the_week@horizonuu a publication of horizon unitarian universalist church * November 30, 2014.
PUBLISHED WEEKLY
VOLUME 14, ISSUE V.11.30.14.
The_Week@HorizonUU Horizon Unitarian Universalist Church Carrollton, TX 75010 FOR SUBMISSIONS EMAIL: The_week @horizonuu.org
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Weekly Service: Sundays 10:30 AM
Sunday Service: Nov. 30, 2014
Summer’s Over, Winter’s Coming David Martin It has been said, “Tell me what you long for, and I will tell you who you are.” In the traditional liturgical calendar, this Sunday marks the beginning of Advent, the season of longing. Together we will explore what it means to engage this deeply soulful work of longing. Perhaps we will gain a deeper sense of who we are.
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Horizon News Metrocrest – Holiday Gift & Coat Drive - November 30th through December 14th Look for collection boxes in the lobby of the church Donate unwrapped new toys for children of all ages. They are in particular need for tween and teen gifts for both boys and girls! Donate new or gently used coats and jackets
Adult Religious Exploration - Ed Sircy will talk on “The Promise, The People, The Politics”. November 30th, 9:00am to 10:10am in the Horizon Library.
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 After Church Lunch Bunch – Join us Sunday, November 30th 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! 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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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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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS ABOUT POLICY-BASED GOVERNANCE By John Gill Every two or three weeks for the next few months, your Board will publish via an all-church email a brief response to key questions we are hearing about Policy-Based Governance. We hope each member of the Congregation will do two things: read each email in its entirety, and ask additional questions so we can answer to the whole church. You may address your questions to president@ horizonuu.org. The first of our Q & A's begin below: Why do we need a new governance system? The Horizon Board has traditionally performed as an Operations Board, directly involved with our many ministries and overseeing the performance of committees and taskforces charged to implement the church's strategic plans. While this approach has served us well for many years, Horizon is evolving. Just as with your computer's operating system, from time to time it is helpful to upgrade to gain greater efficiency. We are a dynamic church, poised to grow. It is important that we have a dynamic governance process to attract strong leadership and inspire openness, creativity, caring and trust. Policy-Based Governance promotes an engaged congregation, a forward-focused Board, and an efficient volunteer and professional staff to lay the foundation necessary to remain a beacon of liberal religion in our community. What will Policy-Based Governance look like for HUUC? The congregation will continue as the source of our mission, priorities, and inspiration.
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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS ABOUT POLICY-BASED GOVERNANCE The Board of Trustees is charged with the following:
Articulate the outcomes that the church wants to achieve (Ends);
Set broad policies that limit the Chief of Staff (Senior Minister) and ministry leaders to practices that are legal, prudent, and ethical (Limitations); and
Monitor adherence to those policies (Linkages).
The Board can become more focused on the future of the church, looking for creative ways to further the goals and ideals of HUUC and the wider community. The Senior Minister will function as our Chief of Staff, working with a newly -created group of five Circle Coordinators. The Circle Coordinators are facilitators for activities and programs in their respective areas, but they are not "in charge" of those activities. They aid the Chief of Staff to set measurable goals, and work in a collaborative manner to put plans in motion to achieve the desired outcomes. Our committee chairs and activity leaders share collaborative responsibility with the Circle Coordinators to accomplish the desired goals of the congregation. How does the Board's role change? The Board governs by creating, deliberating, and approving policies -- not micro-managing or rubber-stamping. It develops policies, or Ends statements, to define the mission of our church based on a wide variety of sources, including input from the congregation, consideration of our ByLaws, review of best practices and continued contact with other congregations and organizations. The Board sets limitations on how outcomes and goals may be pursued. These policies set legal and prudent boundaries, encourage communication, and establish the required monitoring to assess and update practices. The goal is to provide the right amount of structure and to free up the boundless creativity of our members, while utilizing the
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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS ABOUT POLICY-BASED GOVERNANCE talents of the most knowledgeable congregants to work with our talented volunteer and professional staff. Rather than micro-manage the specifics of how the Chief of Staff and Circle Coordinators or committees go about achieving the desired outcomes, the Board receives regular updates to monitor progress and provides feedback to maintain a balanced level of oversight. Disentangling the Board from day-to-day management issues allows them freedom to do more "big picture" thinking, to act as leaders of the church as opposed to managers -- a benefit not just to the Board but to the congregation as a whole. The ultimate authority within the church continues to be held by the congregation, which elects the Board of Trustees. In turn, the Board has the responsibility for ensuring that the Church is fulfilling the mission and vision established by the congregation, while volunteer and professional staff plan and implement activities and programs which reflect our mission and vision.
