The Week @ Horizon March 3, 2013

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horizo on unitarian universalist church • 16 641 w. hebro n pkwy. • ca arrollton, tx • 75010 633 34 t: 972 2 492 4940 • f: 972 394 4 05 • email : the_week@ @horizonuu.orrg

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Fro om Horizzon's Mem mbership p Committee:

H How Do UU U Fit F Deear Horizon Visitor, Pleaase join Horiizon's membership comm mittee Saturd day, March 330, from 10:330am - 2:30p pm for our ““How Do UU Fit?” class. We will meeet in the Horiizon library and a lunch wiill be served.

In tthis class yo ou will: • Learn th he specifics ab bout how thee church and d its memberrship supportt each other.

• Explore ways to beco ome involved d in small gro oup ministryy and how to enrich your life at Horizzon and as a Uniitarian Univeersalist.

• Learn ab bout Horizon n’s committeee and task fo orce structuree and how ouur members form the leaadership of our community.

• Participaate in an open discussion about how Horizon H is suupported finaancially throuugh pledges, gifts and our service auctiions.

• Get to know k others in i the Horizo on communiity, especiallyy those who aare also conssidering mem mbership.

Ourr next New to UU classs, which is conducted c by b our Senioor Minister, Rev. Denniis Hamilton n, is sch heduled for Saturday, S Ap pril 6 from 9am 9 to 12pm m.

This class is desiigned for peo ople new to our o denomin nation and thhose interesteed in membeership at Horrizon.

Durring the classs you will: • • •

Share yo our religious or spiritual jo ourney.

Learn ab bout the histo ory and tradiitions of Unittarian Univerrsalism and H Horizon.

Expand your circle of o friends at the t church.

To rreserve your spot for these classes, pllease contact membershiip@horizon nuu.org . Ch hildcare is avvailable upo on request. Please P contacct our childcaare provider Becky B Smithh at childcaree@horizonu uu.org .

I loo ok forward to t seeing youu at these classses. Please do d not hesitaate to call mee if you have any question ns or inquuiries.

Marianna Seato on Direector of Lay Ministry

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Horizon is Seeking a Full Time DLRE E

Dirrector of Liffespa an Relligiouss Edu ucation Horrizon Unitariian Universallist Church of o Carrollton,, Texas is seeeking a full tiime Directorr of Lifespan Religious Eduucation. Com me join us and d support ouur mission to grow spirituually healthy ppeople who p promote lovve and justice in th he world. Wee, the membeers of Horizo on Unitarian Universalistt Church, covvenant to maake the worldd a better placce through in ndividual spirritual growth, social justicce, and humaan liberation.

Plan nted by First Unitarian Universalist Ch hurch of Dalllas in 1986 in a fast-grrowing suburrb 20 miles north n of Dallaas, Horrizon is a mid d-sized churcch with averaage Sunday RE R attendance of ab bout 55-60 ch hildren/youtth. The area feattures numero ous social, cuultural, and ouutdoor attracctions, including the Daallas Arts Disstrict, Dallas Arboretum, and Wesst Texas Mussic Hall of Faame. North Texas T enjoys an averrage of 232 days d of sunsh hine a year an nd an affordaable costt of living.

Ourr members have h described us as a warrm, Welcomiing Con ngregation th hat is generouus, committeed, creative, inno ovative, and theologicallyy diverse. Wee are excited about a tran nsitioning ourr Religious Education E at Horizon to a lifesspan approacch. We are paassionate abo out supportin ng a visio onary and dyynamic leaderr with comm mitment to UU U valuues and deep understanding of UU hisstory and currricula, as wee seek to impprove and exp pand our currrent proggram. We beelieve that Reeligious Educcation (RE) iss a safe placee for learnerss of all ages tto share and ddiscuss ideaas, values, and spiritual isssues. At Horrizon, religiouus exploratioon takes placee not only in the classroo om but via experiential activvities outsidee the classroo om includingg participationn in service pprojects, sociial justice wo ork, and otheer class, churrch, and com mmunity activvities.

