the_week@horizonuu a publication of horizon unitarian universalist church * November 23, 2014.
PUBLISHED WEEKLY
VOLUME 14, ISSUE V.11.23.14.
The_Week@HorizonUU Horizon Unitarian Universalist Church Carrollton, TX 75010 FOR SUBMISSIONS EMAIL: the_week @horizonuu.org
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Sunday Service: Nov. 23, 2014
The Shadow Knows
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Rev. Helen Carroll In the late 1930’s a radio drama debuted and the invisible avenger known as the Shadow was born. In the introduction to the program the narrator intoned: "Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows!" And who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of Unitarian Universalists???
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Horizon News Thank you for Sharing the Plate! Horizon donated $1,248.25 to Metrocrest Social Services in November.
Please Help - A volunteer is needed to do coffee cleanup after church service on the first Sunday of each month. Training is provided. Call Jane Roehl 469-401-7725 or email at janeroehl@outlook.com
Thanksgiving Day Potluck - Plan to attend the Thanksgiving Day potluck at 1:00 pm in Fellowship Hall. It's a wonderful way to celebrate the holiday surrounded by friends. There will be a signup sheet starting this Sunday. You can call Jane Roehl at 469-4017725 or janeroehl@outlook.com if you have any questions.
After Church Lunch Bunch – Join us Sunday, November 23rd, for lunch at Grill 19, Coyote Ridge Golf Club, 1640 W. Hebron Parkway, Carrollton, TX 75010. It will be held at noon and everyone is welcome!
Corrections: - In last week’s newsletter, MetroCrest Services was referred to as MetroCrest Social Services of Lewisville. Metrocrest Services serves Horizon’s neighbors in Carrollton, Farmers Branch, Addison, Coppell and the city of Dallas in Denton County. We regret the error. The time for the Board Meeting was listed as 7:30. This is incorrect. The meetings start at 7:00 pm. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Who’s on First??? – Are you confused about the changes to how things get done at Horizon? Ever wonder who to ask when you have a question? Plagued by pesky uncertainties about the role of the board, the circle coordinators, the staff, volunteers, or the minister???? Join us Saturday, December 6 from 9:30 – 11:30 for our Who’s on First workshop. Rev. Helen and the Circle Coordinators will lead participants through a round of discussions and presentations designed to help clear up some of that confusion. The workshop will also include an overview of policy-style governance.
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Rev. Helen Carroll had the opportunity to meet with over 150 members and friends of Horizon in September and October in Cottage Conversations and individual meetings. These gatherings provided a way for Rev. Helen to get to know Horizon folks, and to hear about what attendees thought were strengths and challenges facing our church. She will draw from this information moving forward as she plans future sermons and workshops, coordinates with Horizon leaders, reviews our operations and encourages us to clarify our goals. Your Transition Team is co-chaired by JuLane and Patsy Roe. Other members are Acie Nobles, Madira McKee, MC Meador and Beth Bargar. Please get in touch with one of us if you have thoughts to share about the interim process.
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Please join us Friday night, November 21st in Fellowship Hall at Horizon at 7:00 pm for Games Night.
Bring your favorite games to play and a snack or drink to share (the Sproat family is bringing vegetable beef soup, if anyone wants to bring accompaniments, please let us know)
We look forward to seeing you there New Feature: 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
Please let me know if there is anyone you can suggest we add to the email notification list
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FROM THE MINISTER
mUUsings Greetings from your interim minister. It would be easy to become overly focused on any one or two of the dynamic programs and activities at the heart of Horizon - easy enough to lose sight of the complexity and larger vision that shapes the congregation’s identity and get caught up in the busy-ness of congregational life. In the midst of that challenge, the Board and other leadership have been working on the next steps for better managing how you do what you do. Going forward the Board will focus on visionary leadership addressing questions like: What does the membership care about? What’s at stake now and in the future? How are our core values expressed in the mission and policies? What direction could we go? What priority and resources should we give to each goal? As the Board focuses on visionary leadership, five Circle Coordinators will work with staff to focus on managing the day-to-day operation of the church. Together the Circle Coordinators will address what programs/ initiatives will enable us to make our vision real? What do we need to change? Who will be responsible for initiating and managing what programs? How will we manage, update and enhance our resources to achieve our goals? All of Horizon’s programs, activities and events are being divided between Community, Growth and Learning, Social Responsibility, Stewardship and Worship and Horizon is fortunate to have strong leadership to coordinate and support the work of each circle.
