the_week@horizonuu a publication of horizon unitarian universalist church * September 6, 2015
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VOLUME 15, ISSUE V.9.6.15.
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Horizon News We offer our heartfelt condolences to Sarah and Evan Amberson on the death of their father, Marc Amberson, a long-time member of Horizon. There will be a memorial service on Friday, September 11th at 5:00 pm at Horizon. Reception to follow in Fellowship Hall.
Adult Religious Exploration Sunday Morning Forum – On Sunday, September 6th, Kent Darwin will facilitate the class on what were the words of action spoken by Jesus to the people of his time, in the library from 9:00 am to 10:10 am.
PASTA Silent Auction plus Fall Festival Save the date, October 24th, for PASTA Silent Auction and (pasta) dinner precedSign Up this Sunday for the Crop ed by a Fall Festival of activities for chilWalk - The Metrocrest CROP Hunger dren. Walk is a community-wide event sponsored by Church World Service and organized by religious groups, businesses, schools and others to raise funds to end hunger in the U.S. and around the world. It will be held on September 19th at 8:30 am Want to know how you can participate in the Dallas Pride Parade, September 20? Look for more information this Sunday at Horizon. You can also find information at http:// www.ntuuc.org/events/current-events/ pride-parade-2015 and in Horizon’s enewsletter http://www.horizonuu.org/ images/newsletter/ theweekathorizon.pdf.
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 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 kick-the-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.
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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Ministerial Search Committee
BEYOND CATEGORICAL THINKING – SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17TH THINK OF A MINISTER. DON’T THINK OF AN ELEPHANT. Chances are you thought of both. And distinct images perhaps came to mind. In terms of a minister, what images came to your mind? Was it a person of a particular gender, race, or age? “Beyond Categorical Thinking” is an important part of the search process for our congregation. In searching for the person who would be the best ministerial match for our congregation, we could potentially overlook, or let biases keep us from recognizing, that a particular candidate may be the best match for us. In our efforts to find the best match, our Ministerial Search Committee will host a Beyond Categorical Thinking (BCT) workshop on Saturday, October 17th. BCT trainers will facilitate a 3-hour conversation with the congregation where we will examine how we can avoid letting undiscovered prejudice become a part of our search process, and they will lead the Sunday service on October 18th. This is yet another way for us to put our faith into lived experience and help ensure that we will find the minister who will serve us well .
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Ministerial Search Committee
This opportunity allows the entire congregation fuller participation in the search process. It will allow each of us to explore our hopes and concerns for a new minister, learn more about the search process, and see how our own history (both personal and congregational) might enhance or interfere with our efforts in this search. Please set aside Saturday, October 17th, from 10:00 to 1:30 to participate in this important workshop. A hearty brunch will be served at 10:00, with the workshop beginning at 10:30. Childcare will be provided for children up to age 12. More information will be posted as the date gets closer so keep reading your newsletter and watching the Ministerial Search Committee bulletin board. The BCT program is offered by the Unitarian Universalist Association, who provides support and help in the ministerial search process for UU congregations. We are very fortunate to have Rev. Keith Kron, Director of the UUA Transitions Office, as the leader of the BCT team for Horizon.
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COMMUNITY NEWS Community Cares Ramona Ramazani
“Exploring Horizon� Class Director of Membership and Pastoral Care dmpc@horizonuu.org After Church Lunch Bunch Join us after the service, Sunday, September 6th at Grill 19, across the street from the church at the golf club.
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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Potluck We are happy to announce the resumption of our Sunday Potlucks! The Neighborhood Group Leaders have volunteered to host (set up, receive food and clean up) the potlucks on a quarterly basis. Our next Potluck is September 13th and it will be hosted by the Denton/Corinth/Highland Village (Gay Cox-Leader), Lewisville (Cat Sabih-Leader) Neighborhood Groups and another TBA group. Please contact them if you live in those areas and can help. Peggy Gill and JuLane have graciously volunteered to coordinate the remaining eight pot lucks. You can contact Peggy at Peggyprof@gmail.com or by calling 903-312-3901 if you would like to volunteer or have any questions.
Horizon Directory Hello members! I am asking for your help with our online directory through ACS. Could you please take a moment to look at your information and update any changes you may have such as phone number, address, email etc..? We want to have the most up to date information so that other members or church staff can contact you, if needed. Please let me know by email at dmpc@horizonuu.org.
