Lighting the Chalice: Sermons from the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Berks County

Special note: This sermon was recorded during a virtual church service. Members of the congregation came together online... Read more

Traditional Western ideals of beauty tend to emphasize symmetry, orderliness, and harmony. Eastern worldviews center bea... Read more

Special guest: Rev. Israel Buffardi Hope has been called the anchor of the soul, yet hope is hard to find today for many... Read more

This morning we reflect on the way religious experiences open us to awe and wonder.

Celtic spirituality is a source of wisdom for modern-day seekers. Celtic concepts, such as the sacredness of the everyda... Read more

For those who are raised in Unitarian Universalist communities, Unitarian Universalist values are in their DNA. For thos... Read more

This morning we'll explore how to overcome self-doubt. Is it best to take a leap of faith or baby steps? How can we over... Read more

Ancient wisdom advises us to listen to our inner voice, the still small voice. When we do, we come closer to our own tru... Read more

Is there a big (or small) question you are grappling with right now? Do you wonder why the universe exists, whether anim... Read more

READING: excerpt from Hope and Other Superpowers by John Pavlovitz"We all love to see superheroes being born in pages or... Read more

Part of our community's mission is to encourage each other on our individual spiritual journeys. And yet we share in thi... Read more

Reading: from Welcoming the Unwelcome by Pema Chödrön What are the practices that can help us build resiliency in terms ... Read more

Jane Palmer, Worship Associate2020 will not be an easy year. We need to maintain our sanity, our courage, and our compas... Read more

Nature fills us with awe. Standing beneath the stars or on the top of a mountain or both can leave us breathless and mor... Read more

Each of us has a story to tell about our life's journey. And that story is always changing. This morning we'll embrace t... Read more

Tracie Greth, Worship AssociateThis service in inspired by the word “centering “which is an open UU-compatible word that... Read more

Unitarian Universalist has 7 beloved principles that guide our ethical and spiritual commitments. The 7 principles, howe... Read more

Mary Oliver writes that "there are moments that cry out to be fulfilled." Oliver was describing moments when we set asid... Read more

When asked about their class background, most people in the United States describe themselves as middle class. Doctors, ... Read more

Henry David Thoreau said that if we don't keep pace with our companions perhaps it is because we hear a different drumme... Read more