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the_week@horizonuu a publication of horizon unitarian universalist church V0

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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: the_week@horizonuu.org

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the_week@horizon v05.13.12page 2 of 12 A Thank You Note * by Peggy Gill * horizonuu.org

Love is the Doctrine of our Church...

Gratitude is an interesting emotion. It is humbling because you recognize how important others are in your life and that the bonds that connect you to others are essential to your very existence. Yet, gratitude is empowering because you see all that can be accomplished when people work together. Gratitude is tied to the very goodness of the human spirit to reach out to others. Over the last few weeks, I have taken the time to closely examine this emotion as I moved out of my position as Interim DRE. My feelings almost overwhelmed me. How do I ever thank all the people at Horizon who made it possible for me to complete this Interim assignment? Our staff and Board provided guidance to lead me through the year. People who set their own needs aside to work as teachers, advisors and helpers throughout the year. People who never failed to offer me encouragement and a smile every Sunday. People who cared enough about the youth at Horizon to give more than was ever asked or expected. People who never criticized when I dropped the ball, but continued to smile and support me, and of course our wonderful youth who continue to inspire me. My life has been truly enriched over the last year and I deeply appreciate the opportunity that was afforded me to serve a church that embodies all that I believe. I now know how fully Horizon embraces the phrase that we recite each Sunday, “Love is the doctrine of our church.” It is woven into the very fabric of our being. I am truly grateful for the love that is Horizon.

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the_week@horizon v05.13.12page 3 of 12 A Note from the DLRE * By Lauren Daniell * dlre@horizonuu.org

Scenes from Children’s RE last Sunday It’s so nice to be back at Horizon after having been away a whole week at General Assembly in Louisville. The children are settling into the summer routine nicely and enjoying their lessons about nature and the UU Principles. Last Sunday the students learned about the First and Second UU Principles and made forests to reinforce lessons from their story about kindness. I enjoyed watching them do their lessons and took a few pictures to show you the wonderful work they were doing with their teachers.

Pre-Kindergarten class making trees from construction paper with tissue paper leaves

Elementary classes making paper bag twist trees to create a forest. How beautiful! All this could not happen without all the fantastic summer volunteer teachers. A big thank you goes out to Peggy Gill for keeping things running while I was away, and all our June volunteers: Judy Meador, Beth Bargar, Randy Lisbona, Taylor Beach, Megan and Daryl Williams, Judith Lane, Mary Morris, Rowland Harvey, Betty Crane, Menaca Padakandla, Kimberly Jones, Annette Helmcamp, Christy and Chris Thompson, Kate Gengo, Ellen Bratton, Beth Simmons, Susan and Peter Campagna, Carolyn Biddulph, Teresa Wolfe, Kip Nettles and Marty Wertheim. I am sure there are countless other unnamed volunteers who stepped up at the last minute to help out, too! Thank you all! Yours in faith, Lauren

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the_week@horizon v05.13.12page 4 of 12 Announcements: Children’s and Youth RE No RE classes for children this Sunday, July 7th Due to the Fourth of July holiday, there will be no classes for children on Sunday the 7th. Children in Pre K can play with volunteers during the service. After the Conversation With the Children portion of the worship service, children going into Kindergarten in the fall up to age 12 can play on the playground and do art activities with volunteers. Youth visiting neighboring church on Sunday On Sunday, July 7th the Horizon Youth will be visiting the Macedonia Church in Lewisville as part of their course, “Faith of our Neighbors.” Our youth will participate in a music - praise worship and listen to testimonies. Departure from Horizon parking lot is 10:30am sharp. Please have signed permission slips ready. This class is open to teens entering 9-12th grade and those who just graduated from high school. If your teen wishes to participate in the trip to the Macedonia Church and has not been in contact with the instructors, please email dlre@horizonuu.org so permission slips and adequate transportation can be arranged. Deadlines for UU Summer camps for teens and families quickly approaching Camp U-Bar-U: Camp for rising 7-9th graders, July 7-13th Kerrville, TX Camp for rising 9-12th graders, July 14-20th SWUUSI (camp for UU families in Hubert, Oklahoma): July 21-26th Attending U-Bar-U this summer? How about SWUUSI? Let us know! What fun activities did your family do? If you or a family member participated in any UU events over the summer, please let Lauren know: dlre@horizonuu.org Find Horizon on Pinterest! A page just for Horizon families has been created on the popular idea exchange site, Pinterest. Categories include children’s character development, promoting peace, books for families and spiritual practices. Please see http://pinterest.com/horizonuu/ to access the boards. Two liter bottles still needed for Children’s Summer RE by July 28th Thank you so much for all the donations of craft items so far. We now have enough of almost everything for the entire summer except clear, two-liter soda bottles. Donated bottles can be dropped off in the box in the Horizon lobby. Volunteers still needed to staff Summer RE classes for children Volunteers will be needed throughout the summer to lead the children’s summer RE classes. Each session involves a story and a fun craft project. Please look for the signup sheet in the lobby and volunteer for July and August.

