the_week@horizonuu a publication of horizon unitarian universalist church * October 19, 2014.
PUBLISHED WEEKLY
VOLUME 14, ISSUE V.10.19.14.
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Rev. Helen Carroll Leadership in the “Standing on the Side of Love Campaign” wrote: “No one should be dehumanized through acts of exclusion, oppression, or violence because of their identities.” And still such acts are an ordinary part of the life of many immigrants who become a part of our neighborhoods, work places and communities. Where do we go from here?
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Horizon News Share the Plate Horizon’s October Share the Plate recipient will be the UU College of Social Justice (UUCSJ). Its mission is to help Unitarian Universalists deepen and sustain the work of justice in their congregations and communities. One way this is accomplished is through experiential learning: programs that help people cross boundaries, gain insight, and imagine new ways to bring their faith together with their yearning to make a difference in the world. The college offers experiential learning and social justice training grounded in the UU faith’s historic commitment to human rights. UUCSJ creates partnerships with people who are directly impacted by current justice struggles. When people hear their stories firsthand, share their labor and their food, worship with them, directly encounter their struggles and victories and share aspirations for justice, then they have not simply learned something — they have been changed. And this kind of change inspires new commitment to the work of justice. One such partnership program is Borderlinks: Immigration Justice. Human rights are at stake on the U.S.-Mexico border. Through meetings with partners, listening to migrants tell their stories, and walking the dangerous desert paths so many of them risk in crossing the border, participants experience the depth of the immigration crisis firsthand.
Sounding Board Sunday – Your Horizon UU Board of Trustees will be available immediately after services in the front of the auditorium to listen, answer questions, address concerns, or just visit with you about the goings on at Horizon during this time of transition. All are welcome! Remembering the Dead – Many cultures around the world set aside a day to celebrate ancestors and newly departed loved ones. On November 2, bring photos or mementos of your beloved dead, and we will share stories and celebrate the lives they led in our Day of the Dead service. Join us for this memorial celebration. Serve Humanity - Give Blood! The Carter Bloodcare Bloodmobile will be at Horizon Sunday, November 2nd from 9:30 to 12:30. See Paul Nelson to sign up for a donation time. pnelson114@gmail.com Will you volunteer? – The Admin Support Team is looking for volunteers to help take care of the day-to-day details neces-
NEW BOARD MEETING TIME -The Board of Trustees will meet in the Library on the third Wednesday of each month beginning at 7:00 p.m. Next meeting is October 15th.
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Horizon News
What a wonderful PASTA we had last Saturday evening! Once again we worked together to create a beautiful and joyful party during which we enjoyed being together while we raised funds for the continuing work of our community, and while we gathered much needed food and supplies for our local Metrocrest Services to help them continue their service to our wider community. I took a photo of the mountain of food and cleaning supplies and pet food and other products that will be delivered to Metrocrest and I was reminded of an Adult Religious Education program led by our most recent intern minister, Lyssa Jenkens some months ago. During that Sunday morning ARE session about Horizon's approaching transition period, Lyssa asked us to think about those things about Horizon that would NOT change, things that are pillars of our church, of who we are. While we embrace the interim work we must do, and while we experience different ways of doing services, of collecting and budgeting our resources, of structuring our programming, what, she asked, are the foundations of our mission and the intentions of this church to be a change for good in this world. One of the things that came up for the class was 'generosity'. We have always been a generous and giving people who are quick to share what we can with those in need. And we have always, over and over again, supported the continuance of Horizon's staffing needs, facilities and program needs, and social works.
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That will not change. Our generosity is one of our foundations, a pillar of strength onto which we can build. So as we go about our interim work and learn how we can do what we do even better, how we can expand what we have always done into even greater ways to spread the good news of our liberal faith, how we can let our light shine with greater intensity and purpose, remember what we value and what has made Horizon so important in our lives - you know, the big things, the important things. Like generosity. Maybe this picture will help us remember.
