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the_week@horizonuu a publication of horizon unitarian universalist church horizon unitarian universalist church • 1641 w. hebron pkwy. • carrollton, tx • 75010 6334 t: 972 492 4940 • f: 972 394 05 • email: the_week@horizonuu.org
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Contemplations * Rev. Dennis Hamilton * srminister@horizonuu.org
The Southwestern Conference UU Ministers have a retreat each year, and two ministers are selected to present an “odyssey” the story of their faith journey. This year is my swan song odyssey. After seven decades I will present the lessons, the harvest of a life of inquiry and service. In Hindu tradition one’s life is divided into four stages or ashramas corresponding roughly to childhood and school, productive middle age, a deepening maturity and, in one’s elder years a dedication to service and devotion. The Sanskrit word for this stage of life is Sannyasa. In my life, my call to the ministry was my entry into Sannyasa. The last thirty years in the ministry have held a long series of lessons leading me ever more deeply into the next chapter of retirement and reflection. In our Unitarian Universalist Lifespan Religious Education, we also look at stages of life based on James Fowler’s model of faith development. I introduce you to this modelin the New UU sessions. The question is, what stage are you in and do you see that your life really can develop into a lasting context of peace and understanding. Can you see the stage ahead and what do you need to do to realize it? You have heard the expression “When the student is ready the teacher will come.” Well when you reflect honestly on your life the teacher within you will begin to teach. It is as if you knew it all along but just weren’t ready to hear it. ~~~ This month our theme of Harvest asks us all to reflect on our lives so far and think about the lessons we have learned, the gifts life has given us, and the legacy we have left behind, positive or negative. You are all invited to FIRST WEDNESDAY VESPERS (7 to 7:30 pm and discussion following, 7:30 to 9 pm) to explore the stages of your life with other inquirers. I have been doing this reflection on life lessons for so many years; you might think it would get stale or repetitious. It doesn’t. It just gets deeper and richer. Come explore your life with us.
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The church, Horizon, has been on a life journey also, going through stages and learning lessons. Through this quarter century of change and harvest, Horizon has thrived partly because it has been intentional in its development. We plan ahead and we learn from our mistakes and, even better, from other church’s mistakes. We are not condemned to learning only from our own foibles. So in preparation for this next stage of Horizon’s life, we are preparing a Strategic Plan to provide a chart and compass for the next adventure and the next minister. On the THIRD WEDNESDAY of the month, November 20 at 7 pm, we will have a Town Hall Meeting to get YOUR input into this Strategic Plan. You are encouraged to voice your thoughts, your ideas and dreams for the church and to help plan the next stage in its development. This is also a time when the leadership can explain what plans are in the works and how they plan to guide Horizon through the next few years. So please put this on your calendar and let us know what you want for the church as it continues to develop. ~~~ Lastly, a plug for PASTA, our fall service auction. It is coming next Saturday, November 9. Please send in your offerings and plan to come and set your social calendar for the winter season. I like to say that PASTA and the spring service auction FIASCO are the best and funnest way to raise some money for the church. Besides, they don’t cost a thing. You would like to have people to your house for a movie night or a theme party or maybe plan an outing for eight or nine people. This way you still have the party, but people will pay the church to attend. As for when you buy a service, you would go out to eat anyway, or go to the movies or the symphony. Now you can give the church the money and go with other UUs. It is a real bargain. So I hope to see you at First Wednesday, the Town Hall Meeting and PASTA. Faithfully, Dennis
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FUTURE SUNDAYS Horizon encourages you to attend weekly worship here within your community, on Sundays at 10:30AM
November’s Theme: “Harvesting” November 3, “Abundance and Scarcity” - Rev. Hamilton Isn’t it strange how no matter how much we have there is always more to want. How can we become satisfied for more than a few minutes? What would it be like to not want more? Why do we feel scarcity even when we are secure? Can we live graciously in the midst of plenty, or in the midst of poverty?