Upcoming dates for Children’s and Youth Religious Education

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the_week@horizon v05.13.12page 5 of 12 July 7: No RE classes for children or youth. Nursery care is still provided. Playground and craft activities for children up to 12 years of age. July 7: Youth visit Macedonia Church in Lewisville. Leave from Horizon parking lot at 10:30 am. Open to teens entering grades 9-12 in the fall and those who just graduated from high school. Signed permission slips needed to participate. August 17: Teacher training in Dallas, 9:00am-3:30pm September 8: Ingathering and Water Day for children September 15: Regular RE begins ========================================================================================

Leadership Retreat Coming Soon to Horizon Please put August 17, 9:30 to 3:30 pm on your calendar. We are planning a wonderful leadership retreat for all interested members. We hope to get 30 or so participants. The Board and Committee on Ministry will participate, but it is for members who will be our future leaders in particular. There is no obligation associated with the retreat, but we do hope to encourage everyone to discover your leadership style. It will be packed with information on the coming year, calendar, plans, ministerial transitions, Interim Minister Plans, Strategic Plans, but we have also built in the programs that have made Horizon such a great church. It is the healthy church practices that your leadership has incorporated into their culture that keep us healthy. Come learn about your Myers Briggs style and how you fit into the leadership picture. Lunch will be provided.

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Young Adult Chalice Circle will be on Hiatus through the summer. We will keep you informed when they regroup. __________________________________________________________

Help support our community partner, Metrocrest Social Services (MSS), by volunteering with other Horizon members on Saturday July 13th, shifts available from 9-11am or 11am-1pm. Horizon members help stock pantry shelves and assist customers with their grocery shopping. For more information on this opportunity and others available through MSS contact Victoria Simmons at victorias@bvk.com. To learn more about MSS’s mission to fight homelessness visit metrocrestsocialservices.org.

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After Church Lunch Locations

July 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”. July 7th: Palio’s Pizza Café: 1016 East Hebron Pkwy, Carrollton, TX 75010. Fresh gourmet pizza with healthy choices available including vegan, whole wheat & gluten free salads & pastas. $ - $$ July 14th: All Church Potluck: Everyone welcome! Horizon’s potlucks provide an opportunity to get to know others and be with our church community. We appreciate your bringing a bit more than needed for our families, allowing us to offer this hospitality to all members, visitors, and friends. July 21st: Pei Wei Asian Diner: 713 Hebron Pkwy, Lewisville, TX 75057. Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Thai, and Vietnamese dishes. Fresh, quick and casual. Lots of choices. $ - $$ July 28th: Indigo Indian Bistro: 500 East Roundgrove Rd., Lewisville, TX 75067. Same location as former Kokila Restaurant. Sunday buffet (one side is vegetarian) and lunch specials. Pleasant atmosphere, good service. Gluten free menu available. $$

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What’s Going On At Horizon?

