the_week@horizonuu a publication of horizon unitarian universalist church * January 11, 2015.
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VOLUME 15, ISSUE V.1.11.15.
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Here at the beginning of a new year, Horizon has much to celebrate. With this month’s loan payment, the congregation will be debt free. Both the loan from the UUA and the loan from 1st Church Dallas will be paid in full. This is one of the many milestones in a continuing journey for Horizon.
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Horizon News Ministerial Settlement Workshop - On Sunday, January 11th, stay after the Sunday service to meet Rev. Jim Eller, our Ministerial Settlement Representative.
Share the Plate – Horizon’s Share the Plate recipient for January will be the Texas Civil Rights Project. TCRP is a non-profit organization with the mission of promoting racial, social and economic justice through litigation, education and social services for low/moderate-income persons who are the least able to defend themselves. Metrocrest – Horizon members are asked to bring shelf stable items to church for Metrocrest Social Services which serves our local area. Each Sunday there will be an invitation to bring shelf-stable food stuffs to the front when the children come forward for the Children's Conversation. Please hand your donations to a young person to take forward! Adult Religious Exploration – Peggy Gill will facilitate the class on “Outlook on the New Year”. January 11th, 9:00 am to 10:10 am in the Horizon Library.
Congregational Meeting Lunch - On Sunday, January 25th a meeting/lunch (spaghetti, salad, dessert) will be prepared and served by Heifer Ranch Global Village participants and their parents after the service. Please join us and give generously to help fund this intensive educational experience which will inspire and engage our young people to help end hunger and poverty and care for the earth. Suggested donation $5-10 per person.
After Church Lunch Bunch – No Lunch Bunch this week. The Lunch Bunch meets after church most Sundays. Check the Welcome Desk for the week’s location. Everyone is welcome!
Happy New Year!
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WORSHIP CIRCLE
Sunday Service - January 18, 2015 Remembering the Life of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Rev. Helen Carroll Time to reflect on the life & teachings of the Rev. Dr. King.
Sunday Service - January 25, 2015 In the Spirit of Non-Violence Bhaskar Padakandla “To worship the wise is much easier than to profit by their wisdom. Great leaders are honored, not by adulation, but by sharing their insight and values.” – Clinton Lee Scott
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WORSHIP CIRCLE
Sunday Service - February 1, 2015 LovingKindness Rev. Helen Carroll “Love is what we are born with. Fear is what we learn. The spiritual journey is the unlearning of fear and the acceptance of love back into our hearts.” – Marianne Williamson
Sunday Service - February 8, 2015 For Better, For Worse Rev. Helen Carroll “In the true marriage relation, the independence of the husband and wife is equal the dependence mutual and their obligations reciprocal .” – Lucretia Mott to Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Sunday Service - February 15, 2015 For So the Children Come Rev. Helen Carroll “Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of Life's longing for itself.” – Kahlil Gibran
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HORIZON NEWS MINISTERIAL SEARCH NEWS The process of nominating members of the Ministerial Search Team will begin in January. Mark your calendars and stay after the Sunday service on January 11th to meet Rev. Jim Eller, our Ministerial Settlement Representative. As the MSR, he is a resource provided by the UUA and will help guide us through the ministerial search process.
Looking forward… By Rev. Helen Carroll I’m recruiting Worship Associates for Sundays in 2015. Tempted, but unsure what’s required? Curious, but afraid of public speaking? Convinced and ready to sign-up. Please send an email (interimminister@horizonuu.org), drop a note in my box or give me a call (805-459-9696). Thank you for sharing in the worship life of the congregation.
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Social Responsibility News Share the Plate in January On January 18, Horizon will Share the Plate with the Texas Civil Rights Project. TCRP is a non-profit organization with the mission of promoting racial, social and economic justice through litigation, education and social services for low/moderate-income persons who are the least able to defend themselves.
The work of TCRP recognizes the inherent worth and dignity of every person, and it promotes justice, equality and compassion in human relations.
