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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
V06.09.13
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From the Director of Lifespan Religious Education * Lauren Daniell * dlre@horizonuu.org
Notes from Religious Education for Children and Youth… Attention Class of 2013 and parents/guardians: Horizon would like to honor its high school graduates in a short ceremony during the service on Sunday, June 23rd. The Bridging Ceremony is a wonderful rite of passage for UUs finishing high school which celebrates the transition from adolescence to young adulthood. Please plan to attend the service on June 23rd so we can recognize this important time in your life.
Items needed for Children’s Summer RE The following craft items are needed for art projects this summer. Please bring to church and place in the collection boxes in the lobby. Thanks so much for your donations. - 16 oz or larger clear plastic bottles with caps - Cardboard tubes from paper towel rolls or wrapping paper - Scraps of fabric
Volunteers needed to staff Summer RE classes for children beginning June 9th Volunteers will be needed throughout the summer to lead the children’s summer RE classes. Each session involves a story and a fun craft project. Please look for the signup sheet in the Taste of Horizon Area. Thank you to those who have already signed up. We are especially in need of people to teach in June.
Upcoming dates in Religious Education for Children and Youth June 9th: Summer RE begins for students in PreK through rising 6th grade (older students may assist) June 11-16th: Coming of Age trip to Boston June 23rd: Bridging Ceremony during service with reception to follow in fellowship hall (Note date change) June 30th: Summer RE for rising 9th-12th graders begins. Graduating seniors who attended YRUU in 201213 may also attend. July 7: No RE for children or youth
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________________________________________________________________________________________________ From the Treasurer * Jan McDowell * treasurer@horizonuu.org
Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Ends June 30th While it might seem like the middle of summer, it's actually almost the end of the year. The Horizon fiscal year, that is. That would make this a good time to make sure your 2012-2013 pledge is fully paid, please. The actual year end is June 30, so please try to get caught up by then or as soon thereafter as possible. As is always the case, the end of one year is immediately followed by the start of the next. Time for a New Year's resolution! Resolve to stay current on your 2013-2014 pledge throughout the upcoming year. Thank you for your ongoing support. Horizon depends on it! Jan McDowell Treasurer
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Horizon Themes for 2013-2014 ► September
RETURNING
As we return from our summer wanderings to the normal church rhythm, we are invited to think about what we return to: home, companions, church, school…And are there practices that you have neglected? Are there things you will abandon? ► October
HAUNTING
What haunts your life? The dead? Memories? Old experiences? Old beliefs? Resentments? We look for ways to befriend our ghosts. ► November
REAPING
What have you sewn? What have we all sewn, and what will we reap? Have we sewn good seeds/deeds? Have we nurtured them? Karma.
Photo credit: Janice Fetter-Salmon
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PRESERVING
What is worth preserving? In your life, this church, our nation, the environment? What gifts has this year given you? What will you cherish? What lessons have you learned? ► January
PREPARING
Change comes whether we want it to or not. What will you do with your one wild and crazy life? What will you change? What needs to lie fallow? ► February
STAYING
Often it is easier to change the subject, eat something, watch a show. Staying with the feeling can be difficult. Two dogs meditating. One says, “The hard part is learning to stay.” ► March
PLANTING
What will you invest in this spring? Beans? Soy? Your family? Your soul? What will we be planting in society? Justice? Health? Sanity? ► April
FOOLING
Yes, it matters what we do, but if we take it too seriously, we will spoil the fun. We celebrate the absurdity of life this month. ► May
LEAVING
Everyone leaves eventually. How do we say goodbye? What remains? ► June
THRIVING
After the reception is over and the relatives go home, we pick up our lives and go on. Remember the joy, the hope, and the mission. Thrive.
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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, June 15th, “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 Saturday, June 29th, Reverend Dennis Hamilton will lead “New to UU” from 9:00 AM to Noon. Learn about the history and structure and uniqueness of Unitarian Universalism. Hear about our Seven Principles that we strive to understand and integrate into our lives. And get to know our Senior Minister and our Director of Lay Ministry, Marianna Seaton.
