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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 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.
October 6, “The Ghost in our Genes” - Rev. Hamilton Just what kind of creature are we? Too often theologians begin with a premise that is based on antiquated scripture. They try to understand human nature through a lens of morality and measure the virtues and vices of Homo sapiens by how obedient, subservient and loyal we are to a patriarchal god.
October 13, “Changing the Dream?” - Lyssa Jenkens The Achuar, an indigenous people of the Amazon, believe their rainforest lands will not be safe until we change the dream of the modern world. They say that our dream has become a nightmare, haunting and threatening all of creation. They say that we are living in a trance. What is the dream of the modern world? Are we haunting all of creation? And, if we are, how can we change the dream to offer hope?
October 20, “Ghostbusters in the Basement” - Rev. Hamilton Do you know the ghosts in your basement? All of us have a past, but are we aware of its influence on our lives? We carry more than our own past. We carry generations of attitudes, values and customs, and often dysfunctional behavior that will persist until we look it in the eye and decide to exorcise it.
October 27, Halloween Service “Skeleton Woman” - Rev. Hamilton The story of Skeleton Woman comes from the Inuit tradition. Clarissa Pinkola Estes made it famous in Women Who Run with the Wolves. When we first meet her she is terrifying, but if we get to know her, we discover where the terror comes from. Everyone has a skeleton in their closet. We ask them to come out today.
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Contemplations * Rev. Dennis Hamilton * srminister@horizonuu.org
Our theme for October is “Haunting.” Whoever follows me as minister to Horizon after I retire in May will have to deal with my ghost. And so will you. I will leave as best as I can, but it will take many years for Horizon to understand itself as a long range institution, a church with a great foundation, planted in healthy ground that will exist after all of us living now are in the ground. We will be the ghosts in the memorial garden, the ones that built this church, yes even you who join this week. My son and daughter bought a haunted house. Two people were murdered in it just two years before they bought it. They got a great deal on it and the house just feels like a place where a love of nature was central to the previous owners, or ghosts. When I first visited the house I offered to exorcise the ghosts, half in jest but I would have done a blessing. But in staying there for a week and looking at what these ghosts had left behind, the stained glass windows and flower beds, the walkways through the forest, the decks looking into tree tops, the meditation room, it became obvious that these were friendly and creative ghosts, and that they had a right to be there. So we welcomed them back. Their tragic deaths would not be wasted. They would be remembered and accepted. They were home at last in that eternal way that only death can provide. This month’s theme is “Haunting.” This seems appropriate for October, the Halloween month, Samhain in the pagan realm when the vail between the worlds of the living and the dead are said to be thinest. And of course it is when children dress up in scary costumes and face death in a playful way, and get rewarded for it. But our theme asks us to look deeper into the meaning of “haunting.” What are we haunted by? It may be childhood trauma, and really, most of us had some trauma in our childhood, like divorce, death, moving, domestic fights, abuse, shame. It may be having been in combat or raped or experienced domestic abuse. PTSD is real, and it haunts not only individuals but America as a whole. Racism haunts America. Slavery is a ghost still haunting us. This month we will look at how we are haunted in many ways, haunted by our own genes, haunted by an ancient desert god, haunted by assumptions and prejudices. Most religions look to exorcism to get rid of ghosts. I will ask us to befriend the ghosts, liberate them by understanding them and helping them to rest in peace at last. Next Wednesday, October 2, we will have our First Wednesday Vespers service, exploring the theme. Come at 6:30 with brown bag or at 7 for the Vespers service or stay for the discussion at 7:30. Come in costume if you wish. Then on the third Wednesday of the month, on October 16 we will have a Town Hall Meeting. Whoever follows me as minister to Horizon after I retire in May will have to deal with my ghost. And so will you. I will leave as best as I can, but it will take many years for Horizon to understand itself as a long range institution, a church with a great foundation, planted in healthy ground that will exist after all of us living now are in the
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ground. We will be the ghosts in the memorial garden, the ones that built this church, yes even you who join this week. To help you through the first years you will have an Interim Minister trained in helping a church recognize its strengths and improve on its weaknesses. It will also be a time when many voices, different voices will be heard from the pulpit. But you will have lots of questions about the process, and to help you ease your anxiety over the many changes facing Horizon in the coming years, we will bring Susan Smith, our Regional Administrator, to Horizon to present just how the Interim Process works. And it does work. Our denomination was one of the first to adopt a program of Interim Ministry to ease the transition from one minister to another. Now it is a common practice in main line churches. I know my ghost will haunt Horizon for many generations. I actually like that thought, the idea that something I did with my life was sort of permanent, and beneficial. But what I hope for is that my ghost will be reminding the living that Horizon is a great church doing great work, bringing solid progressive values to this blighted community. So please plan to come to the Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, October 16 to hear Susan Smith and learn all about the Interim Ministry program. And come to Vespers next Wednesday to meet your ghosts. Faithfully, Dennis
