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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
Julane with her beautiful dog Photo: Jerry Burns
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LAY MINISTRY NEWS * Marianna Seaton * dlm@horizonuu.org
"We work on ourselves in order to help others, but also we help others in order to work on ourselves." ~Pema Chodron On November 2nd, Horizon’s pastoral care team offered a presentation of Candle Lighters, Horizon’s religious response to people with dementia, or loss of brain function that occurs with certain diseases. It can affect memory, thinking, language, judgment, and behavior. Candle Lighters was born from an expressed need and a loving response. When Ronn and Gay Cox let Horizon friends and leaders know about Ronn’s diagnosis of vascular dementia and expressed their desire to live an intentional and engaged life in the community, members of pastoral care got inspired to create a program that would complement our Alzheimer’s Association sponsored support group, Trailblazers. Volunteers to support and participate in Candle Lighters quickly surfaced, and so did our understanding of just how many people these diseases have affected in our congregation and neighborhood. Candle Lighters is an intentional community, or chalice circle, that creates a safe environment where friendships engender a sense of belonging, achievements are celebrated, and where you will find a deep sense of respect that encourages personal creativity and radical acceptance. Everyone in this group, which meets on Fridays between 10am and 2pm, participates equally; there are no “observers.” More than a support group, both the people with a dementia diagnosis and the volunteers in the program have reported personal benefits from participating in Candle Lighters. With a focus on what we can do, rather than what we cannot do, everyone is inspired by the group’s motto “It is better to light one candle than to curse the darkness.”
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Pema Chodron’s quote expresses something that is inherent in the Candle Lighters program at Horizon. We have a church mission that asks us to do the personal work to grow spiritually healthy so that we can promote love and justice in our world. In this process, Candle Lighters participants have learned more about how a commitment to helping others as well as ourselves is a continuous exchange of love and kindness that enriches our lives and makes a better world. In looking after ourselves, we look after others, and by looking after others, we look after ourselves. Reap, sow, reap, sow, reap, sow; it’s nature’s way of showing us the way. In this continued spirit of the love and compassion that we respectfully share with one another in our church community, please join me in expressing our condolences to Jana Wertheim, whose mother passed away in early November. Our prayers and well wishes go to Emily Grover, who had shoulder surgery, Wendy Sue, who is recovering from cataract surgery, Nikki Henderson, who received knee surgery, and Pat Malone, who had hip surgery. We also hold in our hearts, Deborah Bitner and Charles Wat, who have been fighting cancer. As always, we hold dear those struggling to balance the care of their families with the care of their parents, those looking for sustainable employment, the forgotten or abused, those who are bearing their burdens in silence, those doing battle with long term illness, and extended family members and loved ones with health challenges. Our Pastoral Caregivers work with the Minister, the Director of Lay Ministry and the Neighborhood Groups in a spirit of cooperation to cherish and care for the members of our congregation. If you or your loved ones are in need of a sympathetic ear, the Pastoral Caregivers are available. Call Rev. Dennis Hamilton at 972519-8187, or Marianna Seaton, Director of Lay Ministry at 972-743-1599 or e-mail dhamilton@uuma.org or dlm@horizonuu.org.
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FUTURE SUNDAYS Horizon encourages you to attend weekly worship here within your community, on Sundays at 10:30AM
November’s Theme: “Harvesting”
November 10, “Unlikely Harvest” - Lyssa Jenkens Have you ever received all that you longed for only to discover is was less than you hoped? Or, perhaps you have grieved for a lost dream not knowing that something far more satisfying was about to come into your life unbidden. All of our lives are full of unlikely harvests, for good and ill. On Nov. 10, we will consider two qualities of spirit—willingness and willfulness—and the unlikely harvests they yield in our lives.
November 17, “Reaping What You Sow” - Rev. Hamilton So what do you think happens when you die? Will the universe rectify our failings? Will we be punished or rewarded? Is there such a thing as karma, and what would it mean to our living and dying? Is there true justice, and what would that look like? And really, why should I do well if there is no ultimate justice?