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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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FROM THE STEWARDSHIP CIRCLE Getting In Touch It is November and the distractions of the holidays are upon us. However, I’d like you to briefly think about what happens at Horizon in February: our Commitment Campaign kicks off – where a small group of dedicated volunteers and staff (specifically Cindy Treece working with Menaca Pandakandla) asks you to turn in your pledge card for Horizon’s next fiscal year. Not a big deal, right? In reality, it is a big deal when you look at the effort and time it takes for a very small set of volunteers and staff to accomplish. This team has been talking about the need to change the system for quite a while, so the Stewardship Circle has decided to tackle this issue head on as we go into 2015. We are now putting plans together to go to a monthly system. This new approach will give members of Horizon a chance to celebrate together and enjoy our blessings and each other’s company. Instead of an all church campaign beginning each February and continuing into March and April, a different group of Horizon members and friends will gather each month to celebrate what Horizon means to them. This group will be asked to renew their commitment to support Horizon financially.
There will be multiple advantages to this monthly commitment process instead of a single annual all church campaign. The primary advantage is increased community involvement and connection. The members renewing each month will celebrate together, increasing their social connections with each other. And it gives us another opportunity to gather together and celebrate. It will also break the commitment campaign into smaller, more manageable, pieces with less than two dozen families involved each
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FROM THE STEWARDSHIP CIRCLE month. These monthly groups will relieve Cindy Treece from having to run our annual commitment campaign for the rest of her life. She is ready to step back and let more members of Horizon’s community participate in this important aspect of running our congregation.
On a financial side, the monthly pledge information will provide the board and other church leaders with information about church finances earlier than our current system. This will enable us to project and budget revenues earlier and more accurately. This effort is being coordinated by members who have been active in Horizon’s fund raising: Cindy Treece, Jan McDowell, Peter Hendee, Sandy Steele and Peter Campagna. More information will be presented at the January Congregational Meeting. Peter Hendee Stewardship Circle Coordinator
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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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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 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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GROWTH AND LEARNING CIRCLE by Lauren Daniell dlre@horizonuu.org blog: www.horizonuu.org/dre/ Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/horizonuu/
Welcoming our teens in the service Have you noticed more of our middle and high school aged children and teens attending our Sunday services? Since September, we have begun the practice of having the older students attend service on a regular basis to promote all-ages worship, give families a time to worship together, and promote a stronger sense of a multi-age church community. The next time you see a teen, make sure to introduce yourself and say a few words of welcome. I know talking to teenagers can sometimes be daunting, yet a kind word of welcome will go a long way to make them feel more at ease and help them see themselves as an integral part of the Horizon community. Yours in Faith, Lauren
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Horizon Middle School students enjoy day with other area UUs
Last Saturday a dozen Horizon middle school students joined other UU 12-14 year olds in a day of team building, leadership training and fun at Group Dyamix. They had a great time! Thank yous go out to Michael McKee, Kristin Eoff and Rosie Hyunh-Stolfi for chaperoning!
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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
December 7th (Sunday 12:00-2:00pm) Tree Trimming Party and fundraiser for Heifer International
December 14th: BUUddy Day – Multi age fun during class December 21st & 28th: No religious education classes for children and teens. Nursery open to children 5 and under. January 4, 2015: Classes for children and teens resume
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Adult Religious Explorations contact: are@horizonuu.org
Sunday Mornings, 9:00 – 10:10 am Horizon Library
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 January‌a class just for couples!
