Splinters from the Board Meeting
* Leadership planning for future terms *GA Delegate selection *Planning for Spring Congregational Meeting
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Contemplative Companions
Join us on Monday 4/7 @ 7:00pm, via zoom for Contemplative Companions when we will reflect on the story of “The Laughing Buddha.” No advanced preparation required, but if you choose . . . take a little time to reflect on the place of joy and laughter in your life. For further information or to receive the … Continue reading Contemplative Companions
2025 Auction
Week 1 of the Silent Auction is starting soon, on Sunday, April 6. We will be using the online auction website again this year to host the silent auction for two weeks (Apr. 6 – Apr. 19). The Live Auction will be held on Saturday, April 12st at 5PM in the church and over Zoom. We … Continue reading 2025 Auction
Let’s Go Camping!
RE Exec Team is planning our next camping weekend for the last weekend in May. Join us for campfires, smores and fun! Sign up here to help us get a head count.
Help with Berks Pride Fest
Berks Pride Fest, the oldest and largest in the area, will take place on Sunday, July 20. Every year, we host an activity table and let people know that they can find a loving community at First UU Berks. We need a team to make sure our booth is inviting, informative, and inspirational. It may seem like … Continue reading Help with Berks Pride Fest
Share the Plate Ministry – New Coordinator
Katy Bodenhorn is the new coordinator for our Share The Plate ministry. She will organize communications and work with the Champions of our ten organizations. You can reach her at share.the.plate@uuberks.org. She has already arranged for Greater Reading Immigration Project (GRIP) scholarship’s College Coach Myrna Fuchs to visit our church on March 30th. The schedule of giving … Continue reading Share the Plate Ministry – New Coordinator
SIDE WITH LOVE T-shirts Pre-order
These bright yellow shirts are nationally recognizable when UUs wear them at gatherings. The Membership Committee is submitting a PRE-order. We just need 5 more orders to get a 10% discount. If you’d like a shirt, please email your size to membership.chair@uuberks.org by Sunday night. We’ll collect payment of $25/shirt when you receive it (includes shipping).
A Story About Us
Happy New Year! Our Soul Matters theme for January is “Living Love Through the Practice of Story.” Now, I’m a storyteller at heart, so in some regards this a constant running theme for me. I tend to view a lot of life through the lens of story. Story has great power in the ongoing process … Continue reading A Story About Us
Committee Sunday
It takes a village to run FUUBC, and our committees are the heart of that village. Join us during Coffee hour on January 26th, to explore the different committees and find your place! We’ll have a table with information and sign-up sheets.
Contemplative Companions
Join us on Monday 1/6/2025 @ 7:00pm, via zoom for Contemplative Companions when we will explore and share about ‘where we come from.’ Advanced reflection on the question of ‘where do I come from?’ is optional – sometimes the surprise of spontaneous arising is the most meaningful. For further information or to receive the zoom … Continue reading Contemplative Companions