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SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY NEWS
Young Adult Spring Lobby Weekend 2015, March 14-17, 2015 Calling all young adults interested in climate justice! UUSC and the UU College of Social Justice are working together to pilot new skills-based trainings that combine learning and hands-on advocacy opportunities. Our first such venture will be a 4-day training in Washington, D.C. The Spring Lobby Weekend will feature time to explore our moral grounding for working on climate change as well as a "deep dive" look at current climate justice issues and the need for changes in federal policy. We'll offer lobbying training, and then Capitol Hill meetings with legislators and their staff. We're partnering with the Friends Committee on National Legislation and the Franciscan Action Network, so participants will have a chance to meet and work with young adults from various faith traditions. There will also be some optional fun free time activities. The event is open to anyone 18-35 years old. The registration fee is $50 (regular) and $25 (low-income). Housing costs will be approximately $35 per night. If a young adult would like financial assistance, we recommend that he or she seek sponsorship from a local UU congregation. The registration deadline is March 1, 2015. Space is limited, so please register early! Register online or contact Andrew Silva for further information.
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Singing on the Side of Love – Giving Life the Shape of Justice At the 2014 General Assembly, UU Congregations were challenged to bring singing back to our marches and protests. During the Civil Rights actions of the 60’s and 70’s, when UUs marched with others, we sang to lift the spirits of the marchers, to unify and bolster the people and to send the nonviolent message of justice and equality. Now we too often resort to the confrontational three-word chant that can easily alienate and anger. Earlier this year, Anita Mills, current President of North Texas Unitarian Universalist Congregations and member of the UU Church of Oak Cliff, led a group of UUs to form an informal choir to show up at protests and demonstrations to SING the message, to teach the old songs and bring forth some new ones. Singing evokes emotions in the singer, and in the listener. It’s a nonviolent way to share a message, to build bridges. Help us to build this choir. You don’t need to be a singer, just passionate about our values! Song sheets are provided, and usually a song leader, and there are opportunities at various of our churches to get together and become familiar with singing together. This is not intended to be a UU-only choir. Anyone who shares our vision is welcome to join and help bring singing back to our marching!
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SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY NEWS
For information on meetings and updates, go to www.CommonGroundStreetChoir.org We are planning to ride to Austin on January 20th, wearing our yellow Standing on the Side of Love t-shirts to sing in the capitol rotunda during the Texas Unitarian Universalist Social Justice Ministry legislative day of action. Email JuLane at julane70@outlook.com for information.
Come sing with us!
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SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY NEWS
The Texas UU Justice Ministry (TXUUJM) has invited us to come to Austin for a Texas UU Legislative Action Day on Tuesday, January 20th. We at Horizon will join members of the 13 North Texas churches on the bus chartered by North Texas UU Congregations (NTUUC).
To have a great time joining other UUs across Texas to promote our values with legislators during the kick-off weeks of the 2015 session
Inspiration and information Rev. Carlton Smith, a member of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) Southern Region Life Staff will speak about how Texas issues connect to the larger UU picture Representative Donna Howard, a fellow UU, speaks to what to expect from the legislature and how we can best advocate our values. Advocating Receive and leave flyers with legislators about Unitarian Universalism and this year’s TXUUJM issues: Women’s Reproductive Rights, Medicaid Expansion and Economic Justice.
Leave for Austin in the wee hours of the morning January 20th Meet at the capitol to learn about advocating and talking with legislators 9 – 11 a.m.
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SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY NEWS Visit legislators (or sing with the Common Ground Street Choir in the rotunda) 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Regroup 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. to debrief Head for home, sharing stories and singing our UU songs!
Be at the Texas UU Legislative Action Day! Sign up at http://www.evite.com/l/ NUd45kUWem by January 10 to get an official name tag. (You can still come without a nametag if you sign up later.) Join us on the North Texas UU bus! Sign up by Jan. 12th at http://www.ntuuc.org Find out more about this event! Contact JuLane (julane70@outlook.com) with questions and to be placed on an email list for more information as it rolls in Sing your values! Check out the Common Ground Street Choir, CommonGroundStreetChoir.org, for an alternative, peaceful, meaningful way to advocate for justice. The choir is going to Austin and everyone, musically inclined or not, who is passionate about UU values is invited to sing with us. Song sheets will be available and most songs are very familiar. Learn more! Texas UU Justice Ministry is building stronger Unitarian Universalist social justice ministries at the congregational level. Check us out at txuujm.org. Follow the Texas UU Justice Ministry! Find out what we’re doing to voice UU values at facebook.com/TXUUJM .