On Sunday, June 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 Thank You Note from T.J. Treece
MEDITATION GARDEN PROJECT I would like to thank everyone who volunteered for my Eagle Scout project last Saturday, June 1st for all of your dedication and enthusiasm. This project wasn't easy, but having such a great group of people to help out made it go even better than I expected. Sincerely, T.J. Treece
A note from Cindy Treece: Thank you to those of you who also contributed financially. T.J. wrote you each a personal note, but I want to add thanks from Alan and me. Our hearts have been touched by the gifts and notes of encouragement from family, friends, Scouts and church members! If you did not get a chance to contribute, please feel free to make a gift to Horizon for the garden (it will help us purchase the last two benches).
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After Church Lunch Locations June 2013 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”. June 9th: 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. June 16th: Catfish House: 3108 Old Denton Rd, (at Frankford Rd.), Carrollton, TX 75006. Great seafood, service, and prices. Known for interesting condiments. $ June 23rd : Il Castello Italian Restaurant: 1616 W. Hebron Pkwy, Carrollton, TX 75010. Excellent Food. Friendly staff. Exceedingly close to Horizon! $$ June 30th: Logan’s Roadhouse: 2513 S. Stemmons Fwy, Lewisville, TX 75067. Steaks, chicken breasts, grilled salmon and catch-of-the-day, salads, yeast rolls, bottomless buckets of in-shell peanuts. $ - $$
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Share the Plate for Sunday 30 JUN 2013 Horizon has a collection for non-profit organizations once a month during our worship service. This month's collection plate is for THE WATER PROJECT.
Every day in rural communities and poor urban centers throughout sub-Saharan Africa, hundreds of millions of people suffer from a lack of access to clean, safe water. Women and girls especially bear the burden of walking miles at a time to gather water from streams and ponds - full of disease that is making them and their families sick. These illnesses and the time lost to fetching water rob entire communities of their futures. Hope is put on hold in over half of the developing world's primary schools without access to water and sanitation. But it doesn't have to be this way. For a small investment, inexpensive and long-lasting water projects can be constructed to serve villages and schools. Wells, dams and rain catchment systems can provide a reliable source of drinking water. Sanitation facilities and hygiene training then help multiply the impact. Communities become far better able to grow themselves out of poverty.
You can help restore hope. Give water and help rescue some of the 440 million school days lost every year to water-related sickness. Put an end to the nearly 1 in 5 deaths under the age of five that occur due to dirty water. The Water Project brings relief to communities around the world who suffer needlessly from a lack of access to clean water and proper sanitation. Providing access to clean, safe water helps capable and determined people realize the hope they have for their own futures. http://thewaterproject.org/how-to-give-clean-water.php
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What’s Going On At Horizon? Sunday June 9
Annual Board of Trustees Retreat - Offsite 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 10:15 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!