A co omprehensivve informatio on packet is available a at horizonuu.org h g - direct linkk http p://www.horrizonuu.org/ /images/PDF F/dlre_2013.pdf or yyou may conttact us at DR REsearch@horizonuu.orgg Salaary and beneffits are comp petitive and commensurat c te with qualiffications andd experience. Applicants aare invited to submit a coveer letter and resume r to th his email addrress or to thee physical adddress below by March 1, 2013: DLR RE Search Committee C Horrizon Unitariian Universallist Church 16441 W. Hebron n Parkway Carrrollton, Texaas 75010 972.492.4940

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Commitment Campaign 2013

THANK YOU TO FAMILIES WHO HAVE MADE PLEDGES AS OF FEBRUARY 28TH We have collected 112 pledge cards for our annual Commitment Campaign!

However, if your name is not on the list below, we still need your card—please don’t delay—turn your card in just as soon as possible! Our apologies to Judith Lane, Carol Franzen and Betsy and John Webb for not having their names listed last week—they turned their cards in on time!

Pledge cards and bank draft forms are available on Horizon’s website (www.horizonuu.org under the “Giving” section on the left), at the Welcome Center and in the church office. You can return your card to the church office in the Commitment mailbox or to the box in the fellowship hall or in the box at the Welcome Center. You can fax your card to Mira, our Administrator, at 972-394-0570 or you can scan it in and email it to commitment@horizonuu.org. Or, give it to Cindy Treece or Jan McDowell at church. We’ll give you a big hug!

Please make every effort to turn your card in this week—our Board of Trustees must begin building the new budget next month. Every gift makes a difference!

Linda Alred Terri Allison Marc Amberson Betty Andrade Robin Anstead Judy and Gordon Aplin Beth Bargar and Randy Lisbona Katie Barnes Erin Beach Ellen Bell and Dale Moon Liz and Mark Bibeau Mary Bittle Kim Bolin Ellen Bratton and Floyd McGlothlin John and Nancy Bryant Patti and Jerry Burns Susan and Peter Campagna Roxanne and David Cassard Kristin and Eric Cummings Andrea Dodds Jocelyn and David Dunham Lisa Casto and Joel Woiton Gay and Ronn Cox Betty and Dan Crane Kay and Kent Darwin Eileen Dashiell Kristin Eoff

Anne-Marie Endres and Charlie Baad Janice and Steven Fetter-Salmon Alice and Drew Ford Nancy and Grant Foreman Carol Franzen Debra and Eric Freeman Lisa Fris Alan Gann Don Gatewood Peggy and John Gill Beth and David Ginez Rebecca Ginez Marga Gordon Elizabeth Gustwick and Diana Bracken Mary Kay and Dennis Hamilton Marie Hansen Jeff Harris Erica Heady and John Mestyanek Peter Hendee Nicole Henderson Lynn Hess Kimberly Hogan Nina Holdridge Rose Huynh-Stolfi and Adam Stolfi Neera and Stephen Jackson

Kimberly and Charlie Jones Sandy and Roger Kaiser Marte and Ed Keller Dianne and Jon Kiser Kim and Pete Koehler Dawn LaGrone Judith Lane Alita and Glen Lichtenwalter Lucy Lockwood Karyn Maynard Carolyn and Bruce McClung Jan McDowell Susie McGee Madira and Michael McKee Judy and M.C. Meador Loraine McNeill Kathy Merrill Carolyn Moore Mary Morris and Rowland Harvey Sandy and Mark Morris Helen Minkes Bobbi and John Myers Kapi Nance B.J. and Paul Nelson Cassandra Nicol Karen and Acie Nobles Nancy and Tony Nori Nelta and Larry Owen

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Tammy and Dan Patterson Susanne Paul Sandy and Dan Pierce Anne Pettit Marcia Raines Carol Riddle Marty Robinson Patsy and Gordon Roe Jane Roehl Sarah and Dave Roye Pam Schuman Beth and Scott Simmons

Shanna Sims-Bradish and Steve Bradish Beth and Alan Sproat Bunny and Bob Summerlin Sandy and Guy Steele Holly and Todd Stout Steven Sturdivant Wendy Sue Bunny and Bob Summerlin Christy and Chris Thompson Anita Thurmond Lindy Tinnin Lindsay Townsend

page 5 of 20 Cindy and Alan Treece Ruth and Steve Trudeau Jannae Tunnell Peter Turla Tina Ulakovic Christina and Rick Un Debbie Wagner Johnson and Jeff Johnson Winnie Wat Betsy and John Webb Marty Wertheim Rachel and Dan Wilson Nancy and Jim Yank

FIASCO! Our annual spring service auction is coming up on

Saturday March 23rd

Mark your calendars now for FIESTA/FIASCO, an evening of surprises, entertainment and FUNdraising!

