the_week@horizonuu a publication of horizon unitarian universalist church * January 25, 2015.
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Horizon News 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 – Bhaskar Padakandla will facilitate the class on Hinduism. January 25th, 9:00 am to 10:10 am in the Horizon Library. Serve Humanity - Give Blood! The Carter Bloodcare Bloodmobile will be at Horizon Sunday, February 1st from 9:30 to 12:30. See Paul Nelson to sign up for a donation time. pnelson114@gmail.com
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 this week’s location. Everyone is welcome! Lost and Found – Last week, a Cupcake doll, a Disney Frozen water bottle and a grey knit cap were found in the Church. Please check the Lost and Found box in the office.
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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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FROM THE MINISTER
mUUsings Greetings from your interim minister.
As a church community you are growing and stretching. This year, you continue the work of nurturing one another, being a witness and instrument for social justice, and exploring your ethical and spiritual connections. Together new members and friends join oldtimers on committees, in worship and religious exploration, and over casual coffee and conversation. You have much to celebrate. And still, change is in the air.
How could it be otherwise? With the ending of a settled ministry, you began an intentional period of transition – a time for looking deeply at your history and becoming clear about who you are. That kind of reflection has led to shifts. There have been changes in what you do and how you do it. As you enter the next step of this interim year expect to continue exploring, adjusting, and changing. Likely, there will be new hands for old tasks as well as familiar voices in new roles. The connection to the wider Unitarian Universalist world will strengthen. Yet, most exciting of all is the commitment to new leadership and a new future that will come out of this transition time.
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FROM THE MINISTER
mUUsings
Loren Mean wrote, “It is one thing to hire a new pastor. It is quite another thing for a congregation to enter a commitment to a new ordained leader and the possibility of new tasks and missions.” It will take all of you, working together, to grow into a new vision of who you are to become. Hard, exciting, fun, challenging, exhilarating work!
All this change is both invigorating and exhausting, sometimes rewarding and sometimes unsettling. Growth is like that – a combination of embracing strengths, working through challenges and moving into the next stage. May you continue this time of transition patient with one another, remembering the past, honoring the present, and envisioning the future.
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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FROM THE MINISTER
Mark your calendar! The Circle Coordinators are working with committee and event chairs to gather the initial budget requests for next year. If you have a program to offer, activity to plan or general interest and support for the financial life of the congregation, be sure to speak with one of them and mark your calendar for 7:00 p.m. on February 24 and March 3 and noon on March 15. In the three open sessions, the Circle Coordinators will build the budget for the 2015-2016 program year. On February 24, the expenses necessary to provide next year’s programs will be gathered. On March 3, the conversation will focus on income streams – pledge income, fundraising expectations, donations, rentals and any other revenue sources. And…as is always the case, we anticipate that there will be greater expenses than revenues (Sigh!). So…On March 15, we’ll gather to adjust, rethink, imagine, and otherwise work to reconcile the program needs with the available resources. Join in and be a part of this planning for next year. The Circle Coordinators are Marianna Seaton – Community Circle Lauren Daniell – Growth and Learning Circle Nancy Foreman – Social Responsibility Circle Peter Hendee – Stewardship Circle Peggy Gill – Worship Circle
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What an exciting Sunday we experienced on January 11th! Together we celebrated the end of our indebtedness with the final payment this month on our mortgage! Through the consistent support of each one of its members, Horizon is now debt free! That support, your faith in our community and in each other, and in our denomination, is also carrying us through experiencing a different ministerial style in our worship services, and the restructuring of our operational organization which often brings confusion in the early stages. And now, together, even while engaging in the hard work of transitioning, we get to experience the excitement brought by the beginning of our search for Horizon’s next settled minister. We know now what to expect and what our part is in this search. The Unitarian Universalist Association’s Rev. Jim Eller, the Ministerial Settlement Representative, laid it all out for us Sunday: the process of how the members will take part in the selection, nomination and election of Horizon’s Ministerial
