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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 13, 2014 - Fooling Ourselves - Rev. Hamilton We humans confound ourselves all the time. Our egos, our greed, our delusions undermine our happiness. Congress shoots themselves in the foot. The poor vote their oppressors into office. Russia takes Crimea, and now must support it. The Confederacy continues to fight the Union. They make a movie about Noah’s Ark, and people argue its accuracy. There is a way out. There is a secret map to the treasure and it is buried in your own heart. April 20, 2014 – Easter - Jesus and His Merry Band of Fools - Rev. Hamilton
He knew they would crucify him for his foolishness. How could he think he could heal the wound of Rome, of patriarchy, of fear and hatred? How naïve he must have been to think that love could save him. What a fool. What a beautiful fool. April 27, 2014 – Holy Fools - Rev. Hamilton
We are all fools of one sort or another, usually without our knowing it. Some holy fools are sincere, but foolish in their fear and hatred of the body or sex or the world. Some fools just don’t understand what brings happiness and waste their lives on addictions, resentments and false promises of eternal life. Today we look at what kind of foolishness makes sense.
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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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A Note from the DLRE * By Lauren Daniell * dlre@horizonuu.org
On April 27th we will honor our graduating high school seniors in a ceremony during the service. In the Horizon lobby and in your Order of Service for the next two Sundays you will find blank note cards on which to put a short message to our teens. These notes will be collected and distributed to the graduates at the ceremony. You may write to a particular graduate or write a general note to be given to any one of the teens. Let us all show our love and support for our young UUs as they transition to a new phase in their lives.
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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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? They are invited to a ceremony on June 1st On Sunday, June 1st 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. Contact Lauren Daniell to reserve your child’s spot to be honored on this special day.
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Calendar of Events for Children and Youth April 11-13th: (Fri-Sun) North Texas Youth Rally, Community UU Church in Plano April 12th: (Saturday) 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 May 18th: Dennis Hamilton’s last service at Horizon June 1st: TrUUth Ceremony recognizing new readers June 1st: Last day of regular year classes June 8th: No RE preschool-12th grade (tentative) June 15th: Summer RE begins
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Announcements
Adult Religious Education A Long Strange Trip: The Complete Video Guide to Unitarian Universalist History with Lauren Daniell and guests
Part III –Unitarianism in America (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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Do you have a special passion? Share it with other adults!
Do you have a special interest 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
● Owning your Religious Past ● Topic of your choosing
Classes usually range from 3-6 meetings and schedules can vary.
World Religions Additionally, Horizon Adult Religious Education would like to offer a yearlong series of classes about World Religions and what UUs can learn from them. RE is looking for adults to lead 12 sessions on: Christianity Judaism
Islam Buddhism
Sikhism Hinduism
Taoism Paganism
Confucianism other?
Several members have already expressed interest in leading a few of these segments, but more are needed. Contact Lauren Daniell if you are interested in participating.
Adult Religious Explorations For more information contact are@horizonuu.org Sundays 9 - 10 am Horizon Library
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Artists on the Horizon April 13 - May 25 Horizon Sanctuary This month the art gracing the sanctuary walls was created by our own Horizon children and teens. The artists range in ages from 5 to 17 years old, and used various media to create their work, including pencil, marker, photos, and oil and acrylic paints. Make sure to check out our talented children and youth!
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NTUUC cosponsors SWUUC Annual District Conference with First Unitarian Church of Dallas April 25-26, 2014 Tickets to Holly Near are Still Available!
By now you hopefully know that Holly Near is the entertainer and a speaker at the Annual District Conference jointly sponsored by NTUUC, SWUUC and First Unitarian Church of Dallas. But did you know her song "Singing For Our Lives" appears in Singing the Living Tradition, the official hymnal of the Unitarian Universalist Association, under the title "We Are A Gentle, Angry People" (Hymn #170)? Holly Near’s concert is entitled: Peace Becomes You. It occurs at First Church from 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm on Saturday, April 26. Cost: $25 per ticket or as part of the two day conference for $75. It is not a coincidence that the name of the concert comes from her new album, Peace Becomes You, an immense new two-disc album which includes contributions from 22 different musicians, her own famed songwriting, as well as material written or sung by artists including Irving Berlin, Ferron, Gnarls Barkley, Cris Williamson, and Keb’ Mo’. It’s an amazing triumph. "I do not separate my music from my heart nor do I separate my ideas from my daily life. I open myself up to learning as much as I can about humanity and this mysterious life experience, but I do not relate to political work as a series of 'causes.' Moment by moment, I integrate what I learn into my personal life, personalizing my politics. It is from this personal place that I write my songs." Holly Near was the first out lesbian in People magazine, an originator of the women's music movement, and a costar in several big-name TV series (like Mod Squad) and films (such as Dogfight, alongside River Phoenix). The legendary Near, whose legacy goes beyond music to LGBT activism, is more surprised by what’s been accomplished around her. “If I had been asked in 1975 if I thought we would soon have out lesbian singers and comedians working in the music industry, winning Grammys, showing up at events with our sweethearts, producing and directing films with
