the_week@horizonuu a publication of horizon unitarian universalist church * March 8, 2015.
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VOLUME 15, ISSUE V.3.8.15.
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“The people of Selma will struggle on for the soul of the nation, but it is fitting that all Americans help to bear the burden.” - Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Horizon News Adult Religious Exploration – Pete Davis will facilitate the class on “What current events move you to action?” March 8th, 9:00 am to 10:10 am in the Horizon Library. 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!
Lost and Found – Still not claimed, a child’s pink fur jacket, a Baggalini, a wristwatch and a turquoise necklace. Also not claimed, a Cupcake doll, a Disney Frozen water bottle, string necklace with 3 pendants and a grey knit cap. Please check the Lost and Found box in the office.
After Church Lunch Bunch – The Lunch Bunch meets after church most Sundays. Check the Welcome Desk for this week’s location. Everyone is welcome! Church Parking – As you may have noticed, the church parking lot is filling up for services and parking spaces can be hard to find. The Stewardship Circle is working on finding resolutions for this situation. In the meantime, you may want to carpool with others from your neighborhood group, bring one car instead of two per family, or park a short, healthful distance away and walk. (Please do not park at Coyote Ridge Golf Club. You will be towed.)
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!
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TRANSITION PROGRESS: WHERE ARE WE NOW?
FIVE CRUCIAL AREAS OF HORIZON’S INTERIM WORK COMING TO TERMS WITH OUR HISTORY AND HERITAGE Celebrated our 25th anniversary and Honored and said goodbye to the Hamiltons Embraced the work ahead of us with multiple Cottage Conversations during which we shared our stories, identified Horizon’s strengths and areas we want to make stronger Paid off our mortgage and became debt free Appointed Dennis Hamilton as Horizon’s Minister Emeritus ENABLING NEEDED LEADERSHIP CHANGES Improving structural clarity by forming the Five Circles: Worship, Growth and Learning, Social Responsibility, Community, Stewardship
Empowering the work of Horizon by moving to share the work among many and relieving the few who have carried the bulk of the burden for too long Inviting new leaders to bring fresh ideas and energies to Horizon’s programs and operations Beginning the move away from an operations board to a new governance style led by a policy board
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RENEWING DENOMINATIONAL LINKAGES Continuing to strengthen our ties with and our support of national, regional, and local UU organizations, and other organizations who share our values
Finding ways to teach and work in concert with others to strengthen the denominational lifting up of our values DISCOVERING A NEW IDENTITY Holding ourselves collectively and individually in the disequilibrium of change and uncertainty as we ask ourselves two questions: Who are we now? Who do we want to become? Understanding that building the path to our new front door will continue with our work with the next settled minister
COMMITMENT TO A NEW DIRECTION IN MINISTRY Building upon our historical strengths, constructively addressing changes needed to remove obstacles to our spiritual and numerical growth, taking steps toward organizational maturity, all of the work listed above Preparing to move into our future of renewed passion for our mission, and into a dynamic and transformative relationship with a new settled minister.
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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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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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Mark your calendar...It’s Budget Time 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 noon on March 15. In the three open sessions, the Circle Coordinators will build the budget for the 2015-2016 program year. At the March 3rd meeting, the expenses necessary to provide next year’s programs were gathered and discussed. There will be a conversation that 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 Bunny Summerlin – 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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MINISTERIAL SEARCH COMMITTEE from John Gill and Mary Morris As you know, Horizon is preparing to begin the search for our Settled Minister. Our first step was to recruit 24 volunteers to talk in person or phone with each of you and ask who you thought had the judgment, ethics and knowledge to represent the interests of our congregation You recommended nearly 50% of our membership to guide this important process, an indication of the level of trust and leadership that exists in Horizon! Acie Nobles, representing the Transition Team, Mary Morris, Chair of the Nominating Committee, and John Gill, President of the Board, met to collate and tabulate the list of names. John Gill then talked with each of the top seven to ask if she/he was willing and able to make the commitment to lead us in our search. Each agreed to undertake the responsibility. At our Annual Meeting on May 17, you will be asked to approve Beth Barger, Elizabeth Gustwick, John Myers, Deb Freeman, Peggy Gill, Judith Lane, and M.C. Meador as our Ministerial Search Committee. Our thanks to each member of Horizon for their thoughtful recommendations, and to Beth, Elizabeth, John, Deb, Peggy, JuLane, and M.C. for their willingness to serve Horizon during this next year in the search for our new Settled Minister!
