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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
April 6, YRUU Service - conducted by the 10-12 graders Come hear what the youth of Horizon have learned about ethical decision making in class this year and in their lives. They'll also include wisdom gained from their Coming of Age and Our Whole Lives classes, along with their visits to other religious institutions last summer.
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LAY MINISTRY NEWS * Marianna Seaton, Director of Lay Ministry * dlm@horizonuu.org
“Where do we come from? What are we? Where are we going? Mystery. Mystery. Life is a riddle and a mystery.” - Paul Gaugin and Brian Tate These are lyrics to one of our favorite hymns, and it asks us - Where have we come from? Where are we going? Are we willing to not know all the answers? Only holy fools enter into this contract of unknowing, willing to dance and improvise: willing to allow the holy to enter, the mystery of life that brings us back to our senses, alongside our more rational ways. It’s not only in our brains that we must move through change, but in our being – a deeper place that just trusts what is happening because it’s a dance with the beloved and we want our actions to benefit our dance partner.
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Will you dance with me? Will you dance with me at our Farewell Party for Rev. Dennis Hamilton and Mary Kay Hamilton? We have danced a wonderful journey together and it’s time to prepare for and celebrate their ministries with Horizon. This is the knowing part. The part of where we come from. It has been a place of love and compassion, a place of healing and inspiration in our lives, the soil in which we have grown. Let us celebrate!
Farewell Party for Rev. Dennis and Mary Kay Hamilton To be held at Horizon Unitarian Universalist Church Saturday, May 17th – 7:00 – 9:30pm Food, drink, live music, dancing, and a special program for our beloved holy fool dance partners, Dennis and Mary Kay.
If you haven’t already, RSVP to farewellparty@horizonuu.org Childcare provided for 12 and under, email childcare@horizonuu.org And after the party, I hope you will join me in dancing ourselves into the next chapter at Horizon. We may not know exactly what it will look like, and we will miss Dennis and Mary Kay with our whole hearts, but I foolishly dive into the unknown with you and look forward to our dances together as we enter into this very creative time. It has many unknown gifts in store for us. Put on your dancing shoes, and let’s be dancing fools together!
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Interim Minister Task Force * Elizabeth Gustwick * egustwick@verizon.net
Due to the temporary nature of an interim ministry and the expertise needed, the UUA has a very formulaic process to help create the best matches for churches and interim ministers. All congregations are working with the same application forms and same timeline. All qualified ministers will gather in late April and review the applications of all churches and sign up for their top choices. UUA and district executives review the lists and, based on their knowledge of the ministers and congregations, recommend three top candidates to each church. Our IM Task Force will review the ministers’ applications, do interviews, check references, etc. and make a recommendation to the Board of Trustees. The Board will hire the interim. If you have questions, please feel free to ask any of the Interim Minister Task Force Members: Elizabeth Gustwick (Chair), Beth Bargar, John Gill, Bruce McClung, and Jan McDowell.
4/17* – Horizon’s applications for an Interim Minister is due. Our application is complete now except for fiscal information, which is currently being discussed and decided by the Board. 4/29* – Task Force receives names of top candidates. 4/29-5/5 – Task Force interviews candidates, etc.
5/6 – Board meets to review Task Force’s recommendation and make a hiring decision. 5/9 noon* – Task Force may make its first offer to a candidate. (There are multiple runs of offers, each with specific dates and deadlines.) 5/25 – The Interim Minister will be announced at our Congregational Meeting. Aug./Sept. – The Interim Minister will start. * Dates set by the UUA
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Join Marte, Ed, Mary, Lucy and Bob in weeding, spreading mulch and sprucing up our grounds. We want to look good for May 18 Farewell to Dennis! We will have a truck load of mulch to unload and spread. Please bring wheel barrow, wagon, shovel and gloves. RSVP or questions - mmorris143@verizon.net
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A Note from the DLRE * By Lauren Daniell * dlre@horizonuu.org
This Sunday, April 6th All are invited to the annual YRUU service this Sunday, April 6th led by our senior youth in grades 10-12. Come hear what they have learned about ethical decision making in class this year. They will also include wisdom gained from their Coming of Age and Our Whole Lives classes, along with insights from their visits to other religious institutions last summer. Highlights will include sermons delivered by the youth and three different musical performances. It is a service not to be missed!
Bridging Ceremony for High School Seniors Sunday, April 27th Come celebrate the transition of our youth from their high school experience into young adulthood during this spring’s Bridging Ceremony which will be held on Sunday, April 27th during the service. We’ll wish them well and honor them at a short reception afterwards.
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OWL Lock-in this weekend 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 8am Saturday.
What: OWL Lock-in Where: Horizon UU Church, Portable Bldg. Start: Friday (April 4) @ 5:30 p.m. End: Saturday (April 5) @ 8:00 a.m.
