the_week@horizonuu a publication of horizon unitarian universalist church * Sept 14, 2014.
PUBLISHED WEEKLY
VOLUME 14, ISSUE V.9.14.14.
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Weekly Service: Sundays 10:30 AM
Future Sundays: Sept 14, 2014 Hello/Goodbye Rev. Helen Carroll Hello - Family, furniture, pets and stuff have followed me from Illinois to Texas to settle in a new home in Lewisville. We are mostly unpacked, mostly moved in, mostly acquainted with local amenities and mostly ready to begin a new ministry. And Goodbye - As I prepare to leave you, we have covenants to experience and plans to explore.
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Horizon News PASTA - Harvest the FUN of our Fall Service Auction. SAVE THE DATE and PARTICIPATE! Saturday, October 11th, 6:309:00.
If you have not received an invitation to attend a neighborhood group meeting with Rev. Helen Carroll, you should receive one soon. The Transition Team is busy setting up these neighborhood meetings so that Rev. Helen will be able to meet and speak with all members of the Horizon Congregation. This will be a time for you to get to know our interim minister and to give your opinions and ideas about what Horizon should be doing during the next couple of years. The Transition Team is composed of Julane, Patsy Roe, Madira McKee, M. C. Meador, Acie Nobles, and Beth Bargar.
Line Dancing - Horizon Line Dancing will no longer be held on the 2nd Saturday of the month. We will, however, be offering a line dancing event at our PASTA Auction. The line dancing event will be January 10, 2015. Everyone is welcome!
Let it Be a Dance Okay, maybe not exactly a dance. I’m filling in the schedule for worship associates for the upcoming months and looking for folks who are interested in sharing the worship service with me. Tempted, but unsure what’s required? Curious, but afraid of public speaking? Convinced and ready to sign-up. Please contact me by e-mail or phone (interimminister@horizonuu.org or 805-459-9696) with questions, dates, interest or just to say hello. Rev. Helen Carroll
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FROM THE MINISTER
mUUsings Greetings from your interim minister.
Family, furniture, pets and stuff have followed me across the country to settle in a new home in Lewisville. I am mostly unpacked, mostly moved in, mostly acquainted with local amenities and mostly ready to begin a new year. To all of you who have extended warm greetings and helpful hints, my deepest thanks. As a church community you are growing and stretching. This year, you will continue the work of nurturing one another, being a witness and instrument for social justice, and exploring your ethical and spiritual connections. Together new members and friends join old-timers on committees, in worship and religious exploration, and over casual coffee and conversation. There is much to celebrate. And still, change is in the air. How could it be otherwise? With the ending of a successful longterm ministry, you are continuing a time of transition – a time for looking deeply at your history and becoming clear about who you are. That kind of reflection will lead to shifts. There will be changes in what you do and how you do it. Likely, there will be new hands for old tasks as well as familiar voices in new roles. The connection to the wider Unitarian Universalist world will strengthen. Yet, most exciting of all is the commitment to new leadership and a new future that will come out of this transition time.
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FROM THE MINISTER
mUUsings Loren Mean wrote, “It is one thing to hire a new pastor. It is quite another thing for a congregation to enter a commitment to a new ordained leader and the possibility of new tasks and missions.” It will take all of us, working together, to help Horizon grow into a new vision for the next ministry. Hard, exciting, fun, exhausting, exhilarating work! All this change is both invigorating and exhausting, sometimes rewarding and sometimes unsettling. Growth is like that – a combination of embracing strengths, working through challenges and moving into the next stage. May we begin this time of transition patient with one another, remembering the past, honoring the present, and envisioning the future. Faithfully, Helen 972-492-4940 interimminister@horizonuu.org Note: My regular office hours are 10 – 1, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Other times are available by appointment. My day off is Monday.
