the_week@horizonuu a publication of horizon unitarian universalist church * September 27, 2015
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Sukkot is often called the Festival of Booths. Look inside the booth, and you can see many interesting and wonderful things, many of which can help UUs along in our searches for truth and meaning. Join us on September 27th to explore some different booths at the festival!
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Horizon News PASTA And
FALL FESTIVAL Saturday, October 24, 2015 It is time for Horizon’s annual pasta dinner and service auction. Plus activities for children. $15 for adults. Children are free.
Adult Religious Exploration Sunday Morning Forum – On Sunday, September 27th, Loraine McNeill will facilitate our class on Clara Barton, the remarkable pioneering nurse who founded the American Red Cross. She worked as a hospital nurse in the American Civil War. Come hear much more about the life and works of this leader in the library from 9:00 am to 10:10 am. .
It is time to submit the events and items you are offering in the auction. http://www.horizonuu.org/index.php/ donations-menu/service-auctiondonations In addition to dinners, events for and items for adults, family offerings are encouraged. Pasta dinner and drinks plus events to The Wayside Pulpit Committee is fill your calendar. searching for another member. We work mainly as an online group, with infrequent Auctions open at 6:30. meetings at church. The Men's Group asChildren events begin at 5:30. 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. The summer vacation season is behind us and we’re settling in. If you are here because you are looking for religious education for your children, if you are here because you want to hear a good choir or because you’re hoping to socialize with friends, you are welcome. Yet know that there is more – much more – that is growing in this congregation. This is a space where your thinking is challenged, where what has always been is rigorously reviewed and where bias is peeled away, one prejudice at a time. This is a space where hearts are strengthened in a community that cares, a place where the still small voice of the spirit can be heard and shared - where Mystery, with a capital M is important in understanding who and whose we are. To be a religious community relevant in the 21st century, there must be committed members. As you move through the Fall with its round of programs and activities and with the many opportunities to do – and do – and do, take some time to consider what authentic membership means. Michael Durall, author of The Almost Church Revitalized, identified five criteria for membership. Can you make these commitments? Attend Sunday services regularly Participate in one program that deepens your faith Participate in one outreach project Reach the 5 to 10% charitable giving level as soon as possible Tell others about the church
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After all, the church doesn’t exist to serve us. We are here to serve. We work on ourselves, in order to help others. And we help others as a way to work on ourselves. It’s going to be a dynamic year, with much to do and much to ponder. It’s going to be an ordinary year, filled with the mundane and the miraculous. And like all years there will be ups and downs, successes and failures. I know that you’ll wrestle with challenges known and unknown, that you’ll struggle to balance a budget and make hard choices about what to do and what to leave undone. That’s the way life unfolds in this congregation. Welcome to the journey.
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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Ministerial Search Committee
BEYOND CATEGORICAL THINKING WORKSHOP SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17TH On October 17th Rev. Keith Kron, Director of the Transitions Office at the Unitarian Universalist Association, will be at Horizon to lead a workshop on “Beyond Categorical Thinking� (BCT). BCT training helps congregations broaden their outlook and strengthens diversity in the search for a minister. Congregations can potentially overlook the person who is the best match for their next minister if they assume that the ideal minister looks a certain way. The workshop will be both engaging and fun, with small group discussions and challenging hypothetical case studies. It will be an opportunity to think, to learn, and to work together as a congregation to open ourselves to new possibilities. The selection of a minister is the most important decision a UU congregation will make. The Beyond Categorical Thinking workshop is another opportunity for everyone in our congregation to be a part of that selection process. This experience and your responses during the workshop will provide guidance for the search committee in our work. As Director of Transitions, Rev. Kron communicates with every minister in search in the UUA. Although there are many BCT trainers, we are fortunate to have Rev. Kron as ours, and this is another great chance for us to showcase what a vital and welcoming congregation we are.
Please note this change! The workshop will begin at 10:00 AM on October 17 th and a lunch will be served around noon, after which the workshop will continue until around 2:00. Childcare will be provided. We hope you will join other Horizon members and friends for this important and enlightening part of our ministerial search! Your Ministerial Search Committee
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All Horizon members and friends are an important part of the ministerial search process. It is crucial that the many voices of Horizon are heard. Please spend some time reflecting on your aspirations for Horizon and make time in your schedule to spend approximately 30 minutes taking the survey. The online survey link is listed in the Friday all-church email, is in a letter mailed to your address on record with the church, and is available after service in the fellowship hall. The survey will also be available on laptops after the Sunday service on September 27 th and October 4th and 11th.