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President’s Corner * By Bruce McClung * president@horizonuu.org
President’s Report to Congregation Horizon Board of Trustees Meeting Of 9/9/13 Board Members Attending: • • • • • • • • •
Bruce McClung, President Sandy Steels, Vice President Nikki Henderson, Secretary Jan McDowell, Treasurer John Gill Kent Darwin Elizabeth Gustwick David Cassard Betty Andrade
Ex Officio: Dennis Hamilton, Sr. Minister; Lyssa Jenkens, Intern Minister; Lauren Daniell, DLRE Process Observer: Bob Sumerlin; Memorial Garden Presenters: Ann Pettit, Marte Keller Consent Agenda: Approved without discussion. (Documents submitted to Board prior to meeting include: Sr. Minister Report; President’s Report; DLRE Report) Treasurers Report: July and August, 2013 Reports approved as submitted. (Financial status and performance substantially ahead this Fiscal Year YTD as compared to previous Fiscal Year.) Emergency Sanctuary AC Replacement Fund: Congregation requested to contribute matching funds of $10,700. Horizon’s Congregational contributions to date: $16,655! Our heartfelt thanks to all Contributors. Excess Contributions will remain in our Building Contingency Fund. Memorial Garden: Ann Pettit and Marte Keller discussed plans, specific location, and potential budget needs. Ann and Marte will review location alternatives with previous landscape architect; budgets to be estimated and presented to Board. Strategic Plan: Work continues; recurring weekly team meeting: Dennis, Lyssa, Peggy Gill, Bruce, Lauren. Horizon Bylaws: John Gill, Kent Darwin (with past Board Member Peter Campagna) continue their review and potential update of Horizon Bylaws. Horizon Financial Transaction Review: Paul Panek will assist David Cassard, Jan McDowell, and Mira DeShazar to complete a review of Horizon Financial Transaction accuracy. Currently scheduled for October, 2013.
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Leadership Retreat: Sandy Steele reviewed the Agenda and success of Horizon’s August 17th Leadership Retreat. 21 attendees. Preparation and Agenda Materials provide a base-line for repeat sessions in the future. PASTA FUNDRAISER: Must be rescheduled for November 9th or 16th. There has been delay in obtaining available volunteer Leadership and Project Management Teams to support and October event. Service Auction Catalog & Accounting Support: Significant progress and discussions with qualified candidates. Process Observer: Bob Sumerlin, comments and critique. Meeting Adjourned at 9:30 PM.
Bruce McClung President Horizon Board of Trustees
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Kelly Hart Senior Director of Government Relations, Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas Will join us for the Potluck and present “Current State of Women’s Healthcare in Texas” Please plan to stay after the service and participate in the discussion! Brought to you by the Reproductive Justice Task Force Questions? contact Mary Morris at mmorris143@verizon.net =========================================================================
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Artist on the Horizon * September 29 - November 3, 2013 * horizonart@horizonuu.org
Helen Minkes When Helen was eight years old, her father took her down to the harbor’s edge for a tutorial in Plein Aire and landscapes. He gave her professional paints on a palette and let her use his good brushes. Helen learned early on to see color and light, texture and form through his artistic eyes. Helen Minkes has studied under accomplished artists in Boston, St. Louis, New Orleans and Houston. Shortly after receiving her MBA degree, she became Chair of the Art Department at St. George’s school in New Orleans; a job that was eventually cut short when Hurricane Katrina’s aftermath set her family in a new direction. “It is precisely the discoveries and self-awareness that came out of that crisis that changed the prism through which I viewed the subjects or intentions of my paintings and photographs.” Still an abstract expressionist, Helen says that her work is at times a “joyful and meaningful dialogue of light and feeling combined with metaphors for transformation on spiritual, physical and emotional levels. Mostly, it is a process through which I explore my deeper search for truth and meaning; and express what words cannot always convey. Painting is a form of meditative practice for me and is essential to my spiritual health, identity and balance. I love to tap into that connection and creative energy that I feel when I am in a gorgeous place or listening to music. When I enter into a dialogue with my canvas and find its voice, I invite that energy to flow through me into my work, and ultimately the viewer.” Helen Minkes joined Horizon in 2011 and she lives in Frisco with her husband Rob, and their kids Alegra and Sam. Helen’s artwork is also on display at Orisons Art in McKinney as well as in solo and group exhibitions. It’s a great pleasure to exhibit Helen’s work. Regular art shows in our sanctuary are a way to reach out to the local community of artists who visually reflect the spirit of our church. We in return, reflect back to the community the spirit of our faith. Horizon receives twenty percent of each sold piece of art. To purchase an artwork, make payment at the church office (be sure to make notation about the piece of art you are buying) and mark the card below the piece of art “SOLD”. Horizon Art Coordinators, Linda Alred, Nikki Henderson and Marianna Seaton are happy to assist you.
