Beloved Conversations has been offered in more than 200 Unitarian Universalist congregations across the continent over the past eight years. We are grateful that so many communities have made our program a part of their faith formation and social justice work. Today, we are very excited to announce that Beloved Conversations: Virtual Fall 2020 registration has opened! It … Continue reading Beloved Conversations: Virtual Fall 2020 Registration is now open!

This year the Reading-Berks walk, scheduled on Sunday, 11 October, is going virtual and First UU is again a sponsor! Please join the team online at: (I can tell you from past experience that even if you can only send out a few e-mails to people in your circle, this effort is one people will … Continue reading Calling All Virtual Crop Walkers

Please Join Us Sunday, September 20th at 12 noon (immediately following coffee hour) for a Virtual Auction Capacity Chat. Ministry and Operations will be hosting a chat to discuss ideas around interest and capacity for a possible auction in the upcoming months. Bring your ideas, interest and availability and join us! We look forward to … Continue reading Virtual Auction Capacity Chat

Saturday, September 19, 2020 at 2 PM EDT – 3 PM EDT 1040 Berks Rd, Leesport, PA 19533-8700, United States September’s Vigil will be led by Haitian American Voice. We will share our voice in solidarity! Haitians in defense of Haitian families and human rights – join us to save our people! Be prepared: wear … Continue reading Shut Down Berks Vigil

Join us on Monday September 14th, @ 7:00pm when explore, reflect and share about sacred spaces – what makes them sacred? Contact Jane Rohrbach (windowsjmr@comcast.net) or Nadine Smet-Weiss (njw1258@hotmail.com or 484-333-4015) for further information; contact Nadine to receive the zoom link for this gathering.

This week we will not be holding worship at UU Berks on September 6th. Members and friends are encouraged to worship at a neighboring congregation (virtually). We recommend the options below. Please note that Annapolis and Bethlehem begin at 10:30 and State College at 10.   UU Fellowship of Centre County, State College, PA  https://uufcc.com/The Changing Face … Continue reading Worship Options for Sunday September 6th

Your stuffies (really any toy or small symbol of you) AREINVITED! For a one of a kind UU sleepover! Miss Ebee and Miss Erin will be acting as the UU bus to gatherany willing sleepover friends, or you can drop them off at thechurch on Thursday Sept 10th from 4-6 pm. Camp Counselors Shamu, Piggie, … Continue reading Teddy Bear Sleepover

The Special Plate collection is a ministry of our church that connects us tangibly to our neighboring agencies and social justice partners.  Once a month, First UU Berks designates a Sunday offering collection to benefit a Reading-Berks non-profit organization working on issues that reflect our spiritual values and principles. Beneficiaries of these offerings are recommended … Continue reading Seeking Special Plate Suggestions

The Ministry & Operations Team has come to the decision that the church will collectively take a week off from Monday, August 31 through Monday, September 7 (Labor Day). This will include a break from service on Sept 6th. The hope is that this will provide additional time for the staff to refresh before the … Continue reading A Collective Pause