companions group will be gathering on Monday October 3rd at7:00pm via zoom. The focus in time together this month will be ‘How do we live in peace today?’ Forfurther information, including the zoom link, contact Nadine at njw1258@hotmail.com or (484) 333-4015.
