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

on Sundays at 10:30AM

February 2014 * Theme: Staying

February 9 “Let’s Talk About V-Day” Intern Minister, Lyssa Jenkens When I was in grade school, we used to take bags of very small valentine cards to school to give to teachers and classmates—no exceptions. Many years later, a good friend from childhood began mailing those tiny little cards to friends far and wide. The US Post Office soon ended that venture. But, something about getting those silly cards with postage stamps that nearly covered the front of the envelopes reminded me that Valentine’s Day can be fun. On this Sunday before Valentine’s, let’s talk about this holiday with all of its complications and all of its sweet simplicity.

February 16 “Staying Engaged” Rev. Hamilton Getting down on one knee and asking for someone to make a lifetime commitment can be terrifying and wonderful at the same time. Saying “yes” is equally wonderful and terrifying. Well Life is proposing to you, to each of us. Life is offering us the commitment of being with us until the end. Life is asking if you will say “yes” and enter into a sacred, life-long relationship. What would that mean to you? What would it demand? What would it offer? “Until death do us part,” is offered. What will you say?

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?



COME TO CHURCH ON SUNDAY!

GET READY FOR SUPER CELEBRATION SUNDAY… A ONE-DAY PLEDGE DRIVE

2014-2015 Commitment Campaign

Our Commitment Campaign (annual pledge drive) will happen this Sunday, Super Celebration Sunday, February 9th. This year, we are again attempting the One-Day Campaign! Intern Minister Lyssa Jenkins is going to preach about Valentine’s Day and love…she is great! So come and plan to stay after the service for the potluck meal (and a few surprises!). We are going to celebrate our Commitment Campaign theme, “To Horizon with Love…” Bring your completed pledge card (these will be available before the service at the Welcome Desk and in the Fellowship Hall) to turn in during the service…Those who turn in a completed pledge card before or during this Sunday’s service will receive a FREE Valentine’s gift! If you can’t come to the service Sunday, there is a pledge card in this issue of The Week…and on our website under the “donate” section (www.horizonuu.org). Please scan in your completed card and email it to [email protected] or fax it to 972-394-0570 or drop it by the church and put it in the Pledge Card box in the Fellowship hall or in the Commitment mailbox in the church office. Make our One Day Campaign work! Horizon is entirely self-supporting when it comes to our annual operating budget. 97% of the church’s support comes from members and friends—81% from our Commitment Campaign, 8% from Sunday offerings and 8% from our two fundraising auctions. Our members truly show their love for and value of Horizon in their lives through their generosity. Thank you! On Sunday, we hope that you will make a pledge for 2014 (to begin on July 1, 2014, our new fiscal year). We need your gift—and to get your gift, we have to have your pledge card! We’d love to see ALL of you on Super Celebration Sunday. We want your completed pledge card Sunday even if you can’t come to church! Your timely pledge is vital for our Board and leaders to be able to plan in March and April for the upcoming 2014-2015 financial year.

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How much should I pledge? Like other Unitarian Universalist congregations, we are entirely self-supporting (97%!) through the donations of members and friends. Your gift runs our church, pays our staff, keeps the lights on and “grows spiritually health people who promote love and justice in the world”—of all ages (our mission). We encourage everyone to make a pledge commensurate with their personal circumstances and their commitment to the congregation. Every gift is appreciated! At about 300 members and friends, it costs us approximately $1,200 per adult member to operate the church. If everyone gave at this level or above, we would have an amazing campaign…but we understand that not everyone can. Our pledges at Horizon range from $120 to over $14,000 a year. Please consult our special Giving Guide on the Horizon pledge card (on our website)—it will assist you in making a decision about your gift level. Ideally, our members work towards giving 3-5% of their income. All gifts to Horizon are tax-deductible. Please consider your gift carefully this year and give more if you are able!

What will my increased gift help fund this year? The Board of Trustees has established three financial priorities for the coming year: Ensure the continued excellence of our staff. This year we need to bolster our staff support not only to maintain the amazing staff that we have, but also to ensure we are able to choose an excellent Interim Minister who matches our needs. This counselor-consultant-spiritual leader will have the important task of helping us move forward for the future so that we are ready for a dynamic new senior minister. He/she will help us decide what kind of minister we want. Continue to care for our grounds and building. It is clear, especially with our recent crisis of aging air conditioners, that we must spend more money on maintaining our grounds and our building. They are the "first impression" for both our visitors and the public. As our facilities reach their 20th year, we need to be sure they look welcoming and work well. Create new opportunities for outreach and hospitality. Our good practices of outreach and hospitality have helped us grow ten-fold over the last 27 years. We want to be able to fund new and creative ideas about how to persuade more people to join our community.



What do I need to do to participate? Come to church and get a pledge card…or get one from our website. Think carefully about your gift, consult the Giving Guide and talk to your spouse or partner and family members. Give monthly via auto draft if possible. Fill out your card either before or at Super Celebration Sunday and come to church!