Don't miss the fun of competing with your friends to win social events, services, objets d'art, and much, much more! And all the winnings will go to support our Horizon!

Meanwhile, be thinking about what you would like to donate (or bid on!) this year: a party, a dinner, Spanish lessons, an afternoon of bridge or poker Or how about a week in a vacation condo!

There's always your own special artwork, or handmade jewelry, or your signature pie or cake! Computer lessons? Furniture repairs? House cleaning? Dog sitting?

Donate early, and often, go to our website for more information: horizonuu.org

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Plan nned Paren nthood is havving their sttatewide Lo obby Day on n Thursday,, March 7 in n Austin. Th hey expect hun ndreds of su upporters fro om across th he state. Th he objectivee is to build support of w women’s acccess to heaalth care in Texas T by ho olding a rallyy on the Cap pital Lawn aand meeting g with legisslators. · · ·

Cost is $10 $ without trransportation, and $25 with round-trip traansportation.

Sign up at www.ppgt.org, then clickk on Rally Dayy link before M March 5.

Expect a full day; Cheeck-in begins at a 9:00 AM on n the South Laawn

Speecial Note on Transporttation · ·

The Plaanned Parenthood bus frrom Dallas iss full, but spaace remains aavailable on tthe Ft. Worth h bus.

If you are a interested d in attendingg, please emaail Paul Paneek at panekp@ @aol.com orr sign up at T Taste of Horizon n so we can coordinate c traansportation if needed.

Stand up u for Wom men's Health h!

Join hundreds of Planned Pare enthood supporters from m across the state as we rally y on the Cap pitol Lawn, m meet with leg gislators, and d build supp port for women's health in Texas.

T It's important now, more than e ever, to raise e your voice in support o of women's access to o health care e.

No experience necessary. Traiining and ma aterials will b be provided.

Bring yo our friends!

Thursd day, March 7, 7 2013 Capitol Building, Austin, A TX Co ost: $ $10

$ $25

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For participa ants from Au ustin and oth hers who do not need tra ansportation n.

Includes lun nch at the Ca apitol and a tote bag.

Check-in be egins at 9 am m at the tent on the Soutth Lawn.

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For participa ants from Da allas*, Fort Worth W or Wa aco and othe ers who need d round-trip transportation n to the Capitol.

Includes rou und-trip trans sportation, lu unch at the C Capitol, and a tote bag.

Buses will le eave Dallas** and Fort Worth W at 7 am m and Waco at 8 am.

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*Th he Dallas bus is full. If you would w like to use transportation provided d by Planned Parenthood, w we recommen nd you sign up p for the Fort Worth W bus. Ple ease email com mmunity@ppgt..org if you wou ld like to be no otified if space b becomes availa able on the Da allas bus. We cannot c guarante ee that space will w become ava ailable on the D Dallas bus. Scholarships arre available. E Email community@pp pgt.org for more m information. The las st day to reg gister for Lo obby Day is Tuesday, March 5, 20 013.

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Justice Task Force Please join the reforming Justice Task Force if you are interested in any of these issues:

GLBT rights Women’s Health & Reproductive Justice Health Care reform in Texas Immigration Civil Rights Gun Control Economic Justice Our first meeting will be after church on March 10. We need you to make a difference in lives of Texans.

Contact Mary Morris at mmorris143@verizon.net for further information.

Women interested in exploring life issues and in deepening relationships with one another. . .

A new Journey Group will meet on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month at 8:30 a.m. from March through October. Sessions will be based on the book, Soul to Soul, Fourteen Gatherings for Reflection and Sharing. We warmly welcome you to delve into topics such as compassion, boundaries, trust, spiritual experience, play, resilience, and blessings with us. Contact Nancy Foreman at chalicecircles@horizonuu.org to join or for more information.

