The Bucks County Metaphysical Association
The object of this organization shall be to investigate and actively discuss philosophical, theological, spiritual, social, and historical concerns surrounding the traditions and teachings of metaphysics, particularly New Thought; to conduct and promote research in this field, including but not limited to the practice of spiritual healing, applying positive affirmations daily, listening to your inner voice, acknowledging the Sixth Sense and following your intuition; to encourage academic institutions to broaden their religious studies course offerings to include New Thought, and to continue the expansion and development of library materials on metaphysics, especially New Thought, through the acquisition of historical and current books, pamphlets, magazines, noteworthy articles, and other resources such as audiotapes, videotapes, CD’s and DVD’s, and to collaborate with others who are doing the same; to support the production and improvement of standard reference materials, papers and articles which reflect the New Thought tradition; and to take such other actions as are necessary and proper to facilitate the achievement of these aforementioned goals. Further to support local Bucks County charities by holding functions that promote the knowledge and growth of metaphysics, while donating the proceeds to their local charities.
Qualifications of Members:
A - Academic Membership
Academic membership shall consist of individuals holding a Master’s and/or Doctor’s Degree in Psychology/Philosophy (earned, not honorary) from an accredited institution of higher learning.
B - Student Membership
Student Membership shall consist of students who are currently pursuing a full-time academic program beyond the Secondary School level.
C - Professional/Vocational Membership
Professional/Vocational membership shall consist of individuals who are ordained ministers, currently licensed ministers, or currently performing equivalent work as the primary professional leader of an established church, school, or similar organization of, or related to, New Thought. Also those who are Light Workers, Healers, Massage Therapists and Chiropractors, and have been certified by a reputable school.
A precedent has been established that equivalent work in a cyberministry may qualify a person as a Professional/Vocational member.
D- Group Membership
Group Membership shall consist of organizations which are in agreement with Article II of this document and are approved by a majority vote of the Board of Directors of this Association.
D - Associate Membership
Associate Membership shall consist of other individuals who do not currently meet the requirements of Article III, Section 2, A or B.
E - Senior Citizen Membership
shall consist of other individuals who do not currently meet the requirements of Article III, Section 2, A or B and are past the age of 65 or retired with limited income.
F - Definition of Charter Membership
Charter Members in any category shall be defined as those who join the organization and pay their dues on or before April 1, 2008. Each charter member shall receive a certificate from the Secretary, identifying himself or herself as an academic charter member, a professional/vocational charter member, an associate charter member, a group charter member, a student charter member or a senior citizen charter member, as the case may be.
Amount of Annual dues for the first fiscal year shall be:
Academic $60.00
Associate members $50.00
Group/Organization membership $75.00
Professional/vocational members $65.00
Senior/Student members $25.00
Individuals holding a Master’s and/or Doctor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher learning (earned, not honorary), and ordained ministers, may become life members for a payment of $1,000.00, payable in a lump sum or in four quarterly payments. For subsequent fiscal years, the voting membership may change the amounts of dues by a majority vote; but such changes shall not take effect until after the vote was taken.
A Group Membership that contributes $1,500.00 or more in a lump sum would be designated a Perpetual Group Member.
We are having a call for membership through January 2008. Please download our membership form and send it in with your dues - and have the honor of becoming a CHARTER Member of BCMA. The calendar of events will be posted shortly. Meetings, lectures and a special “Holistic Health Spa” day Feb. 23rd, 2008 to be held at the James Lorah House. Everyone can be involved; Our General Meetings begin Wednesday evening, January 9, 2008 at 7:30 pm.
The Holistic Health Practitioners of Bucks County have an opportunity to be included in our Bucks County Who’s Who Directory - which freely advertises your bio, work, and expertise. To be included in this directory - sign up after you have become a member. The directory will be posted on our website 24/7 and freely updated at your request. The fee to join is a one time donation of $65.00.
(For further information - e-mail 
the BCMA.)
Our Second Event is a Holistic Health Fair to be held in Doylestown, PA. on Saturday, February 23rd, 2008 at 10:00 am through 5:00 pm at the James Lorah House, 132 N. Main Street, (entrance on Broad St.) Doylestown, PA. For further information check our page in the left hand column.
The term “Metaphysics” is composed of two words. “Meta” meaning “of higher order or level,” and “physics” meaning “the science of matter and energy and their interactions.” Simply stated, Metaphysics is a higher order of matter and energy. Metaphysics is also considered a “Philosophy.” Philisophy is also composed of two words. “Philo” meaning “love,” and “sophia” meaning “wisdom.” Therefore, we can define the study of Metaphysics as “the desire for a higher knowledge of what is beyond the physical.” Or as we would prefer to think of it as The Philosophical Study of Being and Knowing.
The Association will strive to bring this wonderful wisdom forward. Here, we will study the Philosophy of Religion, which focuses on the belief in a Divine and Spiritual Power. We will also study the philosophies of the Mind, the Stars, the Spirit, the Soul, Ancient Metaphysics, Mythology, Divination, and Wellness. In addition to the above, it is the goal of The Bucks County Metaphysical Association to introduce approaches and issues in the fundamental areas of Philosophy. The areas include topics such as Ethics, Morals, Right Conduct and Action. The key to understanding ethics and morals is found in the “concept of values.” These are to be found in the study of Metaphysics, which restated, is the philosophical study of “Being and Knowing” so that one can enter into the metaphysical State of Being.
It is often emphasized in philosophical circles that ethics and morals are based on the laws of Metaphysics. As stated, our goal for The Bucks County Metaphysical Association is to become a Web of Wisdom that entails many minds…yet one thought. Through discipline and transcendence may we each find our own “Philosopher’s Stone” and know Ourselves!
Founded October 3, 2007, this Association is dedicated to the Bucks County Community and will dedicate it’s service to education as well as to the local charities. The BCMA is a non-profit organization. There is a sliding scale fee for membership. The proceeds from programs and events will be donated to individual local charities.
