7/21/13 The Week at Horizon

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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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Horizon Unitarian Universalist Church

FUTURE SUNDAYS Horizon encourages you to attend weekly worship here within your community, on Sundays at 10:30AM

During this last year of preaching Rev. Dennis Hamilton will be looking back at the best of the best, at least according to comments and requests.

Here are two that merit another look.

July 21, 2013 at 10:30 AM

“The Aliens Are Coming” Revisiting Bodacia - Rev. Hamilton (and Sherman Lumley) As congress mucks around debating the immigration issue, in Bodacia, Calamity County Texas, they have seen it in a whole new light. We visit Clarence Leery at his survivalist compound to hear how aliens are a threat to west Texas. Always fun putting a spotlight on humanity’s existential absurdity.

July 28, 2013 at 10:30 AM

“Why Pray” - Lyssa Jenkens Our Intern Minister, Lyssa Jenkens returns from her summer travels, but only for one Sunday. Come say hello to her and catch up on her adventures. On Sunday, July 28th, Lyssa will discuss three reasons for prayer: wow, bow, now.

Please join us!

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A Note from the DLRE * By Lauren Daniell * dlre@horizonuu.org

Social Action Sunday for Children July 28th

Children’s Religious Education at Horizon is partnering with Share the Plate and Metrocrest Social Services to involve our children in Social Justice activities this summer. On Sunday, July 28th all children from 6-12 years old are invited to participate in activities that benefit The Water Project and Metrocrest during their regular RE class times. Volunteers representing Share the Plate from Horizon will be educating our students about the importance of clean water and the children will also be decorating collection boxes for Metrocrest for the school supplies donated by Horizon members.

How else can the children make a difference? Here’s how: ●Students can bring coins from home to donate to the waterproject.org during class from July 21September 8 ●Students and families can contribute school supplies to Metrocrest from July 21-August 11 ●Families can volunteer at Metrocrest Social Services on Saturday, August 24 between 8:45 and 1:00 to distribute school supplies to needy families Putting our faith in action is an integral part of Unitarian Universalism. Religious Education at Horizon is proud to help its families raise socially conscious and aware children.

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Yours in faith, Lauren

This Sunday in Children’s and Youth Religious Education July 21st Preschool RE: Celebrate Nature! The Marvelous Moon The preschool class is all about the Moon this week. After a few stories about the moon, they will make their own moons out of sand and glow-in-the-dark paint.

Children’s RE : Celebrate Nature! The Power of the Sun, part 2 Students entering Kindergarten - 6th grade in the fall will continue their lessons about the sun. After a quick review of last week’s class, the children will experience the power of the sun by making collages with photo-sensitive paper. They will also get do other sun-related craft projects which were put on hold due to last Sunday’s rare July rain.

Youth RE: Faith of our Neighbors This summer youth in rising 9-12th grade are learning about and visiting neighboring churches. This Sunday the students and chaperones will visit the Kadampa Meditation Center in Arlington near Cowboys Stadium (www.meditationintexas.org) 1-2 more drivers are needed! If this is your child’s first trip with the group this summer, signed permission slips are also needed before your teen may travel to the meditation center. Please email Lauren Daniell about being a driver or obtaining a permission slip (dlre@horizonuu.org) Schedule for visit to Kadampa Meditation Center (all times are approximate) 10:30-10:45 – Orientation in portable at Horizon 10:45-11:30- Travel to Arlington 11:30-1:00 – Tour of facility 1:30-1:45 (est.) – Arrival at Horizon

Announcements: Children’s and Youth RE Did you attend U-Bar-U this summer? How about SWUUSI? Let us know!

What fun activities did your family do? If you or a family member participated in any UU events over the summer, please let Lauren know: dlre@horizonuu.org Find Horizon on Pinterest!

A page just for Horizon families has been created on the popular idea exchange site, Pinterest.

Categories include children’s character development, promoting peace, books for families and spiritual practices. Please see http://pinterest.com/horizonuu/ to access the boards.

Volunteers still needed to staff Summer RE classes for children

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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 lobby and volunteer for late July and August.

