the_week@horizonuu a publication of horizon unitarian universalist church * June 21, 2015
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VOLUME 15, ISSUE V.6.21.15.
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Horizon Unitarian Universalist Church Carrollton, TX 75010
Weekly Service: Sundays 10:30 AM
Sunday Service: June 21, 2015 The Spirit of Love Unites Us Rev. Helen Carroll
We gather today to acknowledge and remember the life and work of this community. The service is patterned after the Flower Communion created by Norbert Capek, founder of the Unitarian church in Czechoslovakia. He introduced this service in June of 1923 and his flower communion invites us to bring a flower of our choosing to add to the bouquet created today. Don’t forget…bring a flower from your garden, from a florist, from a wild place to share.
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Horizon News Metrocrest is Aiding Flood Victims Adult Religious Exploration Sunday in Carrollton and Coppell Morning Forum – John Myers will facilitate the third in a series of sessions on With 200+ Carrollton and Coppell Sustainable Happiness” June 21st, 9:00 families impacted by flooding, the am to 10:10 am in the Horizon Library. Metrocrest Services team is in emergency mode. Case Workers are meeting with families to identify needs and pantry volunteers are coping with an increased need for food. Donations, food supplies and volunteers are urgently needed. If you would like to help, please contact Erica at Metrocrest at 972-446-2100. You may also drop off donations at Horizon on SunCoffee Volunteer Needed – One hour a day, and during the week, Monday through Friday between 9:00 am and month - can you help the congregation have coffee before service by making cof1:00 pm. fee 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. The Wayside Pulpit Committee is searching for another member. We work mainly as an online group, with infrequent meetings at church. The Men's Group assists us by changing out the sign each week. On average, members are responsible for the postings of two months per year. Please email me if you are interested: tinkergoggans@gmail.com
Calling All Metrocrest Volunteers – Update Your Contact Info If you’d like to hear about volunteering opportunities working with Metrocrest Services, please contact Victoria Simmons (victorias@bvk.com) with your name and e-mail address. We’re cleaning up our old email lists, so even if you’ve been volunteering for years, please quickly confirm your contact information.
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FROM THE MINISTER
mUUsings Greetings from your interim minister.
Ah…the lazy days of summer. Is it just my imagination or are lazy days mostly a thing of the imagination? With the press of schedules and commitments, the need for long range projections and strategic plans, “lazy” days seem to be pushed into the background. Time when there’s nothing else to do may have become a rare gift. I remember the summers of my youth – a rich mix of week-ends at the lake, visits with my New Mexico grandparents and playing kickthe-can with kids in the neighborhood. And the high point: My week at church camp. Seven glorious days of crafts, swimming, hiking, playing, singing, resting, being, doing – well, you get the idea. I remember camp as an important “growing up” experience that helped me learn more about who I was and who I wanted to be. Unitarian Universalists in Texas are fortunate to be able to attend that kind of camp at the UBarU Retreat and Conference Center. Youth and adults of all ages are treated to a beautiful setting, well designed programs and, best of all, the magical connections that grow among folks who live, work and play together.
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mUUsings And there will be other opportunities to make new connections this summer. Gone are the days when we can close the doors for the summer and walk away from the day-to-day challenges of church and community life. So, we’ll be here – offering worship on Sundays and gatherings all week long. Your leadership is planning program opportunities for the 2015-2016 year and there will be more to do, more to explore and more to imagine. Though I am looking forward to the mix of new experiences and more familiar ones, I know it won’t be my “lazy” time. There will be much to do, plan for and think about. So the challenge remains… how to be renewed in the midst of a busy life. What are you doing this summer to be renewed? When is your “lazy” time? All too soon the pace of the season accelerates as summer becomes fall and that turns to winter. Enjoy today – tomorrow comes soon enough. Faithfully, Rev. Helen 972-492-4940 ext. 106
Note: My regular office hours are 10 – 1, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Other times are available by appointment. My day off is Monday.