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LIFESPAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS by Lauren Daniell dlre@horizonuu.org blog: www.horizonuu.org/dre/ Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/horizonuu/
Changes for the new church school year for children and teens K-12 Last week we began a new era at Horizon with our very first worship service by our new interim minister, Rev. Helen Carroll. She and I are implementing some changes in the worship service and there will be some general changes to your child’s religious education program not only to promote community among the members of the congregation, but also to increase the children’s involvement in social justice causes.
Worship •ALL children and teens K-12 will begin in the worship service at 10:30am beginning this Sunday. The order of the worship service has been rearranged so all ages can listen to the story and leave for class before 10:45am. •Children K-5 will still be invited up front to listen to the story, but students in grades 6-12 can have the option of staying in their seats with the adults or going up front to listen to the story with little brothers and sisters. •Students in grades 6-12 are invited to sing out the younger children, and then depart for their own classes at the conclusion of the song.
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CHILDREN’S AND YOUTH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
“BUUddies” This year our students will be involved in multi-age activities on Sunday mornings at least twice a semester. The middle school and preschool will pair up as “Big and Little BUUddies” as will the high school with elementary school students. These pairings will allow Horizon students to get to know other children outside their grade levels and strengthen the connections between the ages.
Social Action •Just like last year, several social action projects are planned throughout the year. •In the late fall and spring, grades 6-12 will look forward to getting involved in a visit to Heifer Ranch in Arkansas. •A preliminary plan is in place for a summer service trip for students in grades 10-12. We’re going to have a great year in children’s and teen’s Religious Education at Horizon! Thank you for your continued support and sharing your children with us. Yours in Faith, Lauren
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CHILDREN’S AND YOUTH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Middle School Social Night Ages 11-13 Friday, September 17th 5-11pm; Portable Bldg. Our middle school class is invited to a beginning of the church year party. We’ll have some pizza, play games to get to know one another, start planning a service project and watch movies. Reserve your child’s spot by Wednesday September 17th by emailing dlre@horizonuu.org
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Fall Classes for Children and Teens begin September 14th Our regular church year classes will begin in just a few weeks. Our fall theme is “Living as a UU.” Here is a sneak peek at what Horizon children and youth will study: Preschool: Chalice Children Chalice Children helps young children learn about their church and congregation, celebrates the friendships they have here, and inspires the wonder of learning and imagining. During the year, they will learn about the traditions, people and places of Horizon. Throughout the year they will receive special visits from their “Big BUUddies” from the middle school class. Kindergarten and 1st Grade: Creating Home The program speaks of home as a place of belonging and explores the roles each of us play in the homes where we live. The program introduces the concept of a "faith home" — the congregation — which shares some characteristics with a family home. Like a family home, a faith home offers its members joy, safety, and responsibilities. This class will receive visits around Halloween and Christmas from their “Big BUUddies” in high school. 2nd-3rd Grades: Being a UU Everyday This class guides children to do their best to live their lives as UUs every day. It presents fourteen traits that best define what it means to be a Unitarian Universalist and how they can nurture these characteristics to become people who promote love and justice in the world. This class will receive visits around Halloween and Christmas from their “ Big BUUddies” in high school. 4th-5th Grades: Toolbox of Faith What tools does Unitarian Universalism offer for the challenges of life? Children discover what aspects of UU faith are helpful to them, developing a “toolbox” of faith from which to draw.
