Sunday Service August 21, 2016

 Sunday, August 21 

To Be a UU Community Today                 Speaker: Reverend Paul 

Please join us for what has become Part II of an annual event – the visit of members and friends from … read more.

Sunday Service August 14, 2016

 Sunday, August 14 

If Horses, Cattle, or Lions Had Hands 

Guest Speaker: Jerry Galazzo    Worship Committee Chair: Thomas Paine UUF 

“Be careful what we worship,” Emerson cautioned, “for what we are worshipping, we are becoming.” Throughout history, humans have worshiped anthropomorphic gods—that … read more.

Sunday Service August 7, 2016

 Sunday, August 7 

Mae West: UU Unaware           Lay Speaker: Lisa Jokiel 

Mae West, as well as other well-known entertainers, often stood up for the same principles UUs affirm. Sometimes they paid a price for it. Miss West was way … read more.

Sunday Service July 31, 2016

July 31, 2016

The Democratic Process …. in Society at Large 

Speaker: Rev Dave Hunter

In the context of a presidential election year, and immediately following the two party conventions, Dave will reflect on the state of democracy in the US and … read more.

Sunday Service July 24, 2016

Sunday Service July 24, 2106

More Joy, Less Anguish 

Speaker: Emily Quarles-Mowrer

The pursuit of happiness was so important that it was included in the Declaration of Independence. Yet, 140 years later, we are still in pursuit. How do we catch happiness? … read more.

Minister’s Musings July 2016

From the Minister’s Desk:

thoughts on Orlando…

As it has become increasingly clear, the Orlando shooter had mental health challenges and was filled with rage and hate in a broad number of ways, particularly against the gay community. Whether he … read more.

Sunday Service July 17, 2016

Sunday Service July 17, 2016

This I Believe 

Speakers: Erica Duske, Jon Dreazen and CJ Rhoads

Lay Leader: Allan Pallay

On this Sunday Erica, Jon and CJ will each describe the core beliefs and values that are most important to them; that … read more.

Sunday Service July 10, 2016

Sunday Service July 10, 2016

We’re Not That Far Apart 

Speaker: Sam Gugino (at Thomas Paine)

Did you ever have two Jehovah’s Witnesses come to your door and think to yourself “I have nothing in common with these folks?” One UU did … read more.

Sunday Service July 3, 2016

Sunday Service July 3, 2016

Common Heart: An Interfaith Dialogue 

Speaker : Elsayed “Steve” Elmarzouky

Lay Leader: Lisa Jokiel

Today we welcome Elsayed Elmarzouky, the immediate Past President of the Islamic Center of Reading. “Steve” will discuss Common Heart, the Interfaith … read more.