November 24, THANKSGIVING SERVICE “Lessons of the Pilgrims” Rev. Hamilton When our UU religious ancestors landed at Plymouth Rock in 1620, they could have no inkling what that would bloom into. The harvest of that colonial life has been astounding for some. It meant the end of many of the indigenous people though. We tell the story and reflect on what gratitude can do for America. We will break bread together in our annual Thanksgiving Communion.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Social Justice Environmental Task Force Meeting on Sunday, November 10th - Administration Office at Noon Bring your potluck lunches and join us to hear a recap of activities from this past year. We will also discuss refocusing and diversifying our efforts for the coming year and choosing a new chair as Aly Tharp steps down to concentrate her efforts on climate activism. We’ll be meeting around the table in the Administration Office. Come join the team whose focus is the health of our planet—our only home! Bring your ideas and energy!
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The Horizon Social Justice Team Environmental Justice Task Force has a service opportunity on Saturday, November 16th at the Oak Cliff Nature Preserve at 2875 Pierce Street, Dallas:
Join the Texas Land Conservancy for a fun day of doing trail maintenance and a guided hike at the Oak Cliff Nature Preserve located in the heart of the Oak Cliff neighborhood in Dallas. Please arrive by 8:45 so we can begin promptly at 9:00. We’ll be done by noon! Bring closed-toed shoes, water, and sunscreen. If you have them, bring your favorite work gloves and pruning tools (loppers or handsaws). Snacks and drinks provided! RSVP by email: rachael@texaslandconservancy.org If you have any questions, please contact Beth Bargar or Randy Lisbona at rlisbona@fastmail.fm
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Adult Religious Explorations Contact: are@horizon.org
Sunday mornings 9:00 – 10:10 am Horizon Library
November 3, 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.”
November 10, 2013
Forum. Facilitated by John Myers a class discussion on "Reaping" in all aspects of our living. The Chalice Circle model for interactive learning will continue. The subject supports the Horizon theme for November. Hospice: Chaplain David Martin will discuss Hospice care. It is intended to be an interdisciplinary approach to end-of-life care including a physician, nurse, hospice chaplain, and a social worker with the patient and family at its center. Almost everyone who has been diagnosed with a terminal illness is eligible for Hospice care through Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance. It is also a business. Come with your questions! . Hanukkah: It's an interesting coincidence that Hanukkah comes so early this year: it starts the night before Thanksgiving. Normally, we talk about how Hanukkah is different from Christmas and the other "light" celebrations at the end of the year, but this time we have the opportunity to reflect on some different aspects of the holiday. Join J. P. DeMeritt on Sunday, November 24th for a discussion of how Hanukkah is actually more like Thanksgiving. No turkey will be served, but leave room for a jelly doughnut.
November 17, 2013
November 24, 2013
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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, November 16th, 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, November 17th, “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!
Horizon Book Group News Love to read? Come and join other book-loving readers as we gather around the table with brown-bag lunches and discuss the current month’s selection. The Horizon Book Group usually meets at noon in the church library on the 4 th Tuesday of each month. However, because this month that day is so near to Thanksgiving, the regular November meeting has been postponed to Tuesday, December 3rd. This month’s selection is Caleb’s Crossing , a novel by Pulitzer prize winner Geraldine Brooks, set in the mid-1600’s in Massachusetts. Though Brooks uses the existence of a real person (the first Native American to attend Harvard) as the basis for one of the main characters, her book is a work of imagination which transports you back to the time when the region was still mostly wilderness. No time to read the book? Come to the conversation anyway! You will be welcome. Reminder to all attendees: send Mary Morris (mmorris143@verizon.net) the titles of two books you nominate for selection by the group. The choices for January through June 2014 will be decided by vote in the December 3 rd meeting. The “winners” will be posted in the Library information niche in the lobby. For more information, contact bookclub@horizonuu.org.
