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Announcements * Rev. Dennis Hamilton * [email protected]

In the tradition of New England Town Hall meetings where everyone was expected to show up and let their voice be heard, we are having our own Town Hall meetings this year. The last on featured Susan Smith, our Staff Rep from the Southern Region, to tell us all about what to expect with the Interim (not Intern) Minister process. It was very helpful. Forty-nine people came and we are encouraged that the Interim Minister selection process will go smoothly and Horizon will keep on chugging after I leave.

The next Town Hall meeting will be this coming Wednesday, November 20, 7-9 pm in the Fellowship Hall. This is your chance to tell us what you want to see at Horizon in the next five years. Horizon does a lot of things well. They will be preserved in this document—the healthy church practices, the hospitality and leadership training, the excellent Religious Education programming, the top-notch music and worship, the pastoral care that is at the heart of the church. The Strategic Plan that will come out of this will be an essential guide for the next ministers to serve the church. It will help them understand how the church works, and where it wants to go from here.

You may want to add programming in Social Justice or Adult RE. You may want a youth director or a hot tub and spa. This is your chance to write your idea and then vote on your favorites from the combined suggestions. It will also be a time to ask questions and clarify what will be happening in the coming months and the next five years. Your voice is needed and wanted. See you there. Faithfully, Dennis



President’s Corner * By Bruce McClung * [email protected]

President’s Report to Congregation

Horizon Board of Trustees Meeting Of 11/11/13

Board Members Attending:

Bruce McClung, President

Sandy Steele, Vice President

Nikki Henderson, Secretary

Jan McDowell, Treasurer (Absent – Work Related)

John Gill

Kent Darwin

Elizabeth Gust wick

David Cassard (absent – Work Related)

Betty Andrade

Ex Officio: Dennis Hamilton, Sr. Minister; Lyssa Jenkens, Intern Minister; Lauren Daniell, DLRE Process Observer: Bhaskar Padakandla

Consent Agenda: Approved without discussion. (Documents submitted to Board prior to meeting include: Sr. Minister’s Report, President’s Report, DLRE Report Treasurer’s Report: Jan McDowell unavoidably absent; Treasurers Report will be sent to Board Electronically. Memorial Garden Update: Marte Keller provided an update; an Action Plan; and Tentative Timeline Strategic Plan: Strategic Plan Overview will be presented to Congregation in “Town Hall” meeting format November 20th Interim Minister Task Force: Task Force voted and established: Elizabeth Gustwick, Chair; John Gill, Beth Bargar, Jan McDowell, Bruce McClung Board Appointee, Nominating Committee: Mary Morris, approved for 1-year term, effectively immediately By-Laws Re-Write Task Force: Task Force carry-over from 2012-2013 Board: John Gill, Kent Darwin, and Peter Campagna; assisted by Lyssa Jenkens, Bruce McClung. By-Laws Re-Write approved. Discussed Implementation Plan to Distribute for Congregational Review, and vote in January Congregational Meeting. Clarify Lines of Authority, Including Financial: (Carry-Over from 2012-2013 Board) Document presented, reviewed and discussed. Board Members and Staff will make applicable corrections/additions. Process Observer: Bhaskar Padakandla, comments and critique. Meeting Adjourned at 9:20 PM Bruce McClung President Board of Trustees, Horizon UU Church



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

on Sundays at 10:30AM

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.

Adult Religious Explorations Contact: [email protected]

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

November 17, 2013 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!

November 24, 2013 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.



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 4th 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 ([email protected]) 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 3rd meeting. The “winners” will be posted in the Library information niche in the lobby. For more information, contact [email protected].



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.



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

“Change is Messy!” Notes from the SWUUC Fall Leadership Conference

Last weekend I attended the Southwest UU Leadership conference with about 100 other participants at the Glen Lakes Conference Center in Glen Rose, Texas. Although I was taking a Renaissance Module class on curriculum development, other UUs from around the region were following tracts about church growth, changes in churches and social justice issues. Even though we were separated by tracts, we worshipped together and SWUUC District Executive Susan Smith gave a wonderful series of sermons about change. Speaking in front of a backdrop of paper butterflies and brandishing a stuffed caterpillar, Susan explained that a caterpillar doesn’t just spin its chrysalis, sprout wings inside its shell and develop into a beautiful butterfly overnight. It’s a little known fact that the caterpillar’s body completely disintegrates inside the chrysalis and from this “goo” arises the butterfly in two weeks’ time. She likened the metamorphosis of the caterpillar into the butterfly to the process by which Unitarian Universalism and the Southern Region are changing. Changes are happening quickly and just like the goo that marks the changes to the caterpillar’s body inside the chrysalis, we might not be able to see the end product from inside each of our own “chrysalis.” All we see if the mess and wonder where in the world all these changes will take us! Rest assured, when all is said and done, a “butterfly” will emerge in the form of a leaner, more effective governance structure that will free up UUs to concentrate on their own congregations and continue to grow Unitarian Universalism. Once again, I am deeply grateful to the congregation for providing the means for my professional development. Horizon will benefit greatly from what I learned in the types of programming offered in the future, how I will guide teachers vis-à-vis the lessons they teach, and the new contacts I made. Yours in Faith,

