the_week@horizonuu a publication of horizon unitarian universalist church * November 15, 2015
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Horizon News Adult Religious Exploration Sunday Morning Forum – On Sunday, November 15th, John Myers will continue his series of sessions on Sustainable Happiness.” Come hear this session in the library from 9:00 am to 10:10 am.
Join Us for Thanksgiving Potluck Thanksgiving Day at 1:00 P.M. Holiday Schedule It’s hard to believe that the holidays are here already, and that means that the office will be closed on those holidays.
The Office will be closed: Thursday, November 26th and November 27th for Thanksgiving. Newsletter - The newsletter for November 29th will be published on Wednesday, November 25th. The deadline for submitting articles for that week is Monday, November 23rd by noon. The newsletter will return to its normal schedule the following week. The deadline for submitting articles each week is Wednesday by noon.
Horizon UU Church Fellowship Hall Turkey will be provided. Please bring a side dish to share. Sign up is in church lobby or contact Eileen Terrell egmterrell@gmail.com Or Susie McGee
smcgee36@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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Horizon’s Ministerial Search Process Learning to Think Outside the Boxes We Create On October 17th, 45 Horizon members gathered for the Beyond Categorical Thinking (BCT) workshop to study issues involved in seeing individuals as more than their labels. This is especially critical work for us during our search year—to reflect upon what issues or concerns we may have when considering a prospective minister who is of a different color, is differently abled in body or mind, or of a different ethnicity, gender identity or sexual orientation than most of the members of our congregation. We discovered some surprising things about us! There are 110 ministers seeking positions this year, 60% are women, 10% are people of color, 15% are gay, bisexual, lesbian, or transgender, and 5% live with a disability. They range in age from 25 to 75. There are 61 UU churches searching for their next minister this year. During the workshop we anonymously answered questions about what our concerns would be if prospective ministers for Horizon fell within one of these categories, or boxes. Our responses ranged from being concerned that a differently abled minister would not have the stamina to minister fully to our church, to apprehension that a minister of color or of a different sexual identity, would preach mostly from their own experience and the variety we desire in our services would be limited.
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The surprise came when Rev. Keith Kron, Director of the UUA Transitions Office, revealed that ours are the same concerns he received when he began conducting the BCT workshops in 1996 – twenty years ago! He led us in an exercise during which we imagined how our lives would have been different if we were the opposite gender, or lived with a physical disability, or had a different sexual orientation, or had been born in a different country and immigrated to the US. That exercise stimulated a great deal of conversation and discovery and understanding for the seeking minister who has successfully completed the strenuous demands of seminary, and may be moving on from an effective ministry with a former church, but who still faces age-old issues flourishing in a prospective church because they’ve been placed in a “different” box. We learned that our denomination, and our church, has more work to do in the area of inclusiveness and acceptance and understanding. We understood that the labels we automatically apply to people may be fabricated not from informed reality but from habit, from old thinking, from uninformed fears. As a church searching for our next called minister, we are charged with being aware of how we respond to labels when they appear, then reaching beyond them to discover the real talents and capacities of the prospective minister who has asked for our consideration.
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES Your Board of Trustees is charged to represent the interests of Horizon's Congregation and to regularly monitor progress to fulfill the mission of this vibrant church. The Board recognizes that, in order to do these things effectively, we must have open communication with all of our members so we are informed about both concerns and the things you most appreciate. The Board meets in the church library every third Wednesday, beginning at 7:00 p.m. and normally ending between 9:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Any interested member of Horizon (or the community at large) is welcome to attend. Each meeting includes a specific opportunity for public comments (which we ask be limited to three minutes in length). You are encouraged to join us at our monthly meetings and/or to talk with us individually to share your thoughts and interests.
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COMMUNITY NEWS Community Cares
Ramona Ramazani Director of Membership and Pastoral Care dmpc@horizonuu.org Meet your Horizon Neighbors Did you know that church members are assigned to one of the 12 neighborhood groups based on their geographical location? Neighborhood Groups (NG) are support systems comprised of other Horizon members who live in your area. Each NG has a leader that assists with coordinating events, community projects, and assistance to members in times of need. Each group can be as active as they decide to be.
