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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 encourages you to attend weekly worship here within your community, on Sundays at 10:30AM
September 15, “Yom Kippur” / Pride Parade - Lyssa Jenkens Our intern minister Lyssa Jenkens returns to the pulpit to remind us of this sacred opportunity to make amends and to celebrate our humanity and freedom. This is a Share the Plate Sunday!
September 22, “Autumn Leaves” - Worship Arts and Rev. Hamilton On this, the Fall Equinox, we are planning a special service with poetry, music and story. Details to follow.
September 29, “Welcoming Change” - Rev. Hamilton Today is a New Member Sunday. What will that mean in the lives of these new members? What does this church mean to your life? How does it change the way you live? Where are we going on Spaceship Horizon? The choir will sing Laurendson’s beautiful “Sure On This Shining Night.” New Member reception 6-8 at the Hamiltons.
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Building Your Own Theology Building Your Own Theology is an introductory class that gives you tools to explore and discover your personal convictions, that which compels you to actively harness your deepest spiritual explosions and give meaning to your daily life in this tumultuous world. Join JuLane and other fellow UU’s as we ponder great life issues and “do theology” within the context of our liberal religion. In only 10 weeks create your own conscious and meaningful Credo built out of the very stuff of your life. Beginning Monday, October 7th, 7:00 to 9:00 PM, in the Couch Room of the Portable To enroll, email JuLane at julane@judithlane.com or Lauren Daniell at DLRE@Horizonuu.org.
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A Note from the DLRE * By Lauren Daniell *dlre@horizonuu.org
New Children’s Classes Begin on Sunday! This Sunday children and Youth at Horizon will begin a new church year with new teachers and all new classes. The teachers have been working hard to fix up the classrooms and get the new lessons ready. The children and youth are following many different courses of study this year; preschoolers will explore the world around them, elementary students will learn about the Bible and Jesus from a UU perspective while our older students focus on what it really means to be a UU and how to truly live as a Unitarian Universalist. Here are the room assignments for this year’s classes: Preschool: Room 3 (green classroom) K and 1st : Room 4 (yellow classroom) 2nd and 3rd Room 5 (purple classroom) 4th and 5th: Portable 8* Middle School: Room 6* (next to kitchen) 8th Grade OWL: OWL classroom (next to library) 9th Grade: Room 7 (olive green and pink classroom) 10th-12th: Portable 9 *may change during the year depending on enrollment
It’s going to be a fun and exciting year in children’s and youth RE! Be sure to fill out a registration form so that your entire child’s information is up-to-date so you don’t miss out on any programming and events offered throughout the year. Yours in Faith,
Lauren
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Announcements: Children’s and Youth RE Register your children now for the 2013-14 church school year: Classes begin in mid-September. Paper registration forms can be found in the sanctuary, in the RE office and with your children’s teachers. Not able to get to church this Sunday or need an electronic form? Please follow this link to download a form at home. Return all forms and checks to Lauren Daniell, DLRE: http://www.horizonuu.org/images/newsletter/registrationhorizonre20132014.pdf
Maps and biblical artifacts needed in Children’s Religious Education With the new church school year quickly approaching children in K-5th grade will be learning about the Bible. Maps and/or replicas of artifacts from the ancient world, especially of the Middle East during Biblical Times, are needed.
Preschool playground task force now forming
Thank you to all the volunteers who helped make Splash Day 2013 a success last Sunday!
The Horizon nursery and preschool playground is a lovely space with lots of fun equipment for our little UUs. However some of the equipment has become faded from the Texas sun, but is still in great shape. The pieces can easily be refurbished with a little cleaning and a layer of spray paint. If you can donate an hour or two to spruce up the playhouse or one of the cars, your efforts would be greatly appreciated. To volunteer please contact: dlre@horizonuu.org.
