Sun, 23 November 2008 ![]() November 23: “Green Nourishment: Food for OurBodies and the Earth Community” Speaker: Robin Hoy Robin Hoy has spent much of her life practicing and teaching the tenets that Green Sanctuary espouses. She will explore how our everyday food choices relate to our health and that of the other living beings on our planet. Sponsored by our Green Sanctuary Committee. Comments[0] |
Sun, 16 November 2008 ![]() November 16: The Spirit of Compassion Speaker: Kathy Ellis Kathy Ellis is a ministerial candidate and Director of Leadership of Spiritual Development of the WellSprings UU congregation. Compassion lies at the heart of all our religious traditions, and it is a primary goal of spiritual practice. We can increase compassion in our own lives and in the world. Direct download: BuxmontUU_11162008_TheSpiritOf_Compassion.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 12:00 PM Comments[0] |
Sun, 9 November 2008 ![]() November 9: Exploring Paganism Speaker: Buz and Linda Neeld The word “Pagan” is often misunderstood. Join Buz and Linda Neeld, members of BuxMont UU and Gaia’s Rainbow, as they explore the diversity of the Pagan pathway from ancient times to the fast-growing neo-pagan movement. Comments[0] |
Sun, 2 November 2008 November 2: Enlightenment and Enthusiasm Speaker: Rev. Duane Fickeisen How might UU’s find enlightenment and experience spiritual enthusiasm? What are the potential dangers and benefits of embracing mystery and welcoming a sense of unity with the cosmos, of non-separateness? What practices might we adopt to embrace the holy as a source of trransformation? Rev. Fickeisen is co-minister of Unitarian Universalists of Cumberland Valley in Boiling Springs, Pa. Direct download: BuxmontUU_11022008_EnlightenmentAndEnthusiasm.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 12:00 PM Comments[0] |
Sun, 26 October 2008 October 26: Adventures of SpiritSpeaker: Rev. Daniel S. Schatz The theme of our sabbatical is “A BuxMont Adventure— Exploring, Discovering.” What does it mean to be on a spiritual adventure? This will be Dan’s last sermon before his sabbatical. He will return to BuxMont on May 1, 2009. Direct download: BuxmontUU_10262008_AdventuresOf_Spirit_I.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 12:00 PM Comments[0] |
Sun, 19 October 2008 October 19: Service on DarfurSpeaker: Fatima M. Haroun Fatima M. Haroun was born in Darfur and now lives in Philadelphia. She will talk about her experiences in her homeland and provide an update on the current status of Darfur refugees and advice on how we can help them. A video on Darfur will be shown after the service. Comments[0] |
Sun, 12 October 2008 Speaker: Rev. Daniel S. Schatz The holiest day of the Jewish year is a time for inward reflection, confession, and turning. In rituals and writings, Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur present the people not only with an opportunity to seek forgiveness for past wrongs, but also with a choice for the future. Comments[0] |
Sun, 5 October 2008 October 5: Love Your EnemiesSpeaker: Rev. Jerry Johnson Rev. Jerry Johnson is an ordained minister associated with the American Baptist Church of USA. He will take a fresh look at one of the more familiar quotations of Jesus. Jerry and his wife, Kathy, are new members of BuxMont. They are also son-in-law and daughter of Shirley Josephson, one of the stalwarts at BuxMont over many years. Comments[0] |
Sun, 28 September 2008 ![]() September 28: Becoming Oneself Speaker: Rev. Daniel S. Schatz The growth from childhood to adulthood is one of exploration and self-discovery. When we open our mind and hearts, that process can continue throughout our lives. This service included a ceremony of dedication for children. Comments[0] |
Thu, 18 September 2008 ![]() September 21: Interfaith Delegates Report on Israel/Palestine 'Compassionate Listening' Trip Members of the Delaware Valley Interfaith Delegation will report on their journey to Israel and Palestine as part of a 20-member delegation—which included Jews, Christians, Muslims, and others who went on a “Compassionate Listening” Tour at the end of March. They will discuss their conversations and insights after meeting with Israelis and Palestinians of all political and religious stripes and from all walks of life. Direct download: BuxmontUU_09212008_IsraelPalestineCompassionateListening_Trip.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 9:53 PM Comments[0] |
Thu, 18 September 2008 September 14: So Much More Speaker: Rev. Daniel S. Schatz How can we care for one another when all we have to give isn’t enough?Comments[0] |
Sun, 7 September 2008 Speakers:
Rev. Daniel S. Schatz and Robin Pugh Direct download: BuxmontUU_09072008_A_BuxMont_Adventure.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 12:00 PM Comments[0] |
Sun, 31 August 2008 August 31: "Inside UUA General Assembly"Speakers: Anna-Sara Fire, Rik Fire & Karen Reever Attending GA is more than a learning opportunity -- it's a pilgrimage. BuxMont's delegates to GA2008 will share samplings of inspirational sermons and music, tools from workshops, and the charge for action we selected at this annual meeting of 1000+ UU congregations. Comments[0] |
Sun, 24 August 2008 August 24: “Restorative Justice”Coordinators: Tom Thomas and Larry Menkes Laura Rush, MSW, Conferencing Program Coordinator for the Community Service Foundation & Buxmont Academy, will speak to us about the practice of Restorative Practices. The restorative practices concept has its roots in "restorative justice," a new way of looking at criminal justice that focuses on repairing the harm done to people and relationships rather than on punishing offenders. This is a new approach to our first UU principle in the criminal justice field. Plan to come and be inspired. Direct download: BuxmontUU_08242008_Restorative_Justice.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 12:00 PM Comments[0] |