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COMMUNITY CIRCLE NEWS
Come to a stargazing party All ages invited! Friday, March 6th at 7pm Horizon parking lot
Please note, if it is overcast, we will not be gathering to stargaze. Stay tuned for notice on rescheduling. Follow in the footsteps of the great UU scientist Carl Sagan and come to a stargazing party on Friday, March 6th. Horizon’s Amad Naderfard will bring his equipment and lead us in viewing the moon, the visible planets and the Milky Way beginning at 7pm. Participants are asked to dress for the weather and bring any personal binoculars and telescopes, flashlights and lawn chairs. This is a great way for families and individuals of all ages to experience the awe and wonder of our universe!
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COMMUNITY CIRCLE NEWS Betsy Riley has informed us that her dad, Walter Riley, is now residing in Brookdale Farmers Branch, 13505 Webb Chapel Road, Farmers Branch, TX 75234. Walter would appreciate cards and weekend visits. For more information, contact Betsy or Bunny Summerlin at DLM@HorizonUU.org.
Support for our members and friends Horizon’s Neighborhood Groups Provide a casserole, conversations or other small comforts Pastoral Care Team Offers support and information to those who find themselves in transitions or crisis Horizon Connections through social gatherings at the church and in your neighborhood
Lunch Bunch and Pot Luck Sunday
Horizon Dinners
Affinity Covenant Groups
Calling Circle
Membership Committee
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COMMUNITY CIRCLE 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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COMMON GROUND STREET CHOIR The Common Ground Street Choir In an Open Air RotundaOf the Texas Capitol in Austin ! On February 17th Horizon members joined other UU’s on a bus to Austin for the Texas Unitarian Universalist Justice Ministry Legislative Action Day. We learned the best ways to speak our values to our legislators, and to listen to theirs. We learned the importance of developing a relationship with our Senator and Representative and how to communicate more effectively with them.
AND We lifted our voices in song! “We Shall Not Be Moved, black and white together, we shall not be moved We’re straight and gay together, we shall not be moved We’re fighting for our freedom, we shall not be moved” “Building Bridges between our divisions, I reach out to you, will you reach out to me?” “Come and Go with Me to that Land where I’m bound. There’ll be justice in that land There’ll be freedom in that land There’ll be health care in that land All are welcome in that land where I’m bound.”
Come lift your voice with us ! You don’t need to be a singer, just passionate about what matters! The Common Ground Street Choir has “hollered” out justice in North Texas parades, at demonstrations supporting fair pay, and at environmental protests. They will sing at the Selma Echo “March for the Right to Vote” this Friday, March 6th. You can add your name to the list to receive action alerts by going to the website at www.oakcliffuu.org/common_ground/ or let JuLane know you’re interested and she’ll get you on the list.
Come sing the songs with us ! At Horizon we gather each Thursday night at 7:00 in the Fellowship Hall to “holler” these familiar songs together and get the latest information about upcoming Action Alerts where they can join the Common Ground Street Choir singers to lift up justice in spirited song. Bring a friend! This choir is a people’s choir and everyone is welcome!
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GROWTH AND LEARNING NEWS by Lauren Daniell dlre@horizonuu.org blog: www.horizonuu.org/dre/ Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/horizonuu/
Spring Break Schedule PreK-8th Classes for children will follow a special schedule in March: March 8th: Selma Sunday Children 6-12 years old are invited to explore the events surrounding the Selma March 50 years ago. COA and YRUU meet their advisors for class. Nursery open to children 5 and younger. March 15th: Easter Service Project Children and adults will assemble Easter baskets for needy families for the Community Partners of Dallas. Children ages 6 -12 will work with Lauren Daniell and volunteers. Grades 9-12 meet their advisors for class. Nursery open to children 5 and under. Note: Teens 13-16 years old can volunteer to assist either/ both Sundays and receive service hours. Please email dlre@horizonuu.org to arrange.