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Social Responsibility News
Horizon members are asked to bring shelf stable items to church for Metrocrest Social Services which serves our local area. Each Sunday there will be an invitation to bring shelf-stable food stuffs to the front when the children come forward for the Children's Conversation. Please hand your donations to a young person to take forward! http://www.metrocrestsocialservices.org
Metrocrest serves Horizon’s neighbors in Carrollton, Farmers Branch, Addison, Coppell and the city of Dallas in Denton County.
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MLK Day Carrollton Parade Information for Horizon Participants Date:
Saturday, Jan 17
Time:
10:00 am to 11:00 am (note below to assemble at 9:30)
Place:
Carrollton City Hall to Polk Middle School
· Carrollton City Hall is located at Josey Ln and E Jackson Rd. · Assemble on Jamestown Rd on the north side of the Carrollton City Hall, at 9:30 am. · We will be there with the Horizon UU Church banner. · You may park in any of the city or commercial lots in the area. · We will shuttle from the parade end at Polk Middle School back to the City Hall area.
· Total walking distance is about 1.5 miles
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Social Responsibility News WHY WE WALK IN THE DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. PARADE We walk in the MLK parade because it is a way to reawaken the community’s memory of Dr. King’s legacy.
We walk in the MLK parade because many people are too young to have been involved with his struggle to bring equality to all people and need to be reminded of what he did. We walk in the MLK parade because we are willing and able to make this gesture that we too stand for his principles and that we care about what Dr. King lived and died for. We walk in the MLK parade because racism still exists in our society and we want to let society know that we need to continue the fight to eliminate it. We walk in the MLK parade to honor the memory of Dr. King and hundreds of others who bravely walked into Montgomery where they were beaten and jailed for standing up for their rights. We walk in the MLK parade because we remember the civil rights marches where the public jeered and the police were not friendly. We walk because we are reminded of the progress we’ve made when we see the police on the streets, there to protect us instead of to beat us. We walk because we are reminded of the progress we’ve made when we see the people standing on the side of the road, there to cheer us instead of jeer us.
We walk because the MLK parade generates positive publicity in the media. The public sees images of people of all races walking together united in their ideals of the equality of all people. This is an image and message that we want burned into the collective mind of our society. It is a way to counteract the many negative messages and violent images we see of races not getting along with one another. Come join us!
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Social Responsibility News Horizon Trip to Heifer Ranch Global Village Program Who? Rising 7th through 10th graders and adult advisors (group of about 12 youth and about 3 advisors) Where? Heifer Ranch in Perryville, Arkansas, 350 miles from Carrollton What? Three nights at the ranch, including an overnight experience in the Global Village- Mozambique, Tibet and the Mississippi Delta region of the US. Participants are divided into family units with limited resources. As they tend gardens, work in the community and cook cultural meals, they become aware of the effects of poverty and hunger. Every evening the Horizon group will gather for a worship service, reflecting on the day’s lessons. When? June 7-10, 2015 (Sunday through Wednesday) Why? Horizon participant Douglas Burns described the Global Village experience as “some of the most powerful days of my life.” Participants will leave with an awareness of their role as a global citizen and with ideas on how to create change. Cost: $225/youth, which includes lodging, meals, programming and gas. Nonrefundable deposit of $100 due on Jan. 15. Scholarships will be available. Interested? Contact Katie at katiebarnes@swbell.net Sneak peek: http://www.edutopia.org/night-global-village
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GROWTH AND LEARNING CIRCLE by Lauren Daniell dlre@horizonuu.org blog: www.horizonuu.org/dre/ Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/horizonuu/
Happy New Year! What’s new in Growth and Learning?