Horizon is searching for a Director of Lifespan Religious Education!

Click here to see complete information about Horizon’s RE Program and a Description of the DLRE position: http://www.horizonuu.org/images/PDF/dlre_2013.pdf

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Massive UU Organizing Effort on Immigration Reform & Webinar March 4th This spring, we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to pass compassionate, comprehensive immigration reform. As people of faith, we must raise our voices for an immigration reform bill that promotes justice and compassion, and that keeps families together. Last year, we stood on the side of love in Phoenix, faithfully witnessing against the harsh practices and policies directed against immigrants and their families. What we did in Phoenix was meaningful, but now what?

What is next on the Road from Phoenix?

Congress will likely pass Comprehensive Immigration Reform (CIR) legislation this year and whether it is compassionate in addition to comprehensive depends on how much we and other faith communities influence the outcome.

No matter where you live, you can make a difference in this debate. The first step is to commit to doing an in-district lobby visit, i.e. neighbor-to-neighbor meeting, with your members of Congress. In-district visits are one of the most effective ways to ensure that your voice is heard. Click here for our step-by-step guide to doing an in-district lobby visit.

Your members of Congress will be in their home offices for a “state work period” from March 25 to April 5, so call now and make an appointment to meet with them ASAP. It’s easy to make an appointment to speak with your legislators, and a small group from your community can have a real impact.

Never done a lobby visit before? No worries! Join the Interfaith Immigration Coalition webinar on Monday, March 4 at 4pm ET for an informative presentation on neighbor-toneighbor visits. Click here and scroll down to "Step 3" for more details.

With your help, people of faith will play a key role in ensuring that immigration reform is compassionate, and reflects the worth and dignity of all people. Commit to doing an in-district lobby visit today!

In faith, Susan Leslie Lead Organizer Standing on the Side of Love PS: The first 50 congregations to sign-up will receive a packet of Standing on the Side of Love goodies to support their work–click here to register your in-district visit today!

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FUTURE SUNDAYS A wise man once wrote: “Small miracles occur at church every Sunday, and do not depend on the sermon.”

Horizon encourages you to attend weekly worship here within your community, on Sundays at 10:30AM.

March 2013 Theme: “Silence, the Practice of Listening” __________________________________________________________________ March 3 * “Quieting the Noise” – Rev. Hamilton Each year I go into the desert or the mountains to empty my mind. No television, no news, no deadlines, no electricity. Each day I do the same thing when I meditate, or I do when I am faithful to my practice. Maybe you pray. Maybe you rock on your porch and watch the birds arrive from Mexico or Canada. Maybe you are too busy to stop. This month we invite you into a timeout, a settling down, a deep breath and a release. We invite you into this moment, kids, cats, mates, work and all. And here is a secret: in the silence of the present moment, after the noise quiets down, you can hear a background noise, primordial humor, laughter at the absurdity of it all.

March 10 * “Can You Hear Me Now?” – Lyssa Jenkens Can you hear that still, small voice inside, the one that is supposed to be our most authentic guide? Too often, I only hear that voice when it becomes a roiling howl, propelling my body and soul into a kind of spiritual smackdown! Obviously, there are better ways to attend to our inner guidance, intentional spiritual practices, and most of them start with silence. On March 10, we will consider some of the reasons we have lost touch with our inner voice, obstacles to reclaiming that precious resource and practices that give us ears to hear long before the howling begins.

March 17 * “Learning to Listen” - Rev. Hamilton

Kay Lindahl, founder of The Listening Center says, “One of the most powerful and precious gifts we can give to another person is to really listen to them, to listen with quiet, fascinated attention, with our whole being, fully present. This sounds simple, but if we are honest with ourselves, we do not often listen to each other so completely.” We celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day and light a candle for the million silent souls who perished in An Gorta Mor, the Great Famine.

