Rev. Sandra will be on study leave/vacation from Dec. 26 through Jan. 13. She will respond to pastoral emergencies during that time. For all other concerns, please contact the church office, a member of the Caring Circle, or a member of the Board.–
Are you looking for a way to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s call for a Beloved Community? Here is one way to serve your neighbors in need. From Jan 19 – Feb 2, 2020, we will host Helena’s and Kilsey’s families in our church as they emerge from their housing crisis. Since they stayed with … Continue reading TIME TO VOLUNTEER
Join in reading and reflecting on the award-winning book, An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz. This narrative upends myths and misinformation, reconsiders the U.S. origin story . . . .
Rev. Dr. Sandra Fees, Nov. 17, 2019 – The world is a noisy place. Our minds are noisy places. It’s hard to find quiet and stillness. But quiet—an inner stillness—is what allows us to give our attention to what matters most to us. It allows us to tap into our yearnings and inner truths . . . .
Rev. Dr. Sandra Fees, Dec. 1, 2019 – To be awestruck by nature is a gift. Experiences of awe lift us out of hopelessness, despair, and exhaustion. They inspire us and give us the courage to move forward. . . .
Rev. Dr. Sandra Fees, Dec. 8, 2019 – Have you ever been in the presence of something vast? Have you ever felt yourself and your own personal concerns become small in the midst of this vastness? If you have had these experiences, you have been opened to awe . . . .
To be a people of integrity is to be a people of wholeness. It is to live into the promises of our faith. And this is exactly what we Unitarian Universalists are striving to be and do. Yet too often our high ideals have been but elusive goals . . . .
We are still in need of several types of cookies for our Christmas eve cookie reception. Please let Melissa know asap if you are able to contribute. office@uuberks.org
We will once again have our “UU Musical Menagerie” featuring all of our own musicians. All participants must have a minimum of one year experience playing your instrument.We will have a short 15 minute practice after church on Dec 15th and 22nd and arrive 30 min before our performance Dec 24th. All performers must attend at least … Continue reading Christmas Eve Band
Our expression “awe” is rooted in the Greek word áchos which also gives us the word ache. That vastness we experience in awe opens an ache in the heart, and by doing so, expands it. from the Dictionary Awe opens that beautiful ache in the heart. It reminds us of the immensity of the universe. … Continue reading Awe: That Ache in the Heart