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FROM THE MINISTER
mUUsings This year’s team of Circle Coordinators:
Community Circle – Marianna Seaton
Growth and Learning Circle – Lauren Daniell
Social Responsibility Circle – Nancy Foreman
Stewardship Circle – Peter Hendee
Worship Circle – Peggy Gill
In the next few weeks, we’ll include special sections in the newsletter, on the web site and on the bulletin boards to highlight the work of each area and provide more detailed descriptions. If you have questions about what’s up this year, contact me or one of the circle coordinators. Stay tuned – this is a work in progress. 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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Horizon News
Last year Metrocrest helped more than 13,000 individuals. Currently 100 individuals receive food at its pantry and more than 140 rides are provided to seniors each week. Every donation truly makes a difference in the life of a person coping with food insecurity, the threat of homelessness. For example, $25 = 175 pounds of food $50 = a bus pass to get an individual to a job interview $75 = a doctor visit for a senior adult $95 = an eye exam for a child $100 = electric bill assistance to keep a family’s lights on $200 = rent assistant to prevent a family from being homeless Metrocrest serves Horizon’s neighbors in Carrollton, Farmers Branch, Addison, Coppell and the city of Dallas in Denton County.
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Horizon News
Holiday Gift & Coat Drive Bring unwrapped new toys or gently used coats to church November 30th through Sunday December 14th. See boxes in church lobby outside fellowship hall. Holiday Store Set-up – help Metrocrest set out toys and prep the retail store space Date & Time: December 6th 9am to 11am Location: Holiday Retail Store – address TBD To volunteer contact Victoria Simmons via email at victorias@bvk.com or by phone at 425802-0753 Santa’s Helpers – Assist customers with holiday gift shopping Date & Time: Saturday December 20th noon to 3pm Location: Holiday Retail Store – address TBD MUST BE 18 or older to participate To volunteer contact Victoria Simmons via email at victorias@bvk.com or by phone at 425802-0753
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Horizon Trip to Heifer Ranch Global Village Program ***Information Meeting on Nov. 23rd at 12-12:45*** Learn more about the program! Lunch provided RSVP to katiebarnes@swbell.net Who? Rising 7th through 10th graders and adult advisors (group of about 12 youth and about 3 advisors) Where? Heifer Ranch in Perryville, Arkansas, 350 miles from Carrollton What? Three nights at the ranch, including an overnight experience in the Global Village- Mozambique, Tibet and the Mississippi Delta region of the US. Participants are divided into family units with limited resources. As they tend gardens, work in the community and cook cultural meals, they become aware of the effects of poverty and hunger. Every evening the Horizon group will gather for a worship service, reflecting on the day’s lessons. When? June 7-10, 2015 (Sunday through Wednesday) Why? Horizon participant Douglas Burns described the Global Village experience as “some of the most powerful days of my life.” Participants will leave with an awareness of their role as a global citizen and with ideas on how to create change. Cost: $250/youth, which includes lodging, meals, programming and gas. Nonrefundable deposit of $100 due on Jan. 15. Scholarships will be available. Questions? Contact Katie at katiebarnes@swbell.net Sneak peek: http://www.edutopia.org/night-global-village
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Horizon News This year give a gift that truly keeps on giving
Like a chicken… …or perhaps a pig for a struggling central American Family, or a cow that will reverse malnutrition, or a llama that will lift a family from poverty, or a water pump for communities whose girls walk miles every day to the nearest well. At the Alternative Gift Market, you can honor friends and family with donations to Heifer International, instead of buying more “stuff” to clutter up their closets. Then present them with lovely cards describing their gifts. Complete your holiday shopping in minutes while making our world a better place. Alternative Gift Market is open starting November 16, after Sunday services.