What can a Neighborhood Group do? Be a visual example of the UU Principles by participating together as a group in a city wide service project. Get together for coffee or a meal at a local eatery and get to know each other outside of church walls. Plan and attend parties throughout the year. Assist with projects at Horizon. Help each other by providing meals, rides or a shoulder to cry on during difficult times. Anything else you can think of!
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Let’s face it…we live in an area of the country that does not always promote our values of religious freedom and social justice. In most of our neighborhoods we are the minority in a sea of conservative values and beliefs. Wouldn’t it be nice to know your Horizon Neighbors and build connections outside of the church walls? Not only does this help us stay connected to the church but it also helps us learn more about each other. In times of need (death, illness, job loss etc..) it may be less isolating and easier to reach out to those in your group if you already have a connection.
Throughout the year you will be receiving emails or calls from your neighborhood
group leader. They may have planned an event, a service project or are asking to obtain help for another neighbor. Please let your leader know of any suggestions you may have to help build some connections within your group.
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Neighborhood Group Leaders Addison/Farmers Branch/West Dallas Bunny Summerlin bunsummer@gmail.com Alita Lichtenwalter Glichten3@gmail.com The Colony/Little Elm Marie Hansen marieruth@mac.com Coppell/Irving Ellen Bratton ellenb123@verizon.net Floyd McGlothin floydmcg123@verizon.net Central Dallas/East Dallas/Richardson Vacant Denton/Corinth/Highland Village Edith (Gay) Cox egecox@verizon.net Flower Mound
Alexis Surve Alexissurve@gmail.com Pete and Delta Davis PADavis_57@hotmail.com
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Neighborhood Group Leaders
Frisco/Allen/McKinney Lynn Schluns
texastwirly@gmail.com
Lewisville Edith (Gay) Cox egecox@verizon.net Cat Sabih cat.sabih@gmail.com North Carrolton Jon and Dianne Kiser
jonanddianne@aol.com
Plano Vacant South Carrollton Beth Ginez ginezbeth@aol.com Southlake/Grapevine/Colleyville/Mid Cities Ellen Bratton ellenb123@verizon.net
Floyd McGlothin floydmcg123@verizon.net
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Join Us for Thanksgiving Potluck Thanksgiving Day at 1:00 P.M. Horizon UU Church Fellowship Hall Turkey will be provided. Please bring a side dish to share.
Sign up is in church lobby or contact Eileen Terrell egmterrell@gmail.com or Susie McGee smcgee36@gmail.com
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The Experience of Community Did you ever have an experience that left you almost breathless because of the strong emotions you experienced? Like the sheer beauty of seeing a rainbow stretch across the sky? Or walking in the woods and coming upon a meadow filled with wild flowers? Unexpected beauty simply overwhelms. This past Sunday was one of those experiences for Julane and me and it happened at Horizon. Second Sunday is always Potluck Sunday and we encourage everyone to bring a dish and share lunch together after the service. Last week, Julane and I were the organizers and got there a bit early to set up tables and go over our responsibilities. As we were locating dishes and clearing space for food the day began to take on a different feel. People came by Fellowship Hall and started helping set up tables and chairs. Need dessert tables? They appeared in the hallway. Lost a tea server? Just ask. In the midst of this, people started arriving with food. Adults and children brought in more and more food. Our counter was truly overflowing. Everyone was smiling. The kitchen filled with wonderful smells. The worship service ended and people lined up for food. Not rushed, not in a hurry, but talking and sharing as they moved into the kitchen and filled plates. The fellowship hall was buzzing! When there was a need for more seating, someone brought more chairs and puts them by tables. The young people
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formed their own “children’s tables” around the café tables along the wall. Some helped carry other’s food and some helped young children find a seat. The sounds of conversation filled the room and smiles appeared on every face. People lingered over their lunch, seeming to want a little more time together. Then people began to help put away the tables and reset the room. No direction, no demands, just wonderful people who wanted to help. Adults and kids formed teams to take care of the clean up. The vacuum cleaner was brought out and with the help of a few children the pistachio shells disappeared. Every task was identified and someone stepped up to help. It was truly a self-organized common effort! As the day ended, Julane and I looked at each other and knew we had experienced something very special. We had experienced the community of Horizon: a church of people who come together at Potluck with the sole purpose of being together. People who embrace Unitarian Universalist values, people who automatically reach out to help others, people who find support in a community of care, surrounded us. Community is truly a wonderful experience. Horizon is a special place. If you haven’t stayed for Potluck, Julane and I encourage you to stay on Sunday, December 6. This is a special Sunday because there is a tree trimming, Heifer gift store, Santa Claus and other excitement, but the most important part is you will experience the community of Horizon!