March 24 * “Silence of the Lamb” - Rev. Hamilton

On Palm Sunday we recall Jesus standing before his accusers in silence. His only power was in passive resistence, though he knew well the price. Each day people who have no voice, who have no power are exploited, abused and killed. Out of that silence comes the voice of the prophet, speaking out for justice, for kindness and compassion in the face of cruelty. What message did Ghandi and Martin Luther King, Francis David and Katherine Weigel have for the silenced ones?

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What’s W Going On O At Horizon H ?

S Sunday Mar M 3 9::00 AM - 10:00 AM UU Christian C Felllowship / Sttudy - E3 - L Library 9::00 AM - 10:00 AM Youn ng Adult Couuples Chalicee Circle - P2 - Couch 9::00 AM - 12:00 PM CAY YRE - Child Care C - S1 - Nursery N 100:30 AM - 122:00 PM Maiin Worship - SH - Sanc.

122:00 PM - 2:000 PM COM M Meeting - S5 S - Class 122:30 PM - 1:330 PM Afterr Church Lun nch Bunch -- All Are Wellcome! - Othher – Offsite

M Monday Mar M 4 100:30 AM - 122:30 PM Win ngs Chalice Circle C - E3 - Library, L KI - Kitch, S1 - N Nursery 6::00 PM - 7:000 PM Yoga - P1 - Lg 6::00 PM - 8:000 PM SMAR RT Recovery - FH - Fellow wship Hall 7::30 PM - 9:300 PM Pastoral Caregiverss Meeting - MO M - Ministeer's Office

T Tuesday Mar 5 7::00 PM - 9:000 PM Buddh hist Sangha - P1 - Lg, P2 - Couch 7::30 PM - 9:000 PM Tuesdaay Wisdom Circle C - E3 – Library

W Wednesd day Mar 6 100:00 AM - 3:00 PM Libraary Ministry - E3 - Libraryy 4::00 PM - 5:300 PM Trailbllazers Educattion and Sup pport Group - FH - Felloowship Hall 7::00 PM - 9:000 PM Buddh hism 101 Classs - with Revv. Dennis Haamilton - FH - Fellowship p Hall 7::30 PM - 9:300 PM WFIG G (Women's Friendship F in n Growth) Chhalice Circle - E3 – Libraary

T Thursday y Mar 7 5::45 PM - 7:000 PM Restorrative Yoga - P1 - Lg 6::00 PM - 7:155 PM Worsh hip Arts Com mmittee Meetting - MO - M Minister's Offfice 7::00 PM - 9:000 PM Wellsp pring 2012/2013 - P2 - Co ouch 7::30 PM - 9:000 PM Choir Rehearsal - FH F - Fellowsship Hall

F Friday Ma ar 8 9::30 AM - 1:30 PM Candleelighters - FH H - Fellowsh hip Hall, KI - Kitch 7::00 PM - 10:000 PM Wom men's Bunco - FH - Fellow wship Hall

S Saturday y Mar 9 8::00 AM - 10:00 AM Men's Support Group G - E3 - Library L 8::30 AM - 1:30 PM Rentall - Isha Instittute - FH - Fellowship Haall 9::00 AM - 1:00 PM Volun nteer at Metro ocrest Social Services Foood Pantry - O Other - Offsiite 2::30 PM - 4:300 PM Earth-Centered Spirituality Chaalice Circle - P2 - Couch 2::30 PM - 4:300 PM Womeen Alive 55+ Group - E3 - Library

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NEXT WEEK Sunday Mar 10 8:30 AM - 10:15 AM Sunday Morning Journey Group - P2 - Couch 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM Adult Religious Explorations - E3 - Library 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM CAYRE - Child Care - S1 - Nursery 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Main Worship - SH - Sanc.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Justice Task Force - AD - Admin. Office 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM 2nd Sunday Potluck EVERYONE WELCOME!! - FH - Fellowship Hall, KI - Kitch 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM COA Fundraising Meeting - P1 – Lg

Monday Mar 11 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 Neighborhood Calling Circle - S2 - Class 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM Board of Trustees - E3 - Library, KI – Kitch

Tuesday Mar 12 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 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Tuesday Wisdom Circle - E3 – Library

Wednesday Mar 13 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Library Ministry - E3 - Library 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Buddhism 101 Class - with Rev. Dennis Hamilton - FH - Fellowship Hall

