Entries by Craig Harris

How to Understand, Identify, and Stop Microaggressions

The First Unitarian Universalist Church of Berks County is hosting a workshop entitled: Exploring Subtle Acts of Exclusion; How to Understand, Identify, and Stop Microaggressions, on Sunday April 21, from 12:15 to 3:15. Child care will be provided. For more information and to register by 4/19/24, contact Pat Uribe-Lichty at paturli50@gmail.com. Location: 416 Franklin Street,… Continue Reading How to Understand, Identify, and Stop Microaggressions

Safety First

Did you know that UUCDC has a Safety Team? The Safety Team assesses policies, procedures, and readiness in four main areas: Fire Preparedness and Response, Building Security, Medical and Mental Health Emergencies, and Suspicious Persons or Armed Intruder Situations. The focus is on planning and prevention, with a goal of creating a safety culture responsive… Continue Reading Safety First

Maybe It’s Time

Troy Ramey would like to think God’s looking down and laughing at our ways, so maybe it’s time to let the old ways die. Give a listen to “Maybe It’s Time“ by Troy Ramey. (https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=PpedVQTLURE&si=lb4Cn9bp8qlXfRsO)

General Assembly is Coming

This year’s Unitarian Universalist Association General Assembly, June 20-23, will be an online event where you can worship, witness, learn, and connect. Enjoy workshops, lectures, and worship services. Join the virtual choir. Be a delegate and vote on issues including Article II. Visit the UUA site to learn more about General Assembly. You can also… Continue Reading General Assembly is Coming

Safety First

Did you know that UUCDC has a Safety Team? The Safety Team assesses policies, procedures, and readiness in four main areas: Fire Preparedness and Response, Building Security, Medical and Mental Health Emergencies, and Suspicious Persons or Armed Intruder Situations. The focus is on planning and prevention, with a goal of creating a safety culture responsive… Continue Reading Safety First

Breaking Bread Potluck

Are you interested in learning about the lifestyles of people living to 100 years and older, celebrating diversity through food and music, and a collective effort in building community? You are invited to join an intergenerational, plant-based potluck on the first Saturday of each month to share a nourishing meal together with meaningful conversation and… Continue Reading Breaking Bread Potluck

Automated External Defibrillator

Hopefully it will never be needed, but UUCDC has an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) mounted on the wall between the office and the stairway. Training is not required, as the device “talks” the user through providing life-saving intervention for someone experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. If you have been certified or received training in AED use, please… Continue Reading Automated External Defibrillator