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HORIZON NEWS
Ministerial Search Committee The Ministerial Search Committee held a retreat June 12-13 with our UUA representative, Rev. Jim Eller. We focused on team-building as we shared personal narratives, motivational styles, and skill sets. John Myers was elected chair. We selected our roles, worked our way through the guiding documents from the UUA, began construction of a timeline for the next few months of the process, assigned initial tasks, and set dates for future meetings. In the coming months every member of Horizon will be a part of the search. Stay informed by coming to Horizon on Sunday mornings, viewing the bulletin board, following Horizon on Facebook, checking Horizonuu.org, and reading “the Week� newsletter. You can learn more about the UUA ministerial search process at www.uua.org/careers/ministers/ transitions. Members of the Horizon Ministerial Search Committee are John Myers (Chair), Beth Bargar, Deb Freeman, Peggy Gill, Elizabeth Gustwick, JuLane, and M.C. Meador.
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Share the Plate
Horizon’s recipient for June’s Share the Plate is Metrocrest Services, with a focus on providing support for services to seniors. Metrocrest Services provides home delivered meals for low income Senior (60+ years of age). They provide transportation to medical appointments. In 2014, they provided 6,000+ rides to seniors. They provide minor home repairs and safety aids such as grab bars, wheelchair ramps and wireless doorbells to help seniors live independently. They also provide yard cleanup, fence repairs and exterior painting to keep a Senior's home in compliance with local code enforcement.
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COMMUNITY CIRCLE NEWS
Please join us this Friday night, June 19th in Fellowship Hall at Horizon at 7:00 pm for Games Night.
Bring your favorite games to play and a snack or drink to share
We look forward to seeing you there ď Š Childcare will provided upon request from 7:00 to 10:00pm * Please send reservations and cancellations to childcare@horizonuu.org
Please let me know if there is anyone you can suggest we add to the email notification list
*$10.00 per family (up to three children from the same household) with 48 hour notice and 24 hour notice of cancellation
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COMMUNITY CIRCLE NEWS Community Cares
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. Check the calendar for upcoming classes.
After Church Lunch Bunch – The After Church Lunch Bunch meets most Sundays. We will not meet this week because it is Father’s Day. Check the Welcome Desk next week for the location. Everyone is Welcome!
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Director of Membership and Pastoral Care
Ramona Ramazani Welcome to Ramona Ramazani, our new Director of Membership and Pastoral Care. You may already have met Ramona, as she and her husband Amad and son Arman, have been serving as greeters at Horizon the past few months. Ramona has vast experience as a professional social worker; she has worked in a medical setting, a community wellness and prevention program and with volunteers providing care for others. She is a Master’s level Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her areas of specialty include community organizing, program development, grant writing and crisis intervention. When you see Ramona make sure to give her a warm Horizon welcome! You can contact Ramona at 972-492-4940 ext. 104 or email DMPC@horizonuu.org
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“Better to light one candle than curse the darkness�
Candle Lighters, an outreach ministry of Horizon Unitarian Universalist Church, is a meeting place for adults with memory issues. Open to persons of all faiths, races and ethnicities, Candle Lighters provides a time for those who participate to enjoy an activity-based program from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. each Friday. Activities include, among other things, exercise (Tai Chi), games, music and art. There is no charge to participate in this program. Members say it is a highlight of each week for them. In recent months some members have moved away or dropped out due to health concerns, leaving space for new people to join us. If you know someone diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's Disease, Mild Cognitive Impairment, or another dementia who might be interested in joining Candle Lighters, please contact Peggy Gill (peggyprof@gmail.com) or John Gill (bbfrog72@gmail.com).
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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! We have gotten an amazing response from the community for these workshops. We are still hopeful for someone to help cover Basic Taxes, before we start the transition into our summer programming. If you have knowledge or experience on basic tax filing (professional or otherwise), please contact YoungAdultUU@Horizon.org for more information on how you might contribute!
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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/
News for Children and Teens What’s happening Sunday with our children and teens? PreK/Kinder: “All Kinds of Dads” Our littlest UUs will honor all fathers and father-figures in class Sunday. They will learn that dads are all different and special in their own way and make a Father’s Day gift for a special man in their lives.