The survey must be completed in one sitting. Make sure you complete all 6 sections of the survey and click DONE, or your results will not be recorded. If needed, you may restart the survey. We ask that each individual Horizon member complete the survey separately. The survey will close October 11th. The results of our All-Congregation Survey and our Small Group Conversations (on September 13 and October 11) will be included in the Search Packet that will be provided to potential ministerial candidates. We need to accurately reflect the character of our congregation and the attributes we want in a new minister. Participation by a high percentage of Horizon's members is important to our success in the survey and in the search. If you have any questions, concerns, or difficulties, please email msc@horizonuu.org. Or you can talk to a Ministerial Search Committee member in the fellowship hall after Sunday service. Thank you for your participation! Horizon’s Ministerial Search Committee: John Myers, Chair; Beth Bargar; Deb Freeman; Peggy Gill; Elizabeth Gustwick; Judith (JuLane) Lane; M.C. Meador
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Ministerial Search Conversations The Ministerial Search Committee invites you to join us for small group conversations about your vision for Horizon’s future. Who: All members and friends of Horizon When: October 11, Noon-1pm Where: At Horizon on a potluck Sunday How: Visit Horizon on potluck Sunday and look for an MSC member giving directions to conversation rooms at the potluck dessert table. Childcare will be provided for participants. Bring a dish to share for the potluck. Why: The MSC wants to reflect your vision of Horizon in our description of Horizon for potential ministers and in our ministerial profile. Please plan to attend. Members of the Horizon Ministerial Search Committee include John Myers (Chair), Beth Bargar, Deb Freeman, Peggy Gill, Elizabeth Gustwick, JuLane, and M.C. Meador
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COMMUNITY NEWS Community Cares Ramona Ramazani
Director of Membership and Pastoral Care dmpc@horizonuu.org
Our Church Directory A few weeks ago I asked members to check ACS and verify their information such as address, phone numbers and emails. I have had several people ask me what ACS was or how to access ACS. This brought me to an idea of having some on site basic training for people that may need some assistance with using the system. I will work on recruiting some volunteers to help with this project. In the meantime, if you want to set up a login, follow the prompts on the website. Keeping our ACS updated is important to stay connected! Think of it as your “digital” Church Directory.
“Exploring Horizon” Class Sunday, October 11th 12:00-2:00 Library Visitors, friends and new members of Horizon: Do you want to know more about Horizon? UU? Membership? Or just have a chance to ask some questions about the church? If so, please join the membership committee and Rev Carroll for an informal conversation. A light lunch will be served. Please let us know you will be joining us by emailing Ramona at dmpc@horizonuu.org or calling 972-492-4940. Childcare available with advance notice.
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COMMUNITY 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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Open to the public! Bring friends or family members to…
Authoring Life’s Final Chapter: Preparing for End of Life Transitions Saturday, October 10, 2015 10am-3:30pm
Horizon Unitarian Universalist Church *******
See Paris. Swim with a dolphin. Skydive. They’re on almost every list of things you should do before you die. But what about those things you really should do? Get peace of mind and provide guidance to the friends and family members you leave behind by attending this free workshop. Lunch provided if preregistered.
Register by Wednesday, October 8th by clicking on this link or copying it into your browser: http://goo.gl/ forms/MXEoOJunCn
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GROWTH AND LEARNING NEWS by Lauren Daniell dlre@horizonuu.org blog: www.horizonuu.org/dre/ Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/horizonuu/
Adult Growth and Learning
PREPARE TO DISCUSS THE WORLD! October 7th: Human Trafficking
Rev. Lyssa Jenkens
November 4th: India Emerges Dr. Bhaskar Padakandla December 2nd: The Crisis in Syria Ghada Muikdad of the Syrian Civil Coalition and Building Peace Committee- Dallas
For Unitarian Universalists First Wednesdays of the month Beginning October 7th 7:30-9:00pm Horizon Fellowship Hall The Briefing (class) book is available for $20 See Peggy Gill or Lauren Daniell to purchase
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Bending the Arc Towards Justice: Unitarians and Universalists Who Made a Difference with Mary Morris Tuesdays 7:30-9:00pm October 13-November 10 Fellowship Hall To register, sign up in the Horizon lobby or email dlre@horizonuu.org
This program presents the ongoing struggle of our tradition to live up to its ever-evolving ideals of social transformation. Themes include abolition, peacemaking, civil rights, free speech, utopianism, counter-culture, the women’s movements of both 19th and 20th centuries, sexuality education, and LGBT equality.
