Buxmont Groups
SOCIAL ACTION COMMITTEE The Social Action Committee carries out Unitarian Universalist Principles of promoting justice, equity and compassion in human relations, celebrating diversity and interdependent web of earth and humanity, and the inherent worth and dignity of individuals. (Click the link above for more information.) ADULT CHOIR The Adult Choir will have an informal rehearsal on September 2 and our first “official” rehearsal on September 16. The Metaphysical Singers are starting rehearsals on September 5. The schedules for Family Choir and Instant Choir are not set up yet, but if you’re interested, please talk to me. Our choirs are open to all skill levels. If you’ve been thinking about joining, the beginning of the season is one of the best times to do so when everyone is learning the music together. We also have other specialty choirs, like the Family Choir and the Metaphysical singers. For more information about these, take a look at the Music section. Message from the Music Director, John Hook MONTHLY DISCUSSION GROUP OF TOPICAL ISSUES IN MORALITY AND ETHICS (TIME) When: 9:00 am – 10:00 am, one Sunday each month, September through May. Initial group discussion to start on Sunday, September 27, thereafter every third Sunday of the month. Where: Fireside Room. Format: Round table discussion group with a facilitator, who may be supported by a topic specialist. After the initial few topics, addition topics to be selected by the group. Childcare: If childcare is needed, please contact the facilitator. Facilitator: Frank Klein Topical Issue for September 19: Organ Donation The ability to transplant organs has been a medical advancement that has saved many lives. However, there are still many people suffering and dying from a lack of available organs. What is the current system for the allocation of this scarce resource and is it fair? For example, should people who agree to be organ donors be first in line to receive them if needed? What public policy might encourage more donations, yet remain ethical? Should criminals be eligible to receive organs? SMALL GROUP MINISTRY Small Group Ministries are groups of no more than 12 people who come together at least once a month to talk about their lives and have conversations about different topics. If you have any interest in joining a group, please pick up a pamphlet from the pamphlet rack and a sign-up form at the Visitor’s Center. Sign-up forms can be left in the folder on the Small Group Ministry bulletin board. Currently, the monthly meeting times for our groups are as follows: 2nd Tuesday 7:30 in Ambler DIVERSITY TASK FORCE The Diversity Task Force, an ad hoc committee that had been on haitus, will reconvene as of noon on Sunday, May 22. Our goal is to educate on and advocate for anti-racism, anti-oppression and diversity issues. For further information please contact Dena Condron. ADULT DISCUSSION GROUP The Adult Discussion Group meets in the Fireside Room at noon each Sunday, unless otherwise specified. Although we are scheduling topics in advance, we will be flexible should other items come up for discussion. All are welcome. Teens under 18 must have parental permission. Please feel free to bring your lunch with you. GAIA'S RAINBOW EVENTS Gaia’s Rainbow on the Neshaminy is a community of seekers who focus our spiritual exploration and renewal within the context of Earth-based and Pagan pathways. We seek to support one another in the process of spiritual exploration; share and encourage a wealth and diversity of rituals and ideas; and provide a safe space for worship, growth and enlightenment. For more information, contact Anne Adamczyk or Tammy Ciampoli. INTERWEAVE Interweave is a social group that meets monthly. Interweave is for those people interested in the rights of the GLBT community. The Interweave movie night is held on the second Friday of the month at 7 p.m. in the Fireside room. Allies are also welcome to attend. We normally bring snacks or dessert to share and sometimes order pizza. It’s a casual get together. Babysitting is available if we are notified by the Monday prior to Movie Night in order to give us time to arrange for a babysitter. If you want more information, please e-mail Karen Hayman. SPIRITUALITY STUDY GROUP The BuxMont Spirituality Study Group ordinarily meets the first Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room from September to June, but meeting times and dates will vary somewhat this year. Please read The Liberal Voice and the weekly bulletin for dates, times, and subject matter. The purpose of the group is to explore new and traditional forms of spirituality and religion. Our usual format is a presentation and/or video followed by a discussion. The first four meetings of the 2010-2011 year have been planned. The first get-together will be a tour of the Bryn Athyn Cathedral in Montgomery County (Swedenborgian religion) on Saturday, September 11; the second meeting will be on Thursday, October 21, at 7:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room, when Robert Onsted, author of The Mythology of Scripture, will discuss his book; the third and fourth meetings of the month will be on Thursday, November 4, and Thursday, December 2, in Room 106, when David Jones will show the 1972 movie, The Poseidon Adventure on television and discuss the spiritual symbolism of one of the most popular and financially successful motion pictures of its time. The group will meet on Saturday, September 11, at noon outside the church to take a tour of the Bryn Athyn Cathedral. No charge. We will leave promptly shortly after noon. The drive is approximately half an hour to three quarters of an hour. We will car pool. Contact Dave Jones MOVIE NIGHT BOOK CLUB The club will meet on Friday, September 3, at 1:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room to discuss Elizabeth Street by Laurie Fabiano. The club will meet next on Friday, October 1, at the same time and place to discuss The Murder of King Tut by James Patterson. Dave Jones BUILDING AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE This loose-knit gang of tough, yet sensitive men and women who gather at the Fellowship at irregular intervals to weed, prune, paint and build. No experience is required. ADULT EDUCATION AND ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE This committee oversees and promotes courses and groups for adults. We are always looking for ideas and/or help. Contact: Jay Haines. MERRIMENT COMMITTEE The Merriment Committee arranges for many of our social events. The committee organizes Circle Dinners, a family camping weekend each summer, potluck dinners and other opportunities for fun and fellowship. Contact Kim Schubert. BuxMont Meditation Daytime meditation at BuxMont will be held each Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. until 2:45 p.m. We plan to have two sitting meditations and one walking meditation together with a discussion/instruction period. If you are interested and have not yet contacted us, please contact Jack Schieber or Nancy Bruce. Evening meditation is being led by Bill Young and will be held each Thursday at 7:00 p.m. For evening meditation, call Bill between 5 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. weekdays or by email. |