Thursday Mar 14 5:45 PM - 7:00 PM Restorative Yoga - P1 - Lg 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM Worship Arts Committee Meeting - MO - Minister's Office 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Choir Rehearsal - FH - Fellowship Hall

Friday Mar 15 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM Candlelighters - FH - Fellowship Hall, KI - Kitch 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM Games Night at Horizon!!! - FH - Fellowship Hall

Saturday Mar 16 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 - E3 - Library, FH - Fellowship Hall, KI - Kitch, RL - Lobby / Narthex, S5 - Class, S6 - Class

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Aftter Ch hurch Lunch h Loccationss March M 2013 Visitors V and meembers w welcom me! Direections available a le at thee Welcoome Cennter. W When wee go to a reestaurant, we meet m thhere appproximaately 20 minutees after af thee servicee ends. First oones theere pleasse get a tablle for 100+ unde der the name n “H Horizonn”.

Marcch 3rd: Caafé Brazil: 2510 N. Josey Lnn, Carrollton, TX 775006. EEclectic ffood and envirronment. Great seelection. Bottomleess coffeee bar. $--$$  Marcch 10th: All Churchh Potluckk: Everyoone welcoome! Hoorizon’s ppotlucks pprovide an oppoortunity to t get to know othhers and be with our churrch comm munity. W We apprreciate yoour bringiing a bit more than needeed for ourr familiess, allowinng us to offerr this hosspitality to all mem mbers, visitors, annd friendss.  Marcch 17th: Nico’s Coccina Mexiican Grilll: 3065 N Josey LLn, Carrollton, TX 75007.

Deliccious andd plentifuul Sundayy buffet with w manyy choicess includinng Belgiann waffless and oomelets made m to order. Fun F atmossphere. A Accommoodating w wait staff.. $$  Marcch 24th: Aw A Shuccks Oysteer Bar: 16 630 S. Steemmons Fwy, Lew wisville, T Texas.

Seafoood, Cajuun/Creolee. What’ss on the menu m in addition to oysteers? Shrim mp, crab, craw wfish, scallops, souups, po booy sandw wiches andd salads. $  Marcch 31st: Pho P Bistroo Asian: 3052 Old Dentonn Rd, Carrrollton, T TX 75007. Avoidd the EEaster lunnch crow wd while enjoying e tasty Vieetnamese Cuisine. Good ccustomer service. $ 

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Sp pecial Group ps If yo ou are consid dering atten nding one of these grou ups for the ffirst time, it is a good id dea to conta act them m via email for f more infformation an nd to get an n orientation n of what to o expect in yyour first visit!

Thanks!

NEW BEGINNIN NGS A Challice Circle Exploring E th he Seven P Principles off Unitarian Universalissm For neewcomers an nd longer-term attendees who are makking any kindd of new starrt in their livees WHEN N: Sundays 12:15 1 – 1:45 5 pm * DATTE TO BE AN NNOUNCED WHER RE: Porrtable – cou uch room * You’re invited to bring a sack luncch. *Join us any Sundayy.

Facilita ated by Marianna Seaton n, Director of Lay Ministryy. For more iinformation e e-mail dlm@horizonuu.orrg. .

CUR RIOUS ABO OUT SCHE EDULE? Yo ou can chec ck the calen ndar at http://calendar..horizonuu.org/ Horizon Bo ook Group: 4th Tuesdays 12p. (bookcclub@horizzonuu.org ) The Horizo on Book Gro oup meets at 12 Noon onn the fourth T Tuesday of each month in n the church Library. Eveery June and November tthe group deecides on the books for th he following siix months. Bring B a brow wn bag lunch and join in tthis fun group p that is open n to women and a men. You’ll be able too share in ann invigoratingg conversatio on on the session’s bo ook. Current selections arre found in thhe Library in nformation n niche in the lobby/narth hex. For morre info, you m may contact bookclub@h horizonuu.orrg .

