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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 27, 2014 – Holy Fools - Rev. Dennis 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.
Adult Religious Explorations For more information contact are@horizonuu.org Sundays 9 - 10 am Horizon Library
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A Note from the DLRE * By Lauren Daniell * dlre@horizonuu.org Blog: www.horizonuu.org/dre/
photo: Morguefile.com
Come celebrate with our 18 year olds/high school seniors as they participate in their Bridging ceremony during the service on Sunday.
The Bridging ceremony is a UU tradition that marks the teen’s passage from youth to adulthood, and when we formally welcome them as adult members of the congregation. All are welcome to a reception in the Bridging teens honor in the Fellowship Hall after the service.
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Thanks to all who made the 2014 Easter Egg Hunt a success!
Last Sunday the children in the nursery-5th grade had wonderful time hunting for the Easter eggs – thanks to Horizon members! The congregation brought more than enough supplies for the event and volunteers filled almost 1000 plastic eggs. Thanks go out to the congregation for donating the eggs, toys and candy, the teams of parents and teens who filled the eggs ahead of time, and the middle school students for hiding the eggs for the younger children Sunday morning.
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Horizon Teen Receives Award Horizon high school senior Nicole Ulakovic (pictured far left with future college roommates) has been awarded the 2014 Ned Fritz scholarship for promising Unitarian Universalist youth in North Texas. This competitive scholarship is given to a highly qualified high school senior who will be majoring in a field that will positively influence the environment. Nicole plans to attend the University of California-Berkeley in the fall where she will major in environmental engineering. A formal awards presentation will take place in May at Horizon.
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Prayer Flags Come to the playground and see the creative and colorful prayer flags the fourth and fifth graders made in their religious education classes in April. While learning about prayer, the children designed their wishes for the world on cotton cloth which will slowly degrade and release their prayers to the Earth, as is the custom.
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Announcements: Children’s and Youth Religious Education
Shhh… Special Children’s Activity this Sunday It’s a secret! Don’t forget we have a very important event this Sunday. All children Kindergarten-5th grade are invited to participate in a special activity for You-Know-Who. After the Bridging ceremony, the children will gather in the portable building to do the activity. Can’t make it to Horizon on Sunday? Download sheet www.horizonuu.org/dre/blog print out, and have your child complete the sheet at home. Give to Lauren Daniell, or scan and email it to her by Saturday, May 3rd.
Ceremony honoring new readers June 1 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.
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Calendar of Events for Children and Youth
April 27th: Bridging Ceremony for high school seniors during the service with reception following. April 27th: Special activity K-5 in lieu of class. CHILDREN STRONGLY URGED TO ATTEND THIS SUNDAY ;) 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: Flower Communion Sunday. No RE preschool-12th grade. Nusery open to children 5 and under. Soul Work bags and flower activities available to children in the sanctuary June 15th: Summer RE begins August 24th: Fall RE Open House
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Announcements Adult Religious Education
Have you ever wanted to take an online class? Have you ever wanted to take an adult Religious Education class, but didn’t want to drive all the way to Carrollton through heavy traffic to make the 7:00 pm start time, or perhaps don’t feel comfortable driving at night anymore? Maybe you’re concerned about your carbon footprint and are looking for ways to reduce the amount you drive. Adult Religious Education at Horizon is looking to offer courses to members online for just these reasons. After Lauren’s successful experience with an online course through the UUA, she is able to train and support adult class facilitators with the technology needed to hold a videoconference class. She is seeking input on what kinds of classes to hold in this manner and if there are adults interested in leading an online class. Please contact Lauren if interested at the email address next to her picture at the beginning of this section.
Do you have a special passion? Share it with other adults! Wisdom from the World Religions Horizon Adult Religious Education would like to offer a yearlong series of classes about Theology of World Religions and what wisdom UUs can learn from them. RE is looking for adults to lead 1-2 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.
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SATURDAY APRIL 26 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Men's Support Group - E3 - Library 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM COA service practice - KI - Kitch, RL - Lobby / Narthex, SH - Sanc.
SUNDAY APRIL 27 Spring District Conf. 8:30 AM - 10:00 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 10:15 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 Main Worship - SH - Sanc. 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Bridging Reception - FH - Fellowship Hall 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM After Church Lunch Bunch -- All Are Welcome! - Offsite 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Wellspring 2013/14 - P2 - Couch
MONDAY APRIL 28 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM SMART Recovery - FH - Fellowship Hall 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Membership Committee - E3 - Library
TUESDAY APRIL 29 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 30 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Library Ministry - E3 - Library 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Wellspring 2013/14 - Wednesday Group - P2 - Couch
THURSDAY MAY 1 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 - 9:00 PM Healthy Women Chalice Circle
FRIDAY MAY 2 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Candlelighters - FH - Fellowship Hall
SATURDAY MAY 3 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Men's Support Group - E3 - Library 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM UDV - Church Rental
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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 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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Holly Near is an inspiration to activists and anyone involved in social justice. She is an extraordinary singer and one of the mothers of women's music. Holly’s concert at First Church on April 26, is a very rare opportunity! Holly is only doing two shows in Texas, and the other one is sold out. Texas is pretty far outside of her normal circuit, so this chance may not come again. For tickets, go to: NTUUC.org/SWUUC2014
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