First Unitarian Universalist Church of Berks County

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Welcome to First Unitarian Universalist Church!

First Unitarian Universalist Church is a welcoming religious community of diverse individuals. We strive to be a beacon of acceptance and offer a haven of peace and love for all who enter our doors.
As a spiritual community, we value reason in matters of faith, freedom in religion, lifelong spiritual growth, and engagement in social justice. We live our faith through acts of justice, love, and compassion, believing the world can be transformed by our care.
Our community has been a liberal religious presence in downtown Reading, PA, since 1832. We welcome you to join us.

Worship Services

Sunday services begin at 10:30 a.m., followed by a fellowship hour. Children and youth participate in the first 15 minutes, and then are excused to religious education classes. Childcare is available for infants and toddlers.
Nov. 7 10 a.m. Standing on the Side of Love
Association Sunday in York
NO Worship Service in Reading
Join in worship with more than 500 UU folks regionally at the new auditorium of William Penn High School in York. The Rev. Peter Morales, president of the UUA, will deliver the sermon. Infant and toddler childcare will be provided. Following worship, everyone is invited to the York UU Congregation for chili and conversation with Peter Morales.
Nov. 14 If Only?
Rev. Sandra Fees, Jane Palmer, Worship Associate,
and Dan Matz, Music Director
Everyone has times of regret, times of thinking, if only Id done this or that, or said this or that. This morning well examine how we might strive to address unfinished business while we can and make peace with our lives.
Nov. 21 We Give Thanks
Rev. Sandra Fees, Kent Gutzler, Worship Associate,
Dan Matz, Music Director, and the First UU Choir
This morning, we give thanks for the many blessings of our lives in story, reflection, and song. Our celebration will include the Breads of the World Ceremony.
Nov. 24 Interfaith Thanksgiving Service
7 p.m. location to be announced
The annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service will be hosted by members of Washington Presbyterian Church with participants from the Christian, Jewish, UU, Bahai, and Buddhist faith communities.

Rev. Sandra Fees, Vincent OBrien, Worship Associate,
and Linda Blazer, pianist
Oscar Wilde wrote, I can resist everything except temptation. Desire tugs at each of us. In traditional religion, temptation is typically associated with sin, and we know temptation can be destructive. Are there also holy yearnings, as well as the destructive ones?
WE ARE A WELCOMING CONGREGATION!