The Social Justice Coordinating Team has decided to limit the Special Plate collections to just one at this time. All of us are focused now on the financial needs of our families, households, and immediate communities, and yet we want to fulfill our mission and help where help is most needed. Therefore, we will be holding … Continue reading Special Plate Collection
There will be a Virtual Book Launch on Wednesday, May 20 from 8-9:15 PM for Conversations with the Sacred: A Collection of Prayers, edited by Manish Mishra-Marzetti and Jennifer Kelleher. The event is co-sponsored by UUA’s Skinner House Books at this link: www.uuaa.org/conversations. (The double ‘a’ in ‘uuaa’ is intentional; the link will not be active … Continue reading May 20 Virtual Book Launch for UUA “Conversations with the Sacred”
As of June 1st Zoom will be using an updated platform Zoom 5.0. Please take a moment to update your zoom accounts. You can do so by logging in to your accounts and selecting the update link where you see”Important Notice Please begin updating all your clients to Zoom 5.0“. Click on the link provided and … Continue reading Please Update Your Zoom Accounts
Our spring congregational meeting will be held via Zoom on Sunday May 17th at 11:45 am. Members will be receiving an email soon with congregational materials and the zoom meeting info.
The pandemic is affecting us all in a variety of ways and, for some, the effects include feelings of isolation, boredom, and stress. Having a good conversation partner can help ease those stressors. Our church, through the Caring Circle, is coordinating regular conversation partners to build connection and offer companionship. Conversation partners will touch base … Continue reading Are You Stressed, Lonely, Bored? Would You Like a Conversation Partner?
Please share a picture of your animal companion(s) for our upcoming Blessing of the Animals service. The service will be held on May 17, 2020. Send your photos of cats, dogs, sheep, hamsters, rabbits, horses, turtles, goats, ducks, and more. Please include your name and theirs in your email to Melissa Medina, Office Administrator, at … Continue reading Send Us Your Pet Pics
A [threshold is] a space to imagine a new way, and new self. Not moving or pushing but sitting and cultivating… [the goal] is to allow you space and time to reflect on your past, present, and future. To imagine a new beginning . . . . Rev. Sara LaWall Dear Members and Friends, Threshold moments … Continue reading Threshold Moments
Attend the 8th Principle Dessert Discussion on Sunday, May 10 at 8:00PM to share your curiosity and concerns about the 8th Principle before the Congregational Meeting on May 17th. The Dessert Discussion will be held virtually at https://zoom.us/j/98154015777 (password: 2020-05-04). Berks Encore – needs volunteers to grocery shop for folks (age 50+) who can’t do their own shopping. Nadine … Continue reading Pandemic-Oriented Volunteer Opportunities
The ADORE (A Dialog on Racism and Ethnicity) group will host a 2nd Virtual Listening Cafe on Sunday, May 10th @ 8PM on the Eighth Principle. The aim of this meeting is to stimulate discussion and increase understanding of the Eighth Principle in advance of the Congregational Meeting vote later in May to adopt the … Continue reading ADORE (A Dialog On Racism And Ethnicity) Virtual Listening Cafe
The Social Justice Coordinating Team is pleased to announce that FUUBC has received a grant of $900 from the Berks County Community Foundation to support our social justice work.