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Welcome New Members!
Rhonda Lundsgaard and Carla Erb met each other 17 years ago at Capital One and have been going strong ever since. Rhonda is originally from New Orleans and moved to this area with Carla after Hurricane Katrina. Carla is originally from San Antonio. In 2001 they celebrated their commitment to each other in Hawaii. They were legally married on September 5th of this year at Horizon! They have two kids…Richard Lundsgaard (13 yrs old) an Jordan Erb (14 years old). Together the family enjoys traveling, boy scouts, football, outdoor activities and volunteer work . Some additions to their family includes two dogs and two cats. You will have to ask them about each as it looks like they all have very unique personalities. You will often see the boy’s grandmother, Linda Erb, with them at Sunday services. Rhonda loves to cook and share with friends and family. Carla has a special talent of being a “master packer”. We welcome this family to Horizon and look forward to experiencing their special talents and volunteerism!
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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 Do you like to follow blogs? The UUA offers many for your reading pleasure
From leadership to stewardship, and parenting to special interest forums, the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) maintains a variety of blogs to provide information and resources to member congregations and help Unitarian Universalists connect with their faith online. This list can be found at www.uua.org/communications/blogs/uua-list Here are some of the blogs available:
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GROWTH AND LEARNING NEWS by Lauren Daniell dlre@horizonuu.org blog: www.horizonuu.org/dre/ Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/horizonuu/
Beacon Broadside Ideas, opinions, and personal essays from respected writers, thinkers and activists. A project of Beacon Press, an independent publisher of progressive ideas since 1854. Blue Boat A blog from the UUA's office of Youth and Young Adult Ministries.
Call and Response Journeys in UU lifespan faith development.
UUA International International programs of the UUA, including the UU United Nations Office and the UU Holdeen India Program.
Growing Unitarian Universalism A forum for sharing ideas and strategies for growing our faith in breadth, depth and numbers.
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Growing Vital Leaders A forum for sharing ideas, tips, and tools for leadership formation in our congregations.
Interconnections Tipsheet Archived resources from UU World's monthly newsletter for leaders of Unitarian Universalist congregations.
Standing on the Side of Love Harnessing love's power to stop oppression. Unitarian Universalist Living Mosaic A UUA blog for youth and young adults of color. UU Parenting: A discussion about parenting and liberal religion, with Michelle Richards, author of Tending the Flame: The Art of Unitarian Universalist Parenting.
UUs in the Media A frequently updated guide to stories about Unitarian Universalists from other sources around the web.
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Mark your calendars for. . .
Great Decisions for Unitarian Universalists The Refugee Crisis in Syria featuring Ghada Mukdad from the Syrian Civil Coalition, Peace Committee Wednesday, December 2nd 7:00-9:00pm Horizon Fellowship Hall
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News for Children and Teens Heifer Ranch participants visit elementary classes
Last Sunday participants from last summer’s trip to Heifer Ranch in Perryville, AR visited the elementary classes to talk about the work done by Heifer for people in underdeveloped countries. They also talked about their experiences at the ranch, and how each year Horizon raises funds for the organization. Each class chose an animal or plant to adopt, and will spend time getting to know how it benefits the people served by Heifer. Preschool: Chicks
Kinder & 1st: Trees
Grades 2&3: Rabbits
Grades 4&5: Cows Middle School: Goats
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Fourth and fifth graders create a Rangoli design in class
In the Sacred Stories from Around the World class, Horizon fourth and fifth graders heard the story of the origins of Diwali from the Hindu tradition. They then created a Rangoli design from dyed rice and beans. The students learned that many holidays this time of year center around the theme of light, and had a discussion afterwards about creating the Rangoli and how mindful drawing and coloring can be a means to relaxation.
