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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 Unitarian Universalist Church encourages you to attend weekly worship here within your community Sundays 10:30AM 1641 W. Hebron Pkwy, Carrollton TX 75010
March 30, Planting Horizon - Lyssa Jenkens, Intern Minister Church start-ups have the same slim odds of survival as any non-profit or small business, maybe even less among UU churches. Yet, Horizon has prospered in the 27 years since it was planted to serve the northwestern suburbs of Dallas. What conditions conspired to make this so? And, what is the yield of this success?
Adult Religious Explorations Contact: are@horizonuu.org
Sunday mornings 9:00 – 10:10 am, Horizon Library March 30, 2014
Forum. Facilitated by John Myers a class discussion on "Planting" What will you invest in this spring? Beans? Soy? Your family? Your Soul? What are you going to be planting in society? Justice? Health? Sanity? The Chalice Circle model for interactive learning will continue. The subject supports the Horizon theme for March.
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Contemplations * Rev. Dennis Hamilton * srminister@horizonuu.org
Mullah Nasrudin was carrying home a nice fish and the recipe for fish soup. Suddenly a bird of prey swooped down and snatched the fish from his hand. As the bird flew off, Nasrudin called after it, "Foolish bird! You have the fish, but what can you do with it without the recipe?" The Nasrudin stories poke fun at our human foibles, our pride and faulty thinking. But they also turn our own logic upside down, not unlike Jesus’ parables. Sometimes it is a play on words that on a deeper level reveals our mistaken literalism as in this one. Nasrudin sat on a river bank when someone shouted to him from the other bank: "Hey! how do I get across?" "You are across!" Nasrudin shouted back. The point here is that we are indeed across already. Because wherever you go, there you are, of course. As for the first quip, how many people clutch their Bible or Q’ran as if it were their dinner? How many religious zealots would kill their own son to satisfy their deity as Abraham was willing to do? How many hold the law, church or secular, higher than their own conscience? How many say they are Christians but ignore Jesus’ admonition to turn the other cheek? How many refuse to share their wealth even though hoarding it keeps them imprisoned, keeps them alienated from most of the world? How many ignore the economic injustice with a shrug and a quote from the Bible, “The poor will always be with us.” There are fools and there are holy fools. We are all fools in some respect. We might recite stories of betrayal or injustice in our minds when the deeds are in the distant past. And we feel the anger and resentment as if it just happened. And it did in a sense. Every time we rehearse the event, we relive it and suffer the same outrage and indignity. How foolish. When I was in college and lived in Camden New Jersey, someone broke into our house and stole my Gibson Roy Smeck Stage Delux blues guitar. I could harbor feelings of loss fifty years after the fact or I could just let it go. I would let it go but it was a Roy Smeck etcetera, and it cost me my tuition that semester. I could make up a story about how I would have made it big as a folk singer if that hadn’t happened, but I do know better. The theft was also a gift to me, of course, in a holy fool way. It was an opportunity to put my middle class life in perspective. In Camden, just about everybody was a lot poorer than I was. Was the injustice of having my guitar stolen comparable to the injustice that Camden represented? Should I have been surprised that robbery was common in a neighborhood where everyone was poor? The truth is, I thought all those things at that time. Nothing is simple. There are layers of understanding in every situation. I was living in a vacuum of sorts where everything of value was eventually sucked out of your house until you were at equilibrium with the rest of the people. Being a nouveausocialist, a part of me understood and forgave. A part of me argued with the night, why pick on your sympathizers? Go rob a rich house! And a part of me realized I had been a conventional fool to leave my guitar unguarded. This month we celebrate April Fools all month. It will be up to you to decide what kind of fool you are, a conventional one or a holy one. And by the way, I had the last laugh with that thief. He may have stolen my guitar, but he totally forgot the sheet music! Faithfully, Dennis
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Come Explore Horizon with Us! For those who are visiting and want to know more about Unitarian Universalism and Horizon, or for members who want to learn more about how Horizon works, a series of classes may answer your questions.
On Saturday, March 29th (PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A NEW DATE), “How Do U Fit into UU?” will be presented by members of the Membership Committee and other Horizon leaders. It starts at 10:30 AM and runs until 2:30 PM. Hear about the history of Horizon, how our members participate in the life of the church and what activities and offerings we have. We’ll also cover the expectations of membership. A light lunch will be served during class, which will be held in the church library.
On Sunday, March 30th, Reverend Hamilton will conduct a New Member Sunday where anyone wanting to join Horizon may do so at that time. Contact him at srminister@horizonuu.org if you would like to join.
You can enroll in the Exploring Horizon classes by sending an email to membership @horizonuu.org. Or, look for a sign-up sheet at the Welcome Center in the church lobby. Please also feel free to send questions to the email address above—we sincerely hope you will join us!
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A Note from the DLRE * By Lauren Daniell * dlre@horizonuu.org
Children’s Chapel this Sunday, March 30th The Rainbow Principles
Children in grades K-5 will not want to miss Sunday’s Children’s Chapel with Lauren Daniell at 10:30am in the Portable Building. We’ll be using jelly beans to deepen our knowledge of the Seven UU Principles. It will be our most delicious chapel ever.
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North Texas Youth Rally Grades 9-12 Community UU in Plano April 11-13th Registration closes Friday, April 4th!
