the_week@horizonuu a publication of horizon unitarian universalist church * November 1, 2015
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Horizon Unitarian Universalist Church Carrollton, TX 75010
Weekly Service: Sundays 10:30 AM
Sunday Service: November 1, 2015 In the Belly of Dilemma Rev. Helen Carroll As Unitarian Universalists we come from a long tradition of working for justice against what sometimes feel like overwhelming odds. And it is snot unreasonable to get to the place where the heart wonders, “Will anything I do or say actually change the leviathan of state and society?” Does the arc of the universe actually bend toward justice, as Unitarian minister Theodore Parker assures us?
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Horizon News Adult Religious Exploration Sunday Morning Forum – On Sunday, November 1st, Peggy Gill will continue our series on the “History of Christianity: the first 3,000 years”. Come hear this session in the library from 9:00 am to 10:10 am.
LUNCH BUNCH Join the Lunch Bunch at Grill 19 (across the street from the church) for lunch after the service. This is a good way to enjoy fellowship with members and to meet some you may not know. And the food is good!
The Wayside Pulpit Committee is searching for another member. We work mainly as an online group, with infrequent meetings at church. The Men's Group assists us by changing out the sign each week. On average, members are responsible for the postings of two months per year. Please email Tinker if you are interested: tinkergoggans@gmail.com
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FROM THE MINISTER
mUUsings Greetings from your interim minister.
Fall has long been a season of thanksgiving. With the in-gathering of the harvest and the change of season, with the celebration of Rosh Hashanah and Divali, and with the return of members and friends from vacation travels, we are reminded of many of the reasons we have to be grateful. Our life together as a vibrant, religious community is made possible by the contributions and efforts of many. This is a congregation of folks willing to step forward and pitch-in. And, today, let us stop and say thank-you. Thank you – to those who’ve volunteered to provide hospitality on Sunday mornings. For your willingness to make coffee, set out refreshments and make the Fellowship Hall bloom with fellowship. For greeting and collecting and for setting-up and taking down whatever needs it. Thank you – to those who’ve taken on new jobs. For your gifts and talents in stewardship, education, music, worship, administration, pastoral care and social justice. Thank you – to those who are unsuspecting heroes. For your willingness to be drafted when the need arises. For coming early or staying late and pitching in and letting someone else be in charge.
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Thank you – to those who increased your pledge and made gifts to the operating fund. For your commitment to our mission and to our programs. For your understanding that sometimes it just takes more than we expected to make ends meet. To all of you for your presence, for your commitment, for your support – to all of you for dreaming and planning and working to transform our piece of the world – to all of you Faithfully,
Rev. Helen 972-492-4940 ext. 106
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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Ministerial Search Committee A big thank you to Horizon members and friends for taking time to share with the search committee your aspirations, affections, concerns, and desires for Horizon and its future partnership with a new minister. The Ministerial Search Committee (MSC) is analyzing the survey results and preparing the data for Horizon’s Congregational Record. The MSC is also gathering letters, photos, videos, and descriptions of Horizon activities for inclusion in the information packet that will be sent to interested ministerial candidates. Do you have photos or a video of a Horizon activity or small group meeting that tell part of the Horizon story? Or maybe you could take a few photos at the next Horizon event you attend? Is there a description of a recent Horizon service project or class discussion that you would like to share with ministerial candidates to help them understand who we are as a congregation? Please consider sharing them with us at MSC@horizonuu.org for use in the digital information packet. On the following pages is an outline of the year-long Ministerial Search Process. You can learn more about the UUA ministerial search process at www.uua.org/careers/ministers/transitions.
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HORIZON NEWS Horizon’s Ministerial Search Process May Ministerial Search Committee (MSC) elected: The Board and Nominating Committee and a group of volunteers attempted to call all Horizon members and solicited names for the Ministerial Search Committee. The first seven people whose names were mentioned the most often were asked to serve on the MSC. All seven agreed to serve. June The newly formed MSC held a retreat with our UUA Ministerial Search Representative Jim Eller and began to develop working relationships and set goals and roles for the process.
July-August The MSC became knowledgeable about the process and designed the survey. September-October Congregational input: 160+ Horizon members and friends completed a Survey Monkey survey and 68 people participated in small group conversations with MSC members. The collected data provides required information for Horizon’s Congregational Record and helps the MSC draft the Ministerial Profile (500 word description of what we’re looking for in our next minister) and the Congregational Profile (500 word description of the character, vision, and mission of Horizon’s membership). October Beyond Categorical Thinking: At a workshop led by Keith Kron from the UUA Transitions Office 40+ Horizon members including the MSC learned about the challenges faced by ministers when congregations make assumptions about them based on racial, ethnic, gender, sexual-orientation, and other categories.
