Unitarian Universalist Meeting of South Berkshire (UUMSB)

09/12/2026

Our communities come together in this time that holds elements of profound beauty and celebration - of joyful homecoming and new beginnings - alongside much that causes worry and understandable fear. It continues to be a painful time, with too many losses, and a level of violence that is sometimes too terrible to bear.

And I know to my bones that times like these are why we need religious community in the first place. We need a touchpoint, to live into the fullness of who and how we most want to be together in the face of all that is tender and impactful. And we can learn from one another, from each congregation’s unique history and context, and from the lifesaving ministries each of you offer in your communities.

We will face the unknown together, prepare for what may come, and support one another in staying accountable to the values we hold in common covenant. And in doing so, we will find the joy and the strength to meet this moment, together in community.

09/12/2026

09/12/2026

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09/12/2026

Sending blessings and care to all who are beginning to observe Rosh Hashanah tonight; to Jewish Unitarian Universalists and to all our Jewish siblings. May we all find time for reflection and rest, for joy in gathering for a meal, for prayer and setting intentions on how we want to live in the New Year to come. In this time when so much is broken and uncertain, let us turn to one another with care and find peace and comfort in the rituals and traditions that connect us.

May our Jewish beloveds and all people find solace in community during Rosh Hashanah and in all the days to come.

09/12/2026

This moment calls us to build—and rebuild—our understanding of what it means spiritually to be neighbors and to engage in many forms of sacred community defense.

Ahead of this year’s national election in November, UU the Vote is offering Solidarity Summits for people across faiths to build the power and care networks we need to defend democracy and protect our communities.

These gatherings bring together Unitarian Universalists, people of faith across traditions, lay leaders, organizers, advocates, and community partners to strengthen regional networks, deepen relationships, and practice the kind of solidarity this moment demands.

We encourage you to join one of the 10+ UU the Vote Solidarity Summits happening across the country!

Learn more: https://www.sidewithlove.org/solidarity-summits

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09/12/2026

Shanah tovah to our Jewish siblings and all who are celebrating Rosh Hashanah.

May this new year bring reflection, renewal, peace, and possibility. May it be a year of deeper connection, greater compassion, and hope for what we can build together.

Shanah tovah u’metukah. May it be a good and sweet new year. 🍎🍯

09/12/2026

Our right to vote wasn’t handed to us. It was won by generations of people who organized, marched, sat in, stood in line, and risked everything to make sure every one of us could have a voice in our democracy.

Now it’s our turn.

On October 17, we are making sure every eligible voter knows their options for how to vote, has a plan to vote early where local law allows, and is ready to make their voice count.

Join us.

No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings.

Find an Event:
https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/?utm_source=unitarianuniversalistsforsocialjustice

Host an Event:
https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/c/no-kings-vote-early-/event/create/?utm_source=unitarianuniversalistsforsocialjustice

09/08/2026

We remember poet, essayist, farmer, and environmentalist Wendell Berry, whose life and work invited us to consider what it means to belong—to one another, to the land, and to the communities we call home.

Again and again, Berry reminded us that community is more than simply living alongside one another. It is relationship, responsibility, trust, and care.

“A community is the mental and spiritual condition of knowing that the place is shared, and that the people who share the place define and limit the possibilities of each other’s lives. It is the knowledge that people have of each other, their concern for each other, their trust in each other, the freedom with which they come and go among themselves.”

—Wendell Berry

As we mark his passing, we give thanks for the words he leaves behind—and for his enduring call to tend the places, relationships, and communities we share.