Sun, 17 August 2008 Speaker: Rev. Daniel S. Schatz What does it mean to let our light shine? In a special “musical sermon,” we will explore the spark of holiness within each of us. Direct download: BuxmontUU_08172008_This_LittleLightOfMine.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 12:00 PM Comments[0] |
Sun, 10 August 2008 August 10: "Free and Responsible"Speaker: Rev. Daniel S. Schatz Unitarian Universalists often talk about the free and responsible search for truth and meaning as being at the center of our religion. Much of the "responsibility" that makes this shared search possible takes place in our religious community, as we find ways to love and nurture the community which makes this collective journey a possibility. Direct download: BuxmontUU_08102008_FreeAnd_Responsible.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 1:00 AM Comments[0] |
Sun, 3 August 2008 August 3: “Recovery International”Speakers: Mike Gabriele & Friends Recovery International is a self-help mental health program which offers its members a free method to regain and maintain their mental health. Members have a wide variety of issues including depression, dysthymia and bi-polar disorders, schizophrenia, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive and personality disorders. Mike Gabriele, an assistant leader of the Flourtown Group, will lead a panel which will demonstrate the Recovery method in action and what happens in a typical group meeting. Direct download: BuxmontUU_08032008_Recovery_International.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 12:00 PM Comments[0] |
Mon, 28 July 2008 Speakers: Linda Wisniewski, Christine Letts, Allison Letts, Harry Rothwell Some of BuxMont members, recent and not so recent, will bring diverse viewpoints on their personal journeys, their deep insights to what they have found in the Fellowship, and the importance of what their experiences here mean to them. Direct download: BuxmontUU_07272008_What_BuxMontMeansToMe.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 1:28 AM Comments[0] |
Sat, 5 July 2008 July
20: “Hymn Sing” Comments[0] |
Sat, 5 July 2008 July
13: “Cleaning
Up”Speaker: Rev. Daniel S. Schatz At no time have people been more aware of our responsibility to the environment than today. Yet the practice of ecological responsibility is one with an ancient history, closely tied in with the spirituality of many world religions. How can environmental responsibility become a spiritual path for us? Comments[0] |
Sat, 5 July 2008 Speakers: BuxMont Members & Friends A group of BuxMonters will facilitate an interactive program with the Congregation. We will discuss Friendship---what does it mean to be a friend, what do we value in our friends, the qualities that make for a strong friendship, and the place of friendship in our lives. We will join in small groups and take turns giving our perspectives and listening attentively. Direct download: BuxmontUU_07062008_Small_Group_Ministry.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 2:43 PM Comments[0] |
Wed, 2 July 2008 ![]() June
29: “Sponsoring a
Child” Carol LeFevre will speak about her forty-seven years of sponsoring children in countries around the world through Plan USA, what the program does, and what it means to her. Direct download: BuxmontUU_06292008_Sponsoring_A_Child.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 12:00 AM Comments[0] |
Tue, 1 July 2008 The June 22nd, 2008 Service Of original PoetryComments[0] |
Thu, 5 June 2008 During the past month, BuxMont members and friends have
contributed numerous questions to this “question box” service.
This Sunday, Dan will open the box and address the questions on the minds
of BuxMont folks. Comments[0] |
Wed, 4 June 2008 The June 1st 2008 Service. Kierkegaard was a Danish philosopher and religious writer of the early 1800’s.
He has been called the father of existentialism, a body of thought that became
popular in the mid 1900’s and that continues to influence many
writers today in the fields of psychology and religion.Comments[0] |
Wed, 4 June 2008 The May 25th 2008 Service entitled "All Souls)Comments[0] |
Wed, 4 June 2008 The May 11th service on the Purpose of a pulpit. Sorry for the late posting, some technical difficulties encountered.Comments[0] |
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Thu, 8 May 2008 Direct download: BuxmontUU_005042008_MeaningOfFaithfulness.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:31 PM Comments[0] |
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Mon, 14 April 2008 The April 14th Service on PeopleComments[0] |
Sat, 22 March 2008 Comments[0] |
Sat, 22 March 2008 Direct download: BuxmontUU_03032008_YouthGroupTheFuture.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 11:35 PM Comments[0] |
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Fri, 21 March 2008 Direct download: BuxmontUU_02032008_ComeOutAndGreetTheDay.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 3:16 PM Comments[0] |
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October 26: Adventures of Spirit
October 19: Service on Darfur
October 5: Love Your Enemies
August 31: "Inside UUA General Assembly"
August 24: “Restorative Justice”
August 3: “Recovery International”

The June 22nd, 2008 Service Of original Poetry
The June 1st 2008 Service. Kierkegaard was a Danish philosopher and religious writer of the early 1800’s.
He has been called the father of existentialism, a body of thought that became
popular in the mid 1900’s and that continues to influence many