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FROM THE MINISTER
mUUsings Greetings from your interim minister. I’m excited to begin the new program year with all of you. As the interim minister, I’ve become part of Horizon’s journey through change, transition and transformation for the next 2 years. During that time you’ll do more than simply experience change. Like it or not change is going to happen. You will also begin to transition between the familiar to the different. Your leadership is working hard to identify where those transitions might occur. They’re asking questions about where you come from, who you are, how you do what you do, what does it mean to be a Unitarian Universalist congregation and, finally, where will tomorrow lead. Each question leads to another and each answer uncovers more possibilities. This is messy work. Complex, challenging and necessary if you are to transform – if you are to grow into a new shape. You will not be able to transition through change and experience transformation without giving up the old and taking on the new. These interim months are a time to leave behind the behaviors and attitudes that are focused on the past. It is a time when this congregation can objectively decide what meaningful parts of your history and practices will be carried forward and what no longer serves you as well. During our time together you’ll explore effective ways to organize your programs, ways to recruit, train and develop new leadership. There’s no better time to assess the way decisions are made and figure out if there are more inclusive ways to get the job done. This will be a time for looking around. A time to ask how do you relate to one another, to the communities here in north Texas and to Unitarian Universalist congregations throughout the country? The work is not complete without figuring out the church’s identity separate from the minister. This is the time to begin to craft a vision that speaks to the spiritual needs of the members and friends of this community – a time for asking does the vision prepare you to take UU values and principles beyond your walls. With the clarity that comes from interim work done well, you will call a settled minister to lead you into a bright new future.
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FROM THE MINISTER
mUUsings Shall we begin, Let it Be a Dance Okay, maybe not exactly a dance. I’m filling in the schedule for worship associates for the upcoming months and looking for folks who are interested in sharing the worship service with me. Tempted, but unsure what’s required? Curious, but afraid of public speaking? Convinced and ready to sign-up. Please contact me (interimminister@horizonuu.org) with questions, dates, interest or just to say hello. Looking Ahead… Remembering our Beloved Dead Many cultures around the world set aside a day to celebrate ancestors and newly departed loved ones. On November 2, bring photos or mementos of your beloved dead, and we will share stories and celebrate the lives they led in our Day of the Dead service. Join us for this memorial celebration. Come Ye Thankful People We’ll gather with a new twist on a familiar story on Sunday, November 23. In the telling of Stone Soup is the reminder that by working together, with everyone contributing what they can, a greater good is achieved. Today we’ll build our own Stone Soup and begin the annual Heifer International drive. Join in and help nurture a spirit of gratitude and “justice, equity, and compassion in human relations." Heifer International's mission is to work with communities to end world hunger and poverty and to care for the Earth. Faithfully, Helen 972-492-4940 Note: My regular office hours are 10 – 1, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Other times are available by appointment. My day off is Monday.
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LIFESPAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS by Lauren Daniell dlre@horizonuu.org blog: www.horizonuu.org/dre/ Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/horizonuu/
Learning UU History in a cemetery: A Visit to the Mount Auburn Cemetery Cambridge, MA
In honor of the approaching Halloween holiday, here is a quick travelogue of a not-to-be-missed location every UU needs to visit: the Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge, MA just outside of Boston. Created in 1831 as one of the first rural
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LIFESPAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS cemeteries, many of Boston’s most famous movers and shakers are buried here on its 72 wooded acres. Summer college visits this past July gave my family a chance to visit the final resting places of some of our famous Unitarians and Universalist forbears. We visited after dinner and using a map, were able to locate quite a few of the graves before closing. The cemetery is enormous and there are hundreds of tiny roads and paths to explore. One clue to a Unitarian or Universalist’s grave was the tokens around the tombstones left by visitors; stones, pinecones, shells or coins usually adorned the burial sites. Julia Ward Howe’s grave was even graced by pink geranium plants. The following pictures show only a few of the Unitarians and Universalists buried in this famous cemetery. The next time you are in the greater Boston area, drop by the Mt. Auburn Cemetery. Plan to spend at least a few hours to soak in the natural beauty, the peacefulness and the history of the place. For a virtual visit, go to www.mountauburn.org. Yours in Faith, Lauren
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John Murray, (Universalist) 1741-1815
Murray’s remains were interred here in 1837
Dorothea Dix (Unitarian)
1802-1837
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Hosea Ballou (Universalist) 1771-1852
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S. Margaret Fuller (Universalist) 1810-1850
Julia Ward Howe (Universalist) 1819-1910
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LIFESPAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS
Help Needed at the Horizon Halloween Party Saturday, October 25th
The Halloween Party is one of the largest multi-age events conducted by Horizon during the year. Come to the Fellowship Hall and sign up to help in one or more of these areas: Set up / Tear down
Reading Stories
Fortune Telling
Contest judging
Staff carnival games
Staff an art table
Bring treats for the Cake Walk
Host a labyrinth walk
Participate in the Trunk or Treat
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Remembrance Day project continues in class Sunday, OCTOBER 19th Grades 4-7
On Sunday, children in grades 4-7 will continue their project to remember family members (human and animal) who have passed away. They will finish creating memorials to their loved ones in shoeboxes. The boxes will decorate the sanctuary during the November 2nd Remembrance service. If you haven’t already, bring a shoebox and your photo of a deceased family member (human or animal) to class. If your child forgets his/her items, extra shoeboxes will be available and hand drawn pictures of the deceased will be accepted.