November 10, “Unlikely Harvest” - Lyssa Jenkens Have you ever received all that you longed for only to discover is was less than you hoped? Or, perhaps you have grieved for a lost dream not knowing that something far more satisfying was about to come into your life unbidden. All of our lives are full of unlikely harvests, for good and ill. On Nov. 10, we will consider two qualities of spirit—willingness and willfulness—and the unlikely harvests they yield in our lives.
November 17, “Reaping What You Sow” - Rev. Hamilton So what do you think happens when you die? Will the universe rectify our failings? Will we be punished or rewarded? Is there such a thing as karma, and what would it mean to our living and dying? Is there true justice, and what would that look like? And really, why should I do well if there is no ultimate justice?
November 24, THANKSGIVING SERVICE “Lessons of the Pilgrims” Rev. Hamilton When our UU religious ancestors landed at Plymouth Rock in 1620, they could have no inkling what that would bloom into. The harvest of that colonial life has been astounding for some. It meant the end of many of the indigenous people though. We tell the story and reflect on what gratitude can do for America. We will break bread together in our annual Thanksgiving Communion.
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UPCOMING EVENTS First Wednesday Vespers: “Harvesting” is our theme for November. Is may seem obvious for Thanksgiving month to reflect on the bounty of the earth and all the blessings we have heaped upon us. But it also asks us to look more deeply into the trials and deprivations that have been part of our lives. What have we learned from them? What are the “teachable moments” in your life, and what have you learned from them? Are there regrets in your life? Of course. They may be our best teachers. Above all, we reap what we plant. Can we be boldly honest with ourselves and see what seeds we have been planting? What will be the harvest of our actions—even our intentions. Vespers is 7 to 7:30, Discussion of the topic 7:30 to 9 PM. Come early and join us for brown bag diner.
Social Justice Environmental Task Force Meeting on Sunday, November 10th - Administration Office at Noon Bring your potluck lunches and join us to hear a recap of activities from this past year. We will also discuss refocusing and diversifying our efforts for the coming year and choosing a new chair as Aly Tharp steps down to concentrate her efforts on climate activism. We’ll be meeting around the table in the Administration Office. Come join the team whose focus is the health of our planet—our only home! Bring your ideas and energy!
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Adult Religious Explorations Contact: are@horizon.org
Sunday mornings 9:00 – 10:10 am Horizon Library
November 3, 2013
Christian Chalice Circle: Jesus Through the Ages. Peggy will facilitate the class on “Kidnapped by the Christian Right, Discarded by the Secular Left, Jesus needs saving.”
November 10, 2013
ARE class: Forum. Facilitated by John Myers a class discussion on "Reaping" in all aspects of our living. The Chalice Circle model for interactive learning will continue.
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Annual Thanksgiving Day potluck coming up! Bring a dish to share and celebrate the feast with church friends Sign up in Fellowship Hall This event started in 1995 when Jane Roehl and Mat Matlock were searching for a way to celebrate Thanksgiving far from family. They decided it would be wonderful to invite other people who wanted to share the day to get together at church for the meal. It was a big hit and has been going on ever since! Some of the joys are that there are lots of choices for wonderful food and warmth to having friends to be with! $2 donation per family requested ====================================================================================
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CALENDAR: What’s Going On At Horizon? SATURDAY NOVEMBER 2 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Men's Support Group - E3 - Library 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Candle Lighters Workshop - FH – Fellowship Hall
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 3 Wreath Sale for COA - TOH - Table 2; COA Ink Cartridge Recycling - TOH - Table 3 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM UU Christian Fellowship / Study - E3 - Library 10:15 AM - 12:30 PM Library Ministry - Open for Browsing - E3 - Library 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Main Worship - SH - Sanc. 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM After Church Lunch Bunch -- All Are Welcome!