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Search Committee members; the responsibility we each will have in letting the committee know what we seek in our next minister; the trust in the process that we each will need to have faith in; the part we will play in meeting, talking with, listening to the candidate that emerges from that process, and then voting our conscience when the time comes. The excitement will build as the transition process continues, and Horizon is on the best path for us! The Transition Team members – JuLane, Patsy Roe, Beth Bargar, MC Meador, Acie Nobles, and Madira McKee – are wearing identifying team tags and are always available to talk with anyone who would like to ask questions or make comments. Recent conversations with members have exposed a need to clarify our role during the interim. The team was created by your Board to assist the interim minister during our transition, such as when we orchestrated the Cottage Conversations early in Rev. Carroll’s work here. The Transition Team does not devise new ways of doing worship service or of administrating operations or programs. It is our role, first, to assist Rev. Carroll as long-term leaders of Horizon, and, second, to be available to any member for conversation or clarification. Please know that we welcome the opportunity to talk with you. We are 1/4th of the way through our interim! At the Congregational Meeting on January 25th, the Transition Team will present a brief synopsis of where we are now in the five areas of transition work: History and Heritage, Leadership, Identity, Linkages (with the larger church and other organizations who share our values), and the very exciting New Ministry. Please make time to attend this important congregational gathering. It will help you take a more active, informed part in working toward our future.
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HORIZON NEWS
Horizon's 10th Annual Heifer International Alternative Gift Market our most successful ever! Our contributions totaled $12,071! To all who participated, thank you for being part of the solution to end hunger and poverty worldwide.
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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HORIZON NEWS MINISTERIAL SEARCH NEWS In the near future we will begin the search for our next settled Minister. The first step in that process is to elect a 7-member Search Committee. In order to do that a designated group of church leaders will call every voting member of Horizon to invite them to suggest individuals who meet the criteria for membership on this critical committee. After talking with as many members as we can reach, all suggested names will be collected to form a pool for further consideration. Your Board of Trustees and Nominating Committee will collaboratively select and prioritize several potential candidates from this pool and talk with them individually about their interest and ability to commit the time and energy to the task of screening potential ministers and ultimately recommending the best person for congregational consideration and approval. The guidelines for who should be considered for membership on the Ministerial Search Committee, as recommended by the UUA, are as follows: 1. One who has an overall perspective and commitment to the nature, purpose and activities of the Church. We are not seeking representatives of special interests or particular program areas, but people who are able to consider the needs and desires of the whole church, even if theyseem to differ from the wants of a particular group. 2. One who is committed to UU pluralism in every area: theology, life styles, social concerns, etc. 3. One who is patiently able to work for consensus among the Committee, rather than simple majority rule.
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HORIZON NEWS MINISTERIAL SEARCH NEWS 4. One with time to be thoroughly and continually involved. Members of the Committee may anticipate the need to devote a minimum of 20 hours monthly for the next year, in addition to the added time involved when the pre-candidating interviews begin. Our search for a Minister must be a top priority for each member of the Ministerial Search Committee. 5. One without rigid and specific requirements regarding a minister's state, sex, marital status, age, etc. 6. One who constantly remembers and is guided by the wishes of the Congregation as a whole. 7. One with a history of UU involvement. This does not necessarily mean long-term involvement, but it takes time for people to fully embrace our diversity. 8. One who clearly has the confidence of the Congregation. 9. One who can and will respect the confidentiality of the process, but who, nonetheless, is eager to keep the Congregation informed regarding the progress that is being made. 10. One who is cooperative with others, who promotes conciliatory discussions, who is not argumentative or overly zealous about their own preferences.
