Did you know that UU Berks is one of 6 historically Universalist PA congregations that meet every year to keep that spirit alive? The PA Universalist Convention has been held since 1831 and was revitalized in the 1970’s. Come and learn about, or be reminded of, this piece of our history and our current practice.
Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is considered the most important holiday in Jewish faith. This day marks the peak of the 10 Days of Awe. Join us as we explore the lessons of Yom Kippur.
Rev. Amy shares some pagan spirituality as we turn the star wheel toward Autumn and the Coming Winter. Mabon concentrates on the balance between light and dark at this time of year, leading us to the days of Samhain and the second harvest, when the earth becomes dark again. Let us celebrate the fading light … Continue reading Mabon: The Autumnal Equinox and First Harvest
We are going on an adventure this morning exploring what we have learned so far and what we will learn together going forward.
We come together for our annual tradition of ingathering by coming together to recount the meaning of water in our lives. Some might bring water from places that have been meaningful, others might use the virtual water on-hand in the sanctuary, and together we draw our summer to a close.
Our nation owes a debt of gratitude for our very lives to migrant pickers. On this Labor Day we learn about some of these vital workers who were erroneously labeled “deportees” several decades ago; Rev. Amy preaches on the plight of the people who were nameless for so long.
Join Dan Matz this morning for a musical and story filled meditation. We’ll explore how his views of life after death have changed following his experience in 2020 with a two month long hospital and rehab stay fighting covid. Leave the service after practicing living in the present moment through listening to original music by … Continue reading Life After Life
In this service we will take a sincere and good-humored look at change over time. We will think about how we have changed and how these changes afford us openings to acknowledge what is different, and to find the wonderful space within us for new relationships and growth.
Joni Mitchell stated in her song, Woodstock, that we are stardust, we are golden, and that we’ve got to get ourselves back to the garden. On the anniversary of the Woodstock festival *AND* our blessing of our “backpacks” Rev. Amy asks and explores what that means for us, getting back to the garden.
When somebody arrives back home they might hear that question. Rev. Amy unpacks the suitcase (No, really. Backpack, too.) with you so that we all see what we will be working on, together in this interim ministry.
