Category: News

Clean Out those Closets Everybody!!! It’s Time for our Bi-annual Hope Rescue Mission Clothing Drive!

February 27, 2025 • UU Berks Office Administrator

Please bring your gently used clothes to the church between now and March 28th to benefit Hope Rescue Mission and Lighthouse Women’s and Children’s Center here in Reading. We are part of a program of churches, city-wide, through the clothing donation program. These programs provide housing, education and employment resources. Your donations will stay local and help … Continue reading Clean Out those Closets Everybody!!! It’s Time for our Bi-annual Hope Rescue Mission Clothing Drive!

Contemplative Companions

February 21, 2025 • UU Berks Office Administrator

Join us on Monday 3/3 @ 7:00pm, via zoom for Contemplative Companions when we will be checking our ‘trust meters.’ How are we trusting ourselves in this time? Who and/or what are we trusting in right now? Advanced reflection on these question(s) is optional – what rises spontaneously in the moment can be the most … Continue reading Contemplative Companions

Ordination and Installation of Tasha Brownfield, M.Div. at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Smithton – RSVP

February 20, 2025 • UU Berks Office Administrator

Join Us in Celebration! On Sunday, March 23, 2025, we invite you to celebrate a significant milestone as Tasha Brownfield transitions to Reverend Brownfield and is officially installed as the minister of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Smithton. Join us in recognizing her in an event to honor her spiritual and professional journey. 4:00 – 6:00 … Continue reading Ordination and Installation of Tasha Brownfield, M.Div. at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Smithton – RSVP

All We Can Save Circle

February 20, 2025 • UU Berks Office Administrator

You are invited to an “All We Can Save Circle ” to be held after church on March 2nd. This circle is the beginning of a seven session inquiry into the anthology of the same name. Please join us for this rich time of deep sharing, hope, community, and plans for action. There are seven … Continue reading All We Can Save Circle

You’re Invited: Service Learning Trip

February 19, 2025 • Elizabeth Bromley

River Road Unitarian Universalist Congregation invites you to join in on the service learning trip to McDowell County, WV. We will work with Big Creek People in Action from Sunday July 27th to Saturday August 2nd. We will repair and improve homes during the day and learn about Appalachian culture in the evenings. For high … Continue reading You’re Invited: Service Learning Trip

Lights, Camera, Auction – The Next Act!

February 14, 2025 • UU Berks Office Administrator

Mark your calendars for our annual Service Auction on Saturday, April 12 in the evening. This year’s theme is “Lights, Camera, Auction – The Next Act!” Our Service Auction is our largest fundraiser of the year, supporting vital church programs. It’s also a fantastic social event! Join us in the sanctuary for an evening of food, drinks, … Continue reading Lights, Camera, Auction – The Next Act!

Rev. John Leads UU Theology 101 Starting March 6th

February 7, 2025 • UU Berks Office Administrator

Join Rev John for a six week class on the big theological questions through a Unitarian Universalist lens. Classes will run weekly on Thursdays from March 6th to April 10th at 7PM on Zoom. Each session asks: What does our Unitarian Universalist tradition teach about this theological concept, and how does that help me clarify … Continue reading Rev. John Leads UU Theology 101 Starting March 6th

Coming Together: The Installation of Rev. John Cullinan at UU Berks

February 5, 2025 • UU Berks Office Administrator

In the Unitarian Universalist tradition, the installation of a new minister is a profound and joyful occasion—one that marks the coming together of minister and congregation in a shared covenant of ministry. It is a time to celebrate the journey that has brought us to this moment and to embrace the future we will build … Continue reading Coming Together: The Installation of Rev. John Cullinan at UU Berks

Experience the Magic of General Assembly

February 5, 2025 • UU Berks Office Administrator

GA is something every UU should experience. This four-day gathering is the largest annual UU event, bringing together thousands of UUs from across the country. It culminates in an awe-inspiring worship service that celebrates the beautiful diversity of our faith—a truly unforgettable experience. At GA, you’ll find workshops, lectures, and social opportunities that deepen your … Continue reading Experience the Magic of General Assembly

Joys or Concern?

January 30, 2025 • UU Berks Office Administrator

Do you have a joyous event happening in your life or a struggle that you are enduring? Our caring circle wants to know! Drop a line in our new Joys/Concerns box in the Gerber room or reach out to our Caring Circle at: g.caring.circle@uuberks.org

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