the_week@horizonuu a publication of horizon unitarian universalist church * July 12, 2015
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Look into your own heart, discover what it is that gives you pain and then refuse, under any circumstance whatsoever, to inflict that pain on anybody else.—Karen Armstrong
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Horizon News No Potluck this Sunday – With summer vacations and people traveling, the Community Circle decided to cancel Potlucks for July and August. The Potlucks will resume in September.
Adult Religious Exploration Sunday Morning Forum – Bhaskar Padakandla will facilitate the class on “Hypocrisy: the Bane of Human Civilization” on Sunday, July 12th in the library from 9:00 am to 10:10 am.
The After Church Lunch Bunch will meet Sunday, July 12th after the service at Asian Bowl, located at the Southeast corner of Old Denton and Frankford From church: Right on Hebron, right on Old Denton, turn left into the parking lot, just past Frankford. The Wayside Pulpit Committee is 3052 Old Denton Rd Carrollton, TX 75007 searching for another member. We work Phone: (972) 820-7600 mainly as an online group, with infrequent meetings at church. The Men's Group ashttp://www.asianbowlcarrollton.com sists us by changing out the sign each week. On average, members are responsible for the postings of two months per year. Please email Tinker if you are interested: tinkergoggans@gmail.com
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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
At Last, justice is here! And WE WANT TO MARRY YOU! From July 19th through August 15th, Horizon will host your wedding free of charge. From our minister, Rev. Helen Carroll, “I’ve been active in the Freedom to Marry movement for more than a decade, serving congregations across the US. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to officiate your wedding as marriage equality becomes available in Texas.” Questions? Please contact Rev. Carroll at interimminister@horizonuu.org.
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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.
No Potluck this Sunday – With summer vacations and people traveling, the Community Circle decided to cancel Potlucks for July and August. The Potlucks will resume in September. The After Church Lunch Bunch will meet Sunday, July 12th after the service at Asian Bowl, located at the Southeast corner of Old Denton and Frankford From church: Right on Hebron, right on Old Denton, turn left into the parking lot, just past Frankford. 3052 Old Denton Rd Carrollton, TX 75007 Phone: (972) 820-7600 http://www.asianbowlcarrollton.com
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LADIES BUNCO Ladies Bunco Friday, July 10 at 7:00 PM in the Horizon Fellowship Hall. Please RSVP to Bunco@HorizonUU.org. To improve potluck coordination, if you know what you are bringing at any point before the event, please let us know. The hostess brings drinks & table snacks and arrives a little early to set up the buffet area (plates, cups, utensils) and the Bunco tables. Everyone else bring an appetizer, side dish, main dish or dessert and $5 to play Bunco. Bring your calendar. We will have hostess sign ups. Pick your favorite month to be hostess. Thanks, Lois Avellanet
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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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Spotlight on Sunday Morning Coffee at Horizon
We all enjoy visiting over a cup of coffee before and/or after the worship service. But the coffee doesn’t just magically appear when we want it. Someone has to make the coffee and clean up. For the last five years, Jane Roehl has coordinated the volunteers who help with the set up and clean up each week.
Two people are needed each Sunday to volunteer to do the coffee service. What does it involve? On one Sunday a month: Getting to church by 8:30 a.m. Setting up the coffee (takes about 20 minutes) Clean up after the service (takes about 30 minutes) While it may seem like a small thing, the Sunday morning coffee service is an important element of the dynamic of Horizon. We are a welcoming congregation and to be able to chat before the service over a hot cup of coffee or a refreshing glass of iced tea enhances that experience. Will you volunteer? Contact Jane Roehl at 469-401-7725 or by email janeroehl@outlook.com.
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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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Women’s Retreat October 2nd-4th, 2015
Would you like to join us on a fantastic retreat experience? Our annual gathering invites members and visitors to catch up with old friends and make new ones. It’s a relaxing weekend in a relaxed setting. This is a chance to get away from it all and enjoy the company of some fabulous women!