MONDAY NOVEMBER 4 2:45 PM - 4:15 PM Memorial Garden Committee - E3 - Library 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Yoga - P1 - Lg 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM SMART Recovery - FH - Fellowship Hall 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Building Your Own Theology Class - P2 - Couch 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Pastoral Caregivers Meeting - MO - Minister's Office
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 5 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Articulating Your UU Faith - S6 - Class 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Buddhist Sangha - P1 - Lg, P2 - Couch 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Tuesday Wisdom Circle - E3 – Library
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 6 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Library Ministry - E3 - Library 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Trailblazers Education and Support Group – F. Hall 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM First Wednesdays - FH - Fellowship Hall 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Special Board Meeting - E3 – Library
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 7
Calendar… by phone? Most people know that to view the church’s master calendar, you just point your browser at http://calendar.horizonuu.org but did you know that there is a special mobile browser enabled version for smartphones like iPhone and ‘Droid? Just point your browser at: http://calendar.horizonuu.org/Vi ewMobile.html to be taken straight to a scaled version of the church calendar! No apps, no special downloads, simple! (And while you are there, why don’t you add it to your phone bookmarks, so you can get there easily in the future?)
5:45 PM - 7:00 PM Restorative Yoga - P1 - Lg 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM Worship Arts Committee Meeting - MO - Minister's Office 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Choir Practice - FH - Fellowship Hall
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 8 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Candlelighters - FH - Fellowship Hall 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Women's Bunco - FH - Fellowship Hall
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 9 * ALL CHURCH EVENT: PASTA! 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Men's Support Group - E3 - Library 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM Rental - Isha Institute - FH - Fellowship Hall 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Volunteer at Metrocrest Social Services Food Pantry - Other - Offsite 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Senior Women's Chalice Circle - E3 - Library 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM PASTA! - Horizon's Fall Service Auction - Other - All Church Event
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A Note from the DLRE * By Lauren Daniell * dlre@horizonuu.org
Thank you to all who worked to make the Halloween Party a spooktacular success! Over fifty volunteers worked over two days to bring the annual Horizon Halloween Party together. Thanks to one and all for all their hard work and dedication, from putting together the Haunted House, bringing cakes for the Cake Walk, staffing an art table, a carnival game or the Photo Booth, participating in the TrUUnk or Treat or telling fortunes. A great time was had by all!
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Attention Youth: Opportunities ahead!
There are many opportunities for our teens 14-18 years of age in the near future. Please contact Lauren (dlre@horizonuu.org) if you are interested in attending.
Youth Leadership Conference Nov 15-17, 2013 9:00 pm Friday-11:00 am Sunday First Unitarian Church of Oklahoma City Cost $40 – for each registrant, youth and adults Registration limited to 4 youth and 2 adults from each congregation – if you have additional people that want to attend, we will have a waiting list. Led by Ann McDermott (Youth Coordinator at 1UOKC), Bronwyn Agnew and Olivia Henshaw (former youth leaders in SW District). Registration will be available soon at www.uuokc.org What to expect: This will be a working conference designed to give youth and adults an opportunity to gain skills and acquire resources to take back to their home congregations to enhance youth programs all over the district. We will cover a variety of topics including basic youth group structure, community building, youth/adult shared leadership strategies, and tips on integrating social justice and anti-oppression work into your group. The ultimate goal is to create youth groups that are balanced in their approach. These tend to be more successful and help us to honor our seven principles. We will also help youth and adults to identify how to better integrate the youth as individuals and the youth group as a whole into the congregation at large.
SAVE THE DATE Gulf Coast Rally January 17-19, 2014 Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church
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Houston, Texas
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UU Parenting Corner
This is a new section of the newsletter just for parents raising their children in the UU faith. Each month we’ll explore a topic relevant to raising children as UUs. This month’s topic is “spirituality.” How can I nurture the spiritual side of my child? If you were raised in another religious tradition besides Unitarian Universalism, did you say nightly prayers before bedtime? Believe it or not, UU families can pray too, even if your family identifies itself as humanist or secular. Some religions call these actions “prayers” or “blessings,” but you shouldn’t let the language keep you from engaging your child in activities that promote his or her relationship with the greater world. Giving thanks and remembering those around your family is a universal emotion that is not tied to any particular religious tradition. Saying a “prayer” will add to your child’s sense of connectedness to others and promote our Seventh Principle, “the interdependent web of life of which we are all a part.” Prayers and blessings remind us that we are all in this together and will aid in your child’s sense of security and well-being. Here is a common approach to praying with children adopted from the traditional method, “Five Finger Prayers.” 1. The thumb is the closest finger to you, so start praying for those who are closest to you. They are the persons easiest to remember. 2. The next finger is the index. Pray for those who teach you, instruct you and heal you. They need the support and wisdom to show direction to others. 3. The following finger is the tallest. It reminds us of our leaders, the governors and those who have authority. 4. The fourth finger is the ring finger. It may surprise you to learn that it is our weakest finger. It should remind us to pray for the weakest, the sick, or those plagued by problems. 5. Finally, we have the pinkie, the smallest of all. Your pinkie should remind you to pray for yourself. When you are done praying for the other four groups, you will be able to see your own needs but in the proper perspective, and you will be able to pray for your own needs in a better way.