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Thoughts About Fall By The Candlelighters
Fall is:
Crisp Days
Salvation from
summer
Not too hot or too cold
Trips to the Pumpkin Patch Favorite times, a metaphor
Aspens turning gold, glowing
Almost ready to get cold
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Thoughts about Fall Raking leaves...forever
Throwing leaves, The cat’s pajamas A transition
Increased wind, Outdoors, no sweating
Color of the leaves, decorations Silence, with crunching leaves
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Thoughts about Fall Football and Frito pies and hot chocolate
Dallas Cowboys and family Thanksgiving meal Good holidays A good time of the year Jeans and sweaters
Reason to move to California Turmoil of elections ?????
Scary Feeling discomfort
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GROWTH AND LEARNING CIRCLE by Lauren Daniell dlre@horizonuu.org blog: www.horizonuu.org/dre/ Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/horizonuu/
Welcome to the Growth and Learning Circle! As part of the reconfiguration of our Horizon governance structure, I am pleased to announce the formation of the Growth and Learning Circle. As you may have heard, Horizon is moving towards a Circle form of governance, an organizing structure which will help us run the church more effectively and better carry out its mission to grow spiritually healthy people who promote love and justice in the world. Here are some frequently asked questions and their answers: Isn’t this just a name change for what we used to call Religious Education? No, because Growth and Learning will be woven throughout the life of the congregation instead of being relegated to Children’s classes and a few evening courses. More lay leaders will come forward to lead adult programming, there will be a greater emphasis on adult spiritual development, and this model will also break down some walls between the generations and allow the entire congregation to participate in the education of our children and youth. How is Growth and Learning different from Religious Education? Some items will not change; there will still be Sunday morning classes for children and teens and classes on Sundays and other times for adults as well. Growth and Learning will continue to provide support for and nurture the spiritual development of all ages through classes and other programming. On the adult side, new groups will come under the Growth and Learning umbrella such as Wellspring, Journey Groups, the Horizon library and any book groups. Religious Education used to encompass “anything that had to do with the kids.”
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Now, other Circles will assume some of RE’s former tasks such as the Halloween Party and service learning trips. Which programs will fall under Growth and Learning? Sunday morning classes for children and teens The Sunday morning adult forum (Adult Religious Explorations) Wellspring Wisdom Circle Journey Groups Evening classes for adults The Horizon library Book groups Our Whole Lives
Coming of Age Whom do I contact about the Growth and Learning Circle? Lauren Daniell dlre@horizonuu.org Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to invite you to attend the “Who’s on First” meeting on Saturday, December 6th from 9:30-11:30 am where you will learn more about the new governance structure and ask any questions pertaining to the Circles. See you then! Yours in Faith, Lauren
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Heifer Ranch Global Village Program Informational Meeting
This Sunday, Nov. 23rd 12:00 - 12:45 pm Rising 7th through 10th graders who will be between 13 - 16 years old, parents and interested adults are invited to an informational meeting to learn about a service and learning trip to Heifer Ranch in Perryville, AR June 7-10, 2015. Costs will run approximately $250/youth, which includes lodging, meals, programming and gas. Learn more about the program! Lunch provided RSVP by Saturday @5pm to katiebarnes@swbell.net
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Food drive still in progress
Horizon will now collect food donations throughout the year. Please bring items to the sanctuary. The children will bring up your shelf stable items for Metrocrest Social Services during the service.
