The Thing That Makes Us Most Human
May’s theme is “The Practice of Imagination.” This week, Rev. John presents part one of a two part sermon on life-giving necessity of our imaginative power.
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Joy in the Midst of it All
We will explore the most honest ways to access our joy during complex times. We’ll remember what is intrinsic and accessible to us all- and share in some genuine joy-making together. I am large. I contain multitudes. ~Walt Whitman
Easter Is a Word for Defiance
Why the Easter story matters … even to Unitarian Universalists.
If I Can’t Dance…
In Part II of “The Practice of Joy,” we explore whether joy is frivolity or necessity.
Sacred Fools
It’s a post-April Fools’ Sunday, and the first week of our April theme: “The Practice of Joy.” This morning, we look at laughter and the power that comes from being foolish. A special thank you to Reading A’Cappella Voices for providing much of the music in service this morning. Please contact Liz Burcin at eburcin@comcast.net for more information.
“Trusted Relationships: Being with each other through uncertainty and the messiness of the moment”
Join UU Berks Affiliate Community Minister, Rev Sage Olnick, as we explore how our trust in one another helps us to keep moving forward.”
The Installation of Rev. John Cullinan
UU Berks celebrates the installation of Rev. John Cullinan as our settled minister. Let us gather in excitement, mark this milestone with intention, and take our first steps forward—together. All members and friends of UU Berks are invited to attend the installation service at 3pm on Saturday, March 29th. There will be catered hors D’ … Continue reading The Installation of Rev. John Cullinan
Committing the Sin of Empathy
Why do authoritarians fear empathy?
How Can I Keep From Singing: Building & Bolstering Trust Through Songs of Affirmation
Come join us on Music Sunday to tune into the echos of our souls. Hear the music ringing. Trust that through the tempest ’round us roars, we know the truth, it liveth, so long as we listen well enough to hear it. Trust that we can rejoice in our travels so far. Trust that the … Continue reading How Can I Keep From Singing: Building & Bolstering Trust Through Songs of Affirmation
On the Death and Rebirth of Institutional Trust
Part two of “The Practice of Trust.” Many of our institutions, the church included, have seen a decline in regard and trust from the people they hope to serve. How has this happened? And how can an institution like the church make itself worthy of trust once more?