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Interim Check-In

All of this talk about a search committee and the budget and General Assembly and the annual meeting…..it is time to check in on how our spiritual life is doing as tasks for the transition pick up momentum.

Roots of Earth Day and of Flower Ceremony

Today we honor our mother with the transformative love of the Flower Ceremony and celebrate Earth Day.  Bring flowers and take home different ones.  Bring a friend, too, to enjoy this meaningful day.

Happy Easter!

Wear your Easter bonnets and be ready to explore what Easter can mean to those of us whose religion is named for 2 Christian doctrines.  Note to seasoned UU Berks folks, Flower Ceremony is next week.  

Van Gogh’s Humanity

March 30 is the birthday of the artist; may we appreciate his legacy and delve into his spirituality this morning.

In the Beginning There Was Noise

Why do we make music?  What was the first song to ever have been sung?  Some think that the earliest music humans made must have been a lullaby.  Tom Jacobs writes “perhaps music grew out of one of our deepest needs: ‘Someone to Watch Over Me.’” We’ll use music this morning to watch over each other … Continue reading In the Beginning There Was Noise

State of the Congregation

We use this time for a spiritual wellness check-up about the progress of UU Berks through the transitional time in ministry. Rev. Amy will also share her observations on the gathering of the historical timeline.

It’s All of Us

Each year we look at the financial support as one aspect that keeps the congregation thriving.  This year the theme of Pledge Drive is “It’s all of us” and after a great service (right?!?) stay for the Stewardship season kickoff event.

Becoming Beloved Community

When did you know you belonged at UU Berks?  Do you feel that yet?  What does it mean to become UU, a person of faith, a member of a beloved community?