Talking with Ralph Waldo Emerson
Rev. Amy sandwiches Waldo the Unitarian Transcendentalist, between 2 weeks of Universalist teachings. Rev. Amy’s quarrel with him is over self reliance.
Archives: Services
Zoom Service Only- No In Person Service
In light of the 275th Anniversary parade taking place this Sunday in Reading and the road closures that go along with that, we will be joining a neighboring congregation for service via Zoom. Please click on this link: uuberks.org/zoom-worship. (If this is the first timeyou’re using zoom, you may be prompted to download a launcher app). To … Continue reading Zoom Service Only- No In Person Service
Shine On Beautiful & Resilient People
2023 DRUUMM Public Worship September 24, 2023 – (Recorded) Diverse Revolutionary Unitarian Universalist Multicultural Ministries Shine on resilient and beautiful people with DRUUMM for our annual public worship featuring a festival of Black and Brown joy and resilience through original works of music and preaching. Musical director Amanda Thomas and guest minister Rev. Katie Romano Griffin … Continue reading Shine On Beautiful & Resilient People
RE Kickoff
It is time to admit that summer is over and that the regular school/church year has begun! Rather than grieve the end of summer, let it be a dance that lifts up and celebrates what our Lifetime Religious Education program will be!
Water Ceremony /Backpacks/Blessing of the Search Committee
On this day, bring water that is sacred to you to add to the holy water we create through blessing it in community. Bring whatever you need for your work or school year to be blessed—backpacks, planners, coach whistles….and the third blessing will be for our Ministerial Search Committee, whose task is well underway. Take … Continue reading Water Ceremony /Backpacks/Blessing of the Search Committee
Summer of……Barbie
Wear pink and bring your Ken-ergy to this last Sunday of Summer worship services. Rev. Amy takes us on a journey of memory and appreciation. P.S. Sept. 10 is Water Ingathering so collect your sacred offering!
Sunday in the Park
Janye and Pancho lead the kids through their summer production at our church picnic. (if you are planning to attend the church picnic afterwards, please RSVP so that we purchase enough food for everyone attending) Take action to protect yourself from Covid-19 based on local risk conditions. Feel free to wear a mask anytime. FUUBC … Continue reading Sunday in the Park
The Story of a Family
We live with family, and family of choice. This morning we lift up one such family for their lessons and celebrations.
Commitment
Where your heart is, so will be your treasure. When we commit to a person, idea, or way of being, it becomes us. How do those commitments act out in your life?
Being Ready to Not be Ready
Rev. Amy speaks of resilience and the flexibility required for life today. Take action to protect yourself from Covid-19 based on local risk conditions. Feel free to wear a mask anytime. FUUBC encourages all those who can be vaccinated to be vaccinated, including boosters, as appropriate. To attend by Zoom, click on this link: uuberks.org/zoom-worship. (If this … Continue reading Being Ready to Not be Ready