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
Save the date for our Annual Service Auction.It will be held on Saturday, April 25th at 6 pm.
Our church community will again be participating in the Berks Connections Pretrial Services (BCPS) holiday gift tree. The gifts will go to families with a parent that is in the Berks County Prison. The gifts are given to the families at a holiday party. Kent and Rachel Gutzler will have tags available with the child’s … Continue reading Annual Holiday Gift Tree
Check out our new church website. You’ll find current and upcoming worship services, a full calendar of church events, links to a variety of UUA (Unitarian Universalist Association) resources, and much more.
The meeting follows immediately after worship. Be part of choosing the next special plate collection recipients, deciding on whether to fly a rainbow flag outside our building, and a critical vote in our democratic growth process toward Shared Governance. And don’t forget to sign up for one of the four Town Halls leading up to … Continue reading Mark your calendars: Dec. 8 congregational meeting with a critical vote in our democratic growth process
What Does It Mean To Be a People of Belonging There are invisible lines connecting everything together, and I am particularly fond of the one that connects me to you. ~ Gabriel Andreasm, “Heart Lines” (StoryPeople) Which invisible lines are you particularly fond of? To whom or what are you most deeply connected? To whom … Continue reading October’s theme: Belonging
November 2019 – Lingering in nature is a sure way to be grasped. At least it is for me. The change of season this Autumn offers a particular opportunity to give my full attention–to give myself over to the beauty and mystery of it all…
General Assembly 2020 is being held in Providence, RI, June 24-28. Members and youth are encouraged to attend. Anyone may attend. Our congregation will also have 4 assigned delegates, who will be authorized to vote on business matters and whose registration will be funded by the Orts UU Scholarship Fund. You can learn more about GA here: https://www.uua.org/ga. … Continue reading General Assembly 2020
Rev. Dr. Sandra Fees, Sept. 29, 2019 – Forgiveness is a spiritual practice that is taught by the world’s religions. In Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Unitarian Universalism, and other faith traditions, forgiveness is a central tenet of living one’s faith. ….
October 2019 – Which invisible lines are you particularly fond of? To whom or what are you most deeply connected? To whom or what do you belong? I am particularly fond of the invisible lines that connect me to friends, family, my partner Christopher, my cat Shadow, my religious community, trees,…