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News for Children and Teens Items needed in Children’s classes
Next fall, the Kindergarten and First Grade class will begin a Montessori-type of course called “Spirit Play” (pictured) Specialized items are needed for this class. If you have any of these items at home and care to donate them to Horizon, we’d be very grateful. Please drop off in Religious Education office. Items sought: Rectangular baskets Children’s easel Round rug (at least 4’ in diameter) Large, flat pillows to sit on
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New date! Service Project for children Sunday, March 15th
Horizon Growth and Learning is collaborating with the Social Responsibility Circle to assemble Easter baskets for the Community Partners of Dallas during the service on Sunday, March 15th. After the Conversation with the Children, children 6-12 years of age will be welcome to join Lauren Daniell and volunteers in the Portable Building to put the baskets together. Teens are invited to assist and can receive service hours for school. CPD serves over 2000 abused and neglected children, and Horizon is happy to add a little Easter cheer to their lives.
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Attention teens! North Texas rally March 27-29th First Jefferson UU – Fort Worth Elaborate plans are afoot for…
The MYSTERY Rally
For more information or to register, visit www.ntuuc.org/YouthRally Registration closes March 22nd Preregistration required
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Calendar of Events Children and Youth
March 6th: Stargazing Party Friday-7pm (Horizon parking lot rsvp required) th
8 : Children 6-12 commemorate Selma Sunday / grades 9-12 meet in regular classrooms 15th: Easter Service project for children ages 6-12 / grades 9-12 meet in regular classrooms 17th: Go Green St. Patrick’s Day Environmental Celebration and kids’ concert (Tuesday-7pm at Horizon) 22nd: Coming of Age 2015-16 preview session (12-1 pm, Portable Rm. #8) 27-29th: North Texas Rally (Fri PM-Sun AM, First Jefferson UU, Fort Worth)
April 5th: Easter Egg Hunt (during the service) 12th: Youth present Sunday service
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Adult Growth and Learning This week’s spiritual themes for Lent
Each day of Lent is assigned a theme, a photo and deepening question, and this is posted on the Horizon Facebook page each morning. As Unitarian Universalists, we share theological roots with our Christian neighbors. However, rather than a practice of self-denial, we offer this opportunity to spend the Season of Lent engaged in a spiritual discipline of deep intention and appreciation of our world, our place in it, and an openness to Grace in our daily lives.
Here are the themes for March 6-13: March 6: Joy
March 10: Change
March 7: Hunger
March 11: Sacred
March 8: Worship
March 12: Play
March 9: Imagination
March 13: Share
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Pete Davis will facilitate our class on “What current events move you to action?”
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Leader: Nancy Foreman SocialResponsibility@HorizonUU.org
Climate Justice Month Begins March 22 The first ever Climate Justice Month is here, led by a coalition of eight Unitarian Universalist organizations across our movement. From World Water Day on March 22 to Earth Day on April 22, UUs everywhere will revel in connection with the natural world, reckon with the impacts and injustices of climate change, reconnect with hope through relationship, and commit to long-term actions that will help save our world. Brand new worship resources are now available for each of the month's weekly themes. Don't miss this spiritual journey for climate justice! Sign up today as an individual or family, or join as a congregation or group. A good UU organization to be involved in if you’re concerned about climate change! http://www.commit2respond.org/
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SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY NEWS Answering the Call to Selma Selma Sunday In 1965, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. issued a call to the religious community to join him and other marchers in Selma, AL to protest for voting rights. This call came after 26-year-old Jimmie Lee Jackson was shot and killed by a state trooper, and after hundreds of marchers were brutally beaten while attempting to cross the Edmund Pettus Bridge in what is known as "Bloody Sunday". Unitarian Universalists from across the country traveled to Selma to join Dr. King in a second march over the bridge and to demand equal voting rights. Two of them, Rev. James Reeb from Boston and Viola Liuzzo, a housewife from Detroit, lost their lives in the pursuit of justice. This Sunday, March 8, you are encouraged to study and commemorate the historic actions in Selma by hosting Selma Sunday worship services or vigils in your congregations and communities. A Special Message from Rev. Peter Morales Our UUA President, the Rev. Peter Morales invites you to participate in Selma Sunday. He discusses the injustices from the past that persist today, and new challenges that have developed in our changing society in a new video. Watch his video message about the importance of showing up for racial justice, both in 1965 and today, to learn more. Marching in the Arc of Justice Hundreds of Unitarian Universalists are traveling to Selma this weekend to take part in Marching in the Arc of Justice: Re-Visiting Selma, a conference to honor the fiftieth anniversary of the Selma Voting Rights Campaign. Hundreds more will join them on Sunday, March 8 to re-enact the march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge.
