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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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FUTURE SUNDAYS
Horizon encourages you to attend weekly worship here within your community, on Sundays at 10:30AM
December 15, Choir Christmas Concert: John Rutter’s Gloria It is always a pleasure to hear our choir perform a great work at this holiday season. This year our Music Director, Stanley Moody has chosen John Rutter’s Gloria. This celebratory work will surprise you and give you a taste of the traditional. The accompaniment is trumpets, piano and percussion, so be prepared for a little bombast. John Rutter is a modern composer whose works are widely acclaimed and appreciated. December 22 “What Child Is This?” - Rev. Dennis Hamilton I remember singing “O Holy Night” at church as a boy soprano. Things were so simple then, and holy. Baby Jesus was a magic baby and the story, although odd, was compelling. I think that is when I became a leftist though, favoring the poor and being outraged at the Romans and the Pharisees for selling out and abusing the little people. The irony is that the Church was so much more like the Romans than the Holy Family. Who was this child? What did it all mean for our world? Where was the holy here?
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Parade of Poinsettias - Dec. 15 Help Decorate Horizon for the Holidays! As if we didn’t have enough wonderful things to brighten our lives this Sunday, here’s something else – helping Horizon’s Flower Fund with the Parade of Poinsettias! Since Old Man Winter put a crimp in the the original plans for signing up, here’s how this will work instead: YES, Horizon will have a magnificent pre-purchased Parade of Poinsettias Dec. 15 – small, medium, large – red, white, pink! YES, these are available to be taken with you after the Choir Concert, as always, to decorate your own home or give as gifts – or leave at HUUC if you prefer. YES, this year the price will be up to you – but as a guideline, the standard 6-inch pots cost about $7.00 each.
Join the Parade – Easy as 1-2-3! (1) Contribute what you can to the Flower Fund! (2) Get beautiful plants! (3) Be happy, knowing you’ve helped Horizon look beautiful! Questions? Contact Pam Schuman at flowers@horizonuu.org or see her on the chancel after service to pick your favorites. Thanks for your participation – and happy holidays to you and yours!
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GETTING READY FOR A NEW YEAR! ANNUAL INTERGENERATIONAL SHARING SERVICE ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29 Come! Come, whoever you are Visitor, worshipper, lover of sharing! Ours is a service of many voices. Come yet again! Come!
2013 has been quite an eventful year – Margaret Thatcher died; the Affordable Care Act began its processes; the United States government shut down – partially; Horizon cancelled a Sunday service – due to an astounding ice storm that also caused the cancellation of a marathon and a holiday parade; Nelson Mandela died; and – oh yes – we began planning for Rev. Dennis Hamilton's retirement in May of 2014!
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What challenges will 2014 bring? How will we meet them – with resistance, grace, humor? How does each of us - and how do all of us - prepare to move forward into yet another year on our life's journey? The Intergenerational Sharing Service on Sunday, December 29, provides a fabulous opportunity to share with each other those sources of inspiration that keep us looking and moving forward to the future - onward and upward! There are no R.E. classes on this Sunday, - although childcare for infants is still provided - so that all who are a part of our congregation - our gathering - at Horizon are able to take part in the Sharing Service. This worship service does not feature a minister presenting a sermon. Instead, as we look upon the closing of the old year and the opening of the year, anyone attending the worship service young or old - is invited to bring something to share: a poem, a prayer, a song, a story, the possibilities are nearly endless. So, consider: What inspires you? What brings you hope for the future? What is your wish for the world? Is it music – or a story – or a song – or a poem? How would you like to share that with the rest of your friends, acquaintances, and fellow worshippers at Horizon? Please, keep the piece for sharing brief, so that all who wish to share may do so. If you have any questions, or know that you have something you plan on sharing, please, e-mail worshiparts@horizonuu.org. The opportunity to share is not limited to those who give advance notice. If you think you want to share, but are unsure - for whatever reason - you may not reach a decision until the time of the service. Still, it is reassuringly helpful to the members of the Worship Arts Committee to know that there are at least some who do plan to share. And the experiences of past services bear witness to in-service spontaneous or last-minute decisions to share from a few individuals as well. All are welcome! Join us on Sunday, December 29, as we get ourselves ready to sing out the old year and sing in the New Year - 2014!
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! ! ! Free Movie Night at Horizon ! ! ! ***** No Ticket Required - Just Come On In ****
****A SPECIAL FREE MOVIE NIGHT FOR THE END OF 2013****
A classic film for the ages! Set Spain of the 1500's, this musical drama tells the tale of a man who late in life begins to march to a beat that only he hears. Seeking adventures, with only one trusted companion, his name has become a byword for an exceedingly idealistic person, with impractical – even unrealistic – vision of the world. Horizon Players PRESENT.....
