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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 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? This Sunday, Share the Plate is dedicated to the Minister’s Discretionary Fund.
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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, email 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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A Note from the DLRE * By Lauren Daniell dlre@horizonuu.org
Snapshots from last Sunday’s Tree Trimming Party All had a great time! Special thanks go out to organizer Katie Barnes and all her volunteers for making the 2013 Tree Trimming Party a huge success.
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Special Holiday Happenings in Horizon RE for Children and Youth this holiday season 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 for little ones five years old and younger Tuesday, December 24th at 7pm (Christmas Eve): No RE classes / All children and youth attend the service / Special activities in the service just for children/ Nursery care available for children five and under December 29th: Special New Year’s Children’s Chapel for K-8th with Lauren Daniell and volunteers in the big room of the Portable. Hot chocolate, snacks and movie or playground time (weather permitting) afterwards. Youth welcome to participate / Nursery care available for those five and younger. January 5th: Regular RE classes resume, Preschool-12th grade January 5th: North Texas Youth Rally planning meeting, 2-4 pm, First Church, Dallas January 17-19th: Youth Rally and conference at Emerson UU in 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 Shalom (Dallas)
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Announcements: Children’s and Youth RE 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 small grill or a small outdoor fire bowl like the one pictured to use at church December 29th? If so, please contact Lauren dlre@horizonuu.org
Children’s Chapel, K-8 December 29th
: Children in grades K-8 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. Youth are welcome to participate, too! th
Attention Youth: Two upcoming events of interest: North Texas Rally planning meeting Sunday, January 5th 2-4pm First Church, Dallas Gulf Coast Youth Rally January 17-19, 2014 Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church in Houston Sign up information available at http://houstonrally.selfip.com/ Playground Spruce-up Day 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 provide
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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 changes will you make this year? 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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! ! ! 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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Adult Religious Explorations Contact: are@horizonuu.org
Sunday mornings 9:00 – 10:10 am Horizon Library
December 22, 2013
Ruth Trudeau is going to present a talk, Mediation on the Season: A Note of Hope and encourage discussion on feelings about the end of the year, and our faith in the start of a new year. She will share some of Woody Guthrie's poem, songs & musings about dark feelings and illuminating faith. Woody wrote so much more than songs about the Dust Bowl; he gives us lessons in great feelings and faith. They join together in this season.
December 29, 2013
Discussion of Horizon Social Justice by Paul Panek, Chairman.
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 22 9:00 AM AM - 10:15 AM Adult Religious Explorations - E3 - Library 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM CAYRE - Child Care - S1 - Nursery 10:15 AM - 12:30 PM Library Ministry - Open for Browsing - E3 - Library 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Main Worship - SH - Sanctuary 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM After Church Lunch Bunch -- All Are Welcome! - Other - Offsite 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Wellspring 2013/14 - P2 - Couch 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM YULE RITUAL - Denton Pagan Meet-Up Group - All Welcome - FH - Fellowship Hall, KI Kitch, RL - Lobby / Narthex, SH - Sanc.
MONDAY DECEMBER 23 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Yoga - P1 - Lg 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM SMART Recovery - FH - Fellowship Hall
TUESDAY DECEMBER 24 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Horizon Book Club - E3 - Library 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Christmas Eve Worship - SH - Sanctuary 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Tuesday Wisdom Circle - E3 - Library
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 25 Merry Christmas!
THURSDAY DECEMBER 26 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM Worship Arts Committee Meeting - MO - Minister's Office
FRIDAY DECEMBER 27 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Candlelighters - FH - Fellowship Hall 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM FREE MOVIE NIGHT!!! - SH - Sanc.
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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 2nd 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.
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After Church Lunch Locations December 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�. December 22nd : Catfish House: 3108 Old Denton Rd, (at Frankford Rd.), Carrollton, TX 75006. Great seafood, service, and prices. Known for interesting condiments. $ http://www.catfishhouserestaurant.com December 29th: Baan Thai Restaurant: 297 W. Round Grove Rd., Lewisville, TX 75067. Good food, friendly servers, reasonable prices. $ https://plus.google.com/112820732160386062326/about?gl=us&hl=en
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Our Mission: Growing spiritually healthy people who promote love and justice in the world.
Horizon Unitarian Universalist Church
1641 W. Hebron Parkway • Carrollton, TX • 75010-6334 tel: (972) 492-4940 • fax: (972) 394-0570 http://www.horizonuu.org • facebook: Horizon UU • twitter: horizonuu • im: horizonuu
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