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positive lesbian images that are distributed by Hollywood companies, seeing gay characters on many TV sitcoms, having gay people in Congress and legislatures and on the bench, having out professional athletes, experiencing marriage equality, and on and on — well, I would have been happy with the fantasy, but I’m not sure I would have believed it possible in such a short amount of time.” “It is worth pausing to celebrate. I believe the songs we wrote and sang that traveled around the world contributed a great deal to the achievements of the past 40 plus years, not only regarding sexuality and gender but race and class and disability, in all the ways women struggle when they fall in love with one another.” After starting high school in 1963, Holly Near began singing with the Freedom Singers, a folk group modeled on The Weavers. In 1968, she enrolled in the Theatre Arts program at UCLA; that year, she attended her first Vietnam War peace vigil and joined Another Mother for Peace. Holly Near's professional career began in 1969 with a part on the television show The Mod Squad, which was followed by appearances in other shows, such as Room 222, All in the Family, and The Partridge Family. She also appeared in films such as Kurt Vonnegut's SlaughterhouseFive, and Minnie and Moskowitz. In 1970, Near was a cast member of the Broadway musical Hair. Following the Kent State shootings in May of that year, the entire cast staged a silent vigil in protest. The song, "It Could Have Been Me" (which was released on A Live Album, 1974), was her heartfelt response to the shootings. In 1971, she joined the FTA (Free The Army) Tour, an anti-Vietnam War road show of music, comedy, and plays, organized by antiwar activist Fred Gardner and actors Jane Fonda and Donald Sutherland. In 1972, Near founded an independent record label called Redwood Records (now defunct) to produce and promote music by "politically conscious artists from around the world". In 2005 Near was named among the "1000 Women for the Nobel Peace Prize. NOW - About being a woman over 50 - " I wish I had had this kind of wisdom and vocal maturity in the ’80s, when I had the largest audience. But that is OK. Those who have hung in there with me and those just discovering the work, they get to experience the benefits. I no longer need to be in the center of attention. It is quite peaceful. There are women just coming into their own who did not have opportunities in their younger years and now, just
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when they are finding the free time to be creative, they feel invisible. It is too bad that society does not realize what can be gained by working with mature women. But for me, I saw the invisibility happen to women older than me, so I had time to prepare." As Holly observed, “Music can influence choices, for better or worse. A lullaby can put a troubled child to sleep but Muzak can put a whole nation to sleep. A marching band can send our children off to war. It can also have everyone laughing and dancing and loving as it leads a gay-pride parade.” Holly finds herself in a role that her amazing journey has uniquely prepared her to fill as the significance of her work over time has crystalized her iconic status. At once flattered, amazed, and centered, she graciously assumes this honoring that comes with time, proud to represent – through her voice and her music – the movements that are so fundamental to her spirit. One of her t-shirts well displays her perspective: No Planet - No Party! This is a "Don't Miss Moment" for your congregation members! Tickets for Holly Near's concert only - on Saturday, April 26 - cost $25. Attend the two day conference with a Friday night presentation by Holly Near for $75. See Holly Near when she began her career in the 1960’s. Where were you when...?
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This Saturday night, April 12
LINE DANCING Will begin at 8:00 p.m. after the Seder rather than the usual start time at 7:00 p.m.
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SATURDAY APRIL 12 * Volunteer at Metrocrest Social Services Food Pantry Day 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Men's Support Group - E3 - Library 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Blackbird / Memorial Service - FH - Fellowship Hall, SH - Sanc. 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM PASSOVER SEDER - 2014 - KI - Kitch, SH - Sanc. 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM Line Dancing - FH - Fellowship Hall
SUNDAY APRIL 13 North TX Youth Rally - Other - Offsite 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM Sunday Morning Journey Group - P2 - Couch 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM Adult Religious Explorations - E3 - Library 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 2nd Sunday Potluck EVERYONE WELCOME! - FH - Fellowship Hall 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM UU History Class - E3 - Library 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Wellspring 2013/14 - P2 - Couch
MONDAY APRIL 14 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM SMART Recovery - FH - Fellowship Hall
TUESDAY APRIL 15 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 16 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Library Ministry - E3 - Library 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Wellspring 2013/14 - Wednesday Group - P2 - Couch 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Chalice Circle Council - S6 - Class 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM UU History Class - Other - FH - Fellowship Hall
THURSDAY APRIL 17 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 18 Good Friday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Candlelighters - FH - Fellowship Hall 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM Games Night at Horizon! - FH - Fellowship Hall
SATURDAY APRIL 19 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Men's Support Group - E3 - Library 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Horizon Dinners - Other - Offsite
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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 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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If you haven't registered for the Southwestern UU Conference Annual Conference in Dallas, April 25-26, now is the time to do so!
You're invited to
Love Reaches Out the 2014 SWUUC Annual Conference, April 25 and 26, 2014 at First Unitarian Church of Dallas Co-hosted by First Unitarian Church of Dallas and North Texas Unitarian Universalist Congregations (NTUUC) Keynote by new UUA Moderator, Jim Key (Simultaneous broadcast of worship and keynote to all our district meetings.) "What's In a Name?" Jim will deconstruct our movement's name and suggest that it represents a theology that resonates well with emerging demographics.
Presentations: Clusters: Self-Help From Beyond Your Walls Building Leadership: Through Harvesting Their Power Jericho Road: What Does It Do? Jennifer Knoeber, Exec Dir. Holly Near - Remain Teachable: Honor the World
Site Visits to: Thanksgiving Square North Dallas Shared Ministries Durable Medical Exchange Literacy Instruction for Texas, Dallas Branch Habitat for Humanity of Dallas
Saturday concert: Holly Near: Peace Becomes You $25 Concert only $75 for 2 - days of conference before April 11 Visit ntuuc.org/swuuc2014 for registration information.
REGISTER NOW AND SAVE. Learn more and REGISTER HERE. See the 2014 Notice of Meeting Annual Packet here.
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