Grades 1-4/5-8: UU Jedi Academy Junior and Senior: “The Light Side or the Dark Side?” Ethics will be the focus during Sunday’s class. In the Star Wars universe, practitioners of the Dark Side draw their power from fear and hate, while Jedi gain strength from love and inner peace. The children will perform skits and examine tricky situations to decide if they serve the Dark Side or the Light Side.
High School: Doctor Who UU: “Of Faith and Fear” In Sunday’s segment, the Doctor and friends find themselves trapped on a planet where an alien preys on their fears in order to make them his worshippers. The teens will compare and contrast the role fear plays in traditional religions and Unitarian Universalism, and examine how fear influences their own spirituality.
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GROWTH AND LEARNING NEWS
Your family is invited to an intergenerational service July 5th
In honor of the Independence Day weekend, Horizon will be holding an interactive worship service July 5th called, “A Little Jar Labeled Freedom.� This service is for all ages. It will feature two of our teens actors and a compelling story that will weave its way throughout the service. (picture courtesty of girlmakesgoodies.blogspot.com
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Star Wars movie morning changed to August 23rd The movie morning originally schedued for July 5th has been moved to Sunday, August 23rd. On the 23rd, all students will be invited to the Portable Building to celebrate the end of the summer session.
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Lead a children’s class this summer!
Volunteering in summer children’s classes is fun, rewarding and EASY! All lessons, supplies, and snacks provided. Get in on the excitement by signing up in the Horizon lobby.
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Calendar of Events Children and Youth
July 5th: Intergenerational service. No classes. Nursery open to children 5 and under. TBA: Service project for Metrocrest
August 15: North Texas teacher training, 9am-2pm. First Unitarian Church of Dallas (meals and childcare provided)
23: Star Wars movie morning ages 6 and up: Portable Bldg. 30: Mini Splash Day Back-to-School celebration
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Adult Growth and Learning Spotlight on Adult Religious Explorations:
The Sunday Morning Forum Did you know Horizon’s Sunday Morning Forum runs all summer long? If you haven’t stopped by lately, you’ve been missing out! Please refer to the following article to view this month’s topics. The Adult Religious Explorations Sunday Morning Forum features a variety of topics and guest presenters. Class focus varies from week to week; the first Sunday of each month features a Christianoriented discussion, while the third features a facilitated small group spiritual exploration and personal sharing.
Sundays, 9:00-10:10am Horizon Library are@horizonuu.org
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The 2012 debut novel by an Australian woman, the story is now a film in production by Dreamworks. In the words of one reviewer: …a heartbreaking exploration of right and wrong… Bring your lunch to the Horizon library at noon, Tuesday, June 23rd. Whether or not you have read the book, you will enjoy the discussion!
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SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY NEWS Leader: Nancy Foreman SocialResponsibility@HorizonUU.org
UU Summer Camps for All Ages & Stages
SWUUSI
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U Bar U
UU Summer Camps for All Ages & Stages
Fun! Fun! Fun!
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SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY NEWS
We're aiding flood victims in Carrollton & Coppell A family with two preschoolaged daughters returned home Saturday to find flood waters and barricades, but no access to their apartment or belongings. They are safe and temporarily in a motel, but have nothing but the clothes on their backs. A senior, who had evacuated her mobile home, admitted that she had eaten, but only a can of beans the day before. With 200+ Carrollton and Coppell families impacted by flooding, our Metrocrest Services team is in emergency mode. Case Workers are meeting with families to identify needs and pantry volunteers are coping with an increased need for food. Our assistance ranges from lodging and food to school clothes and essential supplies.
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Are YOU ready to help?
