“Don’t take your organs to heaven: Heaven knows we need

them down here!” The age-old question—“What gift can I

bring?”—can be answered in a uniquely profound way.

Thousands of persons are literally counting their remaining

days in despair because one critical organ is failing in their

otherwise healthy bodies. What a holy gift we could give, at

this or any season, by restoring someone’s health and hope!

We will hear from several persons who have donated or

received this Gift of Life as they share the excitement of

being part of this community of giving.

The Solstice has long been important to me, and this will be an encouragement to personal reflection on its significance, using the lovely song from the “Fantastics” as a starting place.

All can relate to the tough economic times we face. Two

speakers from BuxMont, Jack Schieber and Kim Alegant,

share their philosophies on giving and balancing priorities.

In honor of World AIDS Day, Rev. Nate Walker, of the First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia, will explore how Jewish and Christian theologies on atonement teach us that suffering is redemptive. Rev. Nate challenges this belief system by using the traditional theology of atonement as a conceptual lens through which to view two cases: AIDS and agent Orange. He asks whether or not the “sins” of homosexuals were reconciled through the 3 million people who died last year from AIDS. He goes on to ask, does the theology of atonement apply to the 3 million people who currently suffer from diseases caused by Agent Orange, a chemical used by the Americans in Vietnam? OR could it be that god has no ego and no desire to avenge, leaving us to ask whether or not the biological and political views of suffering call us to be at-one with all who suffer?

Discover how we each play an important part in BuxMont’s journey to becoming a haven and beacon of UU values. Explore your inner and outer path to a spiritual community that you are proud to call “mine.”