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? Work gratitude into your daily conversations. I have a spiritual practice that can be boiled down to basically, “Counting my blessings.” I am a gardener and moving from the lush and humid Southeast to semi-arid North Texas was a jolt. It was hard for me to be grateful for all the new challenges I faced trying to keep my new native plant garden alive. I am also a bit of a pessimist by nature, so I strive to make a habit of seeing the beauty around me, even when I am stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic on the Airport Freeway. Did I share that information with my family? Well, no, not really. Lately, I've been trying to weave appreciation for mundane things into our everyday lives. When you reinforce an idea frequently, it's more likely to stick. So now when we’re stuck in traffic I’ll point out a pretty patch of wild sunflowers growing along the freeway and say how thankful I am for that little piece of wild Texas in the middle of the Metroplex, or marvel out loud about how the elevated spans of the freeway are being constructed seemingly overnight and grateful that our commute will soon be faster. Have kids help. It happens to all of us: You give your child a chore, but it's too agonizing watching him take forever to clear the table or make a huge mess mixing the pancake batter. The temptation is always to step in and do it yourself, but the more you do for them, the less they appreciate your efforts. By participating in simple household chores like feeding the dog or stacking dirty dishes on the counter, kids realize that all these things take effort.

Attention ParentsSome 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:

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Announcements: Children’s and Youth RE

No RE classes December 22nd and 29th

There will be no formal RE classes these Sundays to give our students, families and hard-working teachers time to travel and spend with loved ones over the holidays.

Tree Trimming Party and Heifer International Fundraiser December

8th after the service All are invited to the annual Tree Trimming Party which is also the kickoff for the Heifer International fundraising event. There will be a potluck lunch, ornament making, face painting, live music and visit by Santa for the little ones.

Attention Youth: Gulf Coast Rally

January 17-19, 2014

Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church in Houston

Sign up information available soon

Playground W ork Day Saturday, January 25th

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.

Upcoming dates for Children’s and Youth

Religious Education

November 22nd (Friday 7pm) Boxing Party to send care packages to loved ones December 1st: 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 29th: 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)



Horizon students begin Heifer International

Fundraiser in RE November 17th

For the next few weeks, the children in each religious education class will discuss how Heifer gives a hand up instead of a handout to needy families. Recipient families learn sustainable farming practices and how to earn income from their gift. Heifer chooses animal with “seven M’s” value—they provide milk, meat, material, manure, muscle, money, and motivation. Heifer’s policy of passing on the gift means the animal’s offspring will be given to another family in the village in a cycle of empowerment that has been going on for over 65 years!

What can your child do? Let them raise money for Heifer by doing “chores for change” around the house. They can also check out www.heifer.org to learn more about Heifer!

How can you help? Have a conversation with your child about our UU values, including the inherent worth of each person and the importance of making the world a better place. You are your child’s most important teacher!

Buy shares of animals to honor family, friends, and teachers, and lead by example—tell your family to buy you a share of a goat or honeybees as an alternative to just “more stuff” this holiday!

Contact Katie at 214-351-9816 or [email protected]. Thank you!

http://www.heifer.org/

mailto:[email protected]



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 [email protected]

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: [email protected] 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 [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.

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



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 [email protected]




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 [email protected].




CALENDAR: What’s Going On At Horizon?

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 17 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. 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM After Church Lunch Bunch -- All Are Welcome! - Other - Offsite 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM How Do U Fit into UU - E3 – Library

MONDAY NOVEMBER 18 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Wings Chalice Circle - E3 - Library, KI - Kitch, S1 - Nursery 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

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 19

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Articulating Your UU Faith - S6 – Class 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 20

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Library Ministry - E3 - Library 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Town Hall Meetings - Other - A/V Cart (Monitor/DVD), Other - Portable LCD Projector, FH - Fellowship Hall, KI – Kitch

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 21

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

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 22

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Candlelighters - FH - Fellowship Hall 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM Excel – Church Rental

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 23

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Men's Support Group - E3 - Library 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Candlighters Thanksmas Pot Luck - FH - Fellowship Hall, KI - Kitch, RL - Lobby / Narthex



SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMUNITY TASK FORCE INVITES YOU TO HELP LOCAL FAMILIES DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON

#1 WORK IN THE HOLIDAY STORE

Sunday December 15th from 12:30p to 3:00pm o Store Location: 2661 Midway Road, Suite 216 Trinity Mills, Carrollton o Volunteers (14) will be assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis by contacting

Victoria Simmons – [email protected] or 425-802-0743. ***If there is enough demand, we could pick up a second shift.