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Adult Growth and Learning Guest speaker from Final Exit Network Sunday, October
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12:30-2:00pm Fellowship Hall Robert Rivas, attorney for the Final Exit Network, will speak at Horizon on Sunday afternoon, October 4th in the Fellowship Hall. The topic will be “Death with Dignity and its History.” Final Exit’s mission is to work toward obtaining the basic human right of competent adults to choose to end their lives on their own terms when they suffer from irreversible physical illness, intractable pain, or a constellation of chronic, progressive physical disabilities. Come on Sunday to hear Mr. Rivas address this important topic.
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News for Children and Teens We’re putting together costumes – do you have any of these items at home?
Children’s religious education would like to borrow them until December. Email dlre@horizonuu.org
-a 70s costume (child) -tutus -French berets -drums or bongos -old cell phones -beach chairs -Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Masks -crowns
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Young Adult OWL
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Calendar of Events Children and Youth September 27th: All classes meet 27th: COA car wash
October 3rd: COA Lock in #1 24th: (Sat) All-ages Halloween festival and church fundraiser
November: 22nd: All ages worship service and lunch presented by Heifer Ranch participants
December: 6: Tree Trimming Party 13: All ages holiday play, “The Twelve Days of Christmas”
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THE ART FORGER BY A. A. Shapiro Almost twenty-five years after the infamous art heist at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum—still the largest unsolved art theft in history—one of the stolen Degas paintings is delivered to the Boston studio of a young artist. Claire Roth has entered into a Faustian bargain with a powerful gallery owner by agreeing to forge the Degas in exchange for a one-woman show in his renowned gallery. But as she begins her work, she starts to suspect that this long-missing masterpiece—the very one that had been hanging at the Gardner for one hundred years—may itself be a forgery. The Art Forger is a thrilling novel about seeing—and not seeing—the secrets that lie beneath the canvas.
The Horizon Book Group choice for the month of October Join us at 12:00 in the Horizon library.
Bring your lunch (if you wish) and contribute to the discussion. . .
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Horizon Book Group Current Selection October 27
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Horizon Book Group Selections October through December 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
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SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY NEWS
Thank you! to all who walked in the Metrocrest CROP Hunger Walk, Saturday, 9/19 CROP Hunger Walks are sponsored by Church World Service to raise funds to end hunger in the local community and around the world. From each Metrocrest Walk, 75% of funds donated go to CWS for their programs while 25% go to end hunger locally by benefitting the Metrocrest Services Food Programs. Together we raised $545 to help this cause!
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Erin McGee, Horizon Pride Parade Coordinator, preparing for the parade.
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Horizon members ready to march in the Pride Parade.
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Lisa Casto and her tiara handmade especially for the parade
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Pride Parade Princesses
Lisa Casto and Lauren Daniell Photo by Lisa Casto
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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: 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 (victoria.simmons@bvk.co) 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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SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY NEWS
Thanks to all Horizon UU Members who participated in our social issues survey conducted on August 30 during services in which we discussed our renewed efforts to "bend Texas toward justice." Survey results:
Eighty five folks responded, and half gave their email addresses and/or phone numbers to receive updates and information!!! What a wonderful response! Here is the tally for issues at Horizon: Women's Reproductive Rights 59 Environment 48 Income Inequality 47 Criminal Justice 32 Immigration
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Voting Rights 30 There were also write in comments and votes for the following issues: Access to mental health, Access to health care, Gun control, LGBT rights Funding for disabilities, Racial Justice, and Public Education. Our top three issues have gone forward to help direct the focus of state wide efforts. PLEASE BE AWARE that we are not in any way limited by the survey or by the TXUUJM regarding the social justice projects in which Horizon can participate. One of the advantages with TXUUJM, however, is that we will know and be able to collaborate with other congregations in addressing specific issues. Again, thank you for your interest and for your participation in the survey. Jan McDowell & Bunny Summerlin
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STEWARDSHIP NEWS T E N D I N G
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YEAR-ROUND STEWARDSHIP IS WELL UNDER WAY In case you haven’t heard, Horizon is shifting to a year-round Stewardship Program, where each HORIZON UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH month about 20 families and individuals are asked to renew their pledges. These families are also given an opportunity to engage in a fun event with others pledging that month. We began the program in March 2015, and so far, about half of Horizon's pledging families have been contacted about pledge renewal and attending one of the monthly events. The rest of you will be contacted over the remainder of 2015 or in early 2016. Please watch for your pledge commitment letter and we hope you will attend and enjoy the activity that the leaders of your month choose. During your month we ask that you let our accountant, Menaca Padakandla, know your plans to support Horizon during the following year. You can return the commitment letter or use any means of communication with her, including email, accounting@horizonuu.org, and phone, 972-492-4940, ext. 105.