There will be many new events and activities for 2015 in the Growth and Learning Circle. Here are just a few – come back next week for more details.
New curriculum for Children Kindergarten and 1st Grade OWL: February 1 - March 1 Kinder and 1st: “World of Wonder: Exploring Nature” (February) 2nd and 3rd grades: “UU Superheroes” (January) Middle School: “Spirituality According to the Simpsons™” (February)
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Teens Social justice project to aid homeless Redecorating portable Planning all church service in April Adults New classes this spring: “Spirit in Community: Not for Ourselves Alone” with Lisa Krishnan
A course with Loraine McNeill based on “The Shared Pulpit: Sermon Writing for Lay People” by Erica Hewitt
Attention Teens! Deadline is this Sunday@ midnight! UU Rally in Houston January 16-18th Registration deadline January 11th For more information or to register, visit: http://houstonrally.selfip.com/
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UU Summer Camp Information Session February 8th 12-1pm
On February 8th after the service, there will be an information session about Camp U-Bar-U, a UU retreat center in the heart of the Texas Hill Country near Kerrville that offers summer camps for children and youth entering grades 3-12 in the fall (ages 8-19.) The session will be held at Horizon in Room #8 of the portable building from 12-1pm. Adult and teen representatives from the camp will be on hand to do a short presentation and answer questions. No need to RSVP. If you’d like more information, see the next article or email dlre@horizonuu.org .
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Camp UBarU Summer 2015
The Camp UBarU schedule is out! These camps are wonderful experiences that really help children and youth deepen their faith and make some incredible friendships. Programs include a ropes course, swimming, a labyrinth, hiking, pottery, worship, and many social activities. Brand new facilities for 2015. U-Bar-U: Dates for Summer 2015: Dates
Age Category
Age as of Sept 1, 2015
June 28 - July 4
Primary
8 – 11 yrs. old (rising
July 5-11
Junior
12 - 14 yrs. old (rising
Senior
14 – 18 yrs. old, 19 if just graduated from high school (rising 9th grade – just graduated from 12th grade)
July 12–18
For more information, please visit the Camp UBarU website: http://www.ubaru.org/home/Events/Summer-Camp
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Baskets needed in Children’s Religious Education
Next fall Kindergarten and First Grade classes are going to need a number of medium to large rectangular baskets for their classroom. If you have any at home that you’d like to donate to Horizon, Children’s religious education will gladly accept them!
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Last chance to register for summer service learning trip to Heifer Ranch Deadline: January 15th
Give your child the gift of a new worldview with a trip to Heifer Ranch Global Village this summer. This intensive educational experience will inspire and engage our young people to help end hunger and poverty and care for the earth.
$100 Deposit due January 15 to reserve a spot Total trip cost approximately $225. Scholarships available. Questions? email katiebarnes@swbell.net
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Calendar of Events for Children and Youth
January 11th @ 12 midnight: Deadline to register for UU teen rally in The Woodlands http://houstonrally.selfip.com/ January 17th: North Texas Teacher Appreciation Dinner 6:30-9:00pm (registration has closed for this event)
January 25th: Lunch sponsored by Heifer Summer service learning trip participants February 8th: (12-1pm Portable #8) Information session about Camp UBarU in Kerrville, TX
February 8th: PreK/Middle School Valentines “BUUddy Day� February 15th: Child dedication / Intergenerational service
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Adult Growth and Learning
Check back next week to learn about two new exciting evening courses coming this spring.
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FROM THE STEWARDSHIP CIRCLE Getting In Touch
Over the last two months, we have tried to follow through with some planned projects to improve and/or repair various areas of the church facility. In November, we completed the repair and painting of fascia and soffits around a portion of the building. New gutters were installed to replace the ones that needed to be taken down to do the repair. Perhaps you noticed that on December 30th, the carpets throughout the facility, including the portable, were professionally cleaned. The service also included steam cleaning the tile in the restrooms and Fellowship Hall. The next step is to seal the grout. In a previous roof repair, the flashing was bent up and not nailed back down. When we had storms with very high winds, water was getting up under the flashing and causing water stains on the ceiling in the Sanctuary. Last week, repairs were made to the flashing. Next week, we will be getting bids for painting the water stains. Throughout the year, we will keep track of projects that need to be done and work to get them completed. Please let us know if there are areas that you notice that need attention. Looking forward to the New Year!