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Registration now open for Kindergarten and 1st Grade OWL
Parents of children ages 5 ½ -7 years old are invited to enroll their children in the Our Whole Lives comprehensive sexuality course. Class sessions will run four Sundays from 12-1pm January 25th, February 1st, 8th, 22nd (skip 2/15) Contact Lauren for more information or to enroll (dlre@horizonuu.org)
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Calendar of Events for Children and Youth
November 22nd (Saturday 11am-5pm): Middle School event at Group Dynamix, grades 6-8. Cost $10.00. (Registration for this event has closed)
November 23rd : Sunday morning classes resume November 23rd (Sunday 12 pm): Information session on summer service trip to Heifer Ranch December 7th (Sunday 12:00-2:00pm) Tree Trimming Party and fundraiser for Heifer International
December 21st & 28th: No religious education classes for children and teens. Nursery open to children 5 and under. January 4, 2015: Classes resume
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Adult Religious Explorations contact: are@horizonuu.org
Sunday Mornings, 9:00 – 10:10 am Horizon Library
November 23, 2014
Ruth Trudeau: “William Tyndale and the English Bible”. Ruth will facilitate our discussion. William Tyndale (c. 1495 - 1536) was the first to translate scripture from Greek, the first to publish an English Bible on the printing press. Of course, due to the time and tenacity of English heretic hunters, he was not the first to burn at the stake for his words. The authorized Version, known as the King James’ Bible, was completed in 1611, is based on Tyndale’s translation, his style, poetry, and word choice.
November 30, 2014
Ed Sircy: “The Promise, The People, The Politics”. Ed will share his research and insights of 1. The Promise...who made it and Why? 2. The People...those of the Diaspora and those who remained. 3. The Politics...Zionism to modern Israel. This is a story, (saga) about how a tribe of the ancient Semitic people of Lavent, changed the history and culture of the world and created 3,000 years of ongoing conflict with their region. That religious conflict continues to have profound political impact on the entire Middle East and directly affects America current foreigh policies. Com hear and learn more about The Promise, The People, and The Politics.
*Childcare is available upon request by Friday before the Sunday class. Please email: childcare@horizonuu.org
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Coming in January…a class just for couples!
Informative, Educational, Fun for COUPLES* planning to live in or currently living in committed relationships of any time duration.
4 Wednesdays : January 21st- February 11th 7-9 PM Horizon Fellowship Hall Facilitated by Mary Bittle, PhD, RN, Licensed Marriage and Family Associate Preregistration is required. Class size is limited to six couples (12 people). Cost is $35/couple (free for Horizon Members) For more information, email dlre@horizonuu.org * Couple is defined as 2 persons, heterosexual or homosexual, of any adult age
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AFTER CHURCH LUNCH BUNCH One way to get to know people from Horizon better is to join us after church at Grill 19. Everyone is welcome (even friends and family joining you after church). The restaurant is at the Coyote Ridge Golf Club just across Hebron from Horizon. Look out the Fellowship Hall window and you can spot the Grill 19 sign!
1640 W Hebron Parkway, Carrollton, TX 75010 (972) 395-0786 ext. 105 http://www.coyoteridgegolfclub.com/-grill-19 We will meet there every Sunday in November except for the second one, November 9, which will be a potluck at Horizon. Ask for the “Horizon” table. It may take a few minutes following the service for lunch attendees to arrive but we’re coming!
With a pleasant atmosphere, this restaurant is not crowded and is quiet enough for conversation. The “creative casual cuisine” is flavorful and the wait staff accommodating and friendly. The menu includes sandwiches, wraps, burgers, and regular entrees. Meals start at $8.95 for adults and are large portions. They have an additional menu of Asian food and a Kids Menu where meals are $4.95 and include a drink.
December 7th: All Church Potluck: Everyone welcome! Horizon’s potlucks provide an opportunity to get to know others and be with our church community. We appreciate your bringing a bit more than needed for our families, allowing us to offer this hospitality to all members, visitors, and friends. Thank you to the Women’s Friendship in Growth (WFIG) for coordinating this month!