Buddhist Sangha a: Tuesdays 7 PM -9:00 PM. P (buddhists@horizo onuu.org ) Buddh hist Sangha (""Sangha" is equivalent e to a covenant group) g is a w weekly gatheriing that studies the Dharm ma (the teachiings of Budd dhism.) This is an ongoingg explorationn of the Fourr Noble Trutths and the Eigght Fold Path h, the essentiial teachings of Buddhism m. It is particcipatory and although consisttency is enco ouraged, sessiions can be attended a on a drop in bassis. We welcome anyone interessted in a med ditation practiice. If you wish w to come for an orienntation, pleasee arrive by 6:30. If you wiish to view materials, m e-m mail Dennis Hamilton H at srminister@hhorizonuu.orrg or call 972-5298187. Y You may also o contact bud ddhists@horrizonuu.org .

The U UU Christian n Chalice Circle C (uuchristians@horizonuu.o rg ) The UU Christian Chalice C Circlle provides a forum for enriching ourr spiritual livees through peersonal discovery of the heeart, meaningg, and traditio on of Christiaanity. We gatther monthlyy on the 1st SSunday at 9AM M in the libraary for discusssion, fellowsship, and exp ploration. Alll those seeking to connecct (or re-connect) to the beauty b and wisdom w of Ch hristianity aree welcome too attend. Em mail uuchristians@horizzonuu.org

The T CineMa at Group (cinemat@ho orizonuu.orrg ) The T CineMat group will be meeting on n the 4th Satuurday every m month. And it’s now a Ch halice Circle!!.

Th his Chalice Ciircle gets toggether to see a movie and then goes too a coffee sho op or restaurrant to discusss and comment c on it in a friend dly circle overr a cup of cooffee or drinkk. People sho ould call Megg Reed or Margaa Gordon forr more info, or o email cineemat@horizoonuu.org.

Craft & Chat Cha alice Circle (craftandch hat@horizo onuu.org )

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The Craft and Chat Chalice Circle is an opportunity to share your favorite crafting skills or learn a new one from somebody else, in a warm circle of fellowship! Contact Marga Gordon or Dale Gaskill at craftandchat@horizonuu.org .

The C & C Chalice Circle meets 2nd and 4th Sundays from 1:30p Earth Centered Spirituality Chalice Circle (earth-centereduu@horizonuu.org ) The Earth-Centered Spirituality Chalice Circle is a social/support group for people who are interested in, or already know they are following, an Earth-centered spiritual path. They meet on the 2nd Saturday of each month, at 2:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall at Horizon Unitarian Universalist Church. We love visitors, so please, come check us out! They also co-host the monthly Free Movie Night on the last Friday of each month. For questions or more information, e-mail earth_centereduu@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. Each meeting begins with a check-in, and while we listen to each other's stories, we eat breakfast. Then we move on to our topic or event. Popular past topics include Parenting UU Style, Book Swaps and Movie Days.. Child care is provided. For more information, email Mondaywings@horizonuu.org or call Sandy Morris at 214-952-2243.

Women Alive 55+ (womenalive@horizonuu.org ) The Women Alive 55+ Group meets on the second and fourth Saturday of each month in the Horizon Library.

WFIG WELCOMES WOMEN! (wfig@horizonuu.org) The WFIG (Women's Friendship in Growth) Chalice Circle is a covenant group dedicated to deepening friendships among and providing support for women of all ages. We meet on the first & third Wed. of each month at 7:30 p.m. Whether you are a new visitor to our group, a returning member, or someone who has been thinking about joining us for some time, we would love to have you. Just email us or call Nancy Foreman at 972-965-0940 or Sarah Roye at 214-228-3397.

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Adult Religious Explorations For more information contact are@horizonuu.org Sundays 9 - 10 am Horizon Library March 3

Christian Chalice Circle. For information, email uuchristians@horizonuu.org . Facilitated by Kent Darwin the Apostle Thomas “Doubting Thomas” and open discussion about doubts in general

March 10

"Greed". Facilitated by guest to Horizon, Ed Sircy. Ed’s comments will support Horizon UU’s goal of free and responsible search for truth, meaning, equality, and compassion in human relations. The intent of the comments and discussion are to give a better understanding of the meaning of greed and how greed can compromise and corrupt individuals, companies, governments, and nations.