Upcoming dates for Children’s and Youth Religious Education Sunday, September 15th: Regular church year RE begins for children in preschool-7th grade and grades 10-12 Sunday, September 15th : Pride Parade, Downtown Dallas. Lots of kids’ activities September 20-21st: First OWL lock-in (Friday night-Saturday morning) September 29th: First Children’s Chapel of the year for children K-5, 10:30-10:45, Portable Building #8. RE classes following. October 5-6th: COA lock-in #1 (Saturday pm- Sunday am)
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October 12th: Families can volunteer at Metrocrest (Saturday 9am-1pm) October 18-20th: Horizon Fall campout (Friday-Sunday) October 26th: Halloween Party (Saturday 6-8 pm) October 27th: Children’s Chapel, grades K-5, 10:30-10:45, Portable #8.
Attention Parents It’s time to register your children and teens for religious education classes for the new church year. Please click on this link to download the form and return to the DLRE, Lauren Daniell: http://bit.ly/17Y7dDB
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New Classes for Children and Youth September 2013-June 2014 Children and youth at Horizon will begin new classes on Sunday. The younger children will focus on the Jewish and Christian roots of Unitarian Universalism while the middle and high school youth will have the chance to do Our Whole Lives, Coming of Age and a variety of curricula at the senior high level. Here is a snapshot of classes by level: Preschool: Celebrating Me and My World Begins Sunday The young UUs in this class will learn through hands-on experience with the wonderful and wide world around them; stories about our faith that teach our history and principles; and play which is the natural expression of the young child's heart and mind. Kindergarten and First Grade: Picture Book Bible Tales and Holidays and Holy Days Begins Sunday Five to seven year olds will explore stories from the Bible as told from a UU point of view and emphasis. They will also celebrate Christian and Jewish holidays throughout the year – UU style! Second and Third Grades: Timeless Themes Begins Sunday Timeless Themes introduces children to religious literature which is central to our culture and our heritage as Unitarian Universalists. The program examines two sets of scriptures: the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Bible. The primary goal is to retell stories that are often told or referred to in our culture, but from a UU perspective. Fourth and Fifth Grades: Living the Promise Begins Sunday Children ages nine through eleven will delve into the Jewish and Christian texts this year with our Living the Promise program. The foundation of our Unitarian Universalist faith is our covenant with one another, and the history of the Bible is one of making, breaking, and renewing Covenants. Sixth and Seventh Grades: Compass Points Begins Sunday Preteens will be exploring the people they are and the people they want to become through the Compass Points program this year. Compass Points takes youth ages 11 to 13 on a journey through Unitarian Universalism by exploring our diverse and rich history, the Covenant of the Seven Principles, and our Six Sources. Not only will the children gain an understanding of where we come from as a faith, but also where we hope to be going. Eighth Grade: OWL (Our Whole Lives) Begins this Sunday, September 8 OWL or Our Whole Lives is our comprehensive life course that teaches accurate information about sexual health and relationships integrated with the UU friendly values of respect, compassion, responsibility, diversity, and justice.
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Ninth Grade: COA (Coming of Age) Begins this Sunday, September 8 This course for ninth graders helps young teens understand what it means to be a Unitarian Universalist. They study UU history, theology, and clarify their own spiritual selves. The COA year’s highlights are a Credo service where each teen presents his or her beliefs to the congregation and a UU heritage trip to Boston. Grades 10-12: Various curricula Begins Sunday Our Senior High students will have a say in choosing their courses of study this coming fall. Choices will include spiritual deepening, UU views of the Bible, and refining their sense of ethics and learning what it really means to live by UU values.
Save the date!
Horizon Halloween Party 2013 th
Saturday, October 26 6-9 pm
Carnival Games - Haunted House – Contests Calk Walk - Trunk or Treat -Fortune Telling
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Adult Religious Education Horizon offers its adults many ways to deepen their faith, from our on-going Adult Religious Explorations Forum on Sunday mornings to classes during the week such as Articulating Your UU Faith and Building Your Own Theology. Here are the courses currently running.
