the_week@horizonuu a publication of horizon unitarian universalist church * November 8, 2015
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VOLUME 15, ISSUE V.11.8.15.
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In recent elections the media popularized the notion of Red and Blue States, promoting a picture of the vast plains and interiors of the US painted in the red rhetoric of the conservative religious right with the coasts and some boarder states shaded in the blue response of liberal language. Such images paint a nation divided on issues, on perspectives and on strategies. As the next round of elections draws near, being a mostly “blue” congregation in a mostly “red” community presents a number of challenges.
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Horizon News Please join us for:
Pot Luck Lunch this Sunday Everyone is Welcome!
Adult Religious Exploration Sunday Morning Forum – On Sunday, November 8th, Bhaskar Padakandia will facilitate the ARE class on the Affordable Health Care Act from a physician’s perspective. Come hear this session in the library from 9:00 am to 10:10 am.
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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HORIZON NEWS
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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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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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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COMMUNITY NEWS Community Cares
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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COMMUNITY NEWS Community Care
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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COMMUNITY NEWS Community Cares
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 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 brinksmanship-and transformed his understanding of mercy and justice forever.
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Have your heard about the UUA Common Read? Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson 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.
New York Times Bestseller | Named one of the Best Books of the Year by The New York Times • The Washington Post • The Boston Globe • The Seattle Times • Esquire • Time
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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
(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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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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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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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!
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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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 Leader: Nancy Foreman SocialResponsibility@HorizonUU.org
From arrogance, pompousness, and from thinking ourselves more important than we are, may some saving sense of humor liberate us. For allowing ourselves to ridicule the faith of others, may we be forgiven.
For making war and calling it peace, special privilege and calling it justice, indifference and calling it tolerance, pollution and calling it progress, may we be cured. For telling ourselves and others that evil is inevitable while good is impossible, may we stand corrected. God of our mixed up, tragic, aspiring, doubting, and insurgent lives, help us to be as good as in our hearts we have always wanted to be. ~Harry Meserve Social Responsibility at Horizon Unitarian Universalist Church includes denominational activities as well as activities with our allies. If you have thoughts about Social Responsibility at Horizon you’d like to discuss, contact Nancy Foreman at SocialResponsibility@HorizonUU.org. I’d love to talk with you!
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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
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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SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY NEWS Financial Assistance for “Into the Future…”
Celebrating more than a century of liberal religion.
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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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YEAR–ROUND STEWARDSHIP
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 15, 2015
Spiritual, Not Religious Rev. Helen Carroll 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
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HORIZON UU CALENDAR OF EVENTS 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
Sunday, November 8 9:00 am - 10:15 am Adult Religious Explorations - Bhaskar Padakandla “Affordable Health Care Act” - 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. 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm 2nd Sunday Potluck - FH - Fellowship Hall, KI - Kitch 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm OWL-Young Adult - E2 - Classroom Wellspring - P2 - Couch 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm GALA Youth - S6 – Class Monday, November 9 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Hatha Yoga - P1 - Lg 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm SMART Recovery - FH - Fellowship Hall 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Neighborhood Calling Circle - S2 - Class 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Pastoral Caregivers Meeting - AD - Admin. Office Tuesday, November 10 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Potluck (Seniors) Group - E3 - Library, KI - Kitch 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Buddhist Sangha - P1 - Lg, P2 - Couch Ministerial Search Committee (MSC) - E3 - Library 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Bending the Arc to Justice: UUs Who Made a Difference FH - Fellowship Hall Membership Committee Meeting - AD - Admin. Office
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HORIZON UU CALENDAR OF EVENTS Wednesday, November 11 Veterans Day 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Library Ministry - E3 - Library 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm Yoga Nidra and Restorative Practice - P1 - Lg 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm WFIG (Women's Friendship in Growth) Group--Welcome! E3 – Library
Thursday, November 12 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 13 Into the FUUture! 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Candlelighters - FH - Fellowship Hall 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Ministerial Search Committee (MSC) - E3 – Library 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
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.