Sunday July 7 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM UU Christian Fellowship / Study - E3 - Library Young Adult Couples Chalice Circle - P2 - Couch 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM CAYRE - Child Care - S1 - Nursery 10:15 AM - 12:30 PM Library Ministry - Open for Browsing - E3 - Library 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Main Worship - SH - Sanc. 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM After Church Lunch Bunch -- All Are Welcome! - Other – Offsite

Monday July 8 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 Neighborhood Calling Circle - S2 - Class 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM Board of Trustees - E3 - Library, KI – Kitch

Tuesday July 9 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 July 10 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Library Ministry - E3 – Library

Thursday July 11 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 July 12 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Candlelighters - FH - Fellowship Hall 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Women's Bunco - FH - Fellowship Hall

Saturday July 13 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Men's Support Group - E3 - Library 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM Rental - Isha Institute - FH - Fellowship Hall 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Volunteer at Metrocrest Social Services Food Pantry - Other - Offsite 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Earth-Centered Spirituality Chalice Circle - P2 - Couch 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM Senior Women's Chalice Circle - E3 Library

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Special Groups If you are considering attending one of these groups for the first time, it is a good idea to contact them via email for more information and to get an orientation of what to expect in your first visit!

NEW BEGINNINGS A Chalice Circle Exploring the Seven Principles of Unitarian Universalism For newcomers and longer-term attendees who are making any kind of new start in their lives WHEN: Sundays 12:15 – 1:45 pm * DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED WHERE: Portable – couch room * You’re invited to bring a sack lunch. *Join us any Sunday. Facilitated by Marianna Seaton, Director of Lay Ministry. For more information e-mail dlm@horizonuu.org. .

CURIOUS ABOUT SCHEDULE? You can check the calendar at http://calendar.horizonuu.org/

Horizon Book Group: 4th Tuesdays 12p. (bookclub@horizonuu.org ) The Horizon Book Group meets at 12 Noon on the fourth Tuesday of each month in the church Library. Every June and November the group decides on the books for the following six months. Bring a brown bag lunch and join in this fun group that is open to women and men. You’ll be able to share in an invigorating conversation on the session’s book. Current selections are found in the Library information niche in the lobby/narthex. For more info, you may contact bookclub@horizonuu.org .

Buddhist Sangha: Tuesdays 7 PM -9:00 PM. (buddhists@horizonuu.org ) Buddhist Sangha ("Sangha" is equivalent to a covenant group) is a weekly gathering that studies the Dharma (the teachings of Buddhism.) This is an ongoing exploration of the Four Noble Truths and the Eight Fold Path, the essential teachings of Buddhism. It is participatory and although consistency is encouraged, sessions can be attended on a drop in basis. We welcome anyone interested in a meditation practice. If you wish to come for an orientation, please arrive by 6:30. If you wish to view materials, e-mail Dennis Hamilton at srminister@horizonuu.org or call 972-529-8187. You may also contact buddhists@horizonuu.org .

The UU Christian Chalice Circle (uuchristians@horizonuu.org ) The UU Christian Chalice Circle provides a forum for enriching our spiritual lives through personal discovery of the heart, meaning, and tradition of Christianity. We gather monthly on the 1st Sunday at 9AM in the library for discussion, fellowship, and exploration. All those seeking to connect (or re-connect) to the beauty and wisdom of Christianity are welcome to attend. Email uuchristians@horizonuu.org

The CineMat Group (cinemat@horizonuu.org ) The CineMat group will be meeting on the 4th Saturday every month. And it’s now a Chalice Circle!.

This Chalice Circle gets together to see a movie and then goes to a coffee shop or restaurant to discuss and comment on it in a friendly circle over a cup of coffee or drink. People should call Meg Reed or

Marga Gordon for more info, or email cinemat@horizonuu.org.

Craft & Chat Chalice Circle (craftandchat@horizonuu.org ) The Craft and Chat Chalice Circle is an opportunity to share your favorite crafting skills or learn a new one from somebody else, in a warm circle of fellowship! Contact Marga Gordon or Dale Gaskill at craftandchat@horizonuu.org . The C & C Chalice Circle meets 2nd and 4th Sundays from 1:30p

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Earth Centered Spirituality Chalice Circle (earth-centereduu@horizonuu.org ) The Earth-Centered Spirituality Chalice Circle is a social/support group for people who are interested in, or already know they are following, an Earth-centered spiritual path. We love visitors, so please, come check us out! They also co-host the monthly Free Movie Night on the last Friday of each month. For questions or more information, e-mail earth_centereduu@horizonuu.org.