(132 minutes) Rated PG by the Motion Picture Association of America. ****(AND A SPECIAL CELEBRATION AS WELL AS A MOVIE.....ON THIS NIGHT OUR OWN JULANE WILL TURN 7O YEARS OLD, AND IS PLANNING TO ATTEND THE SHOWING OF THIS MOVIE!!! (If you want to bring her a birthday card, please, make it either humorous or quixotic.) ****
WHEN? WHERE? -
7:00 p.m. December 27 December's LAST Friday Fellowship Hall, Horizon UU Church
1641 W. Hebron Parkway, Carrollton TX 75010 WHAT SNACKS? - BIRTHDAY CAKE (of course), Popcorn, water, coffee, and tea will be provided. Feel free to bring snacks to share or your own snacks.
QUESTIONS? - e-mail egmterrell@gmail.com Join us for a good time!
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SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMUNITY TASK FORCE INVITES YOU TO HELP LOCAL FAMILIES DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON
Don’t forget your donated items. We’re collecting for Metrocrest’s Holiday Store through December 15th. DONATE TOYS, COATS, FOOD OR PRE-MADE FOOD BOXES
The following items can be dropped off in the METROCREST boxes in the lobby of the Church from Dec 1st through Dec 15th. PUT TOGETHER A PRE-MADE HOLIDAY BOX Put all the following items into the food box:
2 cans green beans 1 or 2 lb. sugar 1 can corn 1 box of Jell-O/pudding 1 can fruit 1 can pumpkin 1 can meat/chili/canned pasta with meat 1can tuna/salmon/seafood 1can tomato product 2 ramen/cup of soup/instant soup packets
2 cans of protein beans (pinto, kidney, black, etc) 1 box stuffing 2 cans soups (1 broth/tomato/chicken noodle + 1 primo**) 1 box/bag plain pasta 1 jar peanut butter 1 box/bag of flavored rice/instant potatoes/Hamburger Helper 2 boxes macaroni and cheese 1 bag of plain rice
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A Note from the DLRE * By Lauren Daniell dlre@horizonuu.org
Special Holiday Happenings in Horizon RE for Children and Youth this season
With the holidays fast approaching, Horizon RE will change up its schedule to let its teachers and students have a little time off to celebrate the holidays. This Sunday is the Tree Trimming Party. The Christmas Eve service is designed with children in mind an is not to be missed! Please refer to this schedule to see all the events happening in December. December 15th: ALL children go directly to RE classes / ALL CLASSES PreK-12th grade begin at 10:30am/ No Conversation With the Children / Last day of regular RE classes December 15th: Tree Trimming Party and Heifer International/COA fundraisers after the service. Ornament making, face painting, cookie decorating, visit with Santa December 22nd: No RE classes. All Children K-12 attend the service. Pick up a “Soul Work” packet from the ushers for your child to work on during the service. Nursery care available Tuesday, December 24th 7pm (Christmas Eve): No RE classes / All children attend the service / Special activities in the service just for children/ Nursery care available December 29th: Special New Year’s Children’s Chapel for K-8th with Lauren Daniell and volunteers in the Portable. Hot chocolate, snacks and playground time (weather permitting) afterwards / Nursery care available January 5th: Regular RE classes resume, Preschool-12th grade I wish your family and you a Happy Holiday season and safe travels. Yours in Faith,
Lauren
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Upcoming dates for Children’s and Youth Religious Education
December 15th: (Sunday) Tree Trimming Party, 12-3 pm December 22nd: NO RE classes, Preschool – 12th grade December 24th: Christmas Eve service December 29th: No RE classes, Preschool-12th grade December 29th: Children’s Chapel grades K-8, 10:30-11:00 “It’s a New Year!” Hot chocolate and a movie/playground time afterwards, depending on weather January 5th: RE classes resume, Preschool-12th grade January 17-19th: Youth Rally at Emerson UU-Houston January 24-26th: Jr./Sr. High OWL training, The Woodlands January 25th: Playground work day (Saturday) 9am-12pm February 1st: RE teacher appreciation dinner, Temple Beth Shalom (Dallas)
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UU Parenting Corner
A UU approach to including Jesus in your family’s holiday season Christmas time can be hard for UU parents. In her article, “Tis the season for your own family rituals,” author Meg Cox acknowledges the fact that UU parents walk a fine line this time of year; they may not believe in the divinity of Jesus Christ and avoid including Jesus when celebrating with their children. Parents might have “baggage” from their religion of origin or feel hurt by a Christian church they’ve left behind. On the other hand, by rejecting all things religious around Christmas, UU parents risk overemphasizing the secular aspects of the season so the holiday might only revolve around Santa and the rampant materialism of the holiday and lack real substance and meaning. So what is a UU parent to do? First, a UU parent must realize that their children might have a different view of Jesus than they do. One remark I hear over and over from UU parents who were raised in other denominations is how accepting their children are of Jesus and other religious figures. I myself encountered this when I taught RE; my students freely used words like “Holy,” “God,” and “prayer,” and at first I was taken aback. I worried they were only absorbing the Christian culture so prevalent here. Then I realized that they had learned these words without all the religious-conservative baggage that I had surrounding these words. They had a completely different understanding of religious vocabulary than I. My religion of origin still defined those words for me whereas UUism had shaped the