7/14/13 The Week at Horizon

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Horizon Unitarian Universalist Church

FUTURE SUNDAYS

During this last year of preaching Rev. Dennis Hamilton will be looking back at the best of the best, at least according to comments and requests. Here are two that merit another look. July 14, 2013 at 10:30 AM

“Day Language and Night Language” Rev. Hamilton When Michael Dowd (of “Thank God for Evolution”) went for his ordination in the United Church of Christ he had to articulate how he saw the myths and metaphors of Christianity in the light of day so to speak. He called the former Night Language and the rational, literal understanding of his rather heretical beliefs as Day Language. This Sunday we look again at how our faith embraces this comfortably without the need for a creed at all. By request. July 21, 2013 at 10:30 AM

“The Aliens Are Coming” Revisiting Bodacia Rev. Hamilton (and Sherman Lumley) As congress mucks around debating the immigration issue, in Bodacia, Calamity County Texas, they have seen it in a whole new light. We visit Clarence Leery at his survivalist compound to hear how aliens are a threat to west Texas. Always fun putting a spotlight on humanity’s existential absurdity. July 28, 2013 at 10:30 AM

Lyssa Jenkens (Topic To Be Announced) Our Intern Minister, Lyssa Jenkens returns from her summer travels, but only for one Sunday. Come say hello to her and catch up on her adventures. Please join us!



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

*Sigh* If you’re like me, the sight of school supplies for sale in the stores in early July is not always welcome. “It’s way too early !” I’ll tell myself, “ There’s still so much of summer left!” As you may be aware, I worked as a teacher for over twenty years and the Fourth of July was always the “beginning of the end” of my summer vacation. I didn’t always have summers off, but nevertheless August would always come way too soon. But the truth is, is that planning for the school year begins very early and the school year at Horizon is no exception. Here are ways you can help not only the Horizon Lifespan Religious Education program, but school children in the Metroplex: ● I am filling just a few last teaching positions for the school year. Please consider saying “yes” if I invite you to be a teacher of children or adults ● If you have children or youth in our RE programs, please register them early. Registration will open on August 1st for the 2013-14 school year ● You know all those school supplies for sale? We’re going to sponsor a school supply drive for Metrocrest

Social Services from July 28-August 11 and have a family volunteer day there on August 24th

. Please see

Metrocrest’s announcement in this newsletter for more information. Yours in faith,

Lauren

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Announcements: Children’s and Youth RE

Children’s RE this Sunday, July 14th Celebrate NatUUre!: The Power of the Sun Students in preschool – rising 6th grade will discuss the sun and light in class and focus on one of our UU sources by listening to Native American stories about the sun. They will also examine the role of light in world religions. The preschoolers will do a craft about the sun and the older children will experience the power of the sun by making collages with photo-sensitive paper. Youth RE this Sunday: Faith of our Neighbors This summer youth in rising 9-12th grade are learning about and visiting neighboring churches. On Sunday our youth will meet to discuss their trip to the Macedonia Church last week and plan which houses of worship to visit next. 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: [email protected] 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 late July and August.

Upcoming dates for Children’s and Youth Religious Education July 14: Classes resume for children in preschool-entering 6th grade in fall. Rising 7-8th graders invited to be junior teaching assistants August 1st: Registration opens for children and Youth religious education August 11th: Last day to donate school supplies for Metrocrest August 24th: Family volunteer opportunity at Metrocrest August 17: Teacher training in Dallas, 9:00am-3:30pm

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September 8: Ingathering and Water Day for children September 15: Regular RE begins

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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.



This is a picture from the Macedonian church the YRUU visited last Sunday - The youth joined in a blessing for the youth of the church. It was a wonderful visit and the YRUU especially enjoyed the church music. It is part of the summer YRUU program that is exploring the beliefs and church experiences of other religions. (Peggy Gill)

Welcome to our new

Games Night leader! ~ Lindy Tinnin Heads up –> Next Games Night is

Friday, July 19th at 7:00 p.m.



Candlelighter chalice group masterpieces!

Stayed tuned for Candlelighter 2013 art show details.



After Church Lunch Locations

June 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 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. $ - $$ July 28th: Indigo Indian Bistro: 500 East Roundgrove Rd., Lewisville, TX 75067. Same location as former Kokila Restaurant. Sunday buffet (one side is vegetarian) and lunch specials. Pleasant atmosphere, good service. Gluten free menu available. $$ __________________________________________________________

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

[email protected]. To learn more about MSS’s mission to fight

homelessness visit metrocrestsocialservices.org.



What’s Going On At Horizon?

Sunday July 14

8:30 AM - 10:15 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 - 12:00 PM Main Worship - SH - Sanc. 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM 2nd Sunday Potluck EVERYONE WELCOME!! - FH - Fellowship Hall, KI - Kitch 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Second Sunday Song Circle - FH - Fellowship Hall, RL - Lobby / Narthex

Monday July 15 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 Environmental Task Force - Prep meeting for ETF and TexasACE canvassing - S5 - Class

Tuesday July 16 16 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 17 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Library Ministry - E3 - Library 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM WFIG (Women's Friendship in Growth) Chalice Circle - E3 - Library

Thursday July 18 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 19 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Candlelighters - FH - Fellowship Hall 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM Games Night at Horizon!!! - FH - Fellowship Hall

Saturday July 20 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Men's Support Group - E3 - Library 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM HORIZON PLAYERS - AUGUST SHOW REHEARSAL - P1 - Lg, S6 - Class, SH 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Horizon Dinners - Other - Offsite 6:15 PM - 8:45 PM Artist Reception



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 [email protected]. .

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].

Craft & Chat Chalice Circle ([email protected] )



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 [email protected] . The C & C Chalice Circle meets 2nd and 4th Sundays from 1:30p

Earth Centered Spirituality Chalice Circle ([email protected] ) 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 [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 2

nd 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. 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 [email protected] or call Sandy Morris at 214-952-2243.

Women Alive 55+ ([email protected] ) - 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! ([email protected]) 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.



contact: [email protected] * Sundays 9 - 10 am, Horizon Library

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: [email protected] , in case of changes.

And… Always check the weekly newsletter for short profiles on classes and late-breaking announcements. If you email [email protected] you will get a quick response from one of the committee chairs – Kay Darwin and Kent Darwin.

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