GAMERS: 3rd FRIDAY FUN AT HORIZON! (3rdfridaygames@horizonuu.org ) Come join us for adult level games on the 3rd Friday of every month. We meet in the Fellowship Hall at 7:00 p.m. Bring a snack or drink to share.!

Healthy Women Chalice Circle (healthywomen@horizonuu.org ) A woman’s support group to help achieve their goals of health and fitness. Sharing of ideas and experiences in nutrition, weight loss, exercise and stress management.

Men’s Saturday Support Group (mensgroup@horizonuu.org ) A men’s support group that includes a check-in and informal discussion of men’s issues regarding family, health, workplace, and relationships. Starts at 8AM

The 2nd Tuesday Potluck Chalice Circle (secondtuesday@horizonuu.org ) This group meets for food, fellowship, and deepening friendships. They meet in the library 2nd Tuesday of most months at 12 noon. Occasionally we take a field trip instead of having a potluck lunch.

Tuesday Wisdom Circle (tuesdaywisdom@horizonuu.org ) A chalice circle that offers a check-in and discussion of a weekly life issue topic selected by a group member.

Parents – Forget Red Bull, WE’LL give you Wings! (every other Mon, 9a) (mondaywings@horizonuu.org ) WINGS Chalice Circle is a fun and friendly group whose purpose is to support the person within each parent by creating friendships and nurturing our intellect and creativity. Each meeting begins with a check-in, and while we listen to each other's stories, we eat breakfast. Then we move on to our topic or event. Popular past topics include Parenting UU Style, Book Swaps and Movie Days.. Child care is provided. For more information, email Mondaywings@horizonuu.org or call Sandy Morris at 214-952-2243.

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.

WFIG WELCOMES WOMEN! (wfig@horizonuu.org) The WFIG (Women's Friendship in Growth) Chalice Circle is a covenant group dedicated to deepening friendships among and providing support for women of all ages. We meet on the first & third Wed. of each month at 7:30 p.m. Whether you are a new visitor to our group, a returning member, or someone who has been thinking about joining us for some time, we would love to have you. Just email us or call Nancy Foreman at 972-965-0940 or Sarah Roye at 214-228-3397.

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ADULT RELIGIOUS EXPLORATIONS contact: are@horizonuu.org * Sundays 9 - 10 am, Horizon Library

July 7, 2013 Christian Chalice Circle. NO CLASS July 14, 2013 Explore the complex and varied religious beliefs of Muslims. Facilitated by

Cynthia (Cyn) Talbot, the teachings of the Prophet Mohamed, and the equally complex and varied beliefs about Muslims that Americans share. Discussion will focus mainly on the religious diversity in North Africa and the Levant area that is the area of expertise of Cyn.

July 21, 2013 Forum. Facilitated by John Myers a class discussion on expanding the Golden Rule to all aspects of our living. The Chalice Circle model for interactive learning will continue.

July 28, 2013 Explore and discuss parts of various Muslims cultures. Facilitated by Cynthia (Cyn) Talbot, the cultures that are often thought to be part of the religion by many Westerners and yet are actually cultural/regional practices and mores, and only tangentially tied to the religion of Islam. Again the discussion will focus mainly on the religious diversity in North Africa and the Levant area that is the area of expertise of Cyn.

Buddhist Sanga Tuesday evenings - weekly 7:00-9:00 pm Portable, Rm 8

Buddhist Sangha. Facilitated by Senior Minister, the Rev. Dennis Hamilton. This is an ongoing exploration of the Four Noble Truths and the Eight Fold Path, the essential teaching of Buddhism. Rev. Hamilton’s email contact: DHamilton@uuma.org , in case of changes.

Attention Teachers of Children and Youth

Fall Teacher Training is coming!

“Creating a Welcoming and Safe Classroom”

Saturday, August 17th First Unitarian Church of Dallas

9:00am-3:30 pm Registration details TBA

And… Always check the weekly newsletter for short profiles on classes and late-breaking announcements. If you email are@horizonuu.org you will get a quick response from one of the committee chairs – Kay Darwin, Kent Darwin, or Charles Frugé.

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