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Ladies Bunco Friday, September 11 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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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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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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GROWTH AND LEARNING NEWS by Lauren Daniell dlre@horizonuu.org blog: www.horizonuu.org/dre/ Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/horizonuu/
Adult Growth and Learning Upcoming Fall Courses for Adults at Horizon Sign up in the Horizon Lobby
Women’s Journey Group 2nd and 4th Sundays
8:30-9:45 a.m. September 13th- December 13th Leader: Katie Barnes JourneyGroups@horizonuu.org
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Adult Growth and Learning
Young Adult OWL* October 4-November 15 Sundays, 1-3pm Horizon Library Leaders/Instructors: Matt Burr, Mindy Burr & Cassie Withy-Rila dlre@horizonuu.org *ages 18-40
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Bending the Arc Towards Justice: UUs Who Made a Difference Leader: Mary Morris Tuesdays 7:30-9:00pm October 13-November 17 dlre@horizonuu.org
Great Decisions First Wednesdays of the month beginning October 7th 7:30-9:00pm
Leader: Peggy Gill dlre@horizonuu.org
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Wisdom Circle Mondays 7:15-9:00pm Horizon Library Leader: John Myers tuesdaywisdom@horizonuu.org
Adult Religious Explorations: Sunday morning forum Drop ins welcome! Sundays 9:00-10:10am
Horizon Library Leaders: Kay and Kent Darwin & Pete and Delta Davis are@horizonuu.org
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Great Decisions for Unitarian Universalists
PREPARE TO DISCUSS THE WORLD! Great Decisions is America's largest discussion program on world affairs. The program model involves reading the Great Decisions Briefing Book, meeting in a Discussion Group to watch a short DVD and discuss the most critical global issues facing America today. First Wednesdays of the month Beginning October 7th 7:30-9:00pm Horizon Fellowship Hall The Briefing (class) book is available for $22
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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 17 Fellowship Hall
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Bending the Arc Towards Justice, cont. Tuesdays 7:30-9:00pm October 13-November 17 Fellowship Hall Grounded in the belief that even "failures" in our history can be instructive, this program presents the ongoing struggle of our tradition to live up to its ever-evolving ideals of social transformation. Themes include abolition, peace-making, civil rights, free speech, utopianism, counter-culture, the women’s movements of both 19th and 20th centuries, sexuality education, and LGBT equality. After the introductory 2 hour class, participants will select the 3 topics to be discussed in the remaining sessions.
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Young Adult OWL
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News for Children and Teens Special Art Activity this Sunday Ages 6-12 & YRUU
The children and youth will join Lauren Daniell and other volunteers to paint a mural to be displayed during the September 13th Water Service. They will paint a river scene which will be used by all who participate in the worship service next Sunday.
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Special roles for children and teens during the service September 13th Next Sunday, Horizon will celebrate the beginning of the new church year with a Water Ceremony. Children and teens will have important roles to play during the service, most importantly assembling the river mural with notes from the entire congregation from 10:45-11:45. It will be a meaningful experience for your child or teen, and all are invited to participate.
Thanks to all who helped with Beach Day
A big thank you goes out to Horizon members and parents who helped set up, supervise and clean up after Beach Day last Sunday. The kids had a great time and it couldn't have happened without all your support!
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Children’s classes begin September 20th
Want a sneak peak at fall courses for our children and teens? Visit: www.horizonuu.org/dre to learn about fall classes offered PreK-12th grade.
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Attention Teens 16 and older: Want to attend the Dallas Pride Parade Sept. 20th? Lauren Daniell has room for four passengers to go to the Pride Parade. Contact dlre@horizonuu.org to reserve your space.
