Dear Members and Friends, There is much uncertainty around the Covid-19 (coronavirus), but we are certain that our ethical responsibility as a religious community is to do whatever we can to reduce harm and limit exposure to those who are most vulnerable. Both the CDC and the UUA are recommending people practice social distancing, and … Continue reading IMPORTANT: Update to Worship on Sunday, March 15
Members and friends are invited to drop by online or by phone next week via Zoom to check in with Rev. Sandra Fees or just to see how Zoom works. If this times do not work for you, please contact Rev. Sandra to schedule a time. Mar 31, 2020 10:00 AM Eastern Time Here’s how … Continue reading Weekday Zoom Chats with Rev. Sandra
We will be sharing the Sunday March 15, 2020, UU Berks worship service using Zoom, which allows those who can’t be at church in person to join online by video or phone. You may connect as early as 10:20 AM with the service beginning at 10:30 AM. Please know that when you join, your device … Continue reading UU Berks Option to Join Sunday Worship Online
The Shut down Berks Vigil originally scheduled for Sunday March 15th has been cancelled. As of now, our next Vigil will take place of April 5th. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT s.strauss@pachurches.org Visit the Shut Down Berks Interfaith Witness Facebook page-Facebook.com/shutdownberks/
March 12, 2020 Dear Members and Friends, I write to you this week as our nation and world continue to deal with the Covid-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. This is a challenging time, and you may be feeling concern or fear. That’s to be expected. This is not a situation to take lightly. Our church community has … Continue reading Pastoral Letter #2 Regarding Coronavirus
The inspiring reflections that members Dennis Williams and Tonya Wenger have presented over the last month, seeking stewardship campaign commitments for our 2020-2021 fiscal year have motivated many of you to complete your pledge forms! Thank you so much! There are copies of the pledge brochure in the Gerber Room explaining this year’s campaign theme … Continue reading Can You Help Us “Toward Full Flowering”?
Over the weekend of March 8-9th, we upgraded the firmware on all of our 4 wireless access points to fix a few security issues. As part of this update, we changed the password and have started to use short phrases like “An apple a day” for passwords: phrases are easier to type in and they … Continue reading Church Wi-Fi update
The Spring Clean-Up and Celebration has been postponed, due to the safety precautions necessary in response to the Covid-19 virus. We will Clean-Up and celebrate Autumn! Mark your calendars for September 19.
Rev. Dr. Sandra Fees, Feb. 16, 2020 – Resilience has to do with staying the course in the midst of pain guided by a “remembered radiance.” It has to do with remembering what was good and beautiful, and holding that memory in the heart while moving forward into the future. What are your remembered radiances that are offering you healing and hope?
Rev. Dr. Sandra Fees, Feb. 9, 2020 – Maya Angelou says, “I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver.” Generosity matters to the full flowering of this congregation and also to the full flowering of your own soul. . . .