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Horizon’s Ministerial Search Process Mid-October through November MSC completes the Congregational Record and submits it to the UUA Transitions Office. Mid-October through mid-December MCS creates the Horizon Unitarian Universalist Church Digital Information Packet. Do you have pictures, videos, narratives, or web-design skills that would help make the packet the best it can be? Contact the MSC at MSC@horizonuu.org. January-February In January the MSC receives the Ministerial Records of interested ministers. The MSC conducts phone interviews and reviews packets and references of ministers. February-March MSC selects and interviews three to four pre-candidates: The MSC will conduct in-depth in-person interviews and attend Sunday services of precandidates at neutral pulpit sites. April MSC recommends one candidate to the congregation. Early May Congregation considers the candidate during “Candidating Week” and holds a vote.
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HORIZON NEWS
Horizon Coming of Age Class
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Tamale Sale
HORIZON NEWS
Sale date: October 11th-December 6th Frozen Tamales Delivered to Horizon Sunday, Dec. 13th This fundraiser is in support of the Religious Education trip to Boston. $20 per dozen (limit of 50 dozen per family) Choices: Ancho Chili Pork Chicken Tomatillo Black Bean and Corn (Vegan)
Liver and Onions
(Not really, I just wanted to see if you were paying attention)
Please support the religious education of our young people for their trip to Boston. If nothing else it gets them out of the house for a week. For more information contact: Jaime Moore rjazmoo@gmail.com
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COMMUNITY NEWS Community Cares
Ramona Ramazani Director of Membership and Pastoral Care dmpc@horizonuu.org Update on the status of Walter Riley from his daughter, Betsy: Walter is now at Oxford Glen Memory Care at Carrollton, 2221 Marsh Lane, Carrollton, 75006 phone 214 380 0955. “I'm very impressed with their vision and commitment to individualized care. They realize that not every dementia patient is the same. Their well-trained staff and upto-date technology helps to customize everything. He is on hospice with the goal of comfort. Unfortunately he has pneumonia, but we hope that will be cleared up soon. My dad can have visitors, but keep in mind that he might not recognize you. His face will light up when he sees you. Maybe even crack a joke and a smile. He enjoys getting the cards and letters. You can continue to send them to me and I will read them to him. I also give him a little background on who's who to maybe trigger a little memory. They are great tools to help us reminisce. Please feel free to pass this on to those that I don't have the email addresses for (or that don't have email).
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COMMUNITY NEWS AFTER CHURCH LUNCH BUNCH One way to get to know people from Horizon better is to join us after church for lunch. Everyone is welcome (even friends and family joining you after church). The restaurant will change each week. Check the welcome desk each week for the location. We meet most Sundays. Ask for the “Horizon” tables. It may take a few minutes following the service for lunch attendees to arrive but we’re coming!
Second Sunday 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.
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GROWTH AND LEARNING NEWS by Lauren Daniell dlre@horizonuu.org blog: www.horizonuu.org/dre/ Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/horizonuu/
Adult Growth and Learning
Great Decisions for Unitarian Universalists
India Rising with Dr. Bhaskar Padakandla Wednesday, November 4th 7:00-9:00pm Horizon Fellowship Hall
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Great Decisions November 4th, cont.
India, its economy, and its changing global status as both a financial and geo-political power will be the focus of the video this session. In his presentation, Dr. Padakandla will explore the undercurrents of casteism, religious strife and the population explosion on the Indian sub-continent. Drop-ins welcome! Great Decisions is America's largest discussion program on world affairs. The program model involves reading the Great Decisions Briefing Book, meeting in a Discussion Group to watch a short DVD and discuss the most critical global issues facing America today.
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GROWTH AND LEARNING NEWS
Have your heard about the UUA Common Read? Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson A Story of Justice and Redemption. A powerful true story about the potential for mercy to redeem us, and a clarion call to fix our broken system of justice-from one of the most brilliant and influential lawyers of our time.
Bryan Stevenson was a young lawyer when he founded the Equal Justice Initiative, a legal practice dedicated to defending those most desperate and in need: the poor, the wrongly condemned, and women and children trapped in the farthest reaches of our criminal justice system. One of his first cases was that of Walter McMillian, a young man who was sentenced to die for a notorious murder he insisted he didn't commit. The case drew Bryan into a tangle of conspiracy, political machination, and legal Just Mercy is at once an unforgettable account of an idealistic, gifted young lawyer's coming of age, a moving window into the lives of those he has defended, and an inspiring argument for compassion in the pursuit of true justice.
