In UU congregations across North America and I imagine in other parts of the world it is understood that religious education is a ministry of the congregation.  Of course it goes by different names like faith exploration or faith development.  The congregations also have different names; Church, Society, Congregation and Fellowship.  A Fellowship by definition … Continue reading Our Religious Education Program is a Ministry- Jess Bors Acting DRE

Everyone Has a Say We love to talk about our principles and sometimes we fall short of actually putting them into practice.  Let’s face it; some are harder than others.  I personally struggle with the first one (each person is important) in regard to every person; especially those I have little in common with.  The … Continue reading Everyone Has a Say- Jess Bors Acting DRE

I am so glad to be joining Buxmont Fellowship as your Acting Director of Religious Education.  The difference between an acting DRE and an Interim DRE is that after serving you for two years we together may decide for me to stay on the journey as your settled DRE.  Whereas an interim position is for … Continue reading Let’s Journey Together- Jess Bors Acting DRE

This is a time of great change for BuxMont – and for me.  Last month I announced that I have accepted a full-time position as Director of Lifespan Religious Education at the Main Line Unitarian Church in Devon, PA, effective in July.  My last day as your DRE at BuxMont will be June 30. Many … Continue reading Big Changes

Every month, I list the topics each of our religious education classes will be learning about here in the Newsletter.  They’re also listed in your e-Voice and in the weekly order of service.  The topics for the Pre-K class are charming.  The topics for our Peace & Justice Workshop are straightforward, if somewhat challenging sometimes. … Continue reading Our Whole Lives

I write this on a lovely spring day in mid-February (!)as I return from my mini-sabbatical to my work with you all.  I am happy and satisfied to report that I accomplished what I set out to accomplish during this time away. The day after Christmas my family packed up and drove to Austin, Texas … Continue reading Mini-Sabbatical Report!

One of the presents under our tree from Santa this year is a package of flash paper.  Flash paper is very thin and maybe it has some flammable substance imbued in it.  You can write or draw on it, but when you touch it to a flame, it goes up in a flash leaving only … Continue reading A New Year’s Ritual, by Dawn Star

Starting in early January, your Director of Religious Education will be taking a mini-sabbatical leave. The traditional purpose of a sabbatical is to provide the religious professional with rest, reflection and renewal; a change in routine; a respite from the weight of responsibility; stimulation from new learning; and time and space to reflect on the … Continue reading Mini-Sabbatical for your DRE

The Sunday after the election this month, we will read the story Chester’s Way by Kevin Henkes in our 9:15 RE class for K – 6th graders. This is a story about two friends who think about everything the same way and do things the same way, and what happens when a girl who thinks … Continue reading Different Thoughts about Politics