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horizon unitarian universalist church • 1641 w. hebron pkwy. • carrollton, tx • 75010 6334

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Notes and Announcements * by Nikki Henderson * [email protected]

The Board would like to publically thank the following people whose efforts have made an impact on the workings of our church. These are Horizon members and friends to whom the Board of Trustees sent Thank You notes during the past several months. We encourage you to extend your own expressions of appreciation when you see them in the hallways. In January, the Board thanked Beth Barger for stepping in to replace a member of the DLRE search committee. Stanley Moody received appreciation for the marvelous choir holiday music service. Ed Keller was also recognized for providing excellent feedback as a process observer for a recent Board meeting. For February, thanks were given to Mira DeShazer for taking up the additional duties of bookkeeper until one was hired. We are also grateful for Susie Staib for assisting with the January Congregational Meeting check in. Revival Sunday will not be forgotten with the wondrous testimonials of Kim Bolen and Olivia Smith still in our hearts. We also expressed our thanks to Laura Southerland of the Jesus Seminar for her leadership with local churches in bringing the Jesus Seminar to Dallas. In April we expressed our gratitude to the entire DLRE search committee, including Peter Hendee, Lynn Schluns, Beth Barger, Lisa Lundgren, Charlie Frugé, and Dennis Hamilton for their creation of the Horizon DLRE packet and for skillfully conducting candidate interviews. We also appreciated Pam Schuman and the Horizon Players for their February service on love. Betty Andrade was thanked for her exemplary work with the recruiting, training, and coordination of the Horizon Ushers. FIASCO Fiesta was a great success due to the leadership of Diana Bracken. Finally for April we thanked the Strategic Plan preliminary team, which includes Dennis Hamilton, Peggy Gill, Bruce McClung, and Lyssa Jenkins for starting the long term strategic plan. May also had many excellent reasons for thankfulness: Hayley Eoff for her impressive offertory music, and people who help with our AV needs, including Steve Klarer, Jerry Burns, Doug Burns, Sarah Warren and Ben Marmaduke; appreciation was sent to Tish Mussey who has resigned from her AV Technical Lead position. We appreciate everyone, both named and unnamed, who contribute to Horizon’s welcoming spirit. If you

would like to add someone for recognition, please email Nikki Henderson at [email protected].



SPECIAL NOTICE: Classes Rescheduled for Saturday, June 29

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the How Do U Fit into UU class scheduled for this Saturday has been moved to Saturday, June 29th (directly after the New UU Class) from 12:30-3:30. I hope those of you who signed up for Saturday can come and join us! The class will begin with lunch from 12:30 to 1:00. Come hear about all that Horizon has to offer, how the church is financially supported by its members and friends, where our money is spent and other ways you can enhance your personal, spiritual and family experiences at the church. Right before the “How Do U Fit into UU”, Reverend Dennis Hamilton will facilitate “New to UU” class with Marianna Seaton and Sandy Steele--a great session on Unitarian Universalism—its value, covenants and history. Get to know our Senior Minister! This class is from 9:00 a.m. to noon on June 29th. Join us for either or both—we’d love to have you! Just email [email protected] or look for the sign-up sheet at the Welcome Center. Childcare can be provided by emailing [email protected] at least five days before the class—or let me know and I’ll make you a reservation. For those who feel ready to join the church after the classes, Reverend Hamilton is planning a New Member Induction during the church service on Sunday, June 30th and a reception at his home that evening at 6:00 p.m. Please email him at [email protected] if you are interested in joining Horizon! I sincerely hope you will accept my invitation to “explore Horizon”! This will be the last set of classes offered until August. Cindy Scott Treece Co-Chair Membership Committee _________________________________



Presented by the congregation of Horizon Unitarian Universalist Church

Sunday June 16h, 2013 10:30 AM



This Sunday in Children’s RE - Celebrate NatUUre! June 16th: Amazing Animal Dads! The children will hear stories about animal fathers which take extraordinary measures to nurture their babies such as the Emperor Penguin, the seahorse and Darwin’s Frog. The students will also make a gift for their own dad/father-figure. Some items still needed for Children’s Summer RE Thank you so much for all the donations of craft items so far. We now have enough small plastic bottles and fabric scraps to do our summer projects. We still need a few more items: -Two liter clear plastic bottles with caps -Cardboard tubes from paper towel rolls or wrapping paper

Volunteers 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. Age groupings are Pre-Kindergarten, rising Kindergarten-rising 3rd grade and rising 4-6th graders. Please look for the signup sheet in the Taste of Horizon Area. Thank you to those who have already signed up. We are especially in need of people to teach in late June.

Upcoming dates for Children’s and Youth Religious Education June 11-16th: COA trip to Boston June 23rd: Bridging Ceremony with reception to follow in fellowship hall (Note: This has been changed to Sunday from Saturday night) June 30th: Summer RE for rising 9th-12th graders begins. Students who attended YRUU in 2012-13 may also attend. July 7: No RE for children or youth







Share the Plate for Sunday 30 JUN 2013

Horizon has a collection for non-profit organizations once a month during our worship service. This month's collection plate is for THE WATER PROJECT

Every day in rural communities and poor urban centers throughout sub-Saharan Africa, hundreds of millions of people suffer from a lack of access to clean, safe water. Women and girls especially bear the burden of walking miles at a time to gather water from streams and ponds - full of disease that is making them and their families sick. These illnesses and the time lost to fetching water rob entire communities of their futures. Hope is put on hold in over half of the developing world's primary schools without access to water and sanitation. But it doesn't have to be this way. For a small investment, inexpensive and long-lasting water projects can be constructed to serve villages and schools. Wells, dams and rain catchment systems can provide a reliable source of drinking water. Sanitation facilities and hygiene training then help multiply the impact. Communities become far better able to grow themselves out of poverty.

