Category: News

Spring Congregational Meeting

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This Sunday May 17, 2020 at 11:45 am via ZOOM Topic: Zoom Congregational MeetingTime: May 17, 2020 11:45 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)Meeting ID: 940 8437 3513Password: 416 To join from your desktop/laptop/tablet/smartphone, click on this link:https://zoom.us/j/94084373513?pwd=VG1idU41OTZHNW9MdTNMa1VSclJCQT09 To join from a smartphone with audio only, click on this link:  +13126266799,,94084373513#,,1#,416# US (Chicago) To connect … Continue reading Spring Congregational Meeting

May 20 Virtual Book Launch for UUA “Conversations with the Sacred”

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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”

Are You Stressed, Lonely, Bored? Would You Like a Conversation Partner?

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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?

Send Us Your Pet Pics

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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

Threshold Moments

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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

Pandemic-Oriented Volunteer Opportunities

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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

ADORE (A Dialog On Racism And Ethnicity) Virtual Listening Cafe

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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