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Support our Coming of Age Class! Help our Coming of Age class earn money towards their Heritage Trip to Boston by participating in these fundraisers NEW fundraiser!
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COA Wreath Fundraiser This year’s Coming of Age class wants to help you get in the holiday spirit! It's time for our Christmas Wreath Fundraiser. Look for our sales table before and after service on Sunday 10/18, 10/25, and 11/1. Order a wreath and support our kids as they raise funds for their trip to Boston. Pre-ordered wreaths will be available to pick up at Horizon on Sunday, December 6th. They are also a great gift for loved ones! Order forms will be available to ship them directly to out-of-town friends and family, so be sure to check your list and bring mailing addresses with you. If you have any questions, please contact Nancy Nori at nantz899@yahoo.com or (214) 592-8471.
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News for Children and Teens Children and parents enjoyed PASTA last Saturday
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Calendar of Events Children and Youth November: 1st: Classes observe Día de los Muertos
22nd: Worship service presented by Heifer Ranch participants.
December: 6th: Tree Trimming Party 13th: All ages holiday play, “The Twelve Days of Christmas”
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Horizon Book Group Selection December 1: The Wright Brothers by David McCullough (combined November-December meeting) Books for the next six months will be selected at this meeting
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Come fly with us Tuesday, December 1st Noon in the Horizon Library
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SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY NEWS Leader: Nancy Foreman SocialResponsibility@HorizonUU.org
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SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY NEWS Financial Assistance for “Into the Future…”
Celebrating more than a century of liberal religion.
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SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY NEWS
Upcoming Opportunities As we move into the holiday season let’s keep in mind that many in our community struggle to feed their families on a daily basis. As you are able, please remember to bring pantry donation items to Horizon each Sunday. See a full list of desired items needed by November 20th as Metrocrest begins to prepare Thanksgiving boxes: http://metrocrestservices.org/kcfinder/upload/files/ Thanksgiving%202015.pdf
Volunteer Sign Up Please email Victoria Simmons at victoria.simmons@bvk.com if you are interested in participating in the following events: November 14th (Work in the pantry assisting customers with regular shopping – three/ four per shift) 9am-11am 11am-1pm November 21st (Help distribute pre-packaged Thanksgiving food boxes to customers when they arrive at Metrocrest. This will be outside at the pantry location. Need six or more.) 11am-2pm Metrocrest’s pantry is located at:
13801 Hutton Drive, Suite 150, Farmers Branch, Texas 75234 972.446.2100
Looking Ahead Watch for details on the annual toy collection for the Metrocrest Holiday Store. And on December 19 from noon-3pm we’ll work as Santa’s Helpers – to assist customers in the Christmas Store, location TBD. Looking for ten or more volunteers.
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SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY NEWS
What is Metrocrest Services? An organization that serves Horizon’s neighbors in Carrollton, Farmers Branch, Addison, Coppell and the city of Dallas in Denton County. Their mission is to assist families, individuals and senior adults who are coping with crisis situations, need help stabilizing their lives, or who require support to live independently. How do we help Metrocrest each Sunday? You are invited to bring pantry items to Sunday Service for donation. Items must be new, not expired and no glass containers. Suggested items include: Canned vegetables, fruits and meat items Helper-type mixes Dried beans & rice
Seasonal fresh produce Breads and pastries Baking supplies Toiletries & hygiene items Household cleaning supplies Are there other opportunities for us to help Metrocrest? Every other month, on a Saturday, Horizon members work in the food pantry at Metrocrest Services, helping customers shop for groceries, re-stocking shelves, organizing etc. There are two shifts available 9-11am and 11am-1pm. Upcoming Dates in 2015: September 12, & November 14. Folks from Horizon also help with projects during the holiday season and in the summer. Who do I contact at Horizon about Metrocrest? To learn more about or sign up for volunteer opportunities working with Metrocrest Services, please contact Victoria Simmons (victoria.simmons@bvk.co) with your name and e‑mail address. We’re cleaning up our old email lists, so even if you’ve been volunteering for years, please quickly confirm your contact information.
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SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY NEWS
Marriage Equality Celebration with Supreme Court Plaintiff Jim Obergefell, the Texas plaintiffs and the major organizations involved in the landmark victory for equality! Sunday, October 18 Horizon’s Share the Plate recipient was the Texas Unitarian Universalist Justice Ministry (TXUUJM). We collected $641 to help “Bend Texas Toward Justice” The TXUUJM seeks to give a voice to UU values in the public arena. TXUUJM works to educate, organize, and advocate for public policies that; uphold the worth and dignity of every person, further justice, equity and compassion in human relations, protect religious freedom and create lasting positive social change.