You can help restore hope Give water and help rescue some of the 440 million school days lost every year to water-related sickness. Put an end to the nearly 1 in 5 deaths under the age of five that occur due to dirty water. The Water Project brings relief to communities around the world who suffer needlessly from a lack of access to clean water and proper sanitation. Providing access to clean, safe water helps capable and determined people realize the hope they have for their own futures. http://thewaterproject.org/how-to-give-clean-water.php ________________________________________________________________________________________

http://thewaterproject.org/how-to-give-clean-water.php



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”.

June 16th: Catfish House: 3108 Old Denton Rd, (at Frankford Rd.),

Carrollton, TX 75006. Great seafood, service, and prices. Known for interesting condiments. $

June 23rd

: Il Castello Italian Restaurant: 1616 W. Hebron Pkwy, Carrollton, TX 75010. Excellent Food. Friendly staff. Exceedingly close

to Horizon! $$

June 30th: Logan’s Roadhouse: 2513 S. Stemmons Fwy, Lewisville, TX

75067. Steaks, chicken breasts, grilled salmon and catch-of-the-day,

salads, yeast rolls, bottomless buckets of in-shell peanuts. $ - $$

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

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What’s Going On At Horizon?

Sunday June 16

Father's Day 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Young Adult Couples Chalice Circle - 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. 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM After Church Lunch Bunch -- All Are Welcome! - Other - Offsite

Monday June 17 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Yoga - P1 - Lg 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM SMART Recovery - FH - Fellowship Hall

Tuesday June 18 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Tar Sands Resistance -- sign making and fellowship - FH - Fellowship Hall, 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 June 19 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 June 20 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 June 21 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM Wedding: June 21 (Friday), Sanctuary - AD - Admin. Office, KI - Kitch, SH - Sanc. 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Candlelighters - FH - Fellowship Hall 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM Games Night at Horizon!!! - FH - Fellowship Hall

Saturday June 22 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Men's Support Group - E3 - Library 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM John Bloomer / Private Event - FH - Fellowship Hall, SH - Sanc. 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM Senior Women's Chalice Circle - E3 - Library 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM SUMMER SOLSTICE RITUAL!!! - Other



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. They meet on the 2nd Saturday of each month, at 2:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall at Horizon Unitarian Universalist Church. 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

June 16, 2013

Forum. Facilitated by John Myers. Using the Chalice Circle model for interactive learning, John will lead a discussion of Horizon's theme subject of the month. For June the subject is: EMPTINESS: the practice of letting go…

June 23, 2013

Facilitated by Kay Darwin. Her topic will be "Decisions Revisited, 68 years later". The United States is the only nation to have used atomic weapons against an enemy. Should we have dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki?

June 30, 2013

Forum. Facilitated by Daniel Polk, Executive of NTAUUC. His topic will be “Breaking through the Barriers to Growth". We want to grow, but not just for growth's sake. We will look at common obstacles, and what in particular might be holding Horizon back.

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, Kent Darwin, or Charles Frugé.



Next Tuesday, June 18th, you are invited to a reception hosted by Horizon’s Social Justice Environmental Task Force 6:30 to 9:30 pm in Fellowship Hall. We want to welcome people impacted by the tar sands industry who may be coming from out of town to attend the pipeline public safety awareness workshop put on by a national government oversight agency. (Read more about that below.) There will be refreshments and snacks provided, but bringing your own beverages and snacks to share in fellowship is welcome as well. We want this to be an opportunity for people engaged in various elements of this tar sands reality check to have an opportunity to celebrate fellowship and perhaps prepare further for Wednesday’s activities. Fliers and sign making materials will be provided without cost. The Horizon Environmental Task Force also encourages you to stand with other environmentally conscious people as they publically take on the tar sands transporters. The PHMSA workshop described below is a great opportunity to let a national agency know that much of the public doesn’t think it is doing its job. This agency is run by folks who believe that the Keystone XL is fundamentally necessary for America’s future – and perhaps this is part of why they are yet to recognize that tar sands diluted bitumen cannot be treated the same as conventional crude oil. The workshop is open to all citizens so we have every right to be there to question them and take part in the discussion. The Pipeline Hazardous Material Safety Administration, a national government agency, is holding their required pipeline safety public awareness workshop Wednesday and Thursday, June 19 – 20, at the Hyatt Regency North Dallas at 701 East Campbell Road, Richardson, TX 75801. There is no cost to attend. Please go to http://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/meetings/MtgHome.mtg?mtg=90&nocache=6406 to register if you can be there. Can’t come for the whole day? At least come for the evening demonstration on Wednesday, June 19th! We will rally on the street by the entrance of the Hyatt Regency Hotel from 4:30pm until sunset, with free street food for participants. We have every legal right to be there, and we will march around and around the block before we leave. The rally will end with lighted messages to the PHMSA from the Autonomous Light Brigades—a sight to behold! Join us for all or part of this event!

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http://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/meetings/MtgHome.mtg?mtg=90&nocache=6406



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