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Attention Parents It’s time to register your children and teens for religious education classes for the new church year. Please click on this link to download the form and return to the DLRE, Lauren Daniell: http://bit.ly/17Y7dDB
Announcements: Children’s and Youth RE
Wreath Sales for COA until November 10 Stop by the Taste of Horizon Tables beginning next week to order your fresh greenery for the holidays and help send our COA kids to Boston. Prices, styles, and delivery dates TBA.
Playground Spruce-up day Saturday, January 25 9am-12 noon Come help give our kids’ playground a facelift by donating an hour or two on Saturday morning in January. We’ll spread some mulch under the swings and slides to make sure our children can play safely, add sand to our fantastic sandbox, and give the deck a little TLC. Many hands make light work! Coffee and snacks provided.
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Bring in Your Empty Ink Cartridges to help Coming of Age by Dec. 1 John Bloomer has issued A CHALLENGE for the congregation and the Coming of Age class Collect $100 worth of empty printer cartridges (inkjet or laser toner) by December 1, 2013 and Rapid Refill Carrollton will MATCH the AMOUNT COLLECTED!! (Maximum matching amount is $200) DOUBLE YOUR MONEY! Collect $100 in cartridges and get $200! Collect $200 in cartridges and get $400!! Bring ALL of your empty cartridges from HOME. Children, ask your parents if they can get empty cartridges from WORK. Ask your school for empty cartridges. ALL CARTRIDGES COUNT! Drop them off in the Recycle Bin the kitchen.
Register your children now for the 2013-14 church school year: Classes for the new church year have already begun and even if you registered your child in previous years, a new registration form is needed. Paper registration forms can be found in the sanctuary, in the RE office and with your children’s teachers. Not able to get to church this Sunday or need an electronic form? Please follow this link to download a form at home. Return all forms and checks to Lauren Daniell, DLRE: http://www.horizonuu.org/images/newsletter/registrationhorizonre20132014.pdf
Upcoming dates for Children’s and Youth Religious Education Today-November 10th: COA Christmas Wreath Sales November 15-17th: Youth Leadership Conference, Oklahoma City November 22nd (Friday 7pm) Boxing Party to send care packages to loved ones November 24th: Children’s Chapel #3, grades K-5, 10:30-10:45, Portable #8 December 8th: Tree Trimming Party December 22nd: NO RE classes, Preschool – 12th grade
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December 24th: Christmas Eve service December 30th: No RE classes, Preschool-12th grade January 5th: RE classes resume, Preschool-12th grade January 17-19th: Youth Rally at Emerson UU-Houston January 25th: Playground work day (Saturday) 9am-12pm February 1st: RE teacher appreciation dinner, Temple Beth Shalom
Adult Religious Education Horizon offers its adults many ways to deepen their faith, from our on-going Adult Religious Explorations Forum on Sunday mornings to classes during the week, such as Articulating Your UU Faith and Building Your Own Theology. Here are the courses currently running.
First Wednesdays with Rev. Dennis Hamilton, Lyssa Jenkens and Lauren Daniell 7-9 pm (6:30 brown bag supper) November 6: Harvesting The first Wednesday evening of the month will be a time for us to gather together to explore our monthly themes in depth. After a short worship service, we’ll break into groups to discuss how these themes wend their ways through our lives and our Unitarian Universalist faith.
