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the_week@horizonuu a publication of horizon unitarian universalist church V

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horizon unitarian universalist church • 1641 w. hebron pkwy. • carrollton, tx • 75010 6334 t: 972 492 4940 • f: 972 394 05 • email: [email protected]

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FUTURE SUNDAYS Horizon encourages you to attend weekly worship here within your community,

on Sundays at 10:30AM

February 23 “Staying Awake” Rev. Hamilton In his poem, “Summons,” by Robert Francis, he implores us to

Keep me from going to sleep too soon Or if I go to sleep too soon Come wake me up. Come any hour Of night. Come whistling up the road. Stomp on the porch. Bang on the door. Make me get out of bed and come And let you in and light a light.

I just read that 40% of our actions are habitual. I think that is low. Gurdief said we are sleep-walking through life. Anthropologists observe how cultural norms predict most of our behavior. What’s it like to be awake? Really awake?

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Thank You to These Families

Who Turned in Pledge Cards as of Feb. 20th!

If your name is not listed, please turn your card in quickly. Cards are available at the Welcome

Center, in the office or on our website. Thank you for your gift!

1. Terri Allison

2. Linda Alred

3. Betty Andrade

4. Robin Anstead

5. Judy Bailey

6. Beth Bargar and Randy

Lisbona

7. Erin Beach

8. Ted Belden

9. Ellen Bell and Dale Moon

10. Mary Bittle

11. John Bloomer

12. Kim Bolin

13. Charles Boyd

14. Ellen Bratton and Floyd

McGlothlin

15. Patti and Jerry Burns

16. Susan and Peter Campagna

17. Roxanne and David Cassard

18. Lisa Casto and Joel Woiton

19. Sarah and Brian Chadderdon

20. Elaine Commins

21. Gay and Ron Cox

22. Betty and Dan Crane

23. Kay and Kent Darwin

24. Eileen Dashiell

25. Jocelyn and David Dunham

26. Kristin Eoff

27. Jolene Fee

28. Nancy and Grant Foreman

29. Carol Franzen and Steve

Klarer

30. Deb and Eric Freeman

31. Greg Gent

32. Peggy and John Gill

33. Rebecca Ginez

34. Marga Gordon

35. Elizabeth Gustwick and Diana

Bracken

36. Marie Hansen

37. Courtney Harris and P.J.

Blanco

38. Robin and Chad Hebert

39. Peter Hendee

40. Nikki Henderson

41. Kim Higgins

42. Neera and Steve Jackson

43. Suzanne and Dave Johnsen

44. Neysa Johnson and Steve

Tryon

45. Kimberly and Charlie Jones

46. Marte and Ed Keller

47. Diane and Jon Kiser

48. Judith Lane

49. David Laubach

50. Alita and Glen Lichtenwalter

51. Lucy Lockwood

52. Lisa Lungren

53. Peggy and Jay Luippold

54. Karyn Maynard

55. Carolyn and Bruce McClung

56. Jan McDowell

57. Madira and Michael McKee

58. Loraine McNeill

59. Eddie Meaders

60. Jamie and Rob Moore

61. Bill Moore

62. Mary Morris and Rowland

Harvey

63. Bobbi and John Myers

64. Kapi Nance

65. Karen and Acie Nobles

66. Nancy and Toni Nori

67. Nelta and Larry Owen

68. Menaca and Bhaskar

Padakandla

69. Megan and Spencer Peacock

70. Ann Pettit

71. Sandy and Dan Pierce

72. Marty Robinson

73. Patsy and Gordon Roe

74. Jane Roehl

75. Sarah and Dave Roye

76. Lynn and Scott Schulns

77. Pam Schuman

78. Beth and Walter Simmons

79. Shanna Sims-Bradish

80. Rachel Smith

81. Mackedie and Warren Spiker

82. Beth Blake-Hedges Sproat

and Alan Sproat

83. Sandy and Guy Steele

84. Rosie and Adam Stolfi

85. Holly and Todd Stout

86. Steven Sturdivant

87. Wendy Sue

88. Bunny and Bob Summerlin

89. Kent Taylor

90. Christy and Chris Thompson

91. Lindsay Tinnin and David

Turner

92. Cindy and Alan Treece

93. Ruth and Steve Trudeau

94. Peter Turla

95. Gisele and Ron Turner

96. Tina Ulakovic

97. Beth and John Webb

98. Marty and Janna Wertheim

99. Nancy and Jim Yank

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SOCIAL JUSTICE: Ending Hunger and Poverty in the World

Horizon Donates

$9,000 Dollars to Heifer

“We have all needed a helping hand in our life.