Glen Lake Camp and Retreat Center http://www.glenlake.org is a beautiful retreat center with wooded areas, walking trails, and access to the Paluxy River. We stay in deluxe cabins and also have access to a limited number of hotel-style rooms. Each year we have a theme for the retreat that inspires and recharges us. The theme guides the Saturday morning presentation and group activities. Don't worry, there is a nice balance of together time and alone time if you want it. This year, our theme is "R-E-S-P-E-C-T Find out what it means to . . . YOU! The retreat is October 2-4. Registration starts August 2nd. We are in need of some help on the planning committee! It is a fun committee to be on. We have a great time just creating the retreat. If you are interested in joining the Planning Committee and helping make the retreat all it can be, send an email to womensretreat@horizonuu.org. OR just show up at the Planning Committee meeting on 7/26 after church. We usually meet in the last classroom to the left. Peace, Lisa Krishnan
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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 In class service project for Metrocrest Sunday, July 12th
On Sunday, July 12th children 6-12 years old will help prepare for Horizon’s school supply drive to benefit Metrocrest. During their regular class time, the children will learn about Metrocrest’s mission to help needy children in our area, and then prepare the boxes for the project.
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Attention Teens: A morning of art just for you July 12th
All teens who will be in high school in the fall or just graduated this past spring are invited to a morning of art Sunday, July 12th. Horizon member and artist, Lindy Tinnin will lead our teens in creating new art to hang on the walls of the Couch Room of the Portable.
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Calendar of Events Children and Youth
July 12th: Service project for Metrocrest / Teen art morning
19th: Light saber class for rising grades 5-8
August 15th: North Texas teacher training, 9am-2pm. First Unitarian Church of Dallas (meals and childcare provided) 23rd: Star Wars movie morning ages 6 and up: Portable Bldg. 30th: “Mini Splash Day� Back-to-School celebration
September 13th: Water service: Intergenerational Service for all ages
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Adult Growth and Learning Spotlight on Adult Religious Explorations:
Wellspring Lindy Tinnin: Facilitator 2nd & 4th Sundays, 1-3pm Portable Bldg. room #9 lindytinnin@yahoo.com
UU Wellspring is a year-long program of spiritual deepening for Unitarian Universalists. The program provides opportunities to explore Unitarian Universalist history and theology, and to consider the meaning of the UU faith in our lives. The program is supported by five practices: working with a spiritual director, reflecting on Unitarian Universalist history and theology, committing to regular spiritual practice, small group participation, and putting your faith into action. Lindy Tinnin will facilitate this year’s group on Sunday afternoons twice monthly mid- September through late May Everyone is welcome, no matter where you are on your spiritual path. Enrollment is limited to 8 participants. For more information, please visit the information table in the Horizon lobby or click here for a FAQ : www.horizonuu.org/dre/
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Adult Growth and Learning
The Horizon Book Group
The Horizon Book Group meets for lunch each month and discusses one book per session. Books featured include fiction, non-fiction and biographies. Bring a brown bag lunch and join in on the invigorating and fun conversation. The titles for the remainder of 2015 have just been selected and can be found right here in the newsletter and on the bulletin board in the lobby. Come join us! The next meeting is Tuesday, July 28th. The Horizon Book Group Meets Fourth Tuesday of the month 12:00 noon-1:00pm bookclub@horizonuu.org
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Horizon Book Group Selections July through December July 28: The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd August 25: Dead Wake by Eric Larsen
September 22: In the Unlikely Event by Judy Blume October 27: The Art Forger by Barbara Shapiro November-December meeting held on December 1: The Wright Brothers by David McCullough
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SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY NEWS Leader: Nancy Foreman SocialResponsibility@HorizonUU.org
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISTS BUILT NEW WAYS AT GA
The “North” group, one of four groups of General Assembly delegates sent out of the plenary hall to honor the four directions, tie ribbons symbolizing commitment to climate justice to a sapling. (© Nancy Pierce/UUA) The 2015 General Assembly (GA) of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) closed Sunday, June 28 in Portland, OR. More than 5,000 Unitarian Universalists from around the world gathered for five days of workshops, worship, and witness around the theme of “Building a New Way.”
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UUA General Assembly News GA is the annual meeting of the UUA and is held each June in a different UUA region. Major highlights of this year’s gathering included:
Indigenous communities, including Lummi and Chinook Nations, led a worship ceremony and public witness event for climate justice.
Cornel West, prominent and provocative intellectual, delivered the Ware Lecture.
Delegates resoundingly supported passage of a UUA Statement of Conscience affirming UU commitment to reproductive justice. "As Unitarian Universalists, we embrace the reproductive justice framework, which espouses the human right to have children, not to have children, to parent the children one has in healthy environments and to safeguard bodily autonomy and to express one's sexuality freely." The statement honors the women of color who developed the concept of "reproductive justice" to "center the experience of the most vulnerable, and to bridge the gap between reproductive rights and other social justice movements."