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It is a great time to celebrate our commitment to Horizon as we get ready to take a significant step towards hiring our second senior minister. We hope you will heartily celebrate when your month arrives!
HORIZON UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH
If you have any questions about this program, you can talk to any members of the Stewardship Circle or our accountant, Menaca. The Stewardship Circle includes Peter Hendee, Jan McDowell, Cindy Treece, Sandy Steele and Peter Campagna. 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 June 2015 – Judith Lane and Jon Kiser
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
Patti and Jerry Burns Nina Holdridge Madira & Michael McKee Thea Morton
Camilla Norder Lindsey Townsend Betsy & John Webb
Menaca & Bhaskar Padakandla David Turner & Lindy Tinnin Candace & Thomas Williams
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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 Charles Boyd Zeynep Celik-Butler & Donald Butler Peggy and John Gill David Martin Sandy & Mark Morris Jane Roehl Bunny & Bob Summerlin Adam Stolfi & Rosa Huynh-Stolfi Eileen Terrell Ruth & Steve Trudeau
Kim Bolin Liz & Ashim Bose Debra and Eric Freeman Beth & David Ginez Lynn McCoy Ann Pettit Jim Sturdivant Alexis & Saj Surve Lindsay Szczesny Cindy & Alan Treece
August Susan & Peter Campagna Gay & Ronn Cox Judith Lane Dale Moon & Ellen Bell Marcia Raines Shanna Sims-Bradish Jana & Marty Wertheim
PJ Blanco & Courtney Harris Sonnie & Leonard Greer Eddie Meadors Kapi Nance Maria Rojas Sandy Steele Nancy & Jim Yank
Your pledges are making a difference to the life of this church – THANK YOU
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PASTA And FALL FESTIVAL Saturday, October 24, 2015 It is time for Horizon’s annual pasta dinner and service auction. Plus activities for children. $15 for adults. Children are free. It is time to submit the events and items you are offering in the auction. http://www.horizonuu.org/index.php/donations-menu/service-auctiondonations In addition to dinners, events for and items for adults, family offerings are encouraged. Pasta dinner and drinks plus events to fill your calendar. Auctions open at 6:30. Children events begin at 5:30.
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ART ON THE HORIZON Current Artist
Jeni Tomlinson www.Jeni Tomlinson Studios.com 469-569-1994 Jeni.studios@gmail.com My work has been compared to Edward Hopper for my visual expression of realism and light. That is a high compliment! I feel blessed to have the opportunity to paint and work in the arts for a living. I was born and raised in McKinney, Texas, I have been immersed in the artist’s community there and have both taught and shown in my hometown. Educated at the University of North Texas for a BFA in Fine Arts, I have worked in the Dallas area for twenty years creating murals and paintings for clients and commercial interests. I have out of state and local patrons for my mural painting and count many people as collectors of my canvas work. I have been thrilled to have won numerous prizes and juried competitions and have been accepted into prestigious National Art Shows. I am excited by the play of light and shadow, and my work is a play in pattern and studied composition. My recent work in 2014 has emphasized the play of emotions as portrayed by musicians in the act of performance. The paintings show energy working with vibration of color to emphasize emotion and the vibrancy of the musician’s pouring out of their soul in their performance. I have always loved to paint the figure and finding the people in thoughtfulness or great emotion is so beautiful to paint.