Start a cycle of positive change by helping

others as you have been helped. The giving

spirit grows exponentially with each person it

impacts.”

This note is posted at Heifer.org website, and it

is very accurate: most of us know what it means

to live needing help. Horizon Unitarian

Universalist Church is a congregation of people who understand that so well. We donate to

Heifer every year; it is in our Social Justice tradition. This month, thanks to our Social Justice

Committee and to your generous donations, Horizon accounting office has processed a

$9,000 dollars check and mailed it to Heifer. Thank you, Horizon!

“Horizon Unitarian Universalist Church of Carrollton has always been committed to social

service and social action in the community. In our twenty-seven year history Horizon brought

the CROP Walk to the community, has had regular blood drives for twenty years, has

sponsored and participated in annual marches for human rights, peace, GLBT rights, and

others, helped to bring Martin Luther King celebrations to the community, helped start a

school age parent program at Mary Grimes School, has heavy involvement in and support for

Metrocrest Social Services. Horizon brought a Family Place outreach center to Carrollton,

sponsored a church in Romania, had food drives, repaired seniors houses, taken the youth to

four Habitat for Humanity projects, taken the Coming of Age Youth to Boston for the last ten

years, others to the Global Village, and raised emergency support for disaster relief - to name

a few of the examples of how we live our faith." (Horizon Strategic Plan)

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New Trees on the Horizon

Horizon members and visitors are going to be able to enjoy several new trees that we

planted on our grounds this week, a few gorgeous Oklahoma redbuds and red oaks. Our

grounds committee group, including Ann Pettit and Marte Keller, worked many hours to

prepare the soil and to bring these “babies” in. Now the trees are here for everyone to enjoy!

- These trees will be beautiful – says Ann – People will be able to see it right away,

coming in at our west entry.

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Last Call to Sign Up!

Usher/Greeter Luncheon and Training

February 23, 12:30 to 2:30

Take a look at what’s on our Agenda!

Lunch!

Rev. Dennis Hamilton – Welcoming visitors from different cultural backgrounds

Marianna Seaton and John Gill –

● Welcoming members and visitors dealing with memory loss, with homelessness, with mental illness.

● General guidelines about responding to crises

Lauren Daniell - How to help visitors and children with RE information A tour of the building to locate the wheelchair, first aid station, fire extinguishers, classrooms

And we will also go over the Usher and Greeter tasks in detail and cover any new procedures.

The Welcome Team is a great place for members who are searching for a beginning volunteer service at Horizon! And this training is the perfect time to find out all about it. Sign up at the Welcome Center this Sunday to save your place at the table! Childcare is available by emailing [email protected]

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A Note from the DLRE * By Lauren Daniell * [email protected]

Announcements:

Children’s and Youth RE

Attention, Teens! Save the date…

North Texas Youth Rally

Community UU in Plano

April 11-13 (Friday pm-Sunday am) Registration information coming March 1

Child and Teen Art Show at Horizon

Reserve your child’s spot by March 15th Would you like to see your child’s art on display in the sanctuary? Art on the Horizon will sponsor a Horizon child and teen art show in mid-April. Any child of a Horizon member may submit a piece/pieces if a parent or guardian contacts [email protected] by March 15th.

Attention High School Seniors/18 year olds Bridger’s Lunch - March 2nd

12:30-2:00pm Our eighteen year olds and graduating high school seniors are invited to a pizza lunch in the Horizon library on Sunday, March 2nd from 12:30-2:00 pm. You’ll meet your fellow bridgers, learn a little about the Bridging process and start looking at life from the perspective of a young adult, all in preparation for the Bridging Ceremony April 27th.

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COA Carwash – March 16th Come get your car washed on Sunday, March 16th and help support our 9th grade Coming of Age class earn money towards their heritage trip to Boston this summer.