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HORIZON UU CALENDAR OF EVENTS November 22 8:00 am - 10:00 am Men's Support Group - E3 - Library 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Middle School event at Group Dynamix - Other - Offsite November 23
9:00 am - 10:15 am Adult Religious Explorations - Ruth Trudeau “William Tyndale and the English Bible” - 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. 11:45 am - 2:00 pm After Church Lunch Bunch -- All Are Welcome! - Other Offsite 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm Heifer Ranch Trip Info Mtg - AD - Admin. Office 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Wellspring 2014/15 - P2 - Couch 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm GALA Youth - S6 - Class November 24 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 - S7 - Class 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Membership Committee - E3 - Library November 25 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Horizon Book Club - E3 - Library 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm Worship Arts Committee Meeting - MO - Minister's Office 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Buddhist Sangha - P1 - Lg, P2 - Couch
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HORIZON UU CALENDAR OF EVENTS November 26 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Library Ministry - E3 - Library 5:45 pm - 7:00 pm Restorative Yoga - P1 - Lg 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm WFIG (Women's Friendship in Growth) Chalice Circle - E3 Library November 27 Thanksgiving 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm THANKSGIVING POTLUCK DINNER!!!! - FH - Fellowship Hall, KI - Kitch November 28 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm FREE MOVIE NIGHT!!! - FH - Fellowship Hall, KI - Kitch, RL - Lobby / Narthex November 29 8:00 am - 10:00 am Men's Support Group - E3 - Library
Visit: calendar.horizonuu.org for updates and events information
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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! 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. CineMat CineMat meets on the 4th Saturday
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SPECIAL GROUPS of the month. Time depends on movie selected. Open to everyone. This fun group meets to see a movie chosen by the group and then goes to a coffee shop or restaurant to discuss the movie and socialize. 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 1st Thursdays, 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm. Women age 21 and over. This group provides support and encouragement for women in helping them achieve their personal goals of improving their fitness level, eating more nutritionally, losing weight and learning to reduce daily stress. This group also participates in an annual service project, in local walk events and raises money healthywomen@horizonuu.org Men’s Support Group Saturdays, 8:00 am - 10:00 am. Men age 18 and over. The Men’s Support Group provides men a supportive, safe environment for sharing personal challenges and concerns in a confidential setting. Many men were socialized to share only things external to them. The Men’s Support Group offers a sanctuary to share more about matters of the heart. Try us out and see if we fit your needs. mensgroup@horizonuu.org Second Tuesday Potluck 2nd Tuesday (most months) 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm in the Library. Everyone is
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SPECIAL GROUPS welcome! This group meets for food, fellowship, deepening friendships and occasional field trips. Topics of interest are presented to the group after eating. There is also a subgroup that views a movie and has dinner together on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. secondtuesday@horizonuu.org Wisdom Circle Mondays 7:15 pm - 9:15 pm. Adults age 18 and over. Group meetings include a check-in and discussion of a weekly life issue topic selected by a group member. These have included appreciation, success and failure, fear, procrastination, staying optimistic in hard times, anger, healing, leaving a legacy, forgiveness, trust, and compassion. tuesdaywisdom@horizonuu.org Wings Parenting Mondays 9:30 am - 11:30 am (2 - 3 times a month). Parents of all ages. We welcome Moms and Dads to meet in the Horizon Church library. We have topics of interest not just about parenting UU children but personal and spiritual self-growth. Past topics have included: the philosophy of life according to Doctor Who, Karma, creating our "bucket list", our family trees, and what does it mean to be a UU parent. We also do a social outreach project once a year. Our schedule follows the school year and we break for school holidays and for the summer. During the school year, child care is provided. mondaywings@horizonuu.org The Women’s Friendship in Growth (WFIG) 2nd, 4th, and 5th Wednesdays, 7:30 - 9 pm, Horizon Library. Women age 18 and over. 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! wfig@horizonuu.org Young Adults Contact: YoungAdults@horizonuu.org for more details.