SIGN UP HERE TO VOLUNTEERFamily Promise (FP) has a new ‘apartment shelter’ 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. From Nov. 8-17, 2021 FUUBC has committed to provide meals and groceries to the three families staying at two sites: Site 1: … Continue reading It’s Our Turn for Family Promise – Nov. 8-17
Join us on Monday November 1st, @ 7:00pm. This month’s session (saints in our lives) was inspired by Tracie Greth, who will share a personal reading. Contact Nadine Smet-Weiss (njw1258@hotmail.com or 484-333-4015) for further information or to receive the zoom link for these gatherings.
from Rev. Sandra’s Study The prophetic tasks of the church are to tell the truth in a society that lives in an illusion, grieve in a society that practices denial, and express hope in a society that lives in despair. Walter Brueggemann November marks a turning – a seasonal turning, a liturgical turning, and an … Continue reading To Hold and Make History Holy
Beginning on Sunday, November 21, we are expanding our welcome to members and friends to in-person worship. There will no longer be limits on the number of people who can attend. However, everyone will still be required to register weekly by Friday noon as well as provide proof of vaccination and mask while in the … Continue reading Church Open and Reopening
With many donations from inside and outside the congregation, our four-person team for the Reading-Berks CROP Walk raised $3085 as part of the anti-hunger fund-raiser event that drew more than $25,000 in donations. A quarter of the funds raised stay local with the Berks Schuylkill Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank, which benefits the monthly food … Continue reading Thanks for your CROP Walk support!
Antietam Valley Community Project is hosting a trunk or treat and we’re invited! Let’s come together to decorate a UU Boo-tacular car for a local trunk-or-treat. A poll with options on what to decorate the car as will be open through Monday the 25th. You’ll get to vote and on October 30th meet up at … Continue reading UUBerks RE Trunk or Treat at AVCP
We are having our second meetup at Angora Orchard and would love you to attend! Please signup at the link below so we know how many we will be. Signup closes 10/16 by midnight. https://uuberks.org/RE-Outdoors Join us for a chalice lighting, story and field games designed for the whole family! Make sure to wear playclothes … Continue reading October Outdoor RE Meetup
October 16th at 6pm Please join us live for a peaceful time of contemplative reflection in the sanctuary, accompanied by the acoustic music of one of our talented musicians. We will keep safety in mind by limiting our capacity to 20 people. Vaccination is required to attend this offering. Please forward your proof of vaccination … Continue reading Masked Music and Meditation
Great job to our Social Justice Committee, seen here presenting computers to Family Promise Board Members and Executive Director Bethany Bower. The Social Justice Committee donated 2 flat screen monitors and 4 desktop computers that to be utilized by Family promise staff and families.
Join us on Monday October 4th, @ 7:00pm for a time of reflection and letting go as we move into the autumn season. Contact Nadine Smet-Weiss (njw1258@hotmail.com or 484-333-4015) for further information or to receive the zoom link for these gatherings.