UU Summer Opportunities for All Ages Here is a short listing of camps, trips, and events for UU families and single adults. Click on the links for more information

Summer Activities For Families and Adults General Assembly (“GA”) Providence, Rhode Island June 25-29, 2014 www.uua.org/ga/travel/12631.shtml photo by Microsoft

SWUUSI: Southwest UU Summer Institute Western Hills Guest Ranch near Hubert, Oklahoma July 20-25, 2014 http://www.swuuc.org/

Mississippi Civil Rights Tour with the UU College of Social Justice various locations in Mississippi July 5-12, 2014 Rising 10th graders-adult http://uucsj.org/youth/civil-rights-journey/ for more information.

Camp U-Bar-U Work Week Kerrville, Texas June15-21, 2014 for families and individuals http://www.ubaru.org/home/Events/SummerCamp/tabid/1434/Default.aspx

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Summer Opportunities For Youth

Camp-U-Bar-U Kerrville, Texas Junior Camp, July 6-12, 2014 for rising 7th-9th graders Senior Camp, July 13-19, 2014 for 9th-12th graders and those just graduated from h.s http://www.ubaru.org/home/Events/SummerCamp/tabid/1434/Default.aspx

Camp Murray June 15-21, 2014 Lake Murray, Oklahoma Rising 9th- high school seniors who just graduated http://campmurray.org For more information, email Ann McDermott, youth director [email protected]

Unitarian Universalist College of Social Justice Youth Justice Training New Orleans July 12—20, 2014 Boston July 19—August 1, 2014 Seattle: dates TBA Rising 10th – high school seniors who just graduated http://uucsj.org/youth/

UU Summer Camp For Children

Camp U-Bar-U Kerrville, Texas June 29-July 5, 2014 rising 3-6 graders http://www.ubaru.org/home/Events/SummerCamp/tabid/1434/Default.aspx

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Upcoming Events for Children and Youth

March 2nd: Bridgers’ pizza lunch, 12:30-2:00pm March 9th: Spring Break schedule begins. No classes preschool-5th grade. Childcare available for children up to 5 years old. Children invited to attend the service. Have a great spring break! March 16th: No classes preschool-5th grade. Childcare available for children up to 5 years old. Stay tuned for special children’s activity TBA. March 16th: Coming of Age Carwash during the service March 22-23rd: (Sat pm-Sunday am) OWL lock in #2 (tentative) March 23rd: Classes resume for all children and youth, preschool-12th grade April 6th: Annual YRUU Service - Youth conduct Sunday service April 11-13th: (Fri-Sun) North Texas Youth Rally, Community UU Church in Plano April 18th: (Friday) Passover Seder April 20th: Easter Egg Hunt, nursery – 5th grade April 27th: Bridging Ceremony for high school seniors during the service with reception following. May 4th: 9th Grade Coming of Age Credo service

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Announcements: Adult RE

“Spirit in Practice” with Tina Ulakovic

Organizational meeting Tuesday, March 4th 7:30 pm

Do you have a spiritual practice?

“Spirit in Practice” is a class designed for those who don’t yet participate in our yoga or Buddhist Sangha groups, or who wish to explore a variety of spirtual practices. This class will help Unitarian Universalists identify their spiritual needs and develop regular disciplines, or practices, of the spirit—practices that help them connect with the Sacred, with other people, and with their inner selves.

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“A Long Strange Trip: The Complete Video Guide to Unitarian Universalist History”

with Lauren Daniell and guests

Part II – The Birth of Unitarianism (1553 - 1794)

Two showings:

Sunday, March 9th 12:30-2:00 pm OR Wednesday, March 12th 7:30-9:00pm Horizon Library Fellowship Hall

The second installment chronicles those who carried on Servetus’ message after his martyrdom, primarily Faustus Socinus and Georgio Biandrata, and how they carried his message forward to religious liberals in Poland and Transylvania. It documents the influence of Servetus, Socinus, Dávid Ferenc, and various Polish Unitarians on the early English religious liberals such as John Biddle and Thomas Emlyn, and the work of Theophilus Lindsey and Joseph Priestley in forming an organized English Unitarianism. It discusses the split between the Arian and Socinian Unitarians in England. It mentions the early feminist work of the Unitarian Mary Wollstonecraft. It concludes with the emigration of Joseph Priestley from England to America in 1794.The same segment will be shown twice to accommodate members’ schedules. Close-captioned. Reserve childcare at [email protected]

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First Wednesdays

“Planting” Wednesday, March 5

7-9 pm

picture by Microsoft

What will you be investing in this spring? Your family? Your soul?

What will we be planting in society? Love? Justice? Compassion?