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CHILDREN’S AND YOUTH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Middle School: Amazing Grace Amazing Grace intends to help our middle school students understand right and wrong and act on their new understanding. Its purpose is to equip them for moving safely and productively through the middle- and high school years, when their values will be constantly tested and they will have many opportunities to show leadership as religious liberals. In addition to being a “Big BUUddy” to a Horizon preschooler, 6-8 graders will be involved in a social justice project, plan the Haunted House, and have the opportunity to meet with other local UU teens at a district event in November. 8th Grade: Our Whole Lives (OWL) Grounded in a holistic view of sexuality, Our Whole Lives not only provides facts about anatomy and human development, but also helps participants clarify their values, build interpersonal skills, and understand the spiritual, emotional, and social aspects of sexuality. 9th Grade: Coming of Age During this important year, the teens will examine their maturing religious identity and diverse UU heritage. It helps them form a liberal religious worldview and aids them in internalizing UU values. The year culminates in a ceremony with the congregation and a class trip to Boston in the early summer, to visit the center of so much of our denomination's history. 10th-12th Grade: TBD Our Senior High students will have a say in their course of study this fall. They may choose to study developing spiritual practices, focusing on becoming leaders for social change or perhaps decide to combine several courses of study. In addition to Sunday morning class, they will have the opportunity to attend weekend youth rallies in the area with other UU teens, and focus on a summer service trip. Lastly, they will have a chance to be a “Big BUUddy” with some of the younger children at Horizon throughout the year.
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Attention Parents: Time to register Children and Teens for Fall Classes The new church school year begins Sunday, September 14th and Horizon Religious Education needs parents and guardians to register their children as soon as possible so we can better serve you. Paper registration forms can be found at the Horizon Welcome Center and on the seats in the sanctuary, and a form to download and fill out at home is located on the DLRE blog (www.horizonuu.org/dre/ : scroll down to the August 9th entry)
Thank you in advance for making this the best year in RE yet!
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Calendar of Events for Children and Youth
September 12th (Friday): Elementary (ages 6-10) "almost sleep over" in the Portable. 511pm September 13th (Saturday): Walk to support Alzheimer’s Research / Heart and Hammers September 14th (Sunday): Fall classes begin – all grades September 19th (Friday): Middle School Fun Night in the Portable, 5-11pm (sixth and seventh graders) September 20th (Saturday): Heart and Hammers (14 yrs and up) September 21st (Sunday): Grs. 4-6 OWL begins 12:10-1:10 Portable rm. 8 October 5th (Sunday @ 2pm): Blessing of the Animals – bring your pets!
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ADULT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Adult Spiritual Growth and Learning Upcoming Love and Logic Parenting Skills Information Session and Course with Elaine Commins Information Session Thursday, September 18th 10:30am-12:00pm OR 7:00-8:30pm There will be a repeat of July’s Love and Logic Parenting Skills seminar on Thursday, September 18th with Elaine Commins. TWO sessions will be held (same information offered at each) to accommodate busy schedules: 10:30am - 12:00 pm OR 7:00 pm - 8:30pm.
Six Week Course Tuesdays, October 7th-November 11th 10:30am-12:00pm OR 7:00-8:30pm Ready to take the full six week Love and Logic course? Horizon Pastoral Care and Religious Education are pleased to offer Horizon parents, grandparents and other caring adults the opportunity for to take the full Love and Logic course. The class is free of charge to Horizon members and friends. Please email the Elaine Commins to enroll and indicate which section you prefer (am or pm) and whether you will need child care: elainecommins@juno.com.
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Adult Religious Explorations contact: are@horizonuu.org
Sunday Mornings, 9:00 – 10:10 am Horizon Library
September 14, 2014
David Martin will facilitate our class.
September 21, 2014
John Myers “New Beginnings”
September 28, 2014
J.P. DeMeritt "Feast or Fast: Jewish Holidays and Festival Foods"
Using the Chalice Circle model for interactive learning, John will lead the class discussion on “New Beginnings”, some that are of our making and some that are thrust upon us.
J.P. will explore with us the relationships between festival foods and Jewish holidays, concentrating on Rosh Ha Shana and Yom Kippur.
*Childcare is available upon request by Friday before the Sunday class. Please email: childcare@horizonuu.org
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SERVE OUR COMMUNITY
Horizon is teaming up with First Unitarian Church of Dallas to fix up the exterior of a home located at 2159 Arden Road in south Dallas. The homeowner is a 77 year old gentleman. The project days are September 13th and 20th. People with all skill levels are welcome and needed! This is a great opportunity for teens to get service hours! For more information and to sign up, visit the Hearts & Hammers table after the worship service or email our team captain: Randy Lisbona (rlisbona@fastmail.fm).
