As we move towards fall, we are very excited to be making plans to be coming back together through multi-platform operations. Multi-platform means that we are hoping to give families and individuals the option to attend worship services and meetings either in-person or online via Zoom. Note: masks and distancing will be required for those … Continue reading We need your input:
Ginny Chudgar, chair of the Social Justice Coordinating Team, is looking for a patient-but-enthusiastic social justice warrior who is comfortable with technology to share with her the administrative and leadership tasks associated with the SJCT until September 2021. If you care a lot about the impact FUUBC can have and does have on our larger community, but don’t want … Continue reading Opportunity: Volunteer Interested in Social Justice for a Time-Limited Co-Chair Partnership
Join us on Monday June 7th, @ 7:00pm for the first in a series of 3 ‘Contemplative Summer’ sessions. Contemplative Companions will continue to meet monthly via zoom for the summer of 2021, with a relaxed format to mark the lazy days of summer. Contact Nadine Smet-Weiss (njw1258@hotmail.com or 484-333-4015) for further information or to … Continue reading Contemplative Companions – June 7, 2021
Family Promise will be holding there annual Night Without a Bed fundraiser, it will be held June 26th -27th . We are asking companies to sponsor our event in addtion to asking families, congregations, church youth groups,and schools to participate by sleeping somewhere other than their bed – such as living room , car ,outside … Continue reading Family Promise Night Without a Bed
Dear Members and Friends, I return to UU Berks from sabbatical rested, renewed, inspired – and missing you! I am eager to reconnect and looking forward to gatherings and conversations, hearing your stories and discovering what is on your hearts and minds. If you’re wondering “What I Did on My Sabbatical,” don’t miss Sunday’s service, … Continue reading Go Slowly, Hold Lightly
We are now selecting the next FIVE organizations we will support during our next six-month cycle. We ask that you nominate and suggest local organizations to be placed on the eventual ballot. By clicking the link below you will find a listing of past Special Plate recipients and the amounts that we donated toward their … Continue reading Special Plate NOMINATIONS
Dear Beloveds, I am offering a few musings about Beloved Conversations through Meadville Lombard Theological School in Chicago. Because I am white, I am enrolled in the group of registrants who are all white: the other two groupings of study offered are BIPOC+ (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) and Religious Professionals. These segregated groups … Continue reading Reflections from Beloved Conversations by Be Young
Join ADORE on May 23rd for a discussion on the the intersection of Capitalism and Racism in the K-12 system. Bring your insights, experiences and curiosity for an hour after church on Sunday, May 23rd starting at noon. Zoom link: uuberks.org/adore
A very big thank you goes out to all of the volunteers who assisted on Saturday at our “Nature is Nurture” event! Our families in the program really appreciated meeting you all, and seeing your support in sprucing up the backyard! We loved having the event and plan to do an event soon with the U-turn … Continue reading Thank You From Family Promise
Our Spring congregational meeting will take place on Sunday May 16th following service via Zoom. All members are encouraged to attend to weigh in on and vote for issues that will affect the upcoming church year.