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HORIZON NEWS MINISTERIAL SEARCH NEWS Another way to express who should and who should not be considered for election to the Ministerial Search Committee is to describe the kind of person to avoid:
1. One with limited and high-intensity special interests; one who defines Horizon in narrow and exclusive terms. 2. One with rigid ideas of what is acceptable coupled with limited respect for differences (e.g., the militant Humanist, the intolerant Christian, the rabid Buddhist, etc.) 3. One who readily agrees to any request, but who is unable, either by temperament or time limitations, to follow through. 4. One who feels that "I (or the Committee) knows best," and urges to Ministerial Search Committee to ignore the expressed wishes of the Congregation. 5. One who has a genius for stroking the cat from tail to head just to see the sparks fly. 6. One who is actively disliked or distrusted by many people in the Congregation. 7. Members of the Board, the Transition Team, and Circle Coordinators may only serve on the Ministerial Search Committee if they resign their position. Paid staff of Horizon may not serve on the Committee. It is our hope that every member will consider these guidelines and give serious thought to whom among our church members might be excellent candidates. Thanks to each of you for your participation in this important beginning in finding our next settled minister!
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HORIZON NEWS FAQs re Policy-Based Governance, #2 By John D. Gill This is the second of our periodic questions and answers about policybased governance. Your Board is moving forward judiciously with developing policies. We invite questions and concerns about the process, either directly to a Board member or by emailing "president@horizonuu.org." Who will actually run our Church under Policy-Based Governance? The ultimate authority within the church continues to be held by the congregation, which elects the Board of Trustees. In turn, the Board has the responsibility for ensuring HUUC is fulfilling the mission and vision established by the congregation. The Board will establish broad goals, called "Ends," which reflect our commitment to our mission and vision. In Policy-Based Governance, the board delegates authority to a Chief of Staff to accomplish these ends. On a day-to-day basis the church will be run by the Senior Minister as Chief of Staff and a council of Circle Coordinators s/he selects as the most knowledgeable to fill these important roles. Key aspects of church operations are monitored on a regular basis, with required reporting to the Board of Trustees. The Minister will also continue to supervise our professional staff, including the Music Director, the Director of Lay Ministry, the Director of Lifespan Religious Education, our Accounting Clerk, and the Office Administrator. Are we asking too much of the Minister to function as the Chief of Staff? The decision to designate the Senior Minister to serve as Chief of Staff was made with much thought and consideration over the last few years,
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HORIZON NEWS FAQs re Policy-Based Governance, #2
input from denominational policy governance consultants, and discussion with other congregations using Policy Governance. The Senior Minister will delegate authority as needed to ministry leaders, committees, and other volunteers. Although delegated authority rests with the assigned person or team, the methods used to make decisions will generally be collaborative. When asked this very question recently, our Interim Minister expressed the belief that, instead of asking too much, the designation as Chief of Staff will actually allow her to be more efficient in fulfilling her many responsibilities. We, as the Board, agree with her. What is an example of a program working under Policy Based Governance? Existing ministries of our Church will continue as before, with the added support of their Circle Coordinator. Under the new structure, Circle Coordinators will support committees and ministry leaders in pursuing ideas to support stated outcomes. Working within the limits (policies) set by the Board, new projects can be initiated to bring us all new opportunities to engage within the church and the community without a lengthy delay to get on the agenda for a monthly board meeting. Or, if an individual or group has an idea for something new, they could approach the appropriate Circle Coordinator, who could quickly confirm whether it is in line with the policies, vision and mission of the church. And, if the member and/or committee can show sufficient resources and energy, a Circle Coordinator will work with the group to develop a strategy for next steps and include any other committees that would be affected or involved. Circle Coordinators are facilitators, charged to assist with planning, with developing the needed resources to support our ministries, and to assist the Chief of Staff and Board to monitor performance.
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COME SEE WHAT THE ‘HOLLERING’ IS ALL ABOUT !
Common Ground Street Choir song leader, Kathy Smith of the Community UU Church in Plano, and Street Choir founder, Anita Mills, member of Oak Cliff UU, are coming to Horizon February 12th to show us the song sheet
and holler out some songs with those who would like to give it a shout! We’ll meet with them in Fellowship Hall at 6:30 before the Horizon Choir practices at 7:30. No previous singing experience, or ability to carry a tune, is required! The Common Ground Street Choir is the North Texas UU answer to the challenge thrown out at General Assembly last year to bring song back into our actions advocating our values – like we did during the ‘60s civil rights actions. And we will be on the bus heading to Austin on February 17th to join in the Texas UU Justice Ministry legislative action day!