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Attention Middle School Parents:
Time to plan the Haunted House!
Planning Meeting: Friday, October 17 from 6:30-8:30pm. At least 8 families will be needed to participate to make the Haunted House a success. Haunted House construction: Friday, October 24th, 6:00-10:00pm. At least 8 families are needed to help with construction. Haunted House open for business, Saturday, October 25th. Be at Horizon by 4:30pm. Haunted House runs 5:00-7:30pm. Please plan to stay until 9pm for the take down. Contact Debbi for more information or to sign up: debbiwj@gmail.com
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“BUUddy” Day Sunday, October 26th preschool-12th grade
Children and teens preK-7th grade and 10-12th grade will get together for special multi-aged activities during class time. The first “BUUddy Day” will be Sunday, October 26th. Instead of class, each preteen or teen will be paired with a younger “BUUddy.” They will do getting-to-know -you activities, play Halloween games and have special Halloween treats together. Come in costume and enjoy making a new “BUUddy” at Horizon!
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Have a loved one who lives far from home?
Come to a Packing Party & Potluck Friday, November 7th 7-9pm Whether your loved one is in the military, away at college or abroad, come to Horizon to join others to prepare care package. Bring: -a plain box or box from USPS -package tape / cushioning materials -goodies for your loved ones -a dish and beverage to pass for the potluck.
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DLRE away this Sunday, October 19th Lauren will be attending the Fall Conference of the Liberal Religious Educators in Atlanta, GA. You can always reach her by emailing dlre@horizonuu.org
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Calendar of Events for Children and Youth
October 17th (Friday 6:30-8:30pm) Middle school parents and students Haunted House planning meeting October 24th: (Friday 6-10pm) Haunted House construction, Portable Building October 25th (Saturday) 5-8pm: Horizon Halloween Carnival October 26th: (Sunday): BUUddy Day – Multi age fun during class. Middle school visits preschool and grades 10-12 visit with the elementary students. Come to church in costume! November 7th (Friday) 7pm: Care Package Packing Party November 16th (Sunday): Thanksgiving Intergenerational service for all ages.
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CHILDREN’S AND YOUTH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Children of All Ages are Invited to the 2014
Horizon Halloween Party th Saturday, October 25 5-8pm
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Adult Religious Explorations contact: are@horizonuu.org
Sunday Mornings, 9:00 – 10:10 am Horizon Library
October 12, 2014
October 19, 2014
Kathleen Hawkins: “Loss and Grief”. Kathleen award winning author of “Six Feet Above” and “The Mortician’s Daughter” will lead our class on “Loss and Grief”. Her insider’s perspective is sure to touch, move, and inspire. Come and explore your thoughts and feelings about the topic. Gordon Roe: “Martin Luther and Protestant Reformation”. Gordon will lead our class on Luther, who was one of the most influential figures in Western Civilization. This Catholic monk’s movement was based on three ideas:
A. Salvation by faith, not works B. Authority of the Bible, not pope and clergy
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C. Priesthood of all believers, not just ordained clergy. Come hear and discuss Martin Luther’s vision Pam Schuman: “The Legend of Dr. Faustus” In describing Goethe’s play, Faust, critic Jane K. Brown notes, “It is hard to imagine a masterpiece as widely recognized yet as little understood.” Hmm, sounds a little like the Bible...and even some of the same characters! Let’s take a look at the legend, the literature and the transcendental lessons we can parse from Faust - - just in time for the liminality of Halloween/Samhain when the veil between the world of the living and that of spirits grow thin.