words for my students. Their RE teachers and parents had done a good job! Secondly, a parent should look inwards and consider their own concept of Jesus. Is your view of Jesus still defined by your religion of origin or conservative news commentators? Have you gone back to the Bible and reread it through a UU lens? Have you discussed Jesus with your children? This year children K-5th grade are looking at the Bible and Jesus from a UU perspective and their view of Jesus might surprise you. In her article, Cox offers a very UU solution to the Christmas/Jesus dilemma; focus on Jesus the person and his actions as outlined in the scriptures: So let’s start by embracing the validity of celebrating Jesus’s birth and then consider how to observe his values and teachings in a UU context. Talk about his messages and methods to your children, share stories of Jesus helping the poor and outcast,
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feeding the hungry and furthering peace. And talk about how closely these values align with the UU Principles. Cox outlines steps parents can take to create meaningful rituals that incorporate both Jesus and his actions: Talking isn’t enough. Rituals require action. Jesus believed we should help those most in need. So, one way to celebrate his birthday is to create memorable philanthropic traditions with your kids, even if you have very little money to spare. By linking Jesus’s birth, his life story and their families’ acts of charity, UU parents can make Christmas more meaningful for their families, avoid the materialism so prevalent in our society and define Jesus in UU terms. The author has some suggestions for rituals to incorporate Jesus’s life and the UU Principles: - Buy double groceries for every major holiday feast, including Easter and Christmas and donate them to charity. - Making and decorating a UU Helping Others box, to which the family will regularly contribute money for the coming year. You can cover a coffee can with paper, and cut a slit in the lid. The kids can donate part of each allowance. Christmas is a good time to vote on family charity. - Another idea is to make a family vow to serve your community in the year ahead. Light a chalice or a candle and promise to participate weekly or monthly in a local community service project. As you light the chalice, talk about why this is a season of light and how one of the ways UUs shine their light in the world is by helping others. To read the full article with even more ideas on how to include Jesus and create meaningful rituals during the holidays, click on this link: http://www.uuworld.org/spirit/articles/2276.shtml I hope you will be able to incorporate some of the suggestions from this column into your family’s holiday traditions this season and make this time of year even more meaningful for your loved ones. The UU Parenting Corner will be on hiatus until January, so let me take this opportunity to wish everyone a Happy Holiday Season!
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Announcements: Children’s and Youth RE
Rescheduled Tree Trimming Party and Heifer International Fundraiser December 15th after the service All are invited to the annual Tree Trimming Party, which is also the kickoff for the Heifer International fundraising event. There will be a potluck lunch, ornament making, face painting, live music and visit by Santa for the little ones.
No RE classes December 22nd and 29th There will be no formal RE classes these Sundays to give our students, families and hard-working teachers time to travel and spend with loved ones over the holidays.
Small grill / outdoor fire bowl needed in RE for Sunday, December 29th Can you lend RE your Hibachi grill or a small outdoor fire bowl like the one pictured on December 29th? If so, please contact Lauren dlre@horizonuu.org
Children’s Chapel, K-8 December 29th
Children in grades K-8th grade are invited to attend a short New Year’s chapel with Lauren Daniell. We’ll say goodbye to the old year and welcome the new year with hot chocolate and a movie or time on the playground, weather permitting.
Attention Youth: Gulf Coast Rally January 17-19, 2014 Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church in Houston Sign up information available at http://houstonrally.selfip.com/ Playground W orkDay Saturday, January 25th 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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Heifer International Fundraiser in RE in December
photo: courtesy of Heifer.org
The children in each religious education class will discuss how Heifer gives a hand up instead of a handout to needy families. Recipient families learn sustainable farming practices and how to earn income from their gift. Heifer chooses animal with “seven M’s” value—they provide milk, meat, material, manure, muscle, money, and motivation. Heifer’s policy of passing on the gift means the animal’s offspring will be given to another family in the village in a cycle of empowerment that has been going on for over 65 years! What can your child do? Let them raise money for Heifer by doing “chores for change” around the house. They can also check out www.heifer.org to learn more about Heifer! How can you help? Have a conversation with your child about our UU values, including the inherent worth of each person and the importance of making the world a better place. You are your child’s most important teacher! Buy shares of animals to honor family, friends, and teachers, and lead by example—tell your family to buy you a share of a goat or honeybees as an alternative to just “more stuff” this holiday! Contact Katie at 214-351-9816 or socialjustice@horizonuu.org. Thank you!