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Adult Religious Explorations Contact: are@horizon.org
Sunday mornings 9:00 – 10:10 am Horizon Library 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. October 6, 2013
Christian Chalice Circle: “Saving Jesus Through the Ages” facilitated by Peggy Gill. Peggy will facilitate the class on “Kidnapped by the Christian Right, Discarded by the Secular Left, Jesus needs saving.”
October 13, 2013
John Wesley’s Personal Life and Hymns by Charles Wesley facilitated by Gordon Roe. John Wesley led the Evangelical Revival in 18th century England. One historian said “Wesley changes the face of England.” I think it’s more accurate to say: changed the heart of England.” In the midst if the Industrial Revolution he spent 50 years riding his horse, preaching wherever he could get a few people together, and organizing class meetings. In the meantime James Oglethorpe was organizing the colony in Georgia to get some debtors out of prison, and William Wilberforce was working to abolish slavery in England. Wesley’s movement provided some impetus for these efforts. Forum facilitated by John Myers: a class discussion on “Returning”, the October Horizon UU theme. The Chalice Circle model for interactive learning will continue. Change in the Air facilitated by Lyssa Jenkens. One scholar wrote that organizational change requires 300 people to have a conversion experience that will take them all to the same place. Clearly, he does not know much about Unitarian Universalist! With so much change afoot at Horizon, we will take time to discuss received wisdom about personal and institutional change, with time to reflect on our own experiences and expectations.
October 20, 2013 October 27, 2013
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Creating Your Own “Loose-Leaf Bible” “Truth cannot be reduced to a creed . . . Creedal matters are purposely kept open” from the 1967 Report on the Free Church in a Changing World Our Unitarian Universalist communities of religious freedom create the space where members are free to, and encouraged to, create their own core of meaning, value and convictions. Building Your Own Theology is an introductory class that gives you the tools to begin creating your own “loose-leaf Bible” that combines the stability of your core beliefs yet has the flexibility of modification in light of your unfolding life experiences. Join JuLane and other fellow UU’s as we ponder life’s great 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. Building Your Own Theology Mondays, Oct. 7th through Dec. 10th 7 – 9 PM in the Couch Room of the Portable Email JuLane to enroll – julane@judithlane.com Class members will meet briefly after the service on Sunday, September 29th, in classroom 6, next to the kitchen, to receive their class textbooks and their homework assignments for the first session on Monday, October 7th.
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A Note from the DLRE * By Lauren Daniell *dlre@horizonuu.org
A Typical Sunday Down the RE Hall… Very few of us have been down the children’s RE hallway while the children are in class. Since classes for children and youth are held during the service, not many people get to see all that goes on in the west end of the building. Here is just a snapshot of last Sunday’s morning in RE. When walking by the sanctuary, through the windows you can see a group of the youth with their advisor Lisa Casto sitting in the service. The youth are attending one service a month this year and have voted to listen to and discuss this morning’s sermon. Going down the hall towards the classrooms, you pass a group of middle school students led by Debbi WagnerJohnson looking at maps of the building and doing a scavenger hunt. Through this activity they are learning about the importance of having a moral compass in their lives. Passing the Nursery, Becky and Misty are busy caring for the babies and toddlers. At the end of the hall the preschoolers are starting their session with Katie Barnes and Jana Wertheim by reciting their chalice lighting while doing motions with their hands: “We are Unitarian Universalists…With Minds that Think, Hearts that Love and Hands that are Ready to Serve.” Across the hall, the Coming of Age class is doing check in with teachers Kathleen Panek, Joel Woiten and Lynn Schluns. The students are munching on donuts while talking about the highs and lows of their weeks. Suddenly, a rush of children comes from the sanctuary. The Kindergartners through fifth graders are now going to their classes after the Conversation with the Children. After the chalice lighting, snack and check in, you can find the Kindergartners and first graders listening to a story about Adam and Eve with teachers Beth Sproat and Kari Davis. Second and third graders are also learning about “beginnings” and Evolution with Beth Bargar and Marty Wertheim. The 2-3rd grade students are inventing animals and showing stages of the animals’ evolution by making clay figures. Going out to the portable building, the fourth and fifth graders are blindfolded and leading each other around in a “trust walk” under the watchful eyes of their teachers, Laurel Adams and Rosie Huynh-Stolfi. Finally, where is OWL? The eighth graders in the Our Whole Lives class are at home sleeping because they had their first lock-in Friday night. Despite his lack of sleep lead OWL teacher, Alan Gann, has still made it to the service.