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CALENDAR: What’s Going On At Horizon? SUNDAY NOVEMBER 10 Marine Corps Birthday Wreath Sale for COA - TOH - Table 2 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 - 1:00 PM Social Justice Environmental Task Force Meeting - AD - Admin. Office 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM 2nd Sunday Potluck EVERYONE WELCOME!! - FH - Fellowship Hall, KI - Kitch 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Horizon Women's Retreat Follow-Up - S5 - Class 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Wellspring 2013/14 - P2 - Couch
MONDAY NOVEMBER 11
Veterans Day
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 Building Your Own Theology Class - P2 - Couch 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 NOVEMBER 12 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 NOVEMBER 13 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Library Ministry - E3 - Library 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Wellspring 2013/14 - Wednesday Group - P2 - Couch 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM WFIG (Women's Friendship in Growth) Chalice Circle - E3 – Library
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 14 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Excel - Rental 5:45 PM - 7:00 PM Restorative Yoga - P1 - Lg 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM Worship Arts Committee Meeting - MO - Minister's Office 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Choir Practice - FH - Fellowship Hall
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 15 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Candlelighters - FH - Fellowship Hall 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM Games Night at Horizon!!! - FH - Fellowship Hall
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 16 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Men's Support Group - E3 - Library 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Horizon Dinners - Other - Offsite 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM UDV - Church Rental
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A Note from the DLRE * By Lauren Daniell * dlre@horizonuu.org
Taking your faith with you - Do you have the Illuminations app? I had the recent pleasure of speaking to a group of our busy Horizon parents and was happy to introduce them to the app from the UUA called “Illuminations.” It occurred to me that perhaps others at Horizon did not already know about this gem which puts Unitarian Universalism in the palm of your hand (or on your iPad/Notebook) This app for iPhone and Android is free, has over 350 Inspirational Words, a virtual chalice that you can light, and a Seven Principles Guide in English and Spanish, along with examples of the Principles in action. All of the Inspirational Words and the Seven Principles can be shared via Facebook, Twitter, and email, allowing you to inspire your friends.
What a great way to feed your soul and stay in touch with Unitarian Universalism throughout the week. Stuck in the checkout line at the store? Light a virtual chalice. Waiting at the doctor’s office? Read some moving passages from great UU writers. Asked to give the blessing before a business lunch? Now there’s an app for that!
Yours in faith, Lauren
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DLRE gone this Sunday
This weekend I will be in Glen Rose from November 8-10th for the annual SWUUC Fall conference. I will be taking a 15hour class on UU Curriculum. This is another Renaissance module offered by the UUA to religious education professionals to further their development and deepen their understanding of all matters UU. Just last month I took a class on Philosophy of Religious Education and have already enacted many changes based on what I learned. Although I won’t be at church and am sorry to miss PASTA, you can always contact me at dlre@horizonuu.org. -Lauren
UU Parenting Corner This is a new section of the newsletter just for parents raising their children in the UU faith. Each month we’ll explore a topic relevant to raising children as UUs. This month’s topic is “gratitude.” How can I teach my child to be more grateful for all he or she has? It’s November and with Thanksgiving and the other holidays quickly approaching, parents often think of teaching their children about gratitude especially when the holidays seem to revolve around the copious consumption of food and receiving vast quantities of gifts. A good place to begin is with the food your family eats. Most children study The Farm early in their school careers, but modern farms rarely resemble Old MacDonald’s ! Chances are your child takes food for granted. Does your child know where the food on his plate came from? Do you? Does he or she realize all the work that goes into producing the food we eat every day? Understanding the entire process will help children come to realize what a marvel the food on their plate really is and appreciate it more. Chidlren can also be introduced to ethical eating practices at this time. To refer back to last week’s article about prayer, saying a simple blessing before meals will help to reinforce our Seventh Principle and show how all is interconnencted – the water, the sun, the plants and animals we consume, and all the people and machinery that go into the growing,
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raising, processing and transporting our food. Here are a few blessings your family can use before meals. This food is the gift of the whole universe – the earth, the sky, and much hard work. May we live in a way that is worthy of this food. -Thich Nhat Hanh The food which we are about to eat is Earth, Water, and Sun, compounded through the alchemy of many plants. Therefore Earth, Water and Sun will become part of us. This food is also the fruit of the labor of many. We are grateful for it. May it give us strength, health, joy, and may it increase our love. (Traditional Unitarian grace) Loving spirit, be our guest / Dine with us, share our bread That our table might be blessed / And our souls be fed. Unitarian Universalist, Rev. Gary Kowalski More table blessings can be found on the UUA website: http://ethicaleating.uua.org/tablegraces
Attention Parents Some families still need to register their children and teens for religious education classes for 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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Announcements: Children’s and Youth RE
Wreath Sales for COA end this Sunday Stop by the Taste of Horizon Tables beginning next week to order your fresh greenery for the holidays and help send our COA kids to Boston. Prices range from $22-$40 and most wreaths will be delivered to Horizon on December 8th.