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SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY NEWS If you are not able to go to Selma, you can still take part in this important conference. Live-streaming of the keynote addresses and some general sessions will be available on Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7. Hear from Rev. Dr. Mark Morrison-Reed, Rev. Dr. C.T. Vivian, Rev. Dr. William Barber II, and co-founder of Black Lives Matter, Opal Tometi about how the civil rights struggles of the past connect with the issues we face today. Visit the Living Legacy Project for scheduling information and details about viewing these exciting live-streamed events.
Advancing Racial Justice Today As we commemorate the historic march over the Edmund Pettus Bridge, we also remember that there are still bridges to cross. The work for racial justice is far from over. This music video featuring the original song “Black Lives Matter� by the EverHopefuls, helps to poignantly illustrate the challenges that we still face. Unitarian Universalists across the country are continuing the fight for racial justice. Thanks to your generosity, the UUA is taking a leadership role in framing important conversations and lifting up the voice of Unitarian Universalists on the national stage. You can continue to support important voting rights and anti-racism work by making a gift today to the James Reeb Fund for Multicultural Ministries and Leadership.
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SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY NEWS Horizon Unitarian Universalist Church
Social Responsibility Circle Events Spring – Summer 2015 “Let’s Join Hands and Do the Work of Justice!”
Every Sunday: Horizon members are asked to bring shelf stable items to church for Metrocrest Social Services. SPRING March 13-15: Healing the Waters, Decolonizing Our Communities and the Climate Movement Environmental Justice Conference, New Orleans, LA March 14: Metrocrest Food Pantry Work Date (Shifts 9-11 am & 11 am – 1:00 pm) March 14-17: Young Adult Spring Lobby Weekend March 17: Horizon Goes Green for St. Patrick’s Day! April 17-19: Southwest UU District Meeting, New Orleans, LA May 9: Metrocrest Food Pantry Work Date (Shifts 9-11 am & 11 am – 1:00 pm)
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SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY NEWS Horizon Unitarian Universalist Church
Social Responsibility Circle Events Spring – Summer 2015 “Let’s Join Hands and Do the Work of Justice!”
SUMMER June 7-10: Trip to Heifer Ranch Global Village (Rising 7th-10th graders) June 13: Standing on the Side of Leadership Conference, North Texas UU Congregations (NTUUC)
June 24-28: General Assembly (GA) Annual Meeting of the Unitarian Universalist Association—UUA, Portland, OR June 28-July 4: U Bar U Summer Camp 8-11 year olds July 5-11: U Bar U Summer Camp 12-14 year olds July 11: Metrocrest Food Pantry Work Date (Shifts 9-11 am & 11 am – 1:00 pm) July 12-18: U Bar U Summer Camp 14-18 year olds July 19-24: Southwest UU Summer Institute (SWUUSI) week-long, all ages, family friendly summer camp.