*Childcare is available upon request by Friday before the Sunday class. Please email: childcare@horizonuu.org
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AFTER CHURCH LUNCH LOCATIONS
Visitors and members welcome! Directions are available at the Welcome Center. When we go to a restaurant, we meet there approximately 20 minutes after the service ends. First ones there please get a table for 10+ under the name “Horizon�.
October 19th: Pho Que Huong: 291 E. Round Grove Road, Lewisville, TX 75067. Great service, fast, clean and great Vietnamese food! Menu includes several tofu choices. $ http:// phoquehuong.com
October 26th: Amore Pasta and Pizza: 4709 State Hwy 121, The Colony, TX 75056. Tasty Italian fare at a good price. Gracious staff. Relaxing atmosphere. Family friendly. $ http://www.amorethecolony.com
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HORIZON UU CALENDAR OF EVENTS Saturday, October 18 8:00 am - 10:00 am Men's Support Group - E3 - Library 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Horizon Dinners - Other - Offsite 6:60 pm - 11:00 pm UDV - Fellowship Hall Sunday, October 19 8:30 am - 2:00 pm Taste of Horizon - PASTA - TOH - Table 1 9:00 am - 10:15 am Adult Religious Explorations - E3 - Library 9:00 am - 12:00 pm CAYRE - Child Care - S1 - Nursery 10:15 am - 12:30 pm Library Ministry - Open for Browsing - E3 - Library 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Main Worship - SH - Sanc. 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm OWL grades 4-6 - P1 - Lg 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm After Church Lunch Bunch @ Pho Que Huong - 291 E. Round Grove Road, Lewisville, TX 75067 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm GALA Youth - S6 - Class
Monday, October 20 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Candlelighters - Art - FH - Fellowship Hall 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Yoga - P1 - Lg 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm SMART Recovery - FH - Fellowship Hall 7:15 pm - 9:00 pm Wisdom Circle - E3 - Library Tuesday, October 21 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Love and Logic Parenting Class - Fellowship Hall 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Buddhist Sangha - P1 - Lg, P2 - Couch 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Love and Logic Parenting Class - E3 - Library
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HORIZON UU CALENDAR OF EVENTS Wednesday, October 22 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Library Ministry - E3 - Library 5:45 pm - 7:00 pm Restorative Yoga - P1 - Lg 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm WFIG (Women’s Friendship in Growth) Chalice Circle Thursday, October 23 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Excel - Other - Playground, FH-KI-P1-Lg-RL- Lobby/ Narthex-S1-Nursery-S2-S3-S4-S5-S6-S7 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm Worship Arts Committee Meeting - MO - Minister's Office 6:30 pm - 8:45 pm Artist Reception- Beverly Theriault Friday, October 24 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Candlelighters - FH - Fellowship Hall 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Haunted House Construction - P1 - Lg, P2 - Couch
Saturday, October 25 8:00 am - 10:00 am Men's Support Group - E3 - Library 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Halloween Party!!! - All Church Event
Visit: calendar.horizonuu.org for updates and events information.
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New Women’s Journey Group
Meeting 2nd and 4th Sundays from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m., November to February Limited to 8 women This small group will meet for biweekly discussions based on the book With Purpose and Principle: Essays about the Seven Principles of Unitarian Universalism. To foster a better group environment, we will use a special structure designed to encourage sharing and supportive listening. Members are also asked to commit seriously to attending all meetings -- the occasional absence is fine, but this journey group draws its strength from members' regular participation. To request more information or sign up, contact Katie Barnes at JourneyGroups@horizonuu.org.