We reap what we plant. Can we be boldly honest with ourselves and

see what seeds we have been planting?

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 [email protected]

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HORIZON NEEDS

YOU! ************************************

This is your opportunity to serve Horizon by being on the Board or

Nominating Committee for 2014-2016.

************************************ It takes committed, energetic, inventive and fun loving people

to serve on the Horizon Board. Is that you?

Applications are eagerly being accepted.

Contact Mary Morris at [email protected]

for an application and further information. ************************************

Deadline is March 24, 2014.

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CALENDAR: What’s Going On At Horizon?

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 23 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM Sunday Morning Journey Group - P2 - Couch 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 - 10:45 AM CAYRE - Children's Chapel 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Main Worship - SH - Sanc. 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM After Church Lunch Bunch -- All Are Welcome! - Other - Offsite 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM Usher/Greeter Appreciation Lunch and Training - FH - Fellowship Hall

MONDAY FEBRUARY 24

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Wings Chalice Circle - E3 - Library, KI - Kitch, S1 - Nursery 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM SMART Recovery - FH - Fellowship Hall 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Membership Committee - E3 – Library

TUESDAY FEBRUARY 25

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

WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 26

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Library Ministry - E3 - Library 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Bridge Class - P1 - Lg 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM WFIG (Women's Friendship in Growth) Chalice Circle - E3 – Library

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 27

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 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM New Beginnings Chalice Circle - E3 – Library

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 28

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

SATURDAY MARCH 1

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Men's Support Group - E3 - Library 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM HP Rehearsal - SH - Sanc. 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM UDV - Church Rental

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Adult Religious Explorations

Contact: [email protected]

Sunday mornings 9:00 – 10:10 am Horizon Library

February 23, 2014

Metrocrest Services presentation by Bunny Summerlin, former Executive Director of Metrocrest, and Nicole Newkham, Senior Director of Development and Special Programs. Bunny will give a historical perspective and Nicole will give information on current programs, its role in the community, and the 2013 merger of Metrocrest with Senior Adult Services. There will be time for Q & A.

After Church Lunch Locations

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”.

February 23rd: Pei Wei Asian Diner: 713 Hebron Pkwy, Lewisville, TX 75057. Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Thai, and Vietnamese dishes. Fresh, quick and casual. Lots of choices. $ - $$ http://www.peiwei.com

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ART ON THE HORIZON

In Retrospect: Scratching the Surface

Paintings, monoprints, and drawings

Laurie Weller * February 23 – March 30, 2014

Scratch:

verb. 1.a. To make a shallow cut or mark with something sharp.

Surface:

noun. 1.a. The outer or topmost boundary of an object.

b. A material layer, constituting such a boundary

2. The superficial or outward appearance of anything.

Stratagraphic use of color and transparency are very important elements in my work. The paintings and

drawings demonstrate my interest in anthropology and archeology, and use burying and overlapping to

display these concepts visually. A sense of space and the passage of time is indicated by the way that

the spaces in the overlapping layers expose the history of the layers underneath. In some of the images

this is achieved illusionistically, and in others, I use collage in a literal manner to created overlapping

images.

None of my work is formally visualized at the outset. The paintings work outward from the surface in

layers that I change with each mark, unclear as to intent, until the last mark is made. I sometimes feel

that I am blindly making gestures with color, intuitively creating order out of a kind of chaos. When all

the elements within my work make a kind of order, the piece is finished. It is easier to describe a

finished piece than the process of finishing it. When I find that the drawing or painting involves an

interesting complex structure of dominant and subordinate elements, (i.e., relationships of marks to

marks, color to color, activity to static shape) then it is considered complete.

If one were to unearth the layers in my work one would find many different paintings, only parts of

which are revealed in the top layer. Some works are added to, erased, sewn on top of, painted over,

scraped off, before the final “state” is achieved. Each painting is a separate evolution of the editing and

re-editing of these various states.

The pieces either develop self-referentially, or grow out of visual experience. For example, “Night

Thorns and Fireflies” is inspired on a visual level by cactus and fireflies. Thorns and light are two kinds of

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visual marks that I respond to, in terms of formal visual vocabulary. Personal symbolic significance is

also attached to these “marks”. My interest was not to imitate nature, but to abstract certain

characteristics and refer to these while developing my own statement.