Articulating Your UU Faith with Tina Ulakovic Tuesday 7-9 pm, October 22, November 5 & 19 zarina004@tx.rr.com What do you say when people ask, “What is that church you go to?” We will move through a series of engaging exercises–personal reflection, role-play, discussion designed to equip us in defining and articulating our faith. Members of this course will be able to tell others about the history of our faith tradition, our Principles and Purposes and our witness to liberal religion in our community, nation and world. Please contact Tina for more information and to enroll.
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Building Your Own Theology with JuLane Mondays 7-9 pm until December 9 Enrollment capped at 12: julane@judithlane.com The Building Your Own Theology course invites each of us to develop our own religious understanding and a deeper sense of what each of us, individually, believes and values. The BYOT class will also help you develop a deeper understanding of Unitarian Universalism.
Buddhist Sangha with Rev. Dennis Hamilton Tuesdays 7-9 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.
Adult Religious Explorations Sunday mornings, 9:00-10:15 am Horizon Library This Sunday morning gathering is a forum for different ideas and beliefs to help our members explore their spirituality. It features a wide variety of speakers from both in and outside of Horizon, and topics vary from the spiritual to the ethical, to discussions about current events or books. Please refer to the special Adult Religious Explorations section in the newsletter to see this month’s topics.
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First Wednesdays “Harvesting� Wednesday, November 6 7-9 pm
What have you learned from the trials and deprivations that have been part of your life? What are the teachable moments in your life and what have you learned from them? What are your regrets? Regrets may actually be our best teachers! We reap what we plant. Can we be boldly honest with ourselves and see what seeds we have been planting? What will be harvest of our intentions and our actions?
Join the Rev. Dennis Hamilton, Lyssa Jenkens and Lauren Daniell for an exploration of the Horizon monthly theme Brown bag dinner and conversation begin at 6:30 Reserve childcare at childcare@horizonuu.org
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Care Package Party next meeting, November 22nd @ 7pm Horizon members prepared care packages for their children who are away at college or in the military last Friday night, October 25th. Do you have a loved one who lives out of town that you’d like to surprise with treats from home? The next packing party will be Friday, November 22nd at 7 pm. Bring a plain cardboard box and packing matierials (eg bubble wrap,) non-perishable items the recipient will enjoy, and a dish to share at the party. Contact Lisa Casto or Lynn Schluns for more information, or email dlre@horizonuu.org.
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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! ===================================================================================================
To avoid conflict with other church events, until further notice, the WFIG Chalice Circle has been changed to the 2nd, 4th, and 5th Wednesday nights of the month. ===================================================================================================
NEW BEGINNINGS A Chalice Circle Exploring the Seven Principles of Unitarian Universalism For newcomers and longer-term attendees who are making any kind of new start in their lives WHEN: Sundays 12:15 – 1:45 pm * DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED WHERE: Portable – couch room * You’re invited to bring a sack lunch. *Join us any Sunday. Facilitated by Marianna Seaton, Director of Lay Ministry. For more information e-mail dlm@horizonuu.org. CURIOUS ABOUT SCHEDULE? 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 Dennis Hamilton at srminister@horizonuu.org or call 972-529-8187. You may also contact buddhists@horizonuu.org . The UU Christian Chalice Circle (uuchristians@horizonuu.org ) The UU Christian Chalice Circle provides a forum for enriching our spiritual lives through personal discovery of the heart, meaning, and tradition of Christianity. We gather monthly on the 1st Sunday at 9AM in the library for discussion, fellowship, and exploration. All those seeking to connect (or re-connect) to the beauty and wisdom of Christianity are welcome to attend. Email uuchristians@horizonuu.org The CineMat Group (cinemat@horizonuu.org ) The CineMat group will be meeting on the 4th Saturday every month. And it’s now a Chalice Circle!. This Chalice Circle gets together to see a movie and then goes to a coffee shop or restaurant to discuss and comment on it in a friendly circle over a cup of coffee or drink. People should call Meg Reed or Marga Gordon for more info, or email cinemat@horizonuu.org.