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News for Children and Teens
(Pictured:
Horizon kids creating a “Thankful Tree,” November 2014)
Encouraging a sense of gratitude in our children Did you see this article in last Sunday’s New York Times? This piece explains to parents how to make the value of charitable giving concrete and personally relevant. You may not be able to adequately thank or repay those that have helped you in the past, but you pay it forward by helping others. It is a good lesson about our Seventh UU Principle – The Interdependent Web. http://parenting.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/10/28/to-teach-children-to-give-tell-them-how-muchyour-family-has-been-given/
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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 begins December 6th!
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News for Children and Teens Would you like to be in the holiday play on December 13th?
On Sunday, December 13th Horizon will put on a fun holiday play during the service entitled, "The Twelve Days of Christmas." We are looking for teens to act out the role of the messengers who will guide the elementary children to the stage and who will pantomime being "advisers" to the prince. The only requirements are a desire to help and the ability to take direction from the adults in charge of the play. Messengers/ advisers will need to attend a rehearsal at 2pm on December 12 and be at the performance on December 13 from 10am-12pm. If your family is interested, email dlre@horizonuu.org
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COA Wreaths Still Available Online! Thank you to everyone who purchased wreaths for the COA fundraiser. As a reminder, pre-ordered wreaths will be available to pick up at Horizon on Sunday, December 6th. If you missed out on ordering one, it's not too late! Wreaths and other holiday gifts are available online until December 17th. You can order online and have the items shipped anywhere in the United States. Simply go to http://www.mickmanholidaygifts.com/. Be sure to enter the coupon code HORIZOTX001 when placing your order. You will receive a $3 discount and the COA class will receive a $5 donation for every item purchased. It's an easy way to get your holiday shopping done all in one place, and you can buy one for yourself too!
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Calendar of Events Children and Youth November: 22nd: Worship service presented by Heifer Ranch participants.
December: 6: Tree Trimming Party 13: All-ages holiday play, “The Twelve Days of Christmas” 20: No classes – special holiday cookie baking class, ages 6-12 24: Christmas Eve Service 7pm 27: No classes – ages 6-12 celebrate New Year
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Horizon Book Group Selection
December 1: The Wright Brothers by David McCullough (combined November-December meeting) Come fly with us
Tuesday, December 1st Noon in the Horizon Library Books for the next six months will be selected at this meeting
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SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY NEWS
Horizon regularly helps Metrocrest Services, which assists families, individuals and senior adults who are coping with crisis situations, need help stabilizing their lives, or who require support to live independently. Metrocrest serves individuals in Carrollton, Farmers Branch, Addison, Coppell, and the city of Dallas in Denton County. A small effort can add meaning to your life by helping others. Donate food at any Horizon’s Sunday Service. Items for the Thanksgiving Holiday are needed by November 20. A list of most needed items can be found here or on the Social Responsibility bulletin board at Horizon. November 21st (Thanksgiving Box pick-up – help distribute pre-packaged food boxes to customers when they arrive at Metrocrest. This will be outside at the pantry location. Volunteers needed right away! December 19 noon-3pm (Santa’s Helpers – help customers shop in the Christmas Store, location TBD.) Work in the food pantry at Metrocrest Services on one of our every other month Saturday volunteer days. To volunteer or get more information about any of the Metrocrest opportunities, contact: Victoria Simmons victoria.simmons@bvk.com, or 425-8020753
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The November 15 Share the Plate Sunday collection recipient will be CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) for Children of Denton County. CASA is a network of nonprofit organizations that train and support volunteer advocates for children removed from their homes due to abuse and neglect. Each CASA volunteer is appointed by the court to represent the best interests of one child or set of siblings while they are in foster care and to advocate for the services the child needs to heal and thrive. CASA's goal is to help children find safe, permanent homes as soon as possible and ultimately, become healthy adult citizens. In Texas there are 71 local programs that train and supervise thousands of volunteers who serve many thousands of abused and neglected children.