Prepare-EnrichÂŽ is an informative and educational program for COUPLES* planning to live in or currently living in committed relationships.
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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COMMON READ Did you know there’s a book that’s recommended for all Unitarian Universalists to read this year? Our Common Read is Reclaiming Prophetic Witness: Liberal Religion in the Public Square by Paul Rasor (Skinner House Books, 2013). The book asserts that conservative Christianity is not the only valid religious voice in our national social policy. The 2014-15 Common Read invites Unitarian Universalists to explore and claim our contribution, as religious liberals, to the pressing moral and ethical debates of our contemporary world. This book will be available for purchase at the Horizon Bookstore bookstore@horizonuu.org and in the Horizon Library starting December 30. There is a discussion guide available discussion guide (PDF, 20 pages) which offers plans for a single 90-minute session and a series of three 90-minute sessions
Why Participate? A Common Read invites participants to read and discuss the same book in a given period of time. A Common Read can build community in our congregations and our movement by giving diverse people a shared experience, shared language, and a basis for deep, meaningful conversations. Each year's Common Read is chosen by a committee including both headquarters and field staff of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA). Anyone may nominate a book.
Please consider reading Reclaiming Prophetic Witness and discussing it with your Horizon group, and be sure to let others know if this topic inspires you! Nancy Foreman
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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 We will meet there November 30th and every Sunday in December (except December 7th, which will be the Tree Trimming Party and potluck at Horizon). Ask for the “Horizon” tables. It may take a few minutes following the service for lunch attendees to arrive but we’re coming! This restaurant has a pleasant atmosphere, 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. One money-saving tip for eating there is to dine on one of their ample appetizers or soups! They have an additional menu of Asian food and a Kids Menu where meals are $4.95 and include a drink. Menus can be found at http://www.coyoteridgegolfclub.com/-grill-19.
December 7th: All Church Tree Trimming and 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 Tree Trimming Party volunteers for coordinating this month!
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HORIZON UU CALENDAR OF EVENTS November 29 8:00 am - 10:00 am Men's Support Group - E3 - Library November 30 9:00 am - 10:15 am Adult Religious Explorations - Ed Sircy: “The Promise, The People, The Politics” - E3 - Library 9:00 am - 12:00 pm CAYRE - Child Care - S1 - Nursery 10:15 am - 12:00 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 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm GALA Youth - S6 – Class December 1 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 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Pastoral Caregivers Meeting - AD - Admin. Office December 2 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Buddhist Sangha - P1 - Lg, P2 – Couch December 3
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Library Ministry - E3 - Library 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Trailblazers Memory Support Group - FH - Fellowship Hall 5:45 pm - 7:00 pm Restorative Yoga - P1 – Lg
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HORIZON UU CALENDAR OF EVENTS December 4 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Excel - Other - Playground, FH - Fellowship Hall, KI - Kitch, P1 - Lg, RL - Lobby / Narthex, S1 - Nursery, S2 - Class, S3 - Class, S4 - Class, S5 - Class, S6 - Class, S7 - Class 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm Worship Arts Committee Meeting - MO - Minister's Office 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Choir Practice - FH - Fellowship Hall 7:30 pm - 9:15 pm Healthy Women - P1 – Lg December 5 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Candlelighters - FH - Fellowship Hall December 6 8:00 am - 10:00 am Men's Support Group - E3 - Library 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Who's on First? - SH - Sanc. 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Rental - ISHA Institute - FH - Fellowship Hall, KI - Kitch, S1 - Nursery 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm UDV - Church Rental - E3 - Library, FH - Fellowship Hall, KI - Kitch, RL - Lobby / Narthex, S5 - Class, S6 – Class
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
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SPECIAL GROUPS 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.