Some much needed good news…
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.
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Contemplative Companions
Our theme for May will be ‘this i believe’ and will give us all an opportunity to reflect on and share about our core beliefs. We will be forwarding some material to you prior to 5/4.If you are interested in participating in this session but are not currently in the Contemplative Companions email list, please … Continue reading Contemplative Companions
Please sign this petition to free the families endangered by Covid-19 from the Berks Detention Center!
The Berks Family Detention Center is not protecting detained immigrant families from the coronavirus and is not testing families or staff for COVID-19. As documented in a new lawsuit filed against the state, the family prison is not providing adequate personal protective equipment, or sanitizing surfaces in common areas. Most importantly, social distancing under CDC guidelines … Continue reading Please sign this petition to free the families endangered by Covid-19 from the Berks Detention Center!
Board Q&A Session
Dear Members, A lot has happened in a short period of time recently, due to the Covid-19 crisis. This has had a significant impact on all of us with no clear end in sight. And though participation in our online Sunday services and ‘coffee hour’ discussions has been robust, it’s not the same as being … Continue reading Board Q&A Session
An Update From the UUA on General Assembly
General Assembly, the annual conference that gathers thousands of Unitarian Universalists, is a tradition beloved by many. It is a time of celebratory reunion, participatory governance, and leadership development. The UUA Office of General Assembly and Conference Services (GACS), along with a group of dedicated volunteers who form the General Assembly Planning Committee, scout cities, … Continue reading An Update From the UUA on General Assembly
The 8th Principle of UU
In May, our congregation will be voting on whether to adopt the 8th Principle to ground and guide our work toward building the Beloved Community. You can learn more here.
Midweek Mindfulness: Wednesdays, 7:30-8 pm
Join Rev. Sandra Fees for 30 minutes of midweek centering, guided reflection, visual and musical meditation, and quiet. Each week we’ll have a different focus, such as presence, love, nature, kindness, self-care, or grief. Registration is not required but it is encouraged. You may contact Rev. Sandra at minister@uuberks.org to indicate your interest. To participate: … Continue reading Midweek Mindfulness: Wednesdays, 7:30-8 pm
Covid-19 UU Berks Community Response Fund
In response to Covid-19, UU Berks is establishing a “Covid-19 community response fund” as a sub-category of the existing Minister’s Discretionary Fund (MDF). Donations to the “Covid-19 community response fund” will be used to fill critical gaps in the lives of individuals and families in Reading and Berks County that are the result of Covid-19. … Continue reading Covid-19 UU Berks Community Response Fund
UPDATE: Midweek Mindfulness with Rev. Sandra Starting this evening
Join me Wednesday’s at 7:30 pm for 30 minutes of midweek centering, guided reflection, visual and musical meditation, and quiet. Each week we’ll have a different focus, such as presence, love, nature, kindness, self-care, or grief. Going forward, the zoom link to join in will be the same every week to avoid any confusion: By computer: https://uuma.zoom.us/j/887301181 … Continue reading UPDATE: Midweek Mindfulness with Rev. Sandra Starting this evening
Are you having trouble connecting to Zoom services?
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