The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Sussex County, N.J.
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One West Nelson Street
Newton, New Jersey 07860
Phone: (973) 579-7210
Open minds, helping hands, caring hearts.
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Last Update - March 1, 2012
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The Rev. Mary Tiebout
PROGRAMS FOR
MARCH 2012
March 4: Affordable Insurance Exchanges
Carolyn Baldacchini, chair of the Healthcare Task Force of the U.U. Legislative
Ministry of New Jersey, will speak about the future Affordable Insurance Exchanges, soon to be established in New Jersey. These exchanges are the next step in the Affordable Care Act. Designed to make buying health coverage easier and more affordable, these exchanges will give individuals and small businesses a chance to purchase insurance at a lower cost with a better choice of plans, just as large employers do now. Carolyn will speak about the importance of having healthcare consumers and advocates
have a part in the planning andadministration of the exchanges.
March 11: A New Light on Ancient Blessings
(DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS)
The Beatitudes from the book of Matthew introduce the Sermon on the
Mount, often cited as the basis for the Social Gospel movement. Studying these teachings in the light of their original language, we may find new wisdom for our times. Led by Mary Tiebout.
March 18: Human Rights First
Sharon McBride is the Communications Director at Human Rights First. She will talk about how Human Rights First is working with various Muslim groups to
counter the implementation of strict anti-blasphemy laws in certain Muslim countries which have resulted in punishment and even executions of non-Muslims.
March 25 A Human Requiem
A human requiem addressed to all, irrespective of creed. These words describe Ein Deutsches Requiem by Johannes Brahms, who selected Bible
verses that use metaphors from nature to describe the cyclical movement of
time, to console the living and to acknowledge and celebrate life even in the
face of death. Listening to selected parts of the Requiem, we'Ll learn about
the text and music of this extraordinary work of the human spirit. Led by Mary
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