Please add the LGBT Center of Greater Reading’s PRIDE FEST to your calendar for July 17th, 2022. Further information to follow, but suffice to say, it’s a wonderful celebration of our LGBTQ Community and its allies. First UU Berks has been a presence at the Festival for many years.
White Backlash Is A Type Of Racial Reckoning, Too By Hakeem Jefferson and Victor Ray)As we leave January 2022 behind we need to be aware how much remains to be done to correct past and current racial injustices. Importantly, we need to challenge efforts being made in state legislatures and school boards to curtail and suppress the right to vote … Continue reading Anti-Racism Activity of the Week
Reopening to Onsite Religious Education for children Sunday Feb 20th
Expanding Religious Education for adults Sunday Feb 20th
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I live my life in widening circles… I circle around God, around the primordial tower. I’ve been circling for thousands of years and I still don’t know: am I a falcon, a storm, or a great song? Rainer Maria Rilke, translated by Joanna Macy This month we are considering what it would mean to live … Continue reading Widening the Circle
Dear Members and Friends, By now, you have hopefully heard the news of our Rev. Dr. Sandra Fees’ retirement from full-time ministry at UUBerks. If not, you can read her message here. The Board of Directors and the Ministry & Operations (M&O) Team at UUBerks are reaching out to the congregation with a follow-up message … Continue reading A Message From FUUBC Leadership Regarding Ministerial Transition
Join us on Monday January 7th, @ 7:00pm. Through readings, reflection and sharing we will consider what it means to live into the mystery of our lives. Contact Nadine Smet-Weiss (njw1258@hotmail.com or 484-333-4015) for further information or to receive the zoom link for these gatherings.
The next Masked Music and Meditation will be held on Saturday, February 12th from 6-7 pm in the Sanctuary.All are welcome to come enjoy a time of peaceful music and quiet contemplation. Masks and vaccination are required to attend. If you have not already done so, please submit a copy of your vaccine card to Office@uuberks.org … Continue reading Masked Music and Meditation
Did you know that registration is no longer required to attend in person service? All you need to do it submit your vaccination card one time to our office where it will be kept on file for you to attend upcoming service and events. Did you know that recordings of past services are available on … Continue reading Did You Know?
Lynn O’Brien introduced the Transition Office and Keith Kron Nominating committee update given Reviewed Group Gathering and Covid Policy Social Media Project Update and Brainstorming Decided on the Service Auction donation 2022
Dear Members and Friends, It is with deep emotion that I write to share with you my decision to retire from UU Berks and full-time ministry in July 2022. I have been in spiritual discernment for a while about the best timing for the congregation and for me. I share this news now so that we … Continue reading Important News from Rev. Dr. Sandra Fees (Jan. 2022)