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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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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 Deborah Boschert
Artist Statement I’m inspired by tiny scraps of cloth with unexpected bits of inspiring paint and ink. I pick up smashed bottle caps in parking lots and beautifully smooth stones at the beach. I appreciate peeling paint and scribbled notes. I’m nourished by fine art and sweeping landscapes. I embrace spontaneity and stability in equal measure. My art quilts reflect these diverse ideas and experiences. I build layers of design starting with fabric and combining commercial printed fabrics with fabric patterned with original designs. Personal symbols like houses, stones, leaves, ladders and bowls are often included in my work as I explore themes of growth, home and transition. A layer of stitching adds another element of design. I stitch on a traditional home sewing machine creating motifs and patterns that compliment the overall composition. The most personal element of my work is the improvisational hand embroidery. I love the meditative process of pulling the embroidery floss through the layers of fabric to create each individual stitch. In my art quilts, the tiny details are as important as the broader design. As in life, the tiny special moments are as important as the broader experiences.
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Biography Deborah Boschert is a self-taught artist who has been creating quilts for nearly 20 years. Her art quilts incorporate layers of fabric, paint and stitch. She has been published in books and magazines and her art quilts are included in many exhibits and galleries. Her newest art quilting book will be released in Fall 2016. Deborah regularly gives presentations and workshops to quilt guilds and visual arts groups. She is eager to share her ideas about creativity and the possibilities of creating with fabric. Deborah is always seeking creative spirit, new ideas and a great cuppa coffee. She lives in Lewisville with her husband and two kids.
Shelter and Stream
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WORSHIP CIRCLE
Sunday Services November 22, 2015
Learning to Care Rev. Helen Carroll November 29, 2015
Stephen Sturdivant December 6, 2015
Out of the Darkness Rev. Helen Carroll December 13, 2015
The Twelve Days of Christmas Rev. Helen Carroll December 20, 2015
At the Crowning of the Year Music Service Rev. Helen Carroll December 24, 2015
Carols and Candlelight Rev. Helen Carroll
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HORIZON UU CALENDAR OF EVENTS Saturday, November 14 8:00 am - 10:00 am Men's Support Group - E3 - Library 8:00 am - 3:00 pm UDV Yard Sale - Outside 9:00 am - 11:00 am Metrocrest Food Pantry 1st Shift - Other - Offsite 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Metrocrest Food Pantry 2nd Shift - Other – Offsite
Sunday, November 15 9:00 am - 10:15 am Adult Religious Explorations – John Myers “Sustainable Happiness” - 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 - 11:45 am Share the Plate Sunday 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 - 2:00 pm November Commitment Campaign Event - P1 - Lg 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm OWL-Young Adult (tentative) - 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 Monday, November 16 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 17 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 18 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Library Ministry - E3 - Library 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm Yoga Nidra and Restorative Practice - P1 - Lg 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Board of Trustees - E3 - Library, KI – Kitch Thursday, November 19 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 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Choir Practice - FH - Fellowship Hall Friday, November 20 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Candlelighters - FH - Fellowship Hall 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Kraft - Ginez Wedding Rehearsal - E3 - Library, FH - Fellowship Hall, MO - Minister's Office, SH - Sanc. 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm Games Night at Horizon!!! - FH - Fellowship Hall Saturday, November 21 8:00 am - 10:00 am Men's Support Group - E3 - Library 10:00 am - 5:30 pm Kraft - Ginez Wedding - E3 - Library, FH - Fellowship Hall, MO - Minister's Office, SH - Sanc. 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Distribute Thanksgiving Food Boxes at Metrocrest 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Horizon Dinners - Other - Offsite 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.