BuxMont has a lovely tradition of setting aside a Sunday for children (and sometimes youth) to make homemade valentines, which are then sent out to members and friends of the congregation to spread a little love and joy. If you’ve ever gotten one you probably remember it. I almost always get a heartfelt thank-you note … Continue reading Valentine Making
State Rep. Mark Painter, D-146th Dist., has introduced legislation that would establish the Pennsylvania Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, HB 1892. Under Painter’s bill, it would be unlawful for a covered employer to refuse reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions unless those accommodations would prove an undue hardship on the entity’s operations. … Continue reading Reproductive Justice: Pennsylvania Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, HB 1892
Standing on the Side of Love is a community of people compelled to speak out against oppression, united in the common belief that love is the ultimate guiding force of our world. The Thirty Days of Love is a period of intentional action, service, education, and reflection to focus on this essential work. Will you … Continue reading Thirty Days of Love: A Spiritual Journey of Social Justice
The RE Board Liaison for this class is Don Roeber, who is a systems administrator for Comcast and a dad to a 7 year old. He first came to BuxMont with his wife, who grew up here! His teaching team includes Melissa Freilich, mom to 3 and 6 year old boys and a flute teacher; … Continue reading Spotlight on 9:15 1st & 2nd Grade Teaching Team
Do you have a service project that 10 youth and 2 adults could complete for you in 30 – 45 minutes on a Sunday evening at BuxMont? The youth group is looking for ways to be of service in that time frame – could be tasks that need to be done at BuxMont, or a … Continue reading Lightning Service Projects
As we have the past several years, the RE program is organizing to engage children and youth (and some adults, too!) in service projects in honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on the third Monday in January. Current plans include putting together napkins and plastic wear for a homeless shelter which serves approximately … Continue reading Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service
Our regular Sunday morning Nursery Care Provider, Stacy, is expecting her first child on Valentines’ Day! We are delighted for her and her partner and look forward to meeting her baby when she returns to work in the Nursery on or about April 1. We want to show our appreciation of the consistent, caring presence … Continue reading Baby Gift for Stacy!
On Thanksgiving weekend, members of the high school youth group completely refurbished our Nursery. Before: During: After: Doesn’t it look FABULOUS?!?! Special thanks to Sarah Hoath, youth group member, who had the idea and did most of the organizing work, along with her mother, Kate.
The Peace and Justice Committee sponsored an Affordable Care Act (ACA) sign-up event at BuxMont on Thursday, Dec. 5. An explanation of the health insurance coverage offered by the ACA was provided and navigators, including a bilingual navigator, were available to assist in the enrollment process.
We are currently without an RE Board liaison for the 11:15 3 – 5 year old class, but we have been blessed with dedicated and enthusiastic teachers! They are Dena Condron, a woman of many talents who is (among other things) a music therapist, our Fellowship’s Archivist, and the Board Liaison to the Fellowship Council; … Continue reading Spotlight on the 11:15 3 – 5 Year Old Class Teachers
