Category: News

Anti-Racism Activity of the Week

You may enjoy the compelling video, Segregated by Design, if you didn’t read The Color of Law by Richard Rotherstein. In this video you will learn how poverty and the intentional division of so many Black neighborhoods were not accidental phenomena. It will help you to gain a greater understanding of the term institutional racism.

Changes to Special Plate

In communication with the Social Justice Coordinating Committee, we would like to change the Special Plate Collection process. Rather than selecting new organizations every six months, we propose selecting 8 organizations that we support consistently for the next 3 years. This allows our congregation to develop and deepen more supportive relationships with these organizations. It … Continue reading Changes to Special Plate

Save the Date

Mark your calendars for our winter congregational meeting to be held on December 12th following service. This meeting will be multi platform for members in person and via zoom. The Board of Directors encourages your participation. These semi-annual meetings strengthens our covenant together Zoom participation will continue through the Sunday Service link uuberks.org/zoom-worship. 

Opening to Joy

From Sandra’s Study by Rev. Dr. Sandra Fees Even a wounded world is feeding us. Even a wounded world holds us, giving us moments of wonder and joy. I choose joy over despair. Not because I have my head in the sand, but because joy is what the earth gives me daily and I must … Continue reading Opening to Joy

ADORE Listening Cafe

December 12th at 7pm December’s ADORE Listening Cafe will focus on the problem of homelessness and housing insecurity in communities of color.  This is a chronic problem in several communities of color and must be addressed.  Join us for a thoughtful discussion on how these problems began, how they are manifesting themselves now and more … Continue reading ADORE Listening Cafe

Masked Music and Meditation

Join us for the beautiful, seasonal piano playing of Tracy Blunt. Let your worries calm with stillness and peaceful music. Saturday, December 4th, 6-7 pm in the Sanctuary(This event will require vaccination and social distancing.)Please sign up through the attached link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F45A5A92DA5FA7-masked2

November Outdoor RE Hangout Meetup

We are having our third meetup at Angora Orchard on Nov 21st from 1:30 to 2:30 and would love you to attend! Please signup at the link below so we know how many we will be. Signup closes 11/20 by midnight.