Playground Spruce-up day Saturday, January 25 9am-12 noon Come help give our kids’ playground a facelift by donating an hour or two on Saturday morning in January. We’ll spread some mulch under the swings and slides to make sure our children can play safely, add sand to our fantastic sandbox, and give the deck a little TLC. Many hands make light work! Coffee and snacks provided. Bring in Your Empty Ink Cartridges by Dec. 1 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.
Leadership Opportunities for Teens There are many opportunities for our teens 14-18 years of age in the near future. Please contact Lauren (dlre@horizonuu.org) if you are interested in attending.
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Youth Leadership Conference Nov 15-17, 2013 9:00 pm Friday-11:00 am Sunday First Unitarian Church of Oklahoma City Cost $40 – for each registrant, youth and adults Registration limited to 4 youth and 2 adults from each congregation – if you have additional people that want to attend, we will have a waiting list. Led by Ann McDermott (Youth Coordinator at 1UOKC), Bronwyn Agnew and Olivia Henshaw (former youth leaders in SW District). Registration will be available at www.uuokc.org What to expect: This will be a working conference designed to give youth and adults an opportunity to gain skills and acquire resources to take back to their home congregations to enhance youth programs all over the district. We will cover a variety of topics including basic youth group structure, community building, youth/adult shared leadership strategies, and tips on integrating social justice and anti-oppression work into your group. The ultimate goal is to create youth groups that are balanced in their approach. These tend to be more successful and help us to honor our seven principles. We will also help youth and adults to identify how to better integrate the youth as individuals and the youth group as a whole into the congregation at large.
SAVE THE DATE Gulf Coast Rally January 17-19, 2014 Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church
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Houston, Texas
Register your children now for the 2013-14 church school year: Classes for the new church year have already begun and even if you registered your child in previous years, a new registration form is needed. 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
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Upcoming dates for Children’s and Youth Religious Education
November 10th: Last day for COA Christmas Wreath Sales November 15-17th: Youth Leadership Conference, Oklahoma City November 22nd (Friday 7pm) Boxing Party to send care packages to loved ones November 24th: Children’s Chapel #3, grades K-5, 10:30-10:45, Portable #8 December 8th: Tree Trimming Party, 12-3 pm December 22nd: NO RE classes, Preschool – 12th grade December 24th: Christmas Eve service December 30th: No RE classes, Preschool-12th grade January 5th: RE classes resume, Preschool-12th grade January 17-19th: Youth Rally at Emerson UU-Houston January 25th: Playground work day (Saturday) 9am-12pm February 1st: RE teacher appreciation dinner, Temple Beth Shalom (Dallas)
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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) December 4 - Incarnating 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 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 until 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.
