A Winter Solstice Celebration: Lessons and Carols
This morning we celebrate the return of nature’s light during the stillness of the Winter Solstice in story and song.
Archives: Services
Moments of Reverence
Join us this morning in an interactive service in which we explore holy moments of reverence. This morning is our monthly share-the-plate and will benefit the Pennsylvania Environmental Defense Foundation.
Stillness
What does stillness have to offer us in this season of hope and light? What if stillness isn’t about an absence of motion but a way of being more present and connected?
Softening Our Armor
It’s been an extraordinary year of needing to keep a strong emotional shell for survival like none we’ve ever experienced, with more yet to come. Today we will explore how we can find ways to soften and replenish while still remaining safe.
Interfaith Thanksgiving Service – Premieres on Wed., Nov. 25 at 7 pm
Join us for this annual service of unity and connection with Interfaith partners. Participating congregations include Reform Congregation Oheb Sholom, The Islamic Center of Reading, Wyomissing Church of the Brethren, Immanuel UCC, the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Berks County, Friends Meeting House, and Baha’is.
Living from Abundance
How can we embrace a spirit of abundance when things seem scarce? How can we keep our hearts open? Join us this morning for a participatory and interactive service.
The Practice of Healing
Buddhist monk Pema Chodron says that “healing comes from letting there be room for all of this to happen: room for grief, for relief, for misery, for joy.” This morning we’ll explore the practice of letting there by room for all of this to happen. Our offering is our monthly share-the-plate, taken to benefit the … Continue reading The Practice of Healing
What Now: Healing in Uncertain Times
In this post-election service, we will gather to begin to imagine what’s next and how we might heal amid uncertainty. For Sunday’s worship, we are using the Zoom conferencing platform. It is easy to Zoom from a computer, tablet, or phone! Here is how you do it: With a computer, smartphone or tablet, click on … Continue reading What Now: Healing in Uncertain Times
Post-Election Vespers on Wed., Nov. 4 at 7 pm
Members and friends are invited to participate in an election vespers service led by Rev. Sandra Fees on Wednesday, November 4. The zoom gathering will offer time for us to share experiences, worries, hopes, and concerns following the election. This will be a facilitated time of listening and being listened to. Join the Zoom Meeting … Continue reading Post-Election Vespers on Wed., Nov. 4 at 7 pm
Dia de Los Muertos
Join us for our annual celebration of Dia de Los Muertos led by Rev. Dr. Sandra Fees and Cesar Martinez-Garza. This year will feature a virtual ofrenda of our beloveds who have died.