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Calendar of Events Children and Youth September 6th: Art project in Portable ages 6-12 6th: OWL & COA will hold class 13th: Water service: Intergenerational Service for all ages 20th: Fall classes begin PreK-Middle School /YRUU 20th: Dallas Pride Parade (ages 16+)
October 24th: (Sat) All-ages Fall /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 Horizon Book Group choice for the month of September Join us at 12:00 in the Horizon library. Bring your lunch (if you wish)
and contribute to the discussion. . . (or just listen!) The 4th Tuesday, September 22
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Horizon Book Group Current Selection From Amazon.com: Three planes crash in a small town in New Jersey over the course of just two short months. Sounds like the backdrop of a horror movie, or in this post 9/11 world, something more sinister. But this actually happened in Elizabeth, New Jersey in the early 1950s, when beloved children’s author Judy Blume (Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.) was a young girl, experiencing the horror firsthand. Who, or what, was responsible—Communists? Martians? With no obvious explanation to cling to for comfort, this terrified community could only wait for something much bigger than the next shoe to drop. This is all big, mind-blowing stuff. But in her novel In the Unlikely Event, which like Summer Sisters is written for an adult audience, Blume travels back to that time and tells the more intimate stories within the larger one, to help us better comprehend the incomprehensible, and learn the lessons that are the only bright side of catastrophe. And the overarching moral, here, is to not let fear limit your possibilities. Through the various characters that inhabit this multigenerational tale, Blume beseeches us to not be afraid to get on a plane, take career risks, pursue your dreams, fall in love…After all, life is made up of unlikely events, and they “aren’t all bad. There are good ones, too.” --–Erin Kodicek
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Horizon Book Group Current Selection
Horizon Book Group Selections September through December 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
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Metrocrest CROP Hunger Walk S aturday, S eptember 19, 2015 • C arrollton, TX
Sign up for the Unitarian Universalists Team!
www.crophungerwalk.org
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2015 DALLAS PRIDE PARADE Air Conditioned Shuttles & Bus will transport you to the parade site from: First Unitarian Church of Dallas 4015 Normandy Ave, Dallas, TX 75205 (public parking close by) Starting at noon, Sunday, September 20 Parade begins at 2:00 p.m. We will be joining the North Texas UU Congregations #29 in the parade For more information see: ntuuc.org Or email: SocialResponsibility@HorizonUU.org
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SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY NEWS HORIZON SUPPORTS TEACHERS FOR A BETTER BELIZE THE VILLAGE OF DOLORES In July, Horizon donated “Share-the-Plate” to Teachers for a Better Belize to help the Mayan village of Dolores in southern Belize. Patti Burns and Peggy Gill traveled to the village of Dolores to learn more about it. Pictures taken during the trip are displayed in Horizon’s library. Here are a few of them. Please check out the rest of the display in the library.
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SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY NEWS HORIZON SUPPORTS TEACHERS FOR A BETTER BELIZE THE VILLAGE OF DOLORES
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SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY NEWS HORIZON SUPPORTS TEACHERS FOR A BETTER BELIZE THE VILLAGE OF DOLORES Dolores is a medium size Ketchi village in the Toledo District of Belize. The village has only limited access to electricity through a few generators. The school has no access to electricity. Water is available using handpumps to untreated wells. It is a two-hour drive over unpaved roads to Punta Gorda, the town in the district. In the rainy season, the roads can become impassible due to flooding and mud. Villagers live in single room houses with wooden or dirt floors, wooden walls and thatch roofs. Everyone in the family has a hammock for sleeping which is tied up during the day. There is no furniture in the house except perhaps a table for preparing food. Clothes and other goods are stored along the walls of the house. A new principal came to Dolores with a vision of improving life for this village about 3 years ago. The school is large for a village school and currently serves about 175 students from preschool to the equivalent of our grade 8. None of the girls in this village attended high school at the time Hermalinda Ical arrived. Girls stayed home, married and raised the family. Under her leadership, 5 girls and 8 boys will be attending high school this year. She also started a preschool program for 3 and 4 year olds and teaches the class herself because there are not enough children attending to qualify for a teacher. It is a slow process to change culture and only a few parents will let their children attend school this young, but the number is growing.
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SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY NEWS In order to support her upper level students and her high school students she needed a generator to power a laptop computer so the students could do research. The encyclopedia she had was printed in 1965. She wanted to create a library with books for all students to read and reference material for her older students. Although she was assigned a two-room apartment attached to the school, she gave this up and turned one room into her preschool and one room into her library. In addition to the generator she needed shelving for her books and supplies. Patti Burns and Peggy Gill brought her request back to Horizon and everyone stepped up either by providing books or donating to Share-the-Plate. We raised almost $900 to help with Dolores. Peggy traveled to Belize the first week in August and with other volunteers delivered the 14 boxes of books collected by Horizon. She and Hermalinda bought a new generator that will give 7-8 hours of power and paid for 300 board feet of lumber. A villager will create the lumber from local trees and the teachers will build the shelves in the library. The village also held a fund raiser in May and will buy a printer scanner this week. Mrs. Ical will use her laptop in the library for student use.