Buddhist Sangha with Rev. Dennis Hamilton Tuesdays 7-9 PM buddhists@horizonuu.org
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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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Annual Thanksgiving Day Potluck Coming Up! Bring a dish to share and celebrate the feast with church friends Sign up in Fellowship Hall This event started in 1995 when Jane Roehl and Mat Matlock were searching for a way to celebrate Thanksgiving far from family. They decided it would be wonderful to invite other people who wanted to share the day to get together at church for the meal. It was a big hit and has been going on ever since! Some of the joys are that there are lots of choices for wonderful food and warmth to having friends to be with! $2 donation per family requested ====================================================================================
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First Wednesdays
“Incarnating”
Wednesday, December 4th 7-9 pm
To “incarnate” means to embody in flesh. Traditional Christain theology says that a maiden conceived and gave birth to Jesus, and thus incarnated the divine into a human being. Some would say that all of us have a divine spark in us. Buddhism says we are “nobly born” and our task is to realize what that means and how to live it out. Our reflections this month should ask, “Am I realizing my own spark of divinity?” Even more critically, “What am I incarnating? Is it healthy or am I filling my soul with rubbish?” And, “Am I standing in the way of my own divinity?” Join the Rev. Dennis Hamilton, Lyssa Jenkens 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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Care Package Party November 22nd @ 7pm Do you have a college student or a loved one who lives out of town that you’d like to surprise with treats from home? The next packing party will be Friday, November 22nd at 7 pm. Bring a plain cardboard box and packing matierials (eg bubble wrap,) non-perishable items the recipient will enjoy, and a dish to share at the party. Contact Lisa Casto or Lynn Schluns for more information, or email dlre@horizonuu.org.
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Share the Plate for Sunday, Nov 17th Horizon has a collection for non-profit organizations once a month during our worship service. The Share the Plate collection on Sunday, November 17th, is to benefit Planned Parenthood. On September 1, 2012, Planned Parenthood nonprofits in Austin, North Texas and Waco merged into one regional nonprofit, Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas. This newly merged nonprofit provides essential health care and education services to more than 117,000 Texans in Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Paris, Tyler, Waco and surrounding communities. As one of the largest nonprofit health care providers in the state, Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas’ health centers will continue to provide essential health and education in Central and North Texas such as life-saving breast and cervical cancer screenings, HIV tests, and birth control to help families plan and space their pregnancies. For more than 75 years, Texans have trusted Planned Parenthood for affordable health care and birth control, accurate sexual health information, and to advocate on behalf of women and families. Texans believe in taking care of family and Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas does too. Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas’ combined strength, and support from each local community, ensures that Texans can continue to count on Planned Parenthood for years to come.
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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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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. Senior Women’s Chalice Circle (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, 12-2 PM. 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. Contact YoungAdultCouples@horizonuu.org for more details.
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After Church Lunch Locations November 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”. November 10th: 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. Thank you to the Women’s Friendship in Growth (WFIG) Chalice Circle for coordinating this month! November 17th: Rosa’s Café Tortilla Factory: 705 North Denton Tap Road, Coppell, TX 75019. Tasty, inexpensive, fast Mexican food in a comfortable environment. Burritos, Enchiladas, Fajitas, Tamales, Tacos, Chili Verde, and Combo Plates. $ http://www.rosascafe.com November 24th: Eat St. Kabab Factory: 2540 Old Denton Rd, Carrollton, TX 75006. Excellent Indian, Pakistani, and vegetarian food. They also have grilled items, burgers, tacos, and shakes. $ https://www.facebook.com/EatStKababFactory
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========================================= The Coming of Age class is selling holiday wreaths to help fund their trip to Boston. The wreaths are made of Balsam and are environmentally friendly: no trees are cut down. The trees are given "haircuts" then regenerate and can be trimmed again every three years. In addition, the wreath company (Mickman Brothers) is deeply committed to environmental conservation and works with the National Forest Service to help reforestation efforts. Bring your checkbook to church. The last day to order wreaths will be this Sunday, November 10.
========================================= 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.