First Wednesdays with Rev. Dennis Hamilton 7-9 pm (6:30 brown bag supper) The first Wednesday evening of the month will be a time for us to gather together to explore our monthly themes in depth. After a short worship service, we’ll break into groups to discuss how these themes wend their ways through our lives and our Unitarian Universalist faith. Fall themes will include: October 2, 2013: HAUNTING November 6, 2013: HARVESTING December 4, 2013: INCARNATING
Articulating Your UU Faith with Tina Ulakovic Every other Tuesday 7-9 pm, September 25, October 8 & 22, November 5 & 19 zarina004@tx.rr.com What do you say when people ask, “What is that church you go to?” We will move through a series of engaging exercises–personal reflection, role-play, discussion designed to equip us in defining and articulating our faith. Members of this course will be able to tell others about the history of our faith tradition, our Principles and Purposes and our witness to liberal religion in our community, nation and world. Please contact Tina for more information and to enroll.
Building Your Own Theology with JuLane Mondays 7-9 pm October 7 –December 9 enrollment capped at 12: julane@judithlane.com The Building Your Own Theology course invites each of us to develop our own religious understanding and a deeper sense of what each of us, individually, believes and values. The BYOT class will also help you develop a deeper understanding of Unitarian Universalism. Goals for participants in this course include: Determining their values and beliefs about God or ultimate reality, human nature, ethics, and the meaning and purpose of life Discovering what other UUs believe about the great religious questions Articulating their beliefs in credo statements Meeting the challenge of building your own theology.
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Buddhist Sangha with Rev. Dennis Hamilton Tuesdays 7-9 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.
Adult Religious Explorations Sunday mornings, 9:00-10:15 am Horizon Library This Sunday morning gathering is a forum for different ideas and beliefs to help our members explore their spirituality. It features a wide variety of speakers from both in and outside of Horizon, and topics vary from the spiritual to the ethical, to discussions about current events or books. Please refer to the special Adult Religious Explorations section in the newsletter to see this month’s topics.
Articulating Your UU Faith with Tina Ulakovic Next class: Tuesday, September 24 7-9 p
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What haunts your life? Memories of loved ones? Old experiences? Old beliefs or resentments? Together we will look for ways to befriend our ghosts. Join the Rev. Dennis Hamilton, Lyssa Jenkins and Lauren Daniell for an exploration of the Horizon monthly theme at First Wednesdays
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Wednesday, October 2 7-9 pm Fellowship Hall
brown bag dinner and conversation begin at 6:30 reserve childcare at childcare@horizonuu.org
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Horizon Guests Hold Pride Sunday Bake Sale! Turner High School Gay/Straight Alliance Sunday, September 15th Each year on Pride Parade Sunday, members of the Turner High School Gay/Straight Alliance visit Horizon for the service then march with us in the Dallas Pride Parade. They will bring breakfast for everyone! Come hungry on September 15th and help the Alliance raise money for their group activities throughout the year by enjoying homemade bakery goods with your coffee or tea. We are proud to host their fund raising efforts, and to welcome them once again to Horizon on this special Sunday.
Share the Plate for Sunday Sep 15th Horizon has a collection for non-profit organizations once a month during our worship service. The Share the Plate collection on Sunday, September 15th, is to benefit:
GALA Youth’s mission is to serve LGBTQ youth and their allied friends from middle school through the age of 22. We enhance their lives by providing empowering social and service programs that promote selfexpression, self-acceptance, leadership development and healthy life choices. GALA Youth is a program of a nonprofit, volunteer run organization (GALA North Texas) and dedicated to serving and assisting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning (LGBTQ) and allied youth by providing the youth with tools to improve self-esteem and self-acceptance. We create a safe space, mentally and physically, for youth of all socio-economic and cultural backgrounds. Our weekly events cover a wide range of social, educational, health, and community issues. We have or guide to resources for healthy living and making healthy choices, as well as social networking.
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Alan Ross Texas Freedom Parade
We marched in support of our GLTBQ friends in 2012, in the rain!