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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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HORIZON UU CALENDAR OF EVENTS Saturday, January 10 7:30 am - 12:30 pm Rental - Isha Institute - FH - Fellowship Hall, S1 - Nursery, S5 - Class 8:00 am - 10:00 am Men's Support Group - E3 - Library 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Volunteer at Metrocrest Social Services Food Pantry - Other - Offsite 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm Line Dancing PASTA Event - FH - Fellowship Hall Sunday, January 11 8:30 am - 9:45 am Sunday AM Journey Group - P2 - Couch 9:00 am - 10:15 am Adult Religious Explorations - Peggy Gill “Outlook on the New Year”- E3 - Library 9:00 am - 12:00 pm CAYRE - Child Care - S1 - Nursery 10:15 am - 12:00 pm Library Ministry - Open for Browsing - E3 - Library 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Main Worship - SH - Sanc. 11:45 am - 2:00 pm No After Church Lunch Bunch this Sunday 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm No Potluck this Sunday 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Ministerial Settlement Workshop - SH - Sanc. 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Denton Pagan Meet-Up Group - DESSERTS & DIVINATION - Other - Playground, E3 - Library, FH - Fellowship Hall, KI - Kitch, P2 - Couch, RL - Lobby / Narthex, SH - Sanc. 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm GALA Youth - S6 - Class Monday, January 12 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 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 7:15 pm - 9:00 pm Wisdom Circle - E3 - Library
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HORIZON UU CALENDAR OF EVENTS Tuesday, January 13 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 Wednesday, January 14 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Library Ministry - E3 - Library 5:45 pm - 7:00 pm Restorative Yoga - P1 - Lg 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm WFIG (Women's Friendship in Growth) Chalice Circle - E3 Library Thursday, January 15 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm Worship Arts Committee Meeting - MO - Minister's Office 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Choir Practice - FH - Fellowship Hall Friday, January 16 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Candlelighters - FH - Fellowship Hall 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm Games Night at Horizon!!! - FH - Fellowship Hall Saturday, January 17 8:00 am - 10:00 am Men's Support Group - E3 - Library 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Horizon Dinners - 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
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SPECIAL GROUPS Wisdom Circle Mondays 7:15 pm - 9:15 pm. Adults age 18 and over. Group meetings include a check-in and discussion of a weekly life issue topic selected by a group member. These have included appreciation, success and failure, fear, procrastination, staying optimistic in hard times, anger, healing, leaving a legacy, forgiveness, trust, and compassion. tuesdaywisdom@horizonuu.org Wings Parenting Mondays 9:30 am - 11:30 am (2 - 3 times a month). Parents of all ages. We welcome Moms and Dads to meet in the Horizon Church library. We have topics of interest not just about parenting UU children but personal and spiritual self-growth. Past topics have included: the philosophy of life according to Doctor Who, Karma, creating our "bucket list", our family trees, and what does it mean to be a UU parent. We also do a social outreach project once a year. Our schedule follows the school year and we break for school holidays and for the summer. During the school year, child care is provided. mondaywings@horizonuu.org The Women’s Friendship in Growth (WFIG) 2nd, 4th, and 5th Wednesdays, 7:30 - 9 pm, Horizon Library. Women age 18 and over. Join us for fun, connection, and growth. We share stories from our lives and discuss topics that help us get to know one another better. On 2nd Wednesdays we discuss “This I Believe” topics. On 4th Wednesdays we view and talk about a TED talk. On 5th Wednesdays we might do anything, but it’s always fun! We’d love to have you in our group! wfig@horizonuu.org Young Adults Contact: YoungAdults@horizonuu.org for more details.