COME HOLLER WITH US !
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FROM THE STEWARDSHIP CIRCLE Getting In Touch
Over the last two months, we have completed some planned projects to improve and/or repair various areas of the church facility. Fascia Repair and Gutters - 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. Carpets and Tile Cleaned - 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. Flashing Repaired - 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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GROWTH AND LEARNING CIRCLE by Lauren Daniell dlre@horizonuu.org blog: www.horizonuu.org/dre/ Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/horizonuu/
Snapshots from Children’s Religious Education
This year the preschool class is learning about our church community. They recently had a lesson about how they fit in at Horizon. They enjoyed making a puzzle to learn how everyone pitches in together to help the church run smoothly.
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Special class visitor
Last Sunday the preschool and elementary classes had a lesson about the interconnected web of life thanks to Anita Thurmond. Each class received a visit by Sniggers the snake. Children were allowed to get up close and pet him if they wished for a real hands-on lesson.
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GROWTH AND LEARNING CIRCLE
Come out and support our UU kids There will be a number of ways to show your support of our young UUs this winter: Heifer service learning trip lunch: Stay for lunch this Sunday, January 25th and enjoy an Italian dinner made by the families of children traveling to Heifer Ranch this summer. Proceeds will pay for scholarships and the costs incurred by the adult chaperones. Child dedication February 15th: Children and teens will officially be welcomed into the church on Sunday, February 15th in a child dedication ceremony during the intergenerational service. Please attend to show your support on this special day.
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UU Summer Camp Information Session February 8th 12-1pm Portable rm. #8
On February 8th after the service, there will be an information session about Camp UBar-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 819.) The session will be held at Horizon in Room #8 of the portable building from 121pm. 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
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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Calendar of Events for Children and Youth
January 25th: Lunch sponsored by Heifer Summer service learning trip participants and Congregational Meeting February 1st: (12-1pm Portable #8) Kindergarten-1st grade OWL February 8th: (12-1pm Portable #8) Information session about Camp UBarU in Kerrville, TX February 8th: PreK/Middle School Valentine “BUUddy Day� February 8th: (12-1pm OWL room next to library) Kindergarten-1st grade OWL February 15th: Child dedication / Intergenerational service
March 8th: Spring Break - no classes scheduled. Informal activities in Portable with Lauren Daniell and volunteers March 15th: Spring Break -no classes scheduled. Informal activities in Portable with Lauren Daniell and volunteers .
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Spirit in Community: Not for Ourselves Alone
with Lisa Krishnan, MEd, LPC
and
professional coach
6 Wednesday: February 18, 25 / March 4, 18, 25 / April 1
Break out of your spiritual bubble! Life is experienced through relationship; this course asks us to shift the question from "Who am I?" to "Who are we?� As UU's, we tend to value self-reliant individualism and theological diversity. These are essential aspects of our religion; however, they can also be a path to isolation and are often an impediment to deeper spiritual conversations because we fear conflict. This course asks the questions: To whom and/or what are you committed. How are you accountable? Who or what sustains you when you are discouraged about your life? Who tells you who you are? For more information or to enroll, contact dlre@horizonuu.org Lisa Krishnan has been a Horizon member since 2006 and is a professional coach. For over 16 years, Lisa has beenactively inspiring and empowering others to achieve a better life.
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The Shared Pulpit With Loraine McNeill 8 sessions – Mondays, 6:30-9:30pm (end times will vary) Beginning March 2
The Shared Pulpit is an eight-session experience based upon Erika Hewitt's work of the same title. This course is for everyone interested in deepening their spirituality and exploring their own personal lay ministry regardless of experience with writing or public speaking. It is designed to deepen connections and to help the layperson find his or her own voice as a lay leader. Ministry takes many forms and we will explore how are own experiences and stories can translate into a sermon presented for the growth and inspiration of others. (Participants are encouraged to share their work, but not obligated to speak to congregation.) Childcare available. Contact dlre@horizonuu.org for more information.