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DRUUMM (Diverse Revolutionary Unitarian Universalist Multicultural Ministries) and ARE (Allies for Racial Equity) present
Healing the Waters Decolonizing Our Communities and the Climate Movement an Environmental Justice Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana Friday, March 13 – Sunday, March 15, 2015
Center for Ethical Living and Social Justice Renewal 5212 S. Claiborne Ave. New Orleans, LA 70115 What is the connection between racism, classism, and environmental devastation? How are the environments of poor people - and people of color in particular - affected by systemic racial oppression? What is the role of communities of faith in the face of environmental devastation? This Environmental/Climate Justice Gathering addresses how the intersections of race, class, gender, and immigration status are shaping the growing Climate Movement. Using an intentional Multi-cultural approach, this conference offers opportunities for learning and networking with local NOLA community organizers, Indigenous Peoples, religious professionals, and environmental activists. Website link for more information about this conference: http:// alliesforracialequity.wildapricot.org/page-1799843 Artwork by Ricardo Levins Morales
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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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ELECTRONICS RECYCLING Saturday, April 11th from 10am-12noon in the Newman Smith High School front parking lot at 2335 N. Josey. We filled up a half a ton truck the last time.....so there must be more out there. Did you upgrade your computers for Christmas and don't know what to do with that old broken laptop, CPU, or monitor. If you have any tool, appliance, equipment that has a CORD, then we can recycle it. TVs are welcome!
There is no charge for this service brought to you by Keep Carrollton Beautiful! Save the landfills and donate to someone who can recycle it! For further information about the electronics recycle, email cathysphr@verizon.net VOLUNTEERS are needed! Students, get your service club together and come help us unload cars and direct traffic. Contact Cathy at cathysphr@verizon.net for more information.
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Metrocrest serves Horizon’s neighbors in Carrollton, Farmers Branch, Addison, Coppell and the city of Dallas in Denton County. Their mission is to assist families, individuals and senior adults who are coping with crisis situations, need help stabilizing their lives, or who require support to live independently. Every other month Horizon members work in the food pantry at Metrocrest Services, helping customer shop for groceries, re-stocking shelves, organizing etc. There are two shifts: 9-11 am & 11 am-1 pm. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Victoria Simmons at victorias@bvk.com, or 425-802-0753. Upcoming Dates for 2015: March 14th May 9th July 11th September 12th November 14th 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! Donations not suitable for children to bring forward may be placed in the boxes near the Horizon office. Items must be new, not expired and no glass containers. Items of most use include: Canned vegetables, fruits and meat items
Helper-type mixes
Dried beans & rice
Seasonal fresh produce
Breads and pastries
Baking supplies
Toiletries & hygiene items
Household cleaning supplies
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SWUUSI 2015 Where: Hulbert, Oklahoma When: 19-24 July, 2015 Who: UUs of all ages! What: Southwest UU Summer Institute (SWUUSI) is a week-long multigenerational summer camp experience. Each year SWUUSI offers opportunities for faith development, education, entertainment, and recreational activities for all ages. Whether it be relaxing in the sun, discussing in the classroom, or singing in the choir, SWUUSI offers something for everyone! This year will be a truly unique SWUUSI. This is the first Foodie SWUUSI we have ever offered. Imagine the Food Network and Unitarian Universalism combined in a week of family fun on the shore of beautiful Fort Gibson Lake! Our theme speaker, Rev. John Gibb Millspaugh, Artist in Residence, Chef Jesse Bloom, and Sunset Talk speaker, Rev. Sarah Gibb Millspaugh, will bring fresh insight on our theme of JUST GOOD FOOD. http://www.uuasouthernregion.org/swuusi2015.html
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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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Every Bunny Loves Fair Trade Chocolate! Celebrating Easter and the innocence of childhood go hand in hand. Joyful children relish the suspense and fun of Easter Egg Hunts for chocolate and other sweet treats. This year, your Easter Egg Hunt can also bring freedom and joy to children living on small farms in the Dominican Republic. Fair Trade Certified chocolate comes from cocoa farms that are inspected annually to ensure there is no abusive child labor. Fair Trade farmers also receive a more equitable price for their cocoa, allowing children to go to school, visit the doctor, and have enough food to eat. Equal Exchange chocolate is better for the producer, better for the environment and better for you!