SAVE THE DATE, SATURDAY, OCT 4TH FOR THE ANNUAL CROP WALK FOR HUNGER. IT WILL BE 8:30AM - 11:00AM IN FARMERS BRANCH
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HORIZON UU CALENDAR OF EVENTS Saturday, September 13 8:00 am - 10:00 am Men's Support Group - E3 - Library 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Volunteer at Metrocrest Social Services Food Pantry- Offsite Sunday, September 14
8:30 am - 10:00 am Sunday Morning Journey Group - P2 - Couch 8:30 am - 2:00 pm Taste Of Horizon - PASTA!! - TOH - Table 1 9:00 am - 10:15 am Adult Religious Explorations - E3 - Library 9:00 am - 12:00 pm CAYRE - Child Care - S1 - Nursery 10:15 am - 12:30 pm Library Ministry - Open for Browsing - E3 - Library 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Main Worship - SH - Sanc. 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm 2nd Sunday Potluck EVERYONE WELCOME!! 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Horizon Players - Show Debrief - E3 - Library 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Wellspring 2014/15 - P2 - Couch Monday, September 15 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Candlelighters - Art - FH - Fellowship Hall 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Yoga - P1 - Lg SMART Recovery - FH - Fellowship Hall 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm What We Choose: Ethics for Unitarian Universalists - P1 Lg, P2 - Couch 7:15 pm - 9:00 pm Wisdom Circle - E3 – Library Tuesday, September 16 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Buddhist Sangha - P1 - Lg, P2 - Couch
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HORIZON UU CALENDAR OF EVENTS Wednesday, September 17 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Library Ministry - E3 - Library 5:45 pm - 7:00 pm Restorative Yoga - P1 - Lg 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Money and Spirt: The Wisdom Path - P2 - Couch 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm WFIG (Women's Friendship in Growth) Chalice Circle - E3 Library Thursday, September 18 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm Worship Arts Committee Meeting - MO - Minister's Office Friday, September 19 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Candlelighters - FH - Fellowship Hall 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm Middle School fun night - Other - Playground, KI - Kitch, P1 - Lg, P2 - Couch 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm Games Night at Horizon!!! - FH - Fellowship Hall Saturday, September 20 8:00 am - 10:00 am Men's Support Group - E3 - Library 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Hearts and Hammers Session 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Horizon Dinners - Other - Offsite
Visit: calendar.horizonuu.org for updates and events information.
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AFTER CHURCH LUNCH LOCATIONS Visitors and members welcome! Directions are 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 14th: 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 Horizon Dinners group for coor dinating this month! September 21st: 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. $$ http:// www.nicoscocinamexicana.com September 28th: Italian Villa: 1012 W. Hebron Pkwy, Carrollton, TX 75010. Homemade pastas, whole wheat pasta, pizzas, salads, and subs. Good size portions and great tasting food. $$ http://www.italianvillacarrollton.com
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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! 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, email the group at buddhists@horizonuu.org.
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SPECIAL GROUPS 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. 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.
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! Free childcare will provided upon request from 7:00 to 10:00pm (with 48 hour notice and 24 hour notice of cancellation). Please send reservations and cancellations to childcare@horizonuu.org. If you wish to get an email reminder of Games Night, please contact Beth Sproat at eblakehedges@earthlink.net
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.
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SPECIAL GROUPS 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 – 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. The Women’s Friendship in Growth (WFIG) Chalice Circle (wfig@horizonuu.org) 2nd, 4th, and 5th Wednesdays, 7:30 - 9 pm 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. On 2nd Wednesdays we discuss “This I Believe” topics. On 4th Wednesdays we view and talk about a TED talk. On 5th Wednesdays we might do anything, but it’s always fun! We’d love to have you in our group! Young Adults Chalice Circle Contact: YoungAdults@horizonuu.org for more details.
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