March 17

Forum. Facilitated by John Myers, using the Chalice Circle model for interactive learning about Horizon’s “Theme of the Month”. John will lead a discussion on the subject: SILENCE the practice of listening.

March 24

Notes from the Jesus Seminar, February 8 and 9. Facilitated by Kay Darwin. Jesus, orthodoxy, and heresy in the development of the early Christian church.

March 31

Growth in Churches: Facilitated by Horizon guest, Daniel Polk, Executive at NTAUU. Daniel will share the four key causes for growth in churches today as people search for a church home.

Buddhist Sanga Tuesday evenings weekly 7:00-8:30 pm Portable, Rm 8

Buddhist Sangha. Facilitated by Senior Minister, the Rev. Dennis Hamilton. This is an ongoing exploration of the Four Noble Truths and the Eight Fold Path, the essential teaching of Buddhism. Rev. Hamilton’s email contact: DHamilton@uuma.org , in case of changes.

And… Always check the weekly newsletter for short profiles on classes and latebreaking announcements. If you email are@horizonuu.org you will get a quick response from one of the committee chairs – Kay Darwin, Kent Darwin, or Charles Frugé.

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Court App pointed Speecial Advoccates for Chhildren

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3) Und designated cchecks witho out instructiions are assumed to be donations tto the church h or to fulfilll pledges.

4) Thiis is our prim mary sourcee of funds forr outreach into the worrld.

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FREEE LOCAL MEEETING CONTTACT & INFO ORMATION:: Mo ondays weekly @ 6pm Horizon U Unitarian Un niversalist Ch hurch 16641 W. Hebrron Prkwy.

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page 20 of 20 2 HOR RIZON JOURNEY GROU UPS Experiencee meaningful connectionss and a sense off belonging inn a Journey Group.

Journey Groups G are a type of Chalice Circle (covenantt group) based on availability to meeet at a certain time. They tyypically last fo or a limited time (33-6 months).

What ddo Journey Group ups Do? Encouragge spiritual grrowth & help p us develop deeper and more meanin ngful relationsships Listen to o one another without attem mpting to solve each other’s o probleems.

Considerr topics such as Listening, Gratitude, Balance, Fo orgiveness, Go od, Loss and Grief, Money, Natture, Success and Failure, Friendship, F Doubt, Makking Peace w/ / Parents, Sustainable Living, End dings, UU Prin nciples, Our Spiritual Journeys, ettc.

Currentt Journey Groupps: Every Other Thurrsday evenin ng 6:00 – 7::30 p.m. d 3rd Sunday afternoons 2:00 – 4:0 00 p.m.

1st and Feel frree to sugge est an addittional meeting time!

How doo I join a Journey ey Group?

Fill outt an interest form f found att http://goo.gl/Wx6QN or on tthe Chalice Ciircles bulletin n board. Youu may email Marga Gordon & Nancy N Foremaan via W to answerr your chalicecircles@horizzonuu.org. We

quesstions and hellp you connecct with the grroup or group ps of yoour choice.

SH HOP TO S SUPPORTT THE CH HURCH

Relloadable Kroger F Fundraise er Cards • Caards are assign gned to customers by Horrizon UU Chuurch and purcchased for juust $1 each. SSupporters can reloaad their card and pay for the reloads w with cash, checck, debit, or ccredit cardds at any timee, at any Krogger store, forr any amoount up to $5500 at Custtomer Servicce or $1000 by cashiers.

• Reeloads have too be a sepaarate transacttion from m use. Cardss with $0 balaance are deleeted from thee systeem after 90 ddays and cann not be reactivvated. A new w cardd will have to be assigned and purchassed from Hori rizon for $1.

• Caard is accepteed in all Krogger stores andd its affiliatess throoughout the U US. It can bee sent to fam mily and friends out- of-state and still benefits Horizon, as long as the cardd is reloaded aand used. K Keep track off your card balannce: At the bbottom of yo our last receip pt, call 866822--6252 or on-lline using thee PIN on thee back of thee cardd.

• Reeload and usee often! Horrizon earns a 5% rebate on yourr purchases! BONUS: N Now used onees don’t go in n the ttrash.

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