the_week@horizonuu a publication of horizon unitarian universalist church * May 3, 2015
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VOLUME 15, ISSUE V.5.3.15.
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Sunday Service: May 3, 2015 The Scripture of Nature Rev. Kent Taylor
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“We need the tonic of wildness - to wade sometimes in marshes where the bittern and the meadow-hen lurk...to smell the whispering sedge where only some wilder, solitary fowl builds her nest, and the mink crawls with its belly close to the ground.” - Thoreau, Walden
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Cover photos and photo above by Rev. Kent Taylor
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Horizon News Are you ready for Horizon's Spring FIASCO Fun Fundraiser? There is still time to make a donation! Your offerings fill the tables with delightful events and items for everyone. Host a dinner, throw a backyard picnic, throw a party, provide a service. The possibilities are simply endless. PLUS, there will be * Carnival games and food (tickets for sale at the door) * Firetruck tour (as long as there's not a fire nearby) * Silent auction of events and items * A capella music, plus good times with friends Mark your calendar now! This is an event you don't want to miss! Donate to the auction! Submit online at horizonuu.org/index.php/ donations-menu/service-auctiondonations Deadline: Thursday noon, May 7. Volunteer and come have fun with friends! Questions? Ideas? Stop by the table this Sunday for more infor-
Adult Religious Exploration Sunday Morning Forum – Ruth Trudeau will continue our discussion of translating the Bible into English with information about Miles Coverdale, May 3rd, 9:00 am to 10:10 am in the Horizon Library. After Church Lunch Bunch – The Lunch Bunch meets after church most Sundays. Check the Welcome Desk for this week’s location. Everyone is welcome!
Coffee Volunteer Needed – One hour a month - can you help the congregation have coffee before service by making coffee the 1st Sunday of each month. It's not much to ask, please step forward. Contact Jane Roehl at 469-401-7725 or janeroehl@outlook.com. 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.)
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FROM THE MINISTER
mUUsings Greetings from your interim minister.
Recently I noticed that everywhere I drive there’s a road crew with signs announcing “Work Ahead.” I’m beginning to wonder if there’s a message in there for Horizon. After all, with the approach of Spring (honest it’s scheduled for this month!) and the annual budget and program planning process, there’s clearly “Work Ahead” for the members and friends of the congregation. The folks who do things for you, with you and in your name are already engaged in crafting the programs, events, and worship for the upcoming year. The Commitment Campaign is rolling out and you will have an opportunity to renew your financial commitment to the life and work of the congregation. Work in an interim setting also engages the congregation in examining what you do and how it serves your commitment to be a progressive religious presence in the northwest suburbs with Unitarian Universalist values, principles and beliefs at the center of the life of the community. Working groups and staff are looking at program
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mUUsings needs and job descriptions with an eye toward a productive balance between professional leadership and volunteer resources. In addition to an assessment of the quality and effectiveness of current programs are the questions about what’s missing, how have the times changed and are those changes evident here? New directions and still-reliable approaches will weave together among next year’s offerings. Interesting times and hard work ahead! Work Ahead – indeed! Take a deep breath, great things are being built. 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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The Transition Team continues to meet monthly with Rev. Helen Carroll, our interim minister. They discuss progress being made, problems that might have developed, and preparation for the next minister. If you would like to talk to Transition Team members, look for the yellow badges worn by Beth Bargar, JuLane, MC Meador, Madira McKee, Acie Nobles, and Patsy Roe.
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COMMUNITY CIRCLE NEWS Community Cares We offer our heartfelt condolences to Penny Powell and her mother, Nora Powell, on the death of Susan Powell, their sister and daughter respectively. Susan, a long time Horizon member and music teacher passed away on Sunday, April 26th. There will be a celebration of Susan’s life on her birthday in February. We have received a note of thanks from Penny for the support received during these difficult days.
Serve Humanity - Give Blood! The Carter Bloodcare Bloodmobile will be at Horizon Sunday, May 10th from 9:30 to 12:30. See Paul Nelson to sign up for a donation time. pnelson114@gmail.com
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Come Explore Horizon with Us! If you are visiting and want to learn more about Horizon, the “Exploring Horizon” classes are recommended. Here you can ask all your questions.