URGENT NEEDS: Monetary donations (Select Greatest Need option to help with shelter and expenses) Food & Supplies (Yesterday 44 families visited our pantry.) Volunteers (We've extended pantry hours through Thursday and need helpers 8 a.m.Noon, Noon-4 p.m. or 4-7 p.m. Call Erica at 972-446-2100 to sign up.) Thank you to all helping during this emergency--municipalities, agencies & individuals! www.metrocrestservices.org
URGENT NEEDS: Canned meat - Vienna sausages, tuna, chicken, ravioli, etc. Canned Fruit and Vegetables Soups Juice (plastic containers) Jelly Cereal Baby food Snack items - granola bars, peanut butter or cheese crackers, pudding Muffin mix/corn bread mix Toilet paper Wipes (any kind) Diapers (any size) Drop off donations 8 am to 6 pm
Thank you for your help!
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Virtual General Assembly! Register by 19 June
Our Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) is making GA 2015 the most accessible GA yet, with Virtual GA: live-streamed, premium workshop content, access to mini-assemblies on the proposed bylaw amendments and the proposed Statement of Conscience on Reproductive Justice (delegates may propose amendments), and a chat room for off-site participants. The streamed workshops include: Talk the Walk: Speaking Justice in the Language of Our Faith GA Talks: Multigenerational Worship and Community Ministry Choosing, Telling, and Bringing Stories to Life in Worship Commit2Respond: Growing Young Adult Leadership for Climate Justice Accessibility & Inclusion Ministry: The AIM Program Experience From iChurch to Beloved Communities Class Diversity: Exploring our Past, Building our Theologies Congregational Polity and the Myth of Congregational Autonomy E-Giving: Contributions for the 21st Century
Our General Sessions, worship services, and the Ware Lecture will be accessible without registration. Learn more and register at http://www.uua.org/ga/virtual/off-site-delegate
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SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY NEWS Horizon Unitarian Universalist Church
Social Responsibility Circle Events 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.
SUMMER
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)
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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 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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Astronomy Weekend at UBarU: August 14 – 16, 2015 The August 14th - 16th weekend offers a particularly good time for star gazers of all ages under the beautiful dark skies at UBarU. There will be a new moon to set the stage for brilliant views of Saturn, deep-sky objects and the late-night display of the Perseid Meteor Shower which is one of the best meteor showers each year. UBarU will provide and operate telescopes and binoculars for the star parties. However, attendees are welcome to bring their own scopes to use (and share) if they wish. The price of the weekend includes: all programming, sleeping accommodations for Friday and Saturday nights, full meals for dinner and breakfast starting Friday evening through breakfast Sunday morning, with a light lunch on Saturday. Fees for the event Adults (18 and over) With spouse, significant Child, 5 – 12 with parent Child, 13 – 18 with parent
$125 $225
$75 $90
For more information, go to http://ubaru.org/home/Portals/UBarU/pdfs/Astronomy%20Weekend% 202015.pdf To register, go to: http://ubaru.org/home/UBarU-Login?returnurl=%2fhome% 2fAstronomyWeekendRegistration
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SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY NEWS
What is Metrocrest Services? An organization that 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. How do we help Metrocrest each Sunday? You are invited to bring pantry items to Sunday Service for donation. Items must be new, not expired and no glass containers. Suggested items 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 Are there other opportunities for us to help Metrocrest? Every other month, on a Saturday, Horizon members work in the food pantry at Metrocrest Services, helping customers shop for groceries, re-stocking shelves, organizing etc. There are two shifts available 911am and 11am-1pm. Upcoming Dates in 2015: July 11, September 12, & November 14. Folks from Horizon also help with projects during the holiday season and in the summer. Who do I contact at Horizon about Metrocrest? To learn more about or sign up for volunteer opportunities working with Metrocrest Services, please contact Victoria Simmons (victorias@bvk.com) with your name and e‑mail address. We’re cleaning up our old email lists, so even if you’ve been volunteering for years, please quickly confirm your contact information.
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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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STEWARDSHIP NEWS T E N D I N G
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YEAR–ROUND STEWARDSHIP
WHAT DOES OUR GARDEN HAVE TO DO WITH STEWARDSHIP?