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STEWARDSHIP NEWS T E N D I N G
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YEAR-ROUND STEWARDSHIP IS WELL UNDER WAY In case you haven’t heard, Horizon is shifting to a year-round Stewardship Program, where each HORIZON UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH month about 20 families and individuals are asked to renew their pledges. These families are also given an opportunity to engage in a fun event with others pledging that month. We began the program in March 2015, and so far, about half of Horizon's pledging families have been contacted about pledge renewal and attending one of the monthly events. The rest of you will be contacted over the remainder of 2015 or in early 2016. Please watch for your pledge commitment letter and we hope you will attend and enjoy the activity that the leaders of your month choose. During your month we ask that you let our accountant, Menaca Padakandla, know your plans to support Horizon during the following year. You can return the commitment letter or use any means of communication with her, including email, accounting@horizonuu.org, and phone, 972-492-4940, ext. 105.
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STEWARDSHIP NEWS T E N D I N G
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It is a great time to celebrate our commitment to Horizon as we get ready to take a significant step towards hiring our second senior minister. We hope you will heartily celebrate when your month arrives!
HORIZON UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH
If you have any questions about this program, you can talk to any members of the Stewardship Circle or our accountant, Menaca. The Stewardship Circle includes Peter Hendee, Jan McDowell, Cindy Treece, Sandy Steele and Peter Campagna. Thank you for “Tending Our Garden” and committing to Horizon! First, thanks much to our wonderful hosts:
March 2015 – Judy Meador and Jan McDowell April 2015 – Jon Kiser and Sarah Roye May 2015 – Ellen Bratton and Liz Bibeau June 2015 – Eric Freeman and Beth Ginez June 2015 – Judith Lane and Jon Kiser
And a hearty thank you to the families that have been invited and responded with a renewed pledge:
March Nancy & John Bryant Sarah & Brian Chadderdon Jan McDowell Judy & MC Meador Camilla Norder Lindsey Townsend Betsy & John Webb
Patti and Jerry Burns Nina Holdridge Madira & Michael McKee Thea Morton Menaca & Bhaskar Padakandla David Turner & Lindy Tinnin Candace & Thomas Williams
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April Mary Bittle Andrea Dodds Neera & Stephen Jackson Carolyn Moore Cat & Morteza Sabih Mackedie & Warren Spiker
Merri & David Blow Peter Hendee Dianne & Jon Kiser Sarah & Dave Roye Victoria & Doc Simmons
May Beth Bargar & Randy Lisbona Ellen Bratton & Floyd McGlothlin Elaine Commins Mary Kay Howard Alita Lichtenwalter Walter Riley Peter Turla
Liz & Mark Bibeau Roxanne & David Cassard Marga Gordon David Laubach Sue Rodnour Pam Schuman
June Judy Aplin Charles Boyd Zeynep Celik-Butler & Donald Butler Peggy and John Gill David Martin Sandy & Mark Morris Jane Roehl Bunny & Bob Summerlin Adam Stolfi & Rosa Huynh-Stolfi Eileen Terrell
Kim Bolin Liz & Ashim Bose Debra and Eric Freeman Beth & David Ginez Lynn McCoy Ann Pettit Jim Sturdivant Alexis & Saj Surve Lindsay Szczesny Ruth & Steve Trudeau
August Susan & Peter Campagna Gay & Ronn Cox Judith Lane Dale Moon & Ellen Bell Marcia Raines Shanna Sims-Bradish Jana & Marty Wertheim
PJ Blanco & Courtney Harris Sonnie & Leonard Greer Eddie Meadors Kapi Nance Maria Rojas Sandy Steele Nancy & Jim Yank
Your pledges are making a difference to the life of this church – THANK YOU
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ART ON THE HORIZON Current Artist Wendy Marceron was born in 1969 in Silver Spring, MD. She received a BFA from Texas Woman's University. Marceron has owned Faux Fusion Finishes since 2004. This company specializes in faux and decorative painting, custom art work and color consulting. Marceron participates in various Art shows and fairs in the area. She first attended Horizon in the late 90s and joined the church with her family in 2013.