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RESCHEDULED FOR THIS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15TH
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First Wednesdays Wednesday, January 8th 7-9 pm
“Preparing�
Change comes whether we like it or not. What will you do with your one and only life? What will change this year? What will you leave fallow? 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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Photo by: Lauren Daniell
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Adult Religious Explorations Contact: are@horizon.org
Sunday mornings 9:00 – 10:10 am Horizon Library December 15, 2013
Forum. Facilitated by John Myers a class discussion on “For December the theme is “Preserving”.What is worth preserving? In your life, this church, our nation, the environment? The Chalice Circle model for interactive learning will continue.
A Big Thank You! On Saturday, December 7, three members of the Men's Group came to Horizon at 8:00 - M. C. Meador, Jim, and Stephen. It was they who sanded and de-iced the sidewalks and steps leading to the church doors, as well as making sure that the doors into the portable could be opened. Thank you guys!
A 1970s Classic TV Night – Jan 10 Friday, Jan 10th at 5 pm at Wendy Sue’s home (contact me for directions): Come eat, drink and be drawn into this 1970s classic-a fascinating sci-fi,/fantasy TV world (title available via email)! Once drawn in, you find you cannot leave... We will pick up where we left off last time, but have no fear if you are not familiar with the series; like every good TV show, there is a recap in the beginning with the opening credits, and you'll have plenty of folks around you happy to fill in any gaps. The cost for this event will be $10 per adult as it was first offered as an auction event. No special, extra-huge TV here, just mine. The food is guaranteed to be great (of course!). This year, I plan to cook a nice ham-the smell will drive us wild! Cole slaw, soft drinks, dessert, stuff. If anyone wants to bring anything else, please feel free to do so, a la potluck style, yer choice. (Hint: I don't eat chips, so if you want 'em, bring 'em! LOL!). Please note: I have two very friendly pussycats who may or may not choose to stay and watch with us. The food, however, might be a great lure for them. ;) See you then! RSVP via email please! Wendy Sue
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CALENDAR: What’s Going On At Horizon? SUNDAY DECEMBER 15 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM Adult Religious Explorations - E3 - Library 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM CAYRE - Child Care - S1 - Nursery 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Chalice Art sale for COA 10:15 AM - 12:30 PM Library Ministry - Open for Browsing - E3 - Library 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Main Worship - SH - Sanc. 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Sunday Potluck: Rescheduled - FH - Fellowship Hall, KI - Kitch 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Tree Trimming Party: Rescheduled - Other - All Church Event
MODAY DECEMBER 16 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Candlelighters - Art - FH - Fellowship Hall 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Wings Chalice Circle - E3 - Library, KI - Kitch, S1 - Nursery 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Yoga - P1 - Lg 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM SMART Recovery - FH - Fellowship Hall
TUESDAY DECEMBER 17 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Buddhist Sangha - P1 - Lg, P2 - Couch 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Tuesday Wisdom Circle - E3 - Library
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 18 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Library Ministry - E3 - Library 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Town Hall Meetings - FH - Fellowship Hall 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Wellspring 2013/14 - Wednesday Group - P2 - Couch
THURSDAY DECEMBER 19 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 DECEMBER 20 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Candlelighters - FH - Fellowship Hall 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM Games Night at Horizon!!! - FH - Fellowship Hall
SATURDAY DECEMBER 21 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Men's Support Group - E3 - Library 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Horizon Dinners - Other - Offsite 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM UDV - Church Rental
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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! ===================================================================================================
Horizon’s Sunday Morning Journey Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. A new series begins January 12th. In this group, women of all ages practice deep sharing and supportive listening. Sessions are based on the book, Heart to Heart by Christine Robinson & Alicia Hawkins. Topics are listening, gratitude, balance, forgiveness, God, loss and grief, money, nature, success and failure, friendship, doubt, making peace with parents, sustainable living, rest and relaxation, and endings. Come join us! For more information or to sign up, contact chalicecircles@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, email 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 reconnect) 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
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should call Meg Reed or Marga Gordon for more info, or email 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.! 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. 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.