HORIZON UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH
Don’t you just love Horizon’s beautiful garden? It makes me smile when I walk in the front 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 stewardship of Horizon? Gardens need to be tended all year round to achieve their fullest potential. Stewardship 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 stewardship 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, April, May and June 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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STEWARDSHIP NEWS Thank you for “Tending Our Garden” and committing to Horizon! First, thanks much to our wonderful hosts: March 2015 – Judy Meador and Jan McDowell April 2015 – Jon Kiser and Sarah Roye May 2015 – Ellen Bratton and Liz Bibeau June 2015 – Eric Freeman and Beth Ginez And a hearty thank you to the families that have been invited and responded with a renewed pledge: March Nancy & John Bryant Sarah & Brian Chadderdon Jan McDowell Judy & MC Meador Camilla Norder Lindsey Townsend Betsy & John Webb April Mary Bittle Andrea Dodds Neera & Stephen Jackson Carolyn Moore Cat & Morteza Sabih Mackedie & Warren Spiker May Beth Bargar & Randy Lisbona Ellen Bratton & Floyd McGlothlin Elaine Commins Mary Kay Howard Alita Lichtenwalter Walter Riley June Judy Aplin Zeynep Celik-Butler & Donald Butler Lynn McCoy Ann Pettit Bunny & Bob Summerlin Cindy & Alan Treece
Patti and Jerry Burns Nina Holdridge Madira & Michael McKee Thea Morton Menaca & Bhaskar Padakandla David Turner & Lindy Tinnin Candace & Thomas Williams Merri & David Blow Peter Hendee Dianne & Jon Kiser Sarah & Dave Roye Victoria & Doc Simmons
Liz & Mark Bibeau Roxanne & David Cassard Marga Gordon David Laubach Sue Rodnour Peter Turla Kim Bolin Beth & David Ginez Sandy & Mark Morris Jane Roehl Alexis & Saj Surve
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STEWARDSHIP NEWS ART ON THE HORIZON Clint Scism
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WORSHIP CIRCLE
Sunday Services June 28, 2015 Lay Led
July 5, 2015 A Little Jar of Freedom Pam Schuman “And this I believe: that the free, exploring mind of the individual human is the most valuable thing in the world.” - John Steinbeck
July 12, 2015 Lay Led
July 19, 2015 On a Journey Toward Truth and Meaning Rev. Helen Carroll “It is good to have an end to journey towards; but it is the journey that matters in the end.” – Ursula LeGuinn
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Sunday Services July 26, 2015 Mystery and Wonder Rev. Helen Carroll “We are not human beings learning to be spiritual. We are spiritual beings learning to be human.” – Jacqueline Small
August 2, 2015 Heart and Mind Rev. Helen Carroll “Error may be tolerated where reason is left free to combat it. – Thomas Jefferson
August 9, 2015 Living by the Book Rev. Helen Carroll “Most people are bothered by those passages which they cannot understand; but as for me, I always notice that the passages in Scripture which trouble me most are those which I do understand.” – Mark Twain
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HORIZON UU CALENDAR OF EVENTS Saturday, June 20 8:00 am - 10:00 am Men's Support Group - E3 - Library 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm N. TX School of Irish Music - S5 - Class 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Horizon Dinners - Other - Offsite 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm UDV - Church Rental - E3 - Library, FH - Fellowship Hall, KI - Kitch, RL - Lobby / Narthex, S5 - Class, S6 – Class Sunday, June 21 Father's Day 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 - 11:45 am Share the Plate Sunday 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Main Worship - SH - Sanc. 11:45 am - 12:45 pm Sunday Sounding Board - SH - Sanctuary 11:45 am - 2:00 pm No After Church Lunch Bunch This Week 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm GALA Youth - S6 – Class Monday, June 22 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Hatha 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
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HORIZON UU CALENDAR OF EVENTS Tuesday, June 23 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Horizon Book Club - E3 - Library 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Buddhist Sangha - P1 - Lg, P2 – Couch Wednesday, June 24
UUA General Assembly (GA) 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, June 25 No Events Scheduled Friday, June 26 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Candlelighters - FH - Fellowship Hall 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm (Horizon) Saturday, June 27 8:00 am - 10:00 am Men's Support Group - E3 - Library 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm N. TX School of Irish Music - S5 – Class
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.