12pm – Shut Down Berks training at First UU Church of Berks County (co-sponsored by Sunrise Movement Berks). (co-sponsored by Sunrise Movement Berks) . This training is open to new comers and those that have been doing the work before. 3:30pm – monthly Shut Down Berks vigil at the Berks County Family Detention Center (led … Continue reading SAVE THE DATE! Sunday, April 5th – it’s a double-feature!
March 5, 2020 Dear Members and Friends, With news of the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak around the world and in the U.S., it’s important for our church community to be informed and prepared. Our Board, Ministry & Operations Team, and Staff have reviewed recommendations by the CDC for Faith Communities and consulted with other UU leaders … Continue reading Pastoral Letter Regarding Coronavirus
Dear members and friends, please beware of any suspicious emails you may receive attempting to impersonate me and asking you for gifts cards or money. Many ministers and congregations are being subjected to these phishing scams. The way it works is that someone creates a fake email address impersonating the minister’s. They send the email … Continue reading Members, Please Beware: Church Phishing Scam Using Fake Email
These two beauties are looking for a new home. Pumpkin is about 12 yo and Tommy is 7. They are best buds, have had regular vet visits, including all their shots. They are friendly and indoor only. All their toys, litter box, etc. can go with them. Their “mom” Ruthie Epler has to move and … Continue reading Ruth Epler needs to find a home for her beloved cats
Did you miss Sunday’s service or want to hear Paula Cole Jones’s presentation again? Listen to the complete “Building a Community of Communities” presentation from General Assembly 2019 here.
The 20s/30s folx will be meeting on Thursday, March 5th, at 6 pm at Nic’s apartment in Wyomissing for taco salad and “March Madness” table game night! For directions/questions/RSVP e-mail Nic at nic.stoltzfus@icloud.com.
There are many ways to seek wisdom. There is travel, there are masters, there is service. There is staring into the eyes of children and elders and lovers and strangers. There is sitting silently in one spot and there is being swept along in life’s turbulent current. Life itself will grant you wisdom in ways … Continue reading What Does It Mean To Be a People of Wisdom?
What is The 8th Principle and why do we need it? To learn more, read Rev. Sandra’s sermon, which was delivered on January 19. At our Spring Congregational Meeting on May 17, we will vote on whether to adopt The 8th Principle.
If members or friends would like to communicate with our treasurer Nadine Smet- Weiss, for any purpose, please contact her at this email address of: treasurer@uuberks.org
Join us on Monday March 2nd, @ 7:00pm when we explore and reflect upon selections from Mark Nepo’s “The One Life We Have.” Contact Jane Rohrbach (windowsjmr@comcast.net) or Nadine Smet-Weiss (njw1258@hotmail.com) for further information.