Chocolate bars on sale now 3/$10
Chocolate eggs $5/ box
Easter special- Free stuffed animal bunny with ever y $20 Equal Exchange purchase! Available at Taste of Horizon and in the bookstore.
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Equal Exchange Fair Trade
I am a huge fan of the Equal Exchange Fair Trade products available in the book store. I use the baking cocoa for cooking, the hot cocoa for mixing in my (fair trade) coffee and the dark chocolate bars for healthy nibbling. At the Heifer Fair Trade Market I sampled the new Equal Exchange Organic Dried Pineapple and Mango. They are both tasty. No preservatives, no added sugar. Simply pineapple or mango! They are another great healthy snack to nibble on. Highly recommended! Lynn Schluns
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Parking Lot Expansion We’ve got Good News and Bad News! The good news is that attendance for Sunday’s Services has been very strong…the bad news is that our parking lot fills up and potential visitors are driving away when they can’t find a space. To address our insufficient parking, a Parking Expansion Task Force has been formed to evaluate options to expand the parking lot. Leveraging the plan that was drafted during our 2009 Building Expansion, the team will select three construction firms and will obtain current bids from them. Task Force will also work with the City of Carrollton to determine if there are any viable, ecological alternative surface options to be considered. Once the bids are in and a plan is approved, the Task Force will take their recommendation to the Board for approval and funding consideration. Since this construction won’t happen overnight, we need to have a shortterm plan to address our immediate goal to ensure that potential visitors have a place to park near the entrance. The Church Staff has already started parking remotely on Sundays and members of the choir are encouraged to park in the back portions of the parking lot at Horizon to free up the spaces closest to the front entrance.
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Parking Lot Expansion (continued) You Can Help, Too! Consider carpooling. Not only will you save money on gas, it could be an opportunity to get to know someone in your Neighborhood Group better! If your family takes more than one car to church on Sunday, consider parking one at Horizon and the other(s) remotely Please note that if you do park remotely, parking is not allowed at Coyote Ridge Country Club – and to be good neighbors, we should not park at any businesses that are open on Sundays, e.g., H Donut or Waffle House. (Note: previously, we had Plains Capital Bank as a sanctioned overflow lot, but that building has been sold and the current occupants are not open to us parking there.) Thanks for your help! Parking Expansion Task Force Chairperson Peter Hendee, Beth Bargar, Karen Collins-Nobles and Jim Yank.
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Sunday Service - March 15, 2015 Call and Response Rev. Helen Carroll “Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” – Viktor E. Frankl
Sunday Service - March 22, 2015 When We Are Gathered Rev. Helen Carroll “Snowflakes, leaves, humans, plants, raindrops, stars, molecules, microscopic entities all come in communities. The singular cannot in reality exist.” – Paula Gunn Allen
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HORIZON UU CALENDAR OF EVENTS Sunday, March 8 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM Sunday AM Journey Group - P2 - Couch 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM Adult Religious Explorations - Pete Davis “What current events move you to action?”- 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 - 1:30 PM 2nd Sunday Potluck EVERYONE WELCOME!! - FH - Fellowship Hall, KI - Kitch 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM GALA Youth - S6 - Class Monday, March 9 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Hatha Yoga - P1 - Lg 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM SMART Recovery - FH - Fellowship Hall 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Shared Pulpit: Sermon Writing for Lay People - P2 - Couch 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Neighborhood Calling Circle - S2 - Class 7:15 PM - 9:00 PM Wisdom Circle - E3 - Library Tuesday, March 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 Wednesday, March 11 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
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HORIZON UU CALENDAR OF EVENTS Wednesday, March 11 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, March 12 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM Common Ground Street Choir Practice - FH - Fellowship Hall 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Choir Practice - FH - Fellowship Hall Friday, March 13 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Candlelighters - FH - Fellowship Hall 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Women's Bunco - FH - Fellowship Hall
Saturday, March 14 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 - 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
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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.