We march again this year on September 15th, rain or not! Sign up in the Fellowship Hall at the Pride Parade table to be on the email list and get the latest directions for the Parade! The Gold T-Shirts are now available for purchase as well. From your 2013 Pride Parade Team – JuLane, Diana Bracken, Elizabeth Gustwick
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The following are the maps and instructions for Pride Parade Sunday sent out by the North Texas Unitarian Universalist Congregations main office (NTUUC) to help smooth the way for getting to and from the parade site: _____________________________________________________________________________________
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Come Explore Horizon and All It Offers! For those who are visiting or just want to know more about Unitarian Universalism and Horizon, or for new members who want to learn more about how Horizon works, a series of classes may be just the right next step. On Saturday, September 21st, Reverend Dennis Hamilton will lead “New to UU” from 9:00 AM to Noon. Learn about the history and structure of Unitarian Universalism. Hear about our self-governance system of polity and the Seven Principles that we strive to understand and integrate into our lives. And, get to know our Senior Minister in an intimate setting! Free childcare will be provided. The class will be in the Fellowship Hall.
On Sunday, September 22nd, “How Do U Fit into UU?” will be presented by Cindy Treece, Chair of the Membership Committee, and other Horizon leaders. It will start at 12:30 PM and runs until 2:30 PM. A light lunch will be provided, as will free childcare. Hear about the history of Horizon, how our members participate in the life of the church and what activities and offerings we have. Ask questions about Horizon you have not been able to yet! We’ll also cover the expectations of membership in case you are interested in joining the church. The class will be held in the church library. You can enroll in the Exploring Horizon classes by sending an email to membership @horizonuu.org. Or, look for the sign-up sheet at the Welcome Center in the church lobby. Please also feel free to send questions to the email address above—we hope you will join us!
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Adult Religious Explorations Contact: are@horizon.org
Sunday mornings 9:00 – 10:10 am Horizon Library
September 15, 2013
David Pollard from Pathways UU Church Will facilitate: TED video: Atheism 2.0. What aspects of religion should atheists (respectfully) adopt? Alain de Botton suggests a “religion for atheists” that incorporates religious forms and traditions to satisfy our human need for connection, ritual, and transcendence.
September 22, 2013
Ed Keller will facilitate our ARE class on computer information about security that you may not have known or thought about. He will review information technology as it is currently being collected. Ed will review internet security using various technology approaches: password security and other accounts. There will be time for questions and answers regarding operating systems and other issues. Know that Ed will provide timely and pertinent information for all attendees.
September 30, 2013
Part III of Islamic culture. Cyn Talbot continues her exploration of culture and religious practices of North Africa and the Levant, many only tangentially tied to the religion of Islam.
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SHOP TO SUPPORT THE CHURCH!
THE NEW KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS PROGRAM: Kroger has discontinued the Reloadable Kroger Fundraiser Cards, and on August 1, 2013 the new and simpler Kroger Community Rewards program will begin! To support Horizon with this program, just enroll your “Kroger Plus Card”.
You will need a Kroger Plus card that has been registered online. If you do not have a Kroger Plus card, they are available at the customer service desk at any Kroger. You can register your card through the link below. Click “Create an Account” in the upper right-hand corner of the page. If you need assistance call Kroger support at 1-866-221-4141.
To Enroll 1. 2. 3. 4.