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UUA General Assembly News Delegates from UU congregations passed a Statement of Conscience resolution on reproductive justice as well as the following Actions of Immediate Witness:
To support the Black Lives Matters Movement, calling congregations “to action, in order to become closer to a just world community.”
To support local, national, and international climate justice campaigns, including the Lummi Nation’s opposition to the Gateway Pacific Coal Terminal in Washington State. To call for the closure of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) family detention centers. More than $70,000 was collected for the Living Tradition Fund, which provides grants and scholarships to ministers. Nearly $20,000 was raised to support GA attendance for youth, young adults, people of color, and other marginalized groups. The collection at the Sunday morning worship service raised over $66,000 in support of the Reentry Transition Center, operated by Mercy Corps, Northwest. www.mercycorpsnw.org/reentry/transition-center/ For more detailed coverage, please visit UU World at www.uuworld.org/ga
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UUA General Assembly News On June 28, three Actions of Immediate Witness were passed. They are: Support the Black Lives Matters Movement Support a Strong, Compassionate Global Climate Agreement in 2015. Act for a Livable Climate End Immigrant Child and Family Detention now
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Common Ground Street Choir Leads Sing-
ing at General Assembly 2015 to celebrate Marriage Equality!
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School Supply Drive 2015 Imagine a youngster starting the school year without a new backpack or even basic school supplies. Many parents struggle to afford these items, so we collect supplies and distribute to families in Carrollton, Farmers Branch, Addison, Coppell and the city of Dallas in Denton County. Will you help us make sure local students start the year with confidence and the essential items? Please bring items to Horizon no later than Sunday, August 9th. Donations can be brought to the sanctuary. Thank you in advance for your generosity! Supplies needed: Backpacks Washable markers thin & thick - 8 ct. Construction paper 12x18 colors Construction paper 12x18 manila #2 Pencils Dry erase markers-black Ball point pens - blue, black & red Highlighters - yellow Rulers Pink bevel erasers Colored pencils-12 ct. Spiral notebook - 70 ct. Wide & college ruled notebook paper
Scissors-5� round or sharp Folders w/brads & pockets Index cards - 3x5 inch Zip close plastic bags quart & gallon size 5 subject notebook dividers 3 ring binders - 1 1/2 inch Pencil box or bag Baby wipes Marble composition books Graph paper Glue sticks
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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 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 12-Aug 9: Metrocrest Services School Supply Drive 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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Share the Plate
The July 19 Share the Plate recipient has been chosen as "Teachers For a Better Belize." Teachers for a Better Belize is a nonprofit, all volunteer partnership of professional educators from North America and Belize who volunteer their time to improve the training of teachers and the education of children in the Toledo district of Belize. The Principal of the Mayan Village of Dolores, on the border of Guatemala, has a specific need for a generator for his school to provide electricity, air conditioning and lights for his students to help their learning environment. Improving education is a major key to improving the quality of life and decrease in poverty and infant mortality in Belize. Horizon's very own Peggy Gill and Patti Burns recently made a trip to this school and spoke with the principal there. A small generator costs between $750 and $1,000 and would make a great difference in the lives of these children.
