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.
Speaker: Rev. Amy DeBeck
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.