Bag Blessing
On Sunday, Sep 8th we held our annual bag blessing. If you missed it and would like a token to place on your bag as you navigate this world with your Unitarian Universalist faith – please fill out https://uuberks.org/Blessing
Category: News
Special Plate Nominations Being Accepted
The Special Plate Program aims to promote the well-being of our broader community in a collaborative manner that demonstrates the principle of the sacred interdependent web of all existence and our value of Generosity through the sharing of faith, presence, and resources. In 2023, we donated over $4800 to eight local organizations.At our May Congregational … Continue reading Special Plate Nominations Being Accepted
Join the team for CROP Walk!
This year’s Reading-Berks CROP Walk on 13 Oct will include some activities to highlight needs of people nearby and around the world. As always, this annual fund-raiser—of which First UU is a sponsor!—aids the international efforts of Church World Service as well as the Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank, the supplier for our monthly food … Continue reading Join the team for CROP Walk!
Bag Blessing!
this year’s blessing of your bags, your tablets, your stuff that you take out into the world with you is coming up this Sunday. Make sure to bring them with you as you travel to church.
Contemplative Companions
Contemplative Companions will be regathering in October. New and ‘renewed’ participants are welcome! Our October gathering will be held on Sunday October 6th at the Penn State Berks Labyrinth following the service. You are invited to bring a brown bag lunch and may want to bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating. Following lunch/reconnection time, Jane will offer a brief … Continue reading Contemplative Companions
Eat at Isaac’s on Thursday to benefit CROP Walk!
The effort to combat hunger is an essential part of First UU’s social justice mission, which is whywe’re one of the sponsors of the annual Reading-Berks CROP Walk, a fund-raiser for theinternational efforts of Church World Service as well as the Helping Harvest Fresh FoodBank—the supplier for our monthly food pantry. This year’s local CROP … Continue reading Eat at Isaac’s on Thursday to benefit CROP Walk!
A little Back to School Help
Back to school can be an expensive time of year with new clothes, shoes, backpacks and more. A very generous member anonymously donated funds to help anyone struggling to buy school supplies. If you are in need of a little back to school help please contact Melissa at office@uuberks.org
Food Bank help needed
The Helping Harvest Food Bank is held at our church on the 3rd Saturday of each month, which will be the 17th this month. To prepare, we need to set up a “store” in the Gerber Room with tables and shelves starting around 8:30 AM. We will receive a delivery truck from Helping Harvest around … Continue reading Food Bank help needed
Raffle Items Needed
Just like last year, we’ll have a Penny Social at the End of Summer Picnic on Sunday, August 25th at 10:30 AM at Farming Ridge Park in Exeter.. This is a raffle where you buy tickets to bid on items. Drop your tickets in the bag for the items you want to win. The more tickets, the better … Continue reading Raffle Items Needed
End of Summer Picnic
Join us for our End of Summer Picnic on Sunday, August 25th at 10:30 AM at Farming Ridge Park in Exeter. We’ll start with a worship service, followed by hamburgers, hot dogs, and a basket raffle. Don’t forget to bring cash for raffle tickets! We’ll also be taking a group photo. To help us plan, please RSVP using … Continue reading End of Summer Picnic