Our UU Berks History
This week we will examine the long and distinguished history of this congregation. Part of the work of the interim time is to know and claim our history, so let us delve into this task with curiosity.
Archives: Services
Now is the Time
Join us for our celebration of the life of The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Rev. Amy will reflect on the work of following his dream until it is realized.
Can the Center Hold?
It’s been a rough few years, and it would be reasonable to face 2023 with some trepidation. But we were made for this. Let us find and nourish our balance point — our quiet, glowing center — and from there, welcome this new year.
Sounds of the New Year
We are ushering in the New Year with rest and rejuvenation, and we invite you to do the same. As the staff and volunteers take off from December 25 to January 2, this morningyou will be invited to reflect on the New Year by listening to a playlist of songs,curated by our Soul Matters program, … Continue reading Sounds of the New Year
A New Day
Many UU ministers put together a service for our congregations to enjoy this morning. This special service will be pre-recorded and not bound by schedule, available to view any time here Merry Christmas!
Lessons and Carols
Come all ye faithful and lovers of cookies! Celebrate together with stories and carols, ending with a chorus of candlelit Silent Night. Then share cookies and punch before snuggling in for the night.
Impromptu Pageant
If you’d like to come dressed as your favorite character from around that manger, please do so. We will also be offering up head adornments which help you to determine which “part” you will play in this No-Rehearse Pageant for all ages.
Ethical Spending
The end of the calendar year brings not only the multi-holiday season, but also the tax year’s end. Charitable giving, as well as ethical shopping for all of those gifts for our beloveds, are on many people’s minds. How do we practice our values when it comes to our finances?
Widening the Circle
Think about a time when making a new friend meant that something changed in your outlook, or your schedule, or a habit or two, simply because of this one person’s presence. When we widen our circle at church, as in our lives, we are open to all the scary new changes, and the unexpected joys.
Friendsgiving
“Family of choice” is how most of us grow our own friend circles so that we are not alone. When friends come together to carry out old traditions, make new ones, and blend those family ties with bonds of friendship, we’ve got “friends giving thanks” for those life-sustaining relationships. Come for the service and stay … Continue reading Friendsgiving