2nd Sunday Pot Luck will MOVE TO 3RD SUNDAY IN MAY (17th) to coincide with the Congregational Meeting. Please plan to bring a dish to share and come participate in the democratic life of the church.
How Do U Fit into UU? This Sunday, May 3rd, join representatives from the Membership Committee for a light lunch and discussion of How Do UU Fit? Class. New members, frequent visitors and brand-new visitors are invited. Learn about Unitarian Universalism and especially Horizon and how you can explore and engage in this loving community. 12:00 – 2:00 in the library.
WILL YOU HELP? When someone contacts you to help set up or serve the Sunday Pot Luck lunch, will you help? We are asking everyone to help JUST ONE TIME PER YEAR with these tasks that help celebrate our Horizon community.
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Horizon Directories from 2009 A small supply of vintage 2009 Horizon pictorial church directories are available for give away on the basis of first come, first served. They will be available at the welcome center on Sunday, May 17, and at the Congregational Meeting.
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The Young Adult Group Needs YOU! The Young Adult Unitarian Universalists of Horizon are looking for members of the congregation to supplement our spring content. We are organizing a series of workshops on various life skills and we hoped to get some insight from the greater church community! This is a great way for young YAs to gain important insights into the world of adult responsibilities in a multigenerational environment! The topics we would like to learn about are: -Taxes -Bills: Budgeting, and Finances -Cars: Purchasing, Mechanics, Maintenance -Food: Nutrition, Cooking, Groceries -Housing: Renting, Real Estate, and Investments If you have knowledge or experience on any of these topics (professional or otherwise), please contact YoungAdultUU@horizonuu.org for more information on how you might contribute!
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New for The Women’s Friendship in Growth (WFIG) The Women’s Friendship in Growth (WFIG) meets on the 2nd, 4th, and 5th Wednesdays, from 7:30 - 9 pm in the Horizon Library. The purpose of this group is to strengthen friendships among women. In addition to regular check-ins about our lives, we have discussions that help us get to know one another better. On 2nd Wednesdays, topics come from a “This I Believe” book. No advance reading is required. On 4th Wednesdays we start with a TED talk we watch together. On 5th Wednesdays we do a variety of fun activities! If you’d like to be a part of these Wednesday night meetings, we’d love to have you! wfig@horizonuu.org
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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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GROWTH AND LEARNING NEWS by Lauren Daniell dlre@horizonuu.org blog: www.horizonuu.org/dre/ Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/horizonuu/
Write a note to our Bridging teens
Write notes of congratulations and good wishes to our high school seniors as they enter a new phase of their lives. Notes will be given to the teens on May 17th during the Bridging Ceremony. Can’t get the notes written at church? Electronic notes can be emailed to dlre@horizonuu.org by May 10th.
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Bluebird update – babies! As of Wednesday, there were three baby bluebirds in one of the nest boxes the children assembled last winter. Note: I have experience monitoring nest boxes. I snapped this picture of the nestling only after waiting for the parents to leave. This will be the only time I will disturb their box since the babies will be fledging soon. I will try to get pictures of the babies once they leave the box. ~Lauren
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Parents – mark your calendars for the…
Horizon's Spring Fundraiser for ALL ages Saturday, May 9th 5:30-8:30pm
Lots of events for families and kids 5:30-7:00pm: Family Carnival 7:10-8:30: Movie for children while parents enjoy auction
Donate to the auction! Host a dinner, throw a backyard picnic, offer to coordinate a theme birthday party. The possibilities are endless… Submit your donation online at www.horizonuu.org/index.php/donationsmenu/service-auction-donations Volunteer and have fun with friends! Questions? Ideas? Stop by the table this Sunday for more information.
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News for Children and Teens
Take a peek at our summer classes Summer classes for children and youth begin Sunday, June 7th. To get a preview of what they will be learning this summer, visit www.horizonuu.org/dre
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Lost and Found in Children’s RE The following containers were left in the classrooms after Easter. Please email dlre@horizonuu.org to claim.