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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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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
Patti and Jerry Burns Nina Holdridge Madira & Michael McKee Thea Morton Menaca & Bhaskar Padakandla David Turner & Lindy Tinnin Candace & Thomas Williams
April Mary Bittle Andrea Dodds Neera & Stephen Jackson Carolyn Moore Cat & Morteza Sabih Mackedie & Warren Spiker
Merri & David Blow Peter Hendee Dianne & Jon Kiser Sarah & Dave Roye Victoria & Doc Simmons
May Beth Bargar & Randy Lisbona Ellen Bratton & Floyd McGlothlin Elaine Commins Mary Kay Howard Alita Lichtenwalter Walter Riley Peter Turla
Liz & Mark Bibeau Roxanne & David Cassard Marga Gordon David Laubach Sue Rodnour Pam Schuman
June Judy Aplin Zeynep Celik-Butler & Donald Butler Peggy and John Gill Lynn McCoy Ann Pettit Jim Sturdivant Alexis & Saj Surve
Kim Bolin Debra and Eric Freeman Beth & David Ginez Sandy & Mark Morris Jane Roehl Bunny & Bob Summerlin Cindy & Alan Treece
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STEWARDSHIP NEWS ART ON THE HORIZON Current Artist About Darla Bostick Darla has lived in Denton 18 years. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Texas Tech University and has been involved in the arts since that time as an art educator in AZ, IA, NM and TX. In her personal work she finds the greatest challenge and satisfaction in watercolors and photography. Love of travel is evidenced primarily in her photographic images which later inspire paintings in watercolor. Since painting on site is not always convenient when traveling, the camera is used as a sketchbook to capture the colors of a region, its architecture, unique landscapes and the people’s daily lives. She has traveled to 55 countries at last count. Currently she is president of the Society of Watercolor Artists in Fort Worth. Darla’s paintings have been juried into national and international exhibits in TX, MS, OK, AZ, MN and LA. Photography:
Her “First Impressions of China” photo exhibit traveled widely throughout the North Texas area and garnered several awards with images featured in the “The Dallas Morning News” travel section as well as “Life Images” magazine. “Images of the Emerald Isle” followed and was featured in the Focus Gallery at Irving Art Center as part of their Celtic Christmas Celebration. Aside from the published images, many of Darla’s photographs have won awards in juried competitions across the state and are part of private collections. Painting: Darla regularly has solo exhibits for both watercolor and photographs throughout the North Texas area and her art work has appeared in several publications, web pages and television. She has been published in “Art Educator”, "Best of America Watercolor Artists & Artisans, Vol. I", on the covers of “Denton Connection” and “Denton Scramble” magazines and has been featured numerous times in calendars for the Visual Arts Society of Texas, Visual Arts of Lewisville and Irving Art Association. In addition, she publishes her own calendar each year featuring work completed that year. Her major emphasis is color and value.
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STEWARDSHIP NEWS ART ON THE HORIZON Current Artist Demonstrations and Workshops: Darla is an active demonstration artist and continues painting for several art associations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Recognized as a painter/educator, she has also judged art venues. In 2008 Darla began what has become an annual week-long workshop/retreat at Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu, NM. She combines photography, watercolor and mixed medias and has attracted artists from coast to coast. She has taught workshops in Sedona, AZ and NM and recently took a group to Spain for 2 weeks. Continuing Education: Darla has studied with many notable artists including: Stephen Quiller, Nicholas Simmons, Soon Warren, Faeling Lin, Sterling Edwards, Ratindra Das, Ric Dentinger, Sandy Maudlin, Arnold Lowery, Carol Carter, Tony Saladino, Joyce Hicks and Ken Hosmer. Darla’s motto is “Art is Life!” Her hope is to touch the viewer through her images and show the world as she sees it. Darla Bostick, 2101 Woodbrook, Denton, TX 76205 www.darlabostick.com
940.320.5660
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STEWARDSHIP NEWS ART ON THE HORIZON Current Artist
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WORSHIP CIRCLE
Sunday Services 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
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
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Sunday Services 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
August 16, 2015 – Lay Led August 23, 2015 – Lay Led August 30, 2015 – Lay Led
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HORIZON UU CALENDAR OF EVENTS Saturday, July 11 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 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm N. TX School of Irish Music - S5 - Class 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm POETRY PARTY!! - A F.I.A.S.C.O.! Event - FH - Fellowship Hall, KI - Kitch, RL - Lobby / Narthex Sunday, July 12 9:00 am - 10:15 am Adult Religious Explorations - E3 - Library 10:00 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 No Potluck This Week 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm GALA Youth - S6 - Class Monday, July 13 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 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Neighborhood Calling Circle - S2 - Class 7:15 pm - 9:00 pm Wisdom Circle - E3 – Library
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HORIZON UU CALENDAR OF EVENTS Tuesday, July 14 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, July 15
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Library Ministry - E3 - Library 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm Yoga Nidra and Restorative Practice - P1 - Lg 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Board of Trustees - E3 - Library, KI – Kitch Thursday, July 16 No Events Scheduled Friday, July 17 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Candlelighters - FH - Fellowship Hall 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm Games Night at Horizon!!! - FH - Fellowship Hall Saturday, July 18 8:00 am - 10:00 am Men's Support Group - E3 - Library 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Horizon Players Rehearsal - SH - Sanc. 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 – Kitchen – RL – Lobby/Narthex – S5 – Class – S6 – 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.