Monday June 10
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 June 11
COA Trip to Boston - Offsite 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 June 12
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Library Ministry - E3 – Library
Thursday June 13
5:45 PM - 7:00 PM Restorative Yoga - P1 - Lg 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM Worship Arts Committee Meeting - MO - Minister's Office
Friday June 14
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Women's Bunco - FH - Fellowship Hall
Saturday June 15 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Men's Support Group - E3 - Library 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM How Do U Fit Class - E3 - Library 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Horizon Dinners - Other - Offsite 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM UDV Church Rental – E3
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NEXT WEEK Sunday June 16
Father's Day 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Young Adult Couples Chalice Circle - 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 - 12:00 PM Main Worship - SH - Sanc. 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM After Church Lunch Bunch -- All Are Welcome! – Offsite
Monday June 17
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Yoga - P1 - Lg 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM SMART Recovery - FH - Fellowship Hall
Tuesday June 18
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Buddhist Sangha - P1 - Lg, P2 - Couch 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Tuesday Wisdom Circle - E3 – Library
Wednesday June 19
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Library Ministry - E3 - Library 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM WFIG (Women's Friendship in Growth) Chalice Circle - E3 – Library
Thursday June 20
5:45 PM - 7:00 PM Restorative Yoga - P1 - Lg 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM Worship Arts Committee Meeting - MO - Minister's Office
Friday June 21
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM Wedding: June 21 (Friday), Sanctuary - AD - Admin. Office, KI - Kitch, SH - Sanc. 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM Games Night at Horizon!!! - FH - Fellowship Hall
Saturday June 22
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Men's Support Group - E3 - Library 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM John Bloomer / Private Event - FH - Fellowship Hall, SH - Sanc. 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM Senior Women's Chalice Circle - E3 - Library 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM SUMMER SOLSTICE RITUAL
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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! Thanks! NEW BEGINNINGS A Chalice Circle Exploring the Seven Principles of Unitarian Universalism For newcomers and longer-term attendees who are making any kind of new start in their lives WHEN: Sundays 12:15 – 1:45 pm * DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED WHERE: Portable – couch room * You’re invited to bring a sack lunch. *Join us any Sunday.
Facilitated by Marianna Seaton, Director of Lay Ministry. For more information e-mail dlm@horizonuu.org. .
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 972-5298187. You may also contact 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. Email 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. Craft & Chat Chalice Circle (craftandchat@horizonuu.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. Senior Women’s Chalice Circle - Women Alive 55+ has very recently been renamed “Senior Women’s Chalice Circle”. The 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 214228-3397.
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Adult Religious Explorations
contact are@horizonuu.org * Sundays 9 - 10 am Horizon Library
June 9, 2013
A Universalist Epiphany facilitated by Jim Sturdivant. Carlton Pearson had it all, pastor of a 6,000-member Pentecostal church, opulent home, fat bank account and happy family. Then, with his kids, he watched a newscast about Somali children starving to death and realized that, being Muslim. All those children would all go to hell. That's when he had an epiphany that sent him to hell -- and back. Come hear his amazing story and the role of Unitarian Universalism played in his salvation.
June 16, 2013
Forum. Facilitated by John Myers. Using the Chalice Circle model for interactive learning, John will lead a discussion of Horizon's theme subject of the month. For June the subject is “EMPTINESS: the practice of letting go”.
June 23, 2013
Facilitated by Kay Darwin. Her topic will be "Decisions Revisited, 68 years later". The United States is the only nation to have used atomic weapons against an enemy. Should we have dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki?
June 30, 2013
Forum. Facilitated by Daniel Polk, Executive of NTAUUC. His topic will be “Breaking through the Barriers to Growth". We want to grow, but not just for growth's sake. We will look at common obstacles, and what in particular might be holding Horizon back.
Buddhist Sanga Tuesday evenings weekly 7:00-9:00 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 late-breaking 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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______________________________________________________________ SHOP TO SUPPORT THE CHURCH
Reloadable Kroger Fundraiser Cards
• Cards are assigned to customers by Horizon UU Church and purchased for just $1 each. Supporters can reload their card and pay for the reloads with cash, check, debit, or credit cards at any time, at any Kroger store, for any amount up to $500 at Customer Service or $100 by cashiers. • Reloads have to be a separate transaction from use. Cards with $0 balance are deleted from the system after 90 days and cannot be reactivated. A new card will have to be assigned and purchased from Horizon for $1. • Card is accepted in all Kroger stores and its affiliates throughout the US. It can be sent to family and friends out-of-state and still benefits Horizon, as long as the card is reloaded and used. Keep track of your card balance: At the bottom of your last receipt, call 866-822-6252 or on-line using the PIN on the back of the card. • Reload and use often! Horizon earns a 5% rebate on your purchases! BONUS: Now used ones don’t go in the trash.