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Interfaith Thanksgiving Service

Join In Person at Immanuel UCC or online at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldagiQJstT0as we come together to GIVE THANKS Ministry partners include:First Unitarian Universalist Church of Berks CountyThe Islamic Center of ReadingImmanuel United Church of ChristReform Congregation Oheb SholomWyomissing Church of the Brethren Immanuel UUC is located at 99 S Waverly St., Shillington, PA 19607 more information available here: … Continue reading Interfaith Thanksgiving Service

Breads of Our Lives

Come and share a ritual wherein we bring in the breads of our families, our childhoods, our heritage, to share in a bread communion.  Show up this morning with bread that you make or buy around this time of year and be prepared to say a few words about it.  Then enjoy the bounty after … Continue reading Breads of Our Lives

What We Mean By Covenanting

Contracts and covenants are all around us, both by being implicit, like social constructs, or explicit, like those which get discussed and written together, like church covenants.  When we know what to expect, we function better; let’s look at how spelling it out ahead of time makes us feel more free, not less free.

The Real Rules

It is said that voting is a civic sacrament.  On this last Sunday before Election Day we will review and lift up the importance of voting and democracy in our religion, all while practicing the Real Rules.

Día de los Muertos

Our member, Cesar Martinez-Garza, shares with us and invites us into this meaningful Mexican celebration of honoring those we have lost. We invite you to bring pictures of loved ones that have passed to adorn our ofrenda. It is also Halloween weekend (the 2 are not the same) and so children and young at heart are … Continue reading Día de los Muertos

“Different Kinds of Courage”

It takes all kinds of courage to be brave. The kind that makes you take action, the kind that leads you to change, and the kind that means you have to wait. The waiting kind can often be the hardest. Join guest speaker Paula Gribble for an exploration of these different kinds of courage, along … Continue reading “Different Kinds of Courage”

Safer Congregations

Congregational life encompasses many ways for people to feel safe; emotionally, spiritually, our mental health, and more.  Today, during Fire Prevention month, we address the importance of us feeling physically safe in our spiritual home.   

Universalism, Past and Present

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.

The Lessons of Yom Kippur

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.