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Artist Statement Art helps us define our humanity; it seduces us with beauty, pushes us to define what we are repulsed by, and every imaginable response in between. Artists are compelled to create. The act of creating evokes pleasure and pain, like great love. Time disappears when with this love. The ultimate result is something that you hope will speak to others. My own art has incubated from subjective beginnings. My undergraduate work focused on psychological portraits. The backgrounds in these paintings were provocative and they started to interest me. In grad school I began painting Asian textiles approaching them as high contrast portraits. I started my own Faux Finishing business and became intrigued with the lack of subject matter on a fauxed wall. The technique, products and tools were intoxicating. Surface quality became paramount. My current work bridges the divide between art and faux. I use trowels, palette knives, even pine needles to escape the inhibiting brush. I push and pull the visual plane, as if it were a puzzle with a hidden truth. I scratch and stab. Inspired by rust, peeling paint, old wood, sound waves, distortion and objects that have been used to exhaustion. The surface is the story and color plays the role of both protagonist and antagonist. Wendy Marceron
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WORSHIP CIRCLE
Sunday Services November 8, 2015
Blue Thinking in a Red State Rev. Helen Carroll November 15, 2015
Spiritual, Not Religious Rev. Helen Carroll November 22, 2015
Learning to Care Rev. Helen Carroll
November 29, 2015
Stephen Sturdivant
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HORIZON UU CALENDAR OF EVENTS Saturday, October 31 Halloween 8:00 am - 10:00 am Men's Support Group - E3 - Library 11:00 am - 1:00 pm McCain Memorial Service - FH - Fellowship Hall, KI – Kitchen, RL – Lobby / Narthex, SH – Sanc., MO – Minister’s Office Sunday, November 1 9:00 am - 10:00 am UU Christian Fellowship / Study - E3 - Library 10:00 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 - 11:30 am Ministerial Search Committee (MSC) table - TOH - Table 3 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Main Worship - SH - Sanc. 11:45 am - 2:00 pm After Church Lunch Bunch -- All Are Welcome! 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Neighborhood Group Leaders Meeting - E3 - Library 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm OWL-Young Adult - E2 - Classroom 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm N. TX School of Irish Music - E3 - Library, FH - Fellowship Hall, KI - Kitch, P1 - Lg, P2 - Couch, S3 - Class, S4 - Class, S5 - Class 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm GALA Youth - S6 - Class 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm SAMHAIN Ritual - Denton Pagan Meet-Up Group - Outside, AD - Admin. Office, FH - Fellowship Hall, KI - Kitch, MO - Minister's Office, RL Lobby / Narthex, SH - Sanc. Monday, November 2 9:30 am - 11:30 am Wings Parenting - E3 - Library, KI - Kitch 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Hatha Yoga - P1 - Lg 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm SMART Recovery - FH - Fellowship Hall Tuesday, November 3 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Buddhist Sangha - P1 - Lg, P2 - Couch Ministerial Search Committee (MSC) - E3 – Library
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HORIZON UU CALENDAR OF EVENTS Wednesday, November 4 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Library Ministry - E3 - Library 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Trailblazers Memory Support Group - FH - Fellowship Hall 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm Yoga Nidra and Restorative Practice - P1 - Lg 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Great Decisions discussion - FH - Fellowship Hall
Thursday, November 5 9:30 am - 3:00 pm Homeschoolers - Excel - Other - Playground, E3 - Library, FH - Fellowship Hall, KI - Kitch, P1 - Lg, P2 - Couch, RL - Lobby / Narthex, S1 Nursery, S2 - Class, S3 - Class, S4 - Class, S5 - Class, S6 - Class, S7 - Class 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Ministerial Search Conversations - E3 - Library 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Choir Practice - FH - Fellowship Hall 7:30 pm - 9:15 pm Healthy Women - P1 – Lg Friday, November 6
San Antonio Youth Rally 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Candlelighters - FH - Fellowship Hall Saturday, November 7 8:00 am - 10:00 am Men's Support Group - E3 - Library 9:00 am - 3:00 pm NTUUC Board meeting - FH - Fellowship Hall, KI - Kitch 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, e-mail the group at buddhists@horizonuu.org. CineMat CineMat meets on the 4th Saturday 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 cof-
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SPECIAL GROUPS fee 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 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,
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SPECIAL GROUPS 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) meets on the 2nd, 4th, and 5th Wednesdays, from 7:30 - 9 pm in the Horizon Library. The purpose of this group is to strengthen friendships among women. In addition to regular check-ins about our lives, we have discussions that help us get to know one another better. On 5th Wednesdays we do a variety of fun activities! If you’d like to be a part of these Wednesday night meetings, we’d love to have you! wfig@horizonuu.org Young Adults Contact: YoungAdults@horizonuu.org for more details.