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UU Summer Activity Guide
To see all the choices available to Unitarian Universalist families, teens and children, visit: www.horizonuu.org/dre
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Calendar of Events Children and Youth
May 9th: Spring Fiasco Family Carnival and Auction fundraiser at Horizon, 5:30pm
17th: Bridging Ceremony for 18 year olds/high school seniors 10:30am at Horizon with reception following
24th: Lunch/movie/worship for Heifer Ranch participants 11:45-1:30 Room 8 of Portable Bldg
31st: Last day of regular year classes – class parties
June 7th: Summer classes begin for children and teens 7-11th: Trip to Heifer Ranch
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There’s an app for our newsletter!
Download the Issuu app to view the Horizon’s online newsletter better on your smartphone or other device
The Issuu app is free to download. It allows users to look at the weekly online Horizon newsletter, The Week @ Horizon UU, snip and share articles and pictures, and sends a friendly notice when new editions appear. Available for multiple devices, it is much easier to use than a pdf and allows the user to move easily from page to page and to enlarge or minimize articles for ease of reading. http://issuu.com/app
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SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY NEWS Leader: Nancy Foreman SocialResponsibility@HorizonUU.org
UU Summer activities near and far are available for people of all ages and interests, for individuals & families.
In many cases financial assistance is available but goes unused!
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If you or your family are interested in attending any of these,
and would like more information about the event or scholarship,
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email SocialResponsibility@HorizonUU.org for more information.
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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 Services. SPRING May 9: Metrocrest Food Pantry Work Date (Shifts 9-11 am & 11 am – 1:00 pm) 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
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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 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. July 26-Aug 1: U Bar U Summer Camp – Young Adults 18-25
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Why do you see so many UUs with yellow shirts?
They show our commitment to the Standing on the Side of Love Campaign! Find out more here! Standing on the Side of Love Has a New Website Standing on the Side of Love (SSL) has a new website! We hope this redesigned site will better provide you, our SSL supporters and partners, with updated justice-making resources that can be accessed easily. Full of visual story-telling alongside our previous and new resources, we hope our website helps you expand your impact. Check out the new website: http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/ and send your questions or feedback to love@uua.org.
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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: 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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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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STEWARDSHIP NEWS TENDING OUR GARDEN YEAR ROUND COMMITMENT
WHAT DO COMMITMENT AND OUR GARDEN HAVE IN COMMON? Don’t you just love Horizon’s beautiful garden? It makes me smile when I walk in the front HORIZON UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH door on Sundays or any day. With such diversity and beauty, it’s a welcoming metaphor to the community that is Horizon. So what does our garden have to do with our commitment to Horizon – our financial commitment? Gardens need to be tended all year round to achieve their fullest potential. Financial commitment to Horizon needs similar care. Our once-a-year campaign in the spring required the significant effort of a few dedicated volunteers and was quickly becoming unsustainable. Something had to change. That’s why, in March 2015, we began shifting to a year-round commitment program. For 10 months every year, 20 pledging families will be invited to renew their pledges, along with an opportunity to engage in a fun family event. We’ve had some good success with March and April and we wanted to take this opportunity to thank our hosts and those families that have stepped up and made their pledges to support our growing community.
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Thank you for “Tending Our Garden” and committing to Horizon! First, our thanks go out to Judy Meador and Jan McDowell for hosting our very first set of pledging families in March of 2015. Thanks also go out to Jon Kiser and Sarah Roye for hosting our April 2015 pledging families. We greatly appreciate the commitment that these members showed in helping us get this really important program off the ground. We also want to express our gratitude to the families that have been invited and responded with a renewed pledge: Nancy & John Bryant Patti & Jerry Burns Sarah & Brian Chadderdon Nina Holdridge Jan McDowell Madira & Michael McKee Judy & MC Meador Thea Morton Camilla Norder Menaca & Bhaskar Padakandla Lindsey Townsend Lindy Tinnin & David Turner Betsy & John Webb Candance & Thomas Williams Mary Bittle Merri & David Blow Andrea Dodds Peter Hendee Neera & Stephen Jackson Dianne & Jon Kiser Sarah & Dave Roye Cat & Morteza Sabih Victoria & Doc Simmons Mackedie & Warren Spiker Ellen Bratton & Floyd McGlothlin Walter Riley
Your pledges are making a difference to the life of this church – THANK YOU!