Hangout activities: Chalice Making, Twister Tournament, Jam Session, T-shirt painting, Sky Viewing with Telescope, Apples to Apples, Cool Music, Cool Games, Interesting Conversations, Tarot Readings … We’ll supply: Pizza, Breakfast, Drinks
What to Bring: * A good attitude * Cameras * Overnight stuff * Favorite Snacks to eat & share * Fun or goofy group games/activities * Musical instruments * Cool, offbeat movies (up to PG13, No R) * Cool tunes to share * T-shirt to paint (optional, we have lots of t-shirts * Optional: A couple of dollars to throw in the kitty (to pay for pizza) Leave at Home * Video Games * Cell Phones (if your child’s cell phone is an mp3 player, they can bring it, but will not be making or receiving calls)
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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 and shoes. Event will take place outdoors on the playgrounds, weather permitting. ◦ Nursery-Preschool: Come to classrooms at 10:30 am. Egg hunt will begin at approximately 10:45 am nursery / 11am preschool. ◦ Kindergarten-5th grade: Begin in the service with your parents/guardians. Dismiss to classrooms after the Conversation With the Children. Egg hunt wil begin at approximately 11:15am with Easter activities to follow. ◦ Middle school: Report to classrooms at 10:30am. Teachers and volunteers will supervise you hiding eggs on the playgrounds. Easter activities in classroom afterwards.
Has your child learned to read this year? On Sunday, June 2nd Horizon will recognize its new readers in its annual TrUUth Ceremony during the service.
Contact Lauren Daniell to reserve your child’s spot to be honored on this special day.
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Coming of Age Credo Service coming in May Come support our ninth grade Coming of Age class as they conduct the Sunday service on May 4th . Not only will the youth lead the service, they will also present their personal belief statements, or credos, at that time. These speeches of personal beliefs are the result of much work and thought during eight months of preparation with their teachers. Come be uplifted and enlightened by our young UUs.
Can you donate some candy or small toys to Children’s Religious Education at Horizon? Horizon Children will be having an Easter Egg Hunt April 20th and some items are still needed to make it a successful event. 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 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 2nd : TrUUth Ceremony recognizing new readers
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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, Transcedentalists exploring new frontiers in thought and literature, 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. This 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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Adult Facilitators needed for future classes
Do you have a special passion that you’d like to share with other adults? Leaders for adult religious education classes are needed for next fall to lead planned courses in UU Parenting, Ethical Living, the UU Common Read and/or a topic of your choosing. Classes usually range from 3-6 meetings and schedules can vary. Contact Lauren if you are interested in participating: dlre@horizonuu.org. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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HORIZON PASSOVER SEDER POTLUCK DINNER
COME! COME!
JOIN THE CELEBRATION OF PASSOVER WITH A SEDER! BE A PART OF THIS CENTURIES OLD TRADITION! BRING YOUR FAMILY! BRING YOUR FAVORITE POT-LUCK DISH TO SHARE! WHEN: SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 2014, From 6:00 P.M. To 8:00 P.M. WHERE: FELLOWSHIP HALL at HORIZON CHURCH {A suggested contribution of $5/person or $15/family, to cover the cost of wine and ceremonial foods, is deeply appreciated.}
For questions or for more information, send an e-mail to uuseder@horizonuu.org or call Eileen Terrell at 469-222-8685.
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SUNDAY APRIL 6 Youth YRUU Service 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM UU Christian Fellowship / Study - E3 - Library 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 - 12:00 PM Main Worship - SH - Sanc. 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Strategic Plan Committee - FH - Fellowship Hall 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM After Church Lunch Bunch -- All Are Welcome! - Offsite
MONDAY APRIL 7 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Wings Chalice Circle - E3 - Library, KI - Kitch, S1 - Nursery 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM SMART Recovery - FH - Fellowship Hall 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM Board of Trustees - E3 - Library, KI - Kitch 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Pastoral Caregivers Meeting - MO - Minister's Office
TUESDAY APRIL 8 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 APRIL 9 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Library Ministry - E3 - Library 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM WFIG (Women's Friendship in Growth) Chalice Circle - E3 – Library
THURSDAY APRIL 10 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 APRIL 11 North TX Youth Rally - Offsite 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Candlelighters - FH - Fellowship Hall 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Women's Bunco - FH - Fellowship Hall
SATURDAY APRIL 12 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Men's Support Group - E3 - Library 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM Rental - Isha Institute - 4/12 Event Cancelled 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Volunteer at Metrocrest Social Services Food Pantry - Other - Offsite 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM PASSOVER SEDER - 2014 - KI - Kitch, SH - Sanc. 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM Line Dancing - 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”. April 6th: The Strategic Planning Committee would like your input today on Worship. In conjunction, a light lunch will be provided at Horizon, or join us at Pho Bistro Asian: 3052 Old Denton Rd, Carrollton, TX 75007. A straight forward restaurant with no frills, tasty Vietnamese cuisine, and good customer service. $ http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/13/167313/restaurant/Pho-Bistro-Carrollton April 13th: All Church Potluck: Everyone welcome! Horizon’s potlucks provide an opportunity to get to know others and be with our church community. We appreciate your bringing a bit more than needed for our families, allowing us to offer this hospitality to all members, visitors, and friends. Thank you to Horizon’s Membership Committee for coordinating this month! **To provide the Strategic Planning Committee with needed input about the Social Justice program at Horizon, bring your lunch to the Sanctuary. April 20th: Italian Villa: 1012 W. Hebron Pkwy, Carrollton, TX 75010. Homemade pastas, whole wheat pasta, pizzas, salads, and subs. Good size portions and great tasting food. $$ http://www.italianvillacarrollton.com April 27th: Aw Shucks Oyster Bar: 1630 S. Stemmons Fwy, Lewisville, Texas. Seafood, Cajun/Creole. What’s on the menu in addition to oysters? Shrimp, crab, crawfish, scallops, soups, po boy sandwiches and salads. $ http://awshucksdallas.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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Horizon Dinners!
Photos by Anita, taken during our February Horizon dinner Enjoy!
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