Go to www.krogercommunityrewards.com. Click “Enroll Now” under the Texas heading near the bottom of the page. Sign in with your email address and password. Click on “Community Rewards” link. Follow online instructions. Horizon’s NPO number is 82988. ______________________________________________________________________________________
After Church Lunch Locations September 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”. September 15th: Nico’s Cocina Mexican Grill: 3065 N Josey Ln, Carrollton, TX 75007. Delicious and plentiful Sunday buffet with many choices including Belgian waffles and omelets made to order. Fun atmosphere. Accommodating wait staff. $$ September 22nd: Pho Bistro Asian: 3052 Old Denton Rd, Carrollton, TX 75007. Straight forward, no frills, tasty Vietnamese Cuisine. Good customer service. $
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What’s Going On At Horizon? Sunday Sep 15
Dallas Pride Parade - Other - Offsite 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 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Wellspring 2013/14 - P2 - Couch
Monday Sep 16 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Yoga - P1 - Lg
Tuesday Sep 17 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Principled Commitment - Young Adult Couples - 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 Sep 18 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 Sep 19 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Excel – Homeschoolers Rental, all church 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 Sep 20 OWL Lock-in - Other - A/V Cart (Monitor/DVD), Other - Portable LCD Projector, E2 - Classroom, KI - Kitch, P1 - Lg, P2 - Couch 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Candlelighters - FH - Fellowship Hall 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM Games Night at Horizon!!! - FH - Fellowship Hall
Saturday Sep 21 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Men's Support Group - E3 - Library 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Exploring Horizon Class: New to UU - FH - Fellowship Hall 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Hearts and Hammers Session 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Horizon Dinners - Other - Offsite 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM UDV - Church Rental - E3 - Library, FH
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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 972-529-8187. 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.
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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 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. 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. The Women’s Friendship in Growth (WFIG) Chalice Circle (wfig@horizonuu.org) Meets on the 1st, 3rd, 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 Adult Chalice Circle Principled Commitment has been postponed until a later date. Please join the Young Adult Chalice Circle at the Lewisville Western Days Festival on Saturday, September 28th. Contact YoungAdultCouples@horizonuu.org for more details.
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WINGS chalice Circle meets in the church library on alternate Mondays from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. Child care is provided.
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To anyone leading or interested in leading a small group at Horizon A wonderful opportunity is coming in two weeks, September 28! Develop your skills as small group leaders. Train others interested in playing a leadership role in small groups at Horizon! Information is below. It will not require long travel or staying overnight. Having as many people from Horizon attend as possible would be a great benefit to our church. Please consider attending and also tell whomever you think would benefit from attending. Register online at http://www.ntuuc.org/ Small Group Ministry * Date: September 28, 2013 Location: First Jefferson UU Church, 1959 Sandy Lane, Ft. Worth parking in front and behind the building * contact Daniel 469-682-8870 executive@ntuuc.org Agenda: 9.30 registration, snacks 9.50 welcome, blessing 10.00- 2.30 workshop with Marcia Niemann & Susan Miller, basics of Small Group Ministry break 2.45-4.15 'How to Run the Program' with Marcia Niemann & Susan Miller, for at least two leaders per congregation, and others who are interested. Cost: $15 Leader: Marcia Niemann Marcia has been a member at First Unitarian Church of Dallas since May of 1999; she was a facilitator for two years in a Deepening Group (an early incarnation of small group ministry.) At the Fort Worth General Assembly (GA), Marcia and her mother Marge attended a number of workshops on small group ministry and participated in the GA small groups; they later served on a Chart & Compass strategic planning committee that developed the initial First Church plan for the current small group ministry. A few years later, Marcia served on the implementation planning committee that eventually transitioned into First Unitarian church’s current CIRCLES Steering Committee. At the end of her first two-year term she rotated off and now is back on the SC again. Marcia has co-facilitated three different CIRCLES, and also serves with Susan Miller as one of the current Facilitator Training coordinators. Outside of the small group ministry programs, Marcia is English as a Second Language Coordinator for a charter school system and is a volunteer ESL teacher for immigrant adults at her local public library. She attended the Justice GA in Phoenix in summer 2012.
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Our Mission: Growing spiritually healthy people who promote love and justice in the world.
Horizon Unitarian Universalist Church 1641 W. Hebron Parkway • Carrollton, TX • 75010-6334 tel: (972) 492-4940 • fax: (972) 394-0570 http://www.horizonuu.org • facebook: Horizon UU • twitter: horizonuu submissions by 12 Noon each Wednesday. to: the_week@horizonuu.org