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Children’s and Youth RE at Horizon is busy and dynamic. If you don’t have a child in RE or have never visited a class, you should! You will be inspired by our wonderful teachers, our great students and how much learning is going on every Sunday morning.
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 for the new church year have already begun. 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
Bring in Your Empty Ink Cartridges to help Coming Of Age John Bloomer has issued A CHALLENGE for the congregation and the Coming of Age class Collect $100 worth of empty printer cartridges (inkjet or laser toner) by December 1, 2013 and Rapid Refill Carrollton will MATCH the AMOUNT COLLECTED!! (Maximum matching amount is $200) DOUBLE YOUR MONEY! Collect $100 in cartridges and get $200! Collect $200 in cartridges and get $400!! Bring ALL of your empty cartridges from HOME. Children, ask your parents if they can get empty cartridges from WORK. Ask your school for empty cartridges. ALL CARTRIDGES COUNT! Drop them off in the Recycle Bin the kitchen.
Upcoming dates for Children’s and Youth Religious Education September 29th: First Children’s Chapel of the year for children K-5, 10:3010:45, Portable Building #8. RE classes following. October 4-5th: COA lock-in #1 (Friday pm- Saturday am) 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 #2 , grades K-5, 10:30-10:45, Portable #8. December 8th: Tree Trimming Party
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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
New Classes for Children and Youth September 2013-June 2014 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 Preschool: Celebrating Me and My World 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.
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Kindergarten and First Grade: Picture Book Bible Tales and Holidays and Holy Days 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 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 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 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 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. Ninth Grade: COA (Coming of Age) 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: Living as a UU 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.
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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, Lyssa Jenkens and Lauren Daniell 7-9 pm (6:30 brown bag supper) October 2, 2013: HAUNTING 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.
Articulating Your UU Faith with Tina Ulakovic Tuesday 7-9 pm, 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.
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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.
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First Wednesdays: “Haunting� Wednesday, October 2nd 7-9 pm Fellowship Hall
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 brown bag dinner and conversation begin at 6:30 reserve childcare at childcare@horizonuu.org
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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 29th: 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. $
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What’s Going On At Horizon? Sunday Sep 29 Horizon Women's Retreat - Offsite 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM Adult Religious Explorations - E3 - Library 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM CAYRE - Child Care - S1 - Nursery 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Halloween Party Sign Up - TOH - Table 1 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. 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM BYOT class member meeting - S6 - Class 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM After Church Lunch Bunch -- All Are Welcome! – Offsite
Monday Sep 30 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Yoga - P1 – Lg
Tuesday Oct 1 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Buddhist Sangha - P1 - Lg, P2 - Couch 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Tuesday Wisdom Circle - E3 – Library
Wednesday Oct 2 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Library Ministry - E3 - Library 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Trailblazers Education and Support Group - FH - Fellowship Hall 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM First Wednesdays - FH - Fellowship Hall 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Wellspring 2013/14 - Wednesday Group - P2 – Couch
Thursday Oct 3 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 Oct 4 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Candlelighters - FH - Fellowship Hall 7:00 PM - 8:00 AM COA Lock-In #1 - Playground, P1 - Lg, P2 - Couch 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM HORIZON PLAYERS - CAST PARTY & 20TH YEAR PLANNING EVENT - FH - KI
Saturday Oct 5 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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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! ===================================================================================================
To avoid conflict with other church events, until further notice, the WFIG Chalice Circle has been changed to the 2nd, 4th, and 5th Wednesday nights of the month. ===================================================================================================
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 2 nd 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 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 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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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