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ART ON THE HORIZON Current Exhibition
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Tuning Fork
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WORSHIP CIRCLE
Sunday Services May 10, 2015 The Heart of a Mother Dreanna Breden This is a time to reflect upon Mothers, Motherhood, and the “Heart of a Mother” that resides within each of us.
May 17, 2015 Bridging Begin With Goodbye Rev. Helen Carroll "Seems we just get started, and before you know it, comes the time we have to say so long." - Carol Burnett
May 24, 2015 Lay Led
May 31, 2015 Lay Led
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The Annual Passover Seder at Horizon On April 3, 2015, 31 members and friends of Horizon gathered in Fellowship Hall to take part in the annual Passover Seder at Horizon. Like any pot-luck gathering at Horizon, the Seder depends on the efforts of many volunteers, so it cannot be said that any one person is responsible. However, there is always a need for a leader, or a team of co-leaders, to organize the volunteer activities. There has been a Seder each year at Horizon for the last 21 years, with the exception of the spring of 2005. The team of leaders that had been organizing the Seder for the past 11 years, Esther McKenna and Helen Moren, were no longer at Horizon. The absence of the Seder in 2005 was felt, and in 2006 a new volunteer, Eileen Terrell, stepped forward to organize the Seder. Now, Eileen is looking for some co-leaders for the Seder on Friday, April 22, 2016. If you are possibly interested in being a co-leader, please, send an email to uuseder@horizonuu.org
Expressing an interest now does not mean a firm commitment for next spring. Anyone who expresses an interest at this time in being a co-leader will be contacted again in March 2016 to see whether they are available to co-lead.
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HORIZON UU CALENDAR OF EVENTS Saturday, May 2 8:00 am - 10:00 am Men's Support Group - E3 - Library 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm UDV – Church Rental Sunday, May 3
9:00 am - 10:00 am UU Christian Fellowship / Study - Ruth Trudeau “Translating the Bible into English” - 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 After Church Lunch Bunch -- All Are Welcome! 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm How Do You Fit? - E3 - Library 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm GALA Youth - S6 – Class Monday, May 4
9:30 am - 11:30 am Wings Parenting - E3 - Library, KI - Kitch 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Hatha Yoga - P1 - Lg 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm SMART Recovery - FH - Fellowship Hall 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Shared Pulpit: Sermon Writing for Lay People - P2 - Couch 7:15 pm - 9:00 pm Wisdom Circle - E3 - Library 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Pastoral Caregivers Meeting - AD - Admin. Office Tuesday, May 5 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Buddhist Sangha - P1 - Lg, P2 – Couch
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HORIZON UU CALENDAR OF EVENTS Wednesday, May 6 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Library Ministry - E3 - Library 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Trailblazers Memory Support Group - FH - Fellowship Hall 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm Yoga Nidra and Restorative Practice - P1 - Lg 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Board Meeting - E3 – Library
Thursday, May 7 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Homeschoolers Excel - Other - Playground, E2 - Classroom, E3 - Library, KI - Kitch, P1 - Lg, P2 - Couch, RL - Lobby / Narthex, S1 - Nursery, S2 - Class, S3 - Class, S4 - Class, S5 - Class, S6 - Class 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Choir Practice - FH - Fellowship Hall 7:30 pm - 9:15 pm Healthy Women - P1 – Lg Friday, May 8 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Candlelighters - FH - Fellowship Hall Saturday, May 9 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 4:00 pm - 9:30 pm FIASCO - 5:00 Start - FH - Fellowship Hall, KI - Kitch, RL Lobby / Narthex, 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) meets on the 2nd, 4th, and 5th Wednesdays, from 7:30 - 9 pm in the Horizon Library. The purpose of this group is to strengthen friendships among women. In addition to regular check-ins about our lives, we have discussions that help us get to know one another better. On 2nd Wednesdays, topics come from a “This I Believe” book. No advance reading is required. On 4th Wednesdays we start with a TED talk we watch together. On 5th Wednesdays we do a variety of fun activities! If you’d like to be a part of these Wednesday night meetings, we’d love to have you! wfig@horizonuu.org Young Adults Contact: YoungAdults@horizonuu.org for more details.