Upcoming dates for Children’s and Youth Religious Education

July 21: Youth travel to Kadampa Meditation Center, Arlington, 10:30-1:30 (est) July 28th: Social Action Day for children in rising K-6th grade July 28-August 11: Children collect school supplies for Metrocrest August 1st: Registration opens for children’s and Youth fall religious education August 8th: Deadline for 2013-14 teachers to register for Teacher Training in Dallas August 11th: Last day to donate school supplies for Metrocrest August 24th: Family volunteer opportunity at Metrocrest, 8:45am-1:00pm August 17th: Teacher training in Dallas, 9:00am-3:30pm September 8th: Ingathering and Water Day for children September 15th: Regular RE begins

A big thank you goes out to Dennis and Randy for putting up our new white boards in the portable last Saturday. They look great, guys!

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Leadership Retreat Coming Soon to Horizon

Please put August 17, 9:30 to 3:30 pm on your calendar. We are planning a wonderful leadership retreat for all interested members. We hope to get 30 or so participants. The Board and Committee on Ministry will participate, but it is for members who will be our future leaders in particular. There is no obligation associated with the retreat, but we do hope to encourage everyone to discover your leadership style. It will be packed with information on the coming year, calendar, plans, ministerial transitions, Interim Minister Plans, Strategic Plans, but we have also built in the programs that have made Horizon such a great church. It is the healthy church practices that your leadership has incorporated into their culture that keep us healthy. Come learn about your Myers Briggs style and how you fit into the leadership picture. Lunch will be provided.

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Share the Plate for Sunday July 21

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Horizon has a collection for non-profit organizations once a month during our worship service. The Share the Plate collection on Sunday, July 21 will be to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association.

The Alzheimer's Association is the world's leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research.

The organization has been recognized as a top large nonprofit to work for by The NonProfit Times, the leading information provider for the nonprofit sector for each of the last three years.

1) All undesignated cash (unless in envelope with instructions) will go to Share the Plate.

2) Checks MUST be designated Share-The-Plate or STP to be counted toward the donations for that day.

3) Undesignated checks without instructions are assumed to be donations to the church or to fulfill pledges.

4) This is our Horizon's primary source of funds for outreach into the world.

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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”.

July 21st: Pei Wei Asian Diner: 713 Hebron Pkwy, Lewisville, TX 75057.

Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Thai, and Vietnamese dishes. Fresh, quick and casual. Lots of choices. $ - $$  July 28th: Indigo Indian Bistro: 500 East Roundgrove Rd., Lewisville, TX 75067. Same location as former Kokila Restaurant. Sunday buffet (one side is vegetarian) and lunch specials. Pleasant atmosphere, good service.

Gluten free menu available. $$  __________________________________________________________ Help support our community partner, Metrocrest Social Services (MSS), by volunteering with other Horizon members.

Horizon members help stock pantry shelves and assist customers with their grocery shopping. For more information on this opportunity and others available through MSS contact Victoria Simmons at victorias@bvk.com.

To learn more about MSS’s mission to fight homelessness visit metrocrestsocialservices.org.

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What’s Going On At Horizon?

Sunday July 21 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! - Other - Offsite

Monday July 22 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Yoga - P1 - Lg 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM SMART Recovery - FH - Fellowship Hall 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Membership Committee - E3 - Library

Tuesday July 23 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Horizon Book Club - E3 - Library 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Buddhist Sangha - P1 - Lg, P2 - Couch 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Tuesday Wisdom Circle - E3 - Library

Wednesday July 24 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Library Ministry - E3 - Library

Thursday July 25 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 July 26 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Candlelighters - FH - Fellowship Hall 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM FREE MOVIE NIGHT!!! - SH - Sanc.

Saturday July 27 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Men's Support Group - E3 - Library 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM HORIZON PLAYERS - AUGUST SHOW REHEARSAL - P1 - Lg, S6 - Class, SH Sanc.

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM Senior Women's Chalice Circle - E3 - Library

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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!

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. We love visitors, so please, come check us out! They also cohost 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.

Women Alive 55+ (womenalive@horizonuu.org ) - 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 214-228-3397.

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contact: are@horizonuu.org * Sundays 9 - 10 am, Horizon Library July 21, 2013

Forum. Facilitated by John Myers a class discussion on expanding the Golden Rule to all aspects of our living. The Chalice Circle model for interactive learning will continue.

July 28, 2013

Explore and discuss parts of various Muslims cultures. Facilitated by Cynthia (Cyn) Talbot, the cultures that are often thought to be part of the religion by many Westerners and yet are actually cultural/regional practices and mores, and only tangentially tied to the religion of Islam. Again the discussion will focus mainly on the religious diversity in North Africa and the Levant area that is the area of expertise of Cyn.

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 and Kent Darwin.

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