ThrUU the Looking Glass The first 100 registered and paid youth will get a spot! Registration Fee: $40 Additional Rally Notes: No Queen or King air mattresses for youth – please bring smaller sleeping supplies. Bring closed-toe shoes and warm clothes for working outside. Bring $12 for breakfast on the morning of April 13th Rally Schedule: Doors open 9:00pm Friday night. Opening Circle at Midnight - Please, no arrivals after Midnight! Closing Circle 8:30am Sunday morning. Traditional Sunday morning group breakfast after Closing Circle (optional)
Follow this link to register: www.ntuuc.org/YouthRally
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Children’s and Youth Religious Education
Horizon’s annual Easter Egg hunt for children in the nursery-5th grade will be Sunday, April 20th beginning at 11am. Children should bring an Easter basket and come dressed in comfortable clothes since the event will take place outdoors on the playgrounds, weather permitting. More details to come in April.
The Horizon Our Whole Lives class will be having their second lock-in on Friday, April 4th beginning at 4pm in the Portable Building until 9am Saturday. Be on the look out for an email with all the lock-in details. picture by Microsoft
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Can you donate some candy, small toys, or plastic Easter eggs to Children’s Religious Education at Horizon? Horizon Children will be having an Easter Egg Hunt April 20th and many supplies are needed to make it a successful event. Would you be willing to bring a bag of individually wrapped candies (no chocolate, please) a bag of small toys or some plastic Easter eggs? Donations can be dropped off in the lobby. Thank you in advance for helping make the 2014 Horizon Easter Egg Hunt a success!
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Calendar of Events for Children and Youth March 30th: Children’s Chapel K-5th grade, 10:30am Portable Bldg. April 4-5th: (Friday pm-Saturday am) OWL lock-in #2 April 5th: YRUU practices for Sunday service 10am-3pm (Sanctuary) April 6th: Annual YRUU Service - Youth conduct Sunday service April 11-13th: (Fri-Sun) North Texas Youth Rally, Community UU Church in Plano April 18th: (Friday) Passover Seder April 20th: Easter Egg Hunt, nursery – 5th grade April 27th: Bridging Ceremony for high school seniors during the service with reception following. May 4th: 9th Grade Coming of Age Credo service June 1st : TrUUth Ceremony recognizing new readers Photos: 123rf.com
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Adult Religious Education A Long Strange Trip: The Complete Video Guide to Unitarian Universalist History with Lauren Daniell and guests
Part III – The Birth of Unitarianism (1620 - 1860) On becoming fully Unitarian, new frontiers forded by the Transcedentalists, and developing into a force for social justice Two showings: Sunday, April 13th 12:30-2:00 pm OR Horizon Library
Wednesday, April 16th 7:30-9:00pm Fellowship Hall
This segment is about the development of Unitarianism in America from 1620 through the death of Theodore Parker in 1860. The early fractures between religious liberals and Congregationalists in Colonial America will be discussed. It covers the effect of Joseph Priestley’s immigration and William Ellery Channing’s role in the formation of the American Unitarian movement. It tells the story of the final split between the Unitarians and the Trinitarian Congregationalists in the 1820s from both a theological and a legal perspective. The segment will cover the Arian/Socinian fracture and the Transcendentalism of Ralph Waldo Emerson, Margaret Fuller, and Theodore Parker. It will talk about the key role Fuller played in moving Transcendentalism out from a niche movement in Concord to becoming the driving force behind Unitarianism. Finally, the role Theodore Parker played in advancing Unitarianism beyond its traditional Bible-centered roots is covered, and highlights his role in some of the great social justice issues of the day, especially the abolition of slavery. The same segment will have two showings to accommodate members’ schedules. Close-captioned. Reserve childcare at childcare@horizonuu.org
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CALENDAR: What’s Going On At Horizon? SATURDAY MARCH 29 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Men's Support Group - E3 – Library 29 9:00 AM – Free Meditation Hour with ISHA / Horizon Members and Friends, Free Class 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM How Do U Fit - Exploring Horizon Class
SUNDAY MARCH 30 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM Adult Religious Explorations - E3 – Library: Forum. Facilitated by John Myers. 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM CAYRE - Child Care - S1 - Nursery 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM HAMILTON FAREWELL PARTY - Sign-Up - TOH - Table 2 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM HAMILTON MEMORY BOOK - Taste of Horizon Table – TOH - Table 1 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM SEDER - Sign-Up - TOH - Table 3 10:15 AM - 12:30 PM Library Ministry - Open for Browsing - E3 - Library 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM CAYRE - Children's Chapel 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM FIASCO - Taste of Horizon Table for Payments & Pick-Up - TOH - Table 4, 5
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Main Worship - SH - Sanc. 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
MONDAY MARCH 31 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM SMART Recovery - FH - Fellowship Hall
TUESDAY APRIL 1 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Spirit in Practice - FH - Fellowship Hall 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Buddhist Sangha - P1 - Lg, P2 - Couch 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Tuesday Wisdom Circle - E3 - Library
WEDNESDAY APRIL 2 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Library Ministry - E3 - Library 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Wellspring 2013/14 - Wednesday Group - P2 - Couch
THURSDAY APRIL 3 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 7:30 PM - 9:15 PM Healthy Women Chalice Circle - P1 - Lg
FRIDAY APRIL 4 OWL Lock-in #2 - KI - Kitch, P1 - Lg, P2 - Couch 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Candlelighters - FH - Fellowship Hall
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After Church Lunch Locations 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”. March 30th: Nico’s Cocina Mexican Grill: 3065 N Josey Ln, Carrollton, TX 75007. Delicious and plentiful Sunday buffet with many choices including Belgian waffles and omelets made to order. Fun atmosphere. Accommodating wait staff. $$ http://www.nicoscocinamexicana.com
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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!
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. 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. 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 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 Adults Chalice Circle Contact YoungAdults@horizonuu.org for more details.
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JOIN US SATURDAY, MARCH 29. AT 9:00 AM FELLOWSHIP HALL
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