If you are interested in finding other days and times that might work better for you as an individual, you can sign up online at the link below and peruse all MSS volunteer opportunities: https://app.volunteer2.com/Public/SignUp?organizationGUID=3a971fdb-ae71-4b7b-8550-e66ab433f09c&signupFormId=1

#2 DONATE TOYS, COATS, FOOD OR PRE-MADE FOOD BOXES

The following items can be dropped off in the METROCREST boxes in the lobby of the Church from Dec 1st through Dec 15th.

A PRE-MADE HOLIDAY BOX: Put all the following items into the food box:

o 2 cans green beans o 1 or 2 lb. sugar o 1 can corn o 1 box of Jell-O/pudding o 1 can fruit o 1 can pumpkin o 1 can meat/chili/canned pasta

with meat o 1can tuna/salmon/seafood o 1can tomato product o 2 ramen/cup of soup/instant

soup packets

o 2 cans of protein beans (pinto, kidney, black, etc)

o 1 box stuffing o 2 cans soups (1

broth/tomato/chicken noodle + 1 primo**)

o 1 box/bag plain pasta o 1 jar peanut butter o 1 box/bag of flavored

rice/instant potatoes/Hamburger Helper

o 2 boxes macaroni and cheese o 1 bag of plain rice


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OR DONATE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUAL ITEMS:



Chalice Jewelry - The perfect holiday gift! ChaliceArt will be at the church before and after services on Sunday, December 8 to sell beautiful chalice jewelry, including necklaces, rings, earrings, and lapel pins. ChaliceArt is owned by Bruce and Carolyn Cameron, former members of Horizon. They have graciously agreed to donate 25% of total sales to the Coming of Age class, to help fund their upcoming trip to Boston. Credit cards are accepted.

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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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ART ON THE HORIZON Nov 17 – Dec 29

Art on the Horizon is featuring the art of local area Unitarian Universalists in a group exhibition.

The show will run from November 17 thru

December 29.

The work of fourteen artists is represented,

displaying works in painting, photography, mixed

media, fabric print and jewelry. Most work is for

sale with 20% commission going to Horizon

Church. We are fortunate to have so many

talented artists who have shared their work for

our enjoyment.

Art on the Horizon Committee:

Marianna Seaton, Linda Alred, Nikki Henderson

Synaptic Plasticity 1, Acrylic; Wendy Marceron, Artist

September Journey, Oil Pastel on Paper; Kelly Bartlett



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!

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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.

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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. You may also contact [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 [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].



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 Adult Chalice Circle Principled Commitment has been postponed until a later date. Contact [email protected] for more details.



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 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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Lively Line Dancing! Forget your cares and join Nancy Foreman & Tina Ulakovic December 14th in a fun night of line dancing, 7:30 to 10:00 p.m. in the Horizon Fellowship Hall. Everyone is welcome, male and female, any age, whether the dances are familiar or new to you. Fuel for dancing (snacks and drinks) will be provided. The cost for this event will be $5 per adult as it was first offered as an auction event benefitting Horizon. Kids dance free! Line dancing will continue in 2014 on the 2nd Saturday evening of the month. These events will be free and participants will bring snacks to share.

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http://www.rosascafe.com/

http://www.urbanspoon.com/f/13/1231/Dallas-Fort-Worth/Indian-Restaurants

http://www.urbanspoon.com/f/13/1244/Dallas-Fort-Worth/Pakistani-Restaurants

http://www.urbanspoon.com/f/13/1261/Dallas-Fort-Worth/Vegetarian-Restaurants

https://www.facebook.com/EatStKababFactory

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SHOP TO SUPPORT THE CHURCH! THE NEW KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS PROGRAM:

Kroger has discontinued the Reloadable Kroger Fundraiser Cards, and on August 1, 2013 the new and simpler Kroger Community Rewards program will begin! To support Horizon with this program, just enroll your “Kroger Plus Card”.

You will need a Kroger Plus card that has been registered online.

If you do not have a Kroger Plus card, they are available at the customer service desk at any Kroger.

You can register your card through the link below. Click “Create an Account” in the upper right-hand corner of the page. If you need assistance call Kroger support at 1-866-221-4141.

To Enroll

1. Go to www.krogercommunityrewards.com. 2. Click “Enroll Now” under the Texas heading near the bottom of the page. 3. Sign in with your email address and password. 4. Click on “Community Rewards” link. Follow online instructions. Horizon’s

NPO number is 82988.

http://www.krogercommunityrewards.com/

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