The Awe in Nature
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. . . .
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Opening to Awe
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 . . . .
What Does It Mean To Be a People of Integrity
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 Need Cookies!
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
Christmas Eve Band
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
Awe: That Ache in the Heart
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
Save the date for our Annual Service Auction.It will be held on Saturday, April 25th at 6 pm.
Annual Holiday Gift Tree
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
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.
Mark your calendars: Dec. 8 congregational meeting with a critical vote in our democratic growth process
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