What is the FREE Valentine’s Gift? You’ll just have to come Sunday to find out!! (One per family, please.) Join us for this special one-day celebration of all that is wonderful about Horizon.



Making a Financial Commitment

During Horizon's Annual Commitment Campaign Q: Why does the church ask members and friends to make pledges? A: Each year, Horizon asks members and friends to make pledges of financial support that enable the church to operate over the next fiscal year. Your pledge this year funds our programs, building and operating expenses and staff positions from July 1st of this year through June 30th of next year. We run an annual “Commitment Campaign” in February of each year to ask for pledges for the next fiscal year beginning in July. Q: How do I get a pledge card? A: You can pick up your pledge card at Celebration Sunday—usually the second Sunday in February--or there is a supply in the church office. Please place your completed card in the Congregational Administrator’s mailbox in the church office. You may also mail it in (1641 W. Hebron Pkwy, Carrollton, TX 75010 or fax it in (972-394-0570) if you like. Pledge cards and electronic withdrawal forms are also on the church website. Q: When do I need to turn my pledge card in to the church office? A: We ask that you make your financial commitment by signing and turning in your pledge card on Celebration Sunday if at all possible. This is the Sunday we gather the cards! There will be a lunch for all Horizon families after the Sunday service.



Q: What if I need more time to think about my pledge? A: We’d like you to try to hand in your pledge on Celebration Sunday. Be reassured that a pledge is not a contract--it can be altered at a later time. If your financial situation is dire, the church will grant you a pledge waiver for one year. All you have to do is email the minister at [email protected] if you feel that you need a pledge waiver. Q: What is the reason for asking people to pledge at the Guide to Commitment level? A: At Horizon, we ask everyone, even new members, to consider a gift at our Guide to Commitment level. If you cannot give at that level, we want you to still feel good about giving as much as you are able and to consider working towards a pledge at the Guide level. All gifts are appreciated and make a difference! The Guide to Commitment is on your pledge card—it was designed especially for Horizon Unitarian Universalist Church. Q: Who sees my pledge card? A: Only our Church Administrator, our Treasurer and the Commitment Campaign Chair. Each of these people needs to see your pledge to be sure it is processed correctly. Q: I've lost my job and can’t afford to make a pledge this year. What should I do? A: You are a valued member of Horizon regardless of your current circumstances. Please let us know if you feel you can’t make a pledge or if you need to alter your pledge. And let us know also if you need help and support from your Horizon friends! Hopefully, you will make a pledge after you get back to work--most members are glad to. We invite everyone to participate in making a financial commitment to Horizon each year, whether they are a member or a friend. Members must make a gift each year to vote at Congregational Meetings and to participate in the governance of Horizon. Your generous gift assures a bright future for Horizon and allows us to provide you with Sunday services, a dedicated church staff, great religious education classes, a clean, comfortable building and special experiences within our caring and vibrant community!







Join the Horizon Welcome Team!

Appreciation Lunch and Training

February 23, 12:30 to 2:30

The Membership Committee is hosting an Usher and Greeter

appreciation lunch and training on Sunday, February 23rd,

after the morning service from 12:30 until around 2:30. All

who are currently serving as well as those who are interested

in serving as Greeters or Ushers are encouraged to attend.

New members are especially invited to attend this training if

you are interested in greeting members and visitors on

Sunday mornings with a smile and a handshake! This is one of

the most important early service opportunities you can

choose! Serving as a Greeter or an Usher is a great way to

meet Horizon members you’ve only seen in the hallways up to

now!

You will learn about our visitor greeting and name badge system, about where we station

Greeters and why, about tasks Ushers are responsible for, and how Ushers can provide

continuity for visitors by teaming up with the Greeters at the Welcome Center. You will also

hear from our Director of Lay Ministry, our Director of Lifespan Religious Education and

Horizon members who work with people with memory disorders, mental illness, and special

needs about ways to welcome and serve visitors and members with special difficulties and

how to help visiting families with children.

You will learn all about the Hospitality Teamwork that creates the warm Sunday morning

welcome to everyone for which Horizon UU is becoming well known!

Let us know you will be attending by emailing [email protected] or using the Sign Up

sheet at the Welcome Center, by Sunday, February 16th. Please let us know if you will

need childcare by emailing [email protected] with the ages of the children. We’ll

provide lunch for them as well!

Watch for more information in the coming weeks. We hope you will join our Team!



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

Nurturing Your Spirit

Part 3 of “Are You a Well-Rounded UU?”