Experiences serve as information to nibble on, and sometimes feast on, in the creation of an image from

the blank paper. The first thing that I do while working is to cover the paper with color. Rarely do I use

the same colors or apply them in the same way in the beginning of the works. As a work is developed,

applying layers of paint, paper, pastels, thread, or using other mark-making implements, I recall various

experiences. These are often visual, yet not exclusively. Other sensory stimuli include music, food

(color, texture, spice) and even include my empathetic response to squirming maggots I once watched a

fisherman use for bait. These memories, sometimes supplemented by photographs, become the

references from which the work is abstracted. From this warehouse of images I extract and evolve new

images and relationships.

This was my first statement, written in 1980. I have found throughout my years of painting that the

words are often relevant. I am pushing different boundaries, layering in different ways, responding to

different tunes, for many of the same reasons.

I feel that I have only begun to “Scratch the Surface” and look forward to discovering where this work

will lead me.

Laurie Weller

It’s a great pleasure to exhibit Laurie’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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Campout News * By Paul Nelson * [email protected]

Spring Campout April 25-27

at Eisenhower State Park

It’s 40F in the garage, 17F outside, with snow flurries, so naturally we are thinking forward to late

April, when the vegetation will be green, flowers will be in full bloom and the weather should be mild.

Perfect time for camping!

Horizon will join Community UU church for the spring camp out April 25-27 at Eisenhower State

Park. We have reserved all of the shelters in the Deer Haven campground. All UUs from the

NTUUC congregations are invited.

Full disclosure: This is the same weekend as the SWUUC Annual Meeting/Conference, but it posed

the fewest conflicts with other weekend events.

Useful links:

¨ Map of Eisenhower State

Park: http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/publications/pwdpubs/media/park_maps/pwd_mp_p4503_032f.pdf

¨ Eisenhower State Park web site: https://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/eisenhower

¨ General information about Community’s

campouts: http://www.communityuuchurch.org/pages/outdoor_adventure

¨ Campout reservation: http://communityuuchurch.org/pages/CampoutReservation

¨ Campout payment: click here (If you don’t wish to pay on line, mail your check, made out to

CUUC, with ‘Outdoor Adventure’ memo, to 2875 East Parker Road, Plano, TX 75074.)

If you have any questions, please contact Dick Hildenbrand at [email protected]

Thank you,

Paul Nelson

[email protected]

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Announcements

Elva Roy (member of Pathways UU/Board member of nonprofit Funeral Consumers Alliance

of North Texas “FCANT”) and Jim Bates (Board President of FCANT www.fcant.org) are

hosting a “Death Over Dinner” event to encourage individuals and families to discuss death

and what should happen when you or your loved one dies. The purpose of this event is to

take the “taboo” out of the death discussion.

Elva and Jim will conduct a fun and lively discussion about various options available to a family

when someone dies, such as

(1) Do It Yourself home funerals where families take care of their own dead, with little or no

involvement of a funeral home which is perfectly legal in Texas and is becoming more popular;

(2) green burials (what it is, cemeteries with a green section, requirements, etc.);

(3) least to most expensive arrangements with price estimates;

(4) discussion of the federal FTC “Funeral Rule” and your consumer rights when dealing with

funeral homes; Q&A.

During the second hour, while eating, you will be encouraged to discuss your experiences and

thoughts about death with your table mates. Bring your family. No charge, except you will pay for

your own meal.

Death Over Dinner (www.deathoverdinner.org)

Sunday, February 23, 2014 from 4:00-6:00 pm

Los Jimadores Restaurant and Tequila Factory

(private room in the back)

3314 Harwood Road

Bedford, TX 76021

RSVP to Elva Roy at (817) 557-5700

or by email [email protected]

(so restaurant can staff appropriately)

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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. ([email protected] ) 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 [email protected]

Buddhist Sangha: Tuesdays 7 PM - 9:00 PM. ([email protected] ) 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 [email protected] or call 972-529-8187. [email protected]

The UU Christian Chalice Circle ([email protected] ) 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 protected]

The CineMat Group ([email protected] ) 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 [email protected].

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GAMERS: 3rd FRIDAY FUN AT HORIZON! ([email protected] ) 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 ([email protected] )

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 ([email protected] ) 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 ([email protected] ) 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 ([email protected] ) 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) ([email protected] ) 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 ([email protected]) 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 [email protected].

Young Adults Chalice Circle Contact [email protected] for more details.

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