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STEWARDSHIP NEWS In 2015, I have been focused on the movement and musculature of horses in work. I have been exploring the animal in motion in watercolor and oil and have been developing a themed show with these magnificent animals in mind. I want to continue to push my technique, color process and stretch my understanding of light and texture and how they can play off each other to create new powerful and emotional images.
Cowgirl Up This show at Horizon is an eclectic mix of my work mostly from the last two years. I snuck in one painting I did do in College as I had recently drug it out and it has never been shown. Grandmother is a painting that I believe led me down an interesting path of figure painting and deeper emotional work. The last works I did were the horse paintings, Water horse and Cowgirl Up. I have enjoyed seeing the progression of skill and work that still retains the hidden story. I am currently published this year as an illustrator, and so many of my paintings could be seen as having a story all their own. I love that.
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After the Rain
Blue Glass Blues
Jeni Tomlinson, Children’s Illustrator Ms. Jeni Tomlinson counts Steinbert’s Method, by Leah Baugh, as her first book illustration. She loves hiding animals and insects throughout the pages to interest and captivate the children who read. Steinbert is a dogscientist who is searching for the best way to discover everything. Jeni is searching for the best way to show all the readers what Steinbert is up to! Bright colors, fun shapes and even funnier faces hopefully make Steinbert’s Method a fun and educational read. The book can be found at Amazon.com under the author Leah Baugh. Her work can be found on the internet at www.jenitomlinsonstudios.com
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WORSHIP CIRCLE
Journeying Together: You are invited to add your words to the mural at Horizon On Sunday, September 13th, Horizon celebrated the beginning of the new church year, and those who attended the water service wrote about the water they brought from their summer activities and why it was special. Their words were added to a mural to show how we at Horizon are all on the journey together. The work will be on display for a few more weeks - the next time you are at church please use the paper water drops and pens provided to add your own words to the mural.
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Sunday Services October 4, 2015
Over the Cuesta Grade Rev. Helen Carroll October 11, 2015
How Can I Help? Rev. Helen Carroll October 18, 2015
Beyond Categorical Thinking: The Van Gogh Cafe Rev. Keith Kron October 25, 2015
Lay led
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HORIZON UU CALENDAR OF EVENTS Saturday, September 26 8:00 am - 10:00 am Men's Support Group - E3 - Library 9:30 am - 11:30 am DENTON COUNTY ALZHEIMER'S WALK Sunday, September 27
9:00 am - 10:15 am Adult Religious Explorations - Loraine McNeill “Clara Barton” E3 - Library 9:00 am - 12:00 pm COA Car Wash - Outside 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 - 11:30 am Ministerial Search Committee table - TOH - Table 3 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 - 1:30 pm September Pledge Event - P1 - Lg 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Wellspring - P2 - Couch 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm GALA Youth - S6 - Class Monday, September 28 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Hatha Yoga - P1 - Lg 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm SMART Recovery - FH - Fellowship Hall Tuesday, September 29 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Buddhist Sangha - P1 - Lg, P2 - Couch 7:00 pm Ministerial Search Committee - E3 - Library
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HORIZON UU CALENDAR OF EVENTS Wednesday, September 30 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 - 9:00 pm WFIG (Women's Friendship in Growth) Group Thursday, October 1 9:30 am - 3:00 pm Homeschoolers - Excel - Other - Playground, E2 - Classroom, E3 - Library, FH - Fellowship Hall, KI - Kitch, P1 - Lg, P2 - Couch, RL Lobby / Narthex, S1 - Nursery, S2 - Class, S3 - Class, S4 - Class, S5 - Class, S6 - Class, S7 - Class 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Choir Practice - FH - Fellowship Hall 7:30 pm - 9:15 pm Healthy Women - P1 - Lg Friday, October 2 Horizon Women's Retreat Youth lock in - P1 - Lg, P2 - Couch 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Candlelighters - FH - Fellowship Hall Saturday, October 3 8:00 am - 10:00 am Men's Support Group - E3 - Library 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm UDV - Church Rental - E3 - Library, FH - Fellowship Hall, KI - Kitch, 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 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,
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SPECIAL GROUPS 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.