Most of us spend no time on spiritual maintenance at all. That doesn’t mean that we don’t have a spiritual life. Grace does happen. The spirit will break into our stressed, anxious lives on occasion, whether we do anything about it or not. But we can derive immeasurable benefit from spending a little bit of time each day nurturing our spiritual side. Arvid Straube, “A Spiritual Maintenance Schedule” in Everyday Spiritual Practices

In previous newsletter columns I shared what I believe makes a person a well-rounded spiritual individual. I based my opinion on something called the Four Strands of Liberal Religious Education which are the areas we Directors of Religious Education wish to cultivate and nurture in our Unitarian Universalist students. By spending time looking at each of the strands individually, I hope to encourage you to look at your own spiritual life, see where your strengths and areas for growth are, and for you to keep growing and maturing in Unitarian Universalism. In the other newsletter segments, I described the characteristics of each strand and asked you to see how that area applied to your own life. I also included questions to help you assess your familiarity with and depth in each area. First, we looked at the strand called Unitarian Universalist Identity and learned that it shapes how you see yourself your place in the world. It is comprised of a person’s general knowledge of Unitarian Universalism, UU history and theology, knowing the Principles and Purposes and having a UU worldview. In short, you consider Unitarian Universalism your church home. Last time the topic was Unitarian Universalist Ethics and we saw how our ethics guide our interactions with others and the way we conduct our lives. Ethics is the ability to distinguish right from wrong, and is a personal commitment to diversity, human liberation and the stewardship of the planet. Our actions show our ethics; we “walk the talk” so to speak. Today’s subject is the strand called Spirituality. Spirituality is cultivated through the engagement in intentional practices or disciplines that help us become centered, aware, and to feel connected with others and the universe. These practices allow us to feel the wonder, awe, and mystery of life, incorporating the wisdom of our UU faith and other faith traditions. We are able to perceive life’s beauty and feel trust in the midst of life's suffering, brokenness, and loss. Spirituality opens us up to be willing and able to engage with issues of ambiguity, good and evil, sin, forgiveness, redemption, and atonement.



There are many ways to cultivate your spiritual side. To be spiritual people often think of attending the church service or practicing yoga and meditation. The truth is that so many of our daily actions can foster spirituality. The great liberal religious educator Sophia Lyons Fahs once wrote, “Life is religious whenever we make it so,” a quote which highlights the fact that if we are intentional about what we do, our actions can become spiritual. In the book, Everyday Spiritual Practices edited by Scott W. Alexander, there are a series of essays that outline the how’s and why’s of a variety of actions we can do to deepen our spiritual lives. Alexander breaks the book into five sections which show the spectrum of spiritual practice: Engaging the Mind (meditation, living mindfully and in the moment,) Engaging the Body (yoga, tai chi, exercise, eating/fasting,) Relationships (marriage/partnership, parenthood, work relations,) Right Action (social justice, charity, environmental awareness,) and Creativity (art, cooking, and gardening). Although not on the list, teaching has always been my spiritual practice and is one of the reasons I chose to lead a UU History class this spring. In the past gardening brought me great joy, whereas writing for the newsletter is yet another one of my weekly practices. Before ending this week’s column, I wanted to share Arvid Staube’s recommended “maintenance” schedule for your spiritual life. Even if you can’t follow his recommendations, any time you can regularly devote to a spiritual practice will deepen your life experience and bring you joy. Daily: participate in your spiritual practice(s) for 30 minutes Weekly: Take a Sabbath day Monthly: Meet with a group that nurtures your spiritual development Yearly: Attend a spiritual retreat Yours in Faith,

Lauren



NTUUC Teacher Appreciation Dinner

On Saturday evening, February 1st approximately two dozen Horizon RE teachers and their families were treated to an evening of fine dining and entertainment as thanks for their dedication to our Religious Education programs. Religious Education teachers from all over North Texas were inspired by keynote speaker, Rev. Aaron White from the First Unitarian Church of Dallas, who spoke of how he was influenced by the Sunday school teachers of his childhood. At Horizon, almost fifty adults participate in leading RE classes for children, youth and adults. Thank you all for your service!



Announcements: Adult RE

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

with Lauren Daniell and guests

Part One: Our Heretical Beginnings… Two showings:

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

In this first segment of the six-hour series, narrator and producer Ron Cordes examines the early roots of liberal religious thought. He chronicles the isolated declarations of Universal Salvation in the early years of the Christian era. He traces the early anti-Trinitarians such as the monk Arius and his role in the Council of Nicaea and discusses pre-Reformation heretics such as Katherine Vogel, John Wycliffe, and Jan Hus. The hour concludes with the life and work of Michael Servetus. The same segment will be shown twice to accommodate members’ schedules. Close-captioned. Reserve childcare at [email protected]

“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.




Care Package Potluck Party

Tonight, February 7th at 7pm

Do you have a college student, someone in the military or another family member who lives far away from home? Come join other parents prepare Valentines care packages for their loved ones. Bring a plain box, packing materials (tape, packing peanuts, etc.), non-perishable items for your loved one, and a dish to share.

Announcements: Children’s and Youth RE

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. For ease of display, please follow these guidelines: 1. Canvas pieces must be configured such that they can be hung by a wire. 2. If art is on paper or board, the piece should be framed and matted. Professional framing is not required; simple frames and mats from a big box or hobby store will be acceptable as long as the piece can be hung by wire. 3. The child’s name, age, and contact information should be attached to the back of the art piece(s) 4. Each child or teen will be allowed one art piece to be displayed at first; more will be allowed as space permits 5. Preference will be given