Sunday, Feb. 23, Noon-2pm Paula Cole Jones will introduce the concept of a Community of Communities and guide us in looking at a new, collaborative way to engage with each other in discussion and decision-making. If we focus on the well-being of Communities, will we develop a more inclusive culture? Are there other ways to engage in … Continue reading “Building a Community of Communities” Workshop facilitated by Paula Cole Jones

Two homeless families need your help this week. We still need 8 volunteers. Your contribution makes a big difference in the life of Christy, her 5 children and Anna and her 1-yr-old son.  Drop off a meal at 6:15pm: Jan. 25, 26, 28, 29 and Feb. 1  Stay for the evening and enjoy that meal … Continue reading YOU COUNT!!

More info can be found at www.UUCSJ.org/internships . Placements this year are:  Annunciation House – San Antonio, TX Boston Immigration Justice Accompaniment Network – Boston, MA Engaging People in Change – Millbrook, NY Rural & Migrant Ministry – throughout New York UU Justice Florida – throughout Florida UU United Nations Office – New York, NY

The Black Lives of Unitarian Universalist Organizing Collective is urging congregations to adopt The 8th Principle. In May our congregation will vote on whether to adopt this principle. Adding The 8th Principle will give us a common language and common touchstone to work toward building the Beloved Community and dismantling racism and other oppressions. Here … Continue reading Now is the time for The 8th Principle!

This Sunday will be the last chance to order our upcoming common read An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States at a discounted rate. Please order on the signup sheet on the Gerber room bulletin board or by emailing office@uuberks.org. If you have not already done so, please indicate on the signup sheet if … Continue reading Last Chance on Orders for Indigenous books

We need 17 people to step up as volunteers to bring a meal (6:15pm), stay for the evening (6-8:30pm), or stay overnight (8:30pm-5am). Please sign up immediately via a link from our website under Connect >> Volunteer or on the bulletin board in the Gerber Room. We need:  5 dinner preparers 8 evening host 4 overnighters The children include … Continue reading HELENA, CHRISTY and their 8 children NEED YOUR HELP starting today!

Shut Down Berks Interfaith Witness, the Shut Down Berks Coalition & Make the Road PA will host a vigil led by Sycamore House (Episcopal Service Corps Harrisburg) on Sunday, January 19, 3:30-4:30pm at the Berks County Residential Center located at 1040 Berks Road Leesport, PA 19533Parking is available at the buildings across the road from … Continue reading Shut Down Berks Vigils Are Resuming for the New Year

UU Young Adults (college-aged to thirties) are meeting this Sunday January 12th at 5:30 in the Gerber room for vegan chili, mulled wine, and DIY crafts! If you are interested in attending and are interested in bringing a DIY craft or food/drink, please RSVP with Nic Stoltzfus at nic.stoltzfus@icloud.com.

The Welcoming Congregation team will host a workshop focusing on transgender inclusion in congregations entitled Introduction to a beloved Community: Welcome as a spiritual practice on Feb 2 2020 in the sanctuary at noon. It will run for 45 minutes with audience discussion Please sign up on the sheet on Gerber room bulletin board.