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SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY NEWS The generator provides much needed electricity to the teachers. Many have laptops but had no way to recharge them during the day. This lets the teachers show short videos and use some of the resources that were unavailable. Horizon has formed a true partnership with the village of Dolores. Hermalinda is hoping to get CD’s of encyclopedias and other reference material. While we have the option of using Wikapedia, Dolores does not have Internet so must rely on CD’s for reference. If you still have any old CD’s please give them to Peggy or Patti. They are planning to return the week before Thanksgiving. Hopefully, other members of Horizon will want to visit this amazing place with Patti and Peggy!
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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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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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STEWARDSHIP NEWS T E N D I N G
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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
And a hearty thank you to the families that have been invited and responded with a renewed pledge:
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STEWARDSHIP NEWS 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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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
Sunday Services
September 13, 2015
A Gathering of the Waters Rev. Helen Carroll
September 20, 2015
What Unitarian Universalists Value Least Rev. Bill Schultz September 27, 2015 – Lay Led
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HORIZON UU CALENDAR OF EVENTS Saturday, September 5 8:00 am - 10:00 am Men's Support Group - E3 - Library 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Jobs with Justice Rally/Sing 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Erb - Lundsgaard Wedding - E3 - Library, FH - Fellowship Hall, KI - Kitch, MO - Minister's Office, SH - Sanc. 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm UDV - Church Rental - E3 - Library, FH - Fellowship Hall, KI Kitch, RL - Lobby / Narthex, S5 - Class, S6 – Class Sunday, September 6 9:00 am - 10:00 am UU Christian Fellowship / Study – Kent Darwin “Words of Action Spoken by Jesus” - E3 - Library 10:00 am - 12:00 pm CAYRE - Child Care - S1 - Nursery Sign Up for CROP Walk! - TOH - Table 1 Sign up for Denton Alzheimer's Walk! - TOH - Table 2 10:15 am - 12:00 pm Library Ministry - Open for Browsing - E3 - Library 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Main Worship - SH - Sanc. 11:45 am - 2:00 pm After Church Lunch Bunch -- All Are Welcome! 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm N. TX School of Irish Music - AD - Admin. Office, E3 - Library, FH - Fellowship Hall, KI - Kitch, S3 - Class, S4 - Class, S5 - Class, SH - Sanc. 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm GALA Youth - S6 – Class 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Celebration of Life - FH - Fellowship Hall, KI - Kitch, RL - Lobby / Narthex Monday, September 7 Labor Day 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 7:15 pm - 9:00 pm Wisdom Circle - E3 - Library 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Pastoral Caregivers Meeting - AD - Admin. Office Tuesday, September 8 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 MSC - E3 – Library 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Membership Committee Meeting - AD - Admin. Office
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HORIZON UU CALENDAR OF EVENTS Wednesday, September 9 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, September 10 No Events Scheduled Friday, September 11 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Candlelighters - FH - Fellowship Hall 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Ladies Bunco - FH - Fellowship Hall Saturday, September 12 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 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Authoring Life's Final Chapter planning - AD - Admin. Office 4:00 pm - 8:00 am 8th Grade OWL Lock-in - P1 - Lg, P2 - Couch 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm An Elegant Viennese Evening with Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - FH - Fellowship Hall, KI - Kitch, RL - Lobby / Narthex Sunday, September 13 9:00 am - 10:15 am Adult Religious Explorations - E3 - Library 10:00 am - 12:00 pm CAYRE - Child Care - S1 - Nursery Sign up for Denton Alzheimer's Walk! - TOH - Table 2 10:15 am - 12:00 pm Library Ministry - Open for Browsing - E3 - Library 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Main Worship - SH - Sanc. 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm 2nd Sunday Potluck EVERYONE WELCOME!! - FH - Fellowship Hall, KI - Kitch 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Ministerial Search Conversations - AD - Admin. Office, P1 Lg, S1 - Nursery, S4 - Class, S6 - Class, S7 - Class, SH - Sanc. Women's Retreat Planning Committee meeting - S5 - Class 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Wellspring - P2 - Couch 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm GALA Youth - S6 - Class
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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.