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SPECIAL GROUPS If you are considering attending one of these groups for the first time, it is a good idea to contact them via email for more information and to get an orientation of what to expect in your first visit! CURIOUS ABOUT SCHEDULE? You can check the calendar at http://calendar.horizonuu.org/ Horizon Book Group: 4th Tuesdays 12p. (bookclub@horizonuu.org) The Horizon Book Group meets at 12 Noon on the fourth Tuesday of each month in the church Library. Every June and November the group decides on the books for the following six months. Bring a brown bag lunch and join in this fun group that is open to women and men. You’ll be able to share in an invigorating conversation on the session’s book. Current selections are found in the Library information niche in the lobby/narthex. For more info, you may contact bookclub@horizonuu.org. Buddhist Sangha: Tuesdays 7 PM 9:00 PM. (buddhists@horizonuu.org ) Buddhist Sangha ("Sangha" is equivalent to a covenant group) is a weekly gathering that studies the Dharma (the teachings of Buddhism.) This is an ongoing exploration of the Four Noble Truths and the Eight Fold Path, the essential teachings of Buddhism. It is participatory and although consistency is encouraged, sessions can be attended on a drop in basis. We welcome anyone interested in a meditation practice. If you wish to come for an orientation, please arrive by 6:30. If you wish to view materials, email the group at buddhists@horizonuu.org.
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SPECIAL GROUPS The UU Christian Chalice Circle (uuchristians@horizonuu.org ) The UU Christian Chalice Circle provides a forum for enriching our spiritual lives through personal discovery of the heart, meaning, and tradition of Christianity. We gather monthly on the 1st Sunday at 9AM in the library for discussion, fellowship, and exploration. All those seeking to connect (or re-connect) to the beauty and wisdom of Christianity are welcome to attend. uuchristians@horizonuu.org. The CineMat Group (cinemat@horizonuu.org ) The CineMat group will be meeting on the 4th Saturday every month. And it’s now a Chalice Circle!. This Chalice Circle gets together to see a movie and then goes to a coffee shop or restaurant to discuss and comment on it in a friendly circle over a cup of coffee or drink. People should call Meg Reed or Marga Gordon for more info, or email cinemat@horizonuu.org.
GAMERS: 3rd FRIDAY FUN AT HORIZON! (3rdfridaygames@horizonuu.org ) Come join us for adult level games on the 3rd Friday of every month. We meet in the Fellowship Hall at 7:00 p.m. Bring a snack or drink to share! Free childcare will provided upon request from 7:00 to 10:00pm (with 48 hour notice and 24 hour notice of cancellation). Please send reservations and cancellations to childcare@horizonuu.org. If you wish to get an email reminder of Games Night, please contact Beth Sproat at eblakehedges@earthlink.net
Healthy Women Chalice Circle (healthywomen@horizonuu.org ) A woman’s support group to help achieve their goals of health and fitness. Sharing of ideas and experiences in nutrition, weight loss, exercise and stress management.
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SPECIAL GROUPS Men’s Saturday Support Group (mensgroup@horizonuu.org ) A men’s support group that includes a check-in and informal discussion of men’s issues regarding family, health, workplace, and relationships. Starts at 8AM The 2nd Tuesday Potluck Chalice Circle (secondtuesday@horizonuu.org ) This group meets for food, fellowship, and deepening friendships. They meet in the library 2nd Tuesday of most months at 12 noon. Occasionally we take a field trip instead of having a potluck lunch. Tuesday Wisdom Circle (tuesdaywisdom@horizonuu.org ) A chalice circle that offers a check-in and discussion of a weekly life issue topic selected by a group member. Parents – WE’LL give you Wings! (every other Mon, 9a) (mondaywings@horizonuu.org ) WINGS Chalice Circle is a fun and friendly group whose purpose is to support the person within each parent by creating friendships and nurturing our intellect and creativity. The Women’s Friendship in Growth (WFIG) Chalice Circle (wfig@horizonuu.org) 2nd, 4th, and 5th Wednesdays, 7:30 - 9 pm We welcome women of all ages to join us for fun, connection, and growth. We share stories from our lives and discuss topics that help us get to know one another better. On 2nd Wednesdays we discuss “This I Believe” topics. On 4th Wednesdays we view and talk about a TED talk. On 5th Wednesdays we might do anything, but it’s always fun! We’d love to have you in our group! Young Adults Chalice Circle Contact: YoungAdults@horizonuu.org for more details.