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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.! Healthy Women Chalice Circle (healthywomen@horizonuu.org ) A woman’s support group to help achieve their goals of health and fitness. Sharing of ideas and experiences in nutrition, weight loss, exercise and stress management. Men’s Saturday Support Group (mensgroup@horizonuu.org ) A men’s support group that includes a check-in and informal discussion of men’s issues regarding family, health, workplace, and relationships. Starts at 8AM The 2nd Tuesday Potluck Chalice Circle (secondtuesday@horizonuu.org ) This group meets for food, fellowship, and deepening friendships. They meet in the library 2 nd Tuesday of most months at 12 noon. Occasionally we take a field trip instead of having a potluck lunch. Tuesday Wisdom Circle (tuesdaywisdom@horizonuu.org ) A chalice circle that offers a check-in and discussion of a weekly life issue topic selected by a group member. Parents – Forget Red Bull, WE’LL give you Wings! (every other Mon, 9a) (mondaywings@horizonuu.org ) WINGS Chalice Circle is a fun and friendly group whose purpose is to support the person within each parent by creating friendships and nurturing our intellect and creativity. Senior Women’s Chalice Circle (womenalive@horizonuu.org ) - Women Alive 55+ has very recently been renamed “Senior Women’s Chalice Circle”. The group meets on the second and fourth Saturday of each month in the Horizon Library, 12-2 PM. The Women’s Friendship in Growth (WFIG) Chalice Circle (wfig@horizonuu.org) Meets on the 2nd, 4th, and 5th Wednesdays of each month from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. We welcome women of all ages to join us for fun, connection, and growth. We share stories from our lives and discuss topics that help us get to know one another better. Recent programs have included How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci: Seven Steps to Genius Every Day, a night of Board Games, and TED talks on the Power of Vulnerability, Connected but Alone, and Body Language. We’d love to have you in our group! To find out more, contact Nancy Foreman or Sarah Roye at wfig@horizonuu.org. Young Adult Chalice Circle Principled Commitment has been postponed until a later date. Contact YoungAdultCouples@horizonuu.org for more details.
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After Church Lunch Locations November 2013 Visitors and members welcome! Directions available at the Welcome Center. When we go to a restaurant, we meet there approximately 20 minutes after the service ends. First ones there please get a table for 10+ under the name “Horizon”. November 3rd: Pho Que Huong: 291 E. Round Grove Road, Lewisville, TX 75067. Great service, fast, clean and great Vietnamese food! Menu includes several tofu choices. $ http://phoquehuong.com November 10th: All Church 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. Thank you to the Women’s Friendship in Growth (WFIG) Chalice Circle for coordinating this month! November 17th: Rosa’s Café Tortilla Factory: 705 North Denton Tap Road, Coppell, TX 75019. Tasty, inexpensive, fast Mexican food in a comfortable environment. Burritos, Enchiladas, Fajitas, Tamales, Tacos, Chili Verde, and Combo Plates. $ http://www.rosascafe.com November 24th: Eat St. Kabab Factory: 2540 Old Denton Rd, Carrollton, TX 75006. Excellent Indian, Pakistani, and vegetarian food. They also have grilled items, burgers, tacos, and shakes. $ https://www.facebook.com/EatStKababFactory
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SHOP TO SUPPORT THE CHURCH! THE NEW KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS PROGRAM: Kroger has discontinued the Reloadable Kroger Fundraiser Cards, and on August 1, 2013 the new and simpler Kroger Community Rewards program will begin! To support Horizon with this program, just enroll your “Kroger Plus Card”.
You will need a Kroger Plus card that has been registered online. If you do not have a Kroger Plus card, they are available at the customer service desk at any Kroger. You can register your card through the link below. Click “Create an Account” in the upper right-hand corner of the page. If you need assistance call Kroger support at 1-866-221-4141.
To Enroll 1. 2. 3. 4.
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Go to www.krogercommunityrewards.com. Click “Enroll Now” under the Texas heading near the bottom of the page. Sign in with your email address and password. Click on “Community Rewards” link. Follow online instructions. Horizon’s NPO number is 82988.
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