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The Library Corner Now available in the Library and in the Bookstore, the UUA Common Read. Did you know there’s a book that’s recommended for all Unitarian Universalists to read this year? Our Common Read is Reclaiming Prophetic Witness: Liberal Religion in the Public Square by Paul Rasor. The book asserts that conservative Christianity is not the only valid religious voice in our national social policy. The 201415 Common Read invites Unitarian Universalists to explore and claim our contribution, as religious liberals, to the pressing moral and ethical debates of our contemporary world.
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FROM THE BOOKSTORE
Notes from the Horizon Bookstore by Jana Wertheim
Parents: Instead of reading another right-way-to-raise-your- children book, try Fables of Boris by Rick Bellingham. He offers entertaining and creative ways to deal with difficult circumstances through Boris, an imaginary dog with real thoughts and feelings who meets up with some overwhelming circumstances. However, instead of being overcome by all this, Boris finds possible solutions no matter how hopeless. So quit the lecturing, advising, discussing and enjoy connecting with your children through Boris.
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Social Responsibility News
Upcoming Social Responsibility Circle Events (please see related newsletter articles) Every Sunday: Horizon members are asked to bring shelf stable items to church for Metrocrest Social Services. January 25: Support our Heifer Ranch Global Village participants by joining us for lunch before the Congregational Meeting.
February 1: Blood Drive – The Carter Bloodcare Bloodmobile will be at Horizon from 9:30 to 12:30. February 15: Share the Plate Sunday—Child Haven International http://www.childhaven.ca/ourstory.html February 17: Texas UU Legislative Action Day. Common Ground Street Choir sings!
March 6-8: Southwest UU Women’s Conference March 14-17: Young Adult Spring Lobby Weekend June 7-10: Trip to Heifer Ranch Global Village (Rising 7 th-10th graders)
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Tickets may be purchased from Lisa Casto, Horizon’s North Texas UU Congregations representative .
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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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“OUR SACRED SPRINGS" Southwest UU Women's Conference San Marcos, TX March 6-8, 2015
Featuring Dr. Rebecca Parker,
author, religious activist, and recently retired from 25 years serving as President of UU’s Starr King School for the Ministry in Berkley, CA
Guest Musician in concert: Terri Hendrix, award winning Texas songwriter, multi- instrumentalist, and classically trained vocalist. Registration Open: www.swuuw.org
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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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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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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 24 8:00 am - 10:00 am Men's Support Group - E3 - Library 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Horizon Players Rehearsal - SH - Sanc. 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Anne Harvey Memorial Service – SH – Sanc., FH – Fellowship Hall
Sunday, January 25 8:30 am - 9:45 am Sunday AM Journey Group - P2 - Couch 9:00 am - 10:15 am Adult Religious Explorations - 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. 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Congregational Meeting - Winter - KI - Kitch, SH - Sanc. 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm Designing the Life You Will Love - E3 - Library 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm GALA Youth - S6 - Class
Monday, January 26 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Yoga - P1 - Lg 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm SMART Recovery - FH - Fellowship Hall 7:15 pm - 9:00 pm Wisdom Circle - S7 - Class 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Membership Committee - E3 - Library Tuesday, January 27 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Horizon Book Club - E3 - Library 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Buddhist Sangha - P1 - Lg, P2 – Couch
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HORIZON UU CALENDAR OF EVENTS Wednesday, January 28 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Library Ministry - E3 - Library 5:45 pm - 7:00 pm Restorative Yoga - P1 - Lg 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Prepare-Enrich class for couples - FH - Fellowship Hall 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm WFIG (Women's Friendship in Growth) Chalice Circle - E3 Library Thursday, January 29 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 30 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Candlelighters - FH - Fellowship Hall 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm FREE MOVIE NIGHT!!! - FH - Fellowship Hall, KI - Kitch, RL - Lobby / Narthex Saturday, January 31 8:00 am - 10:00 am Men's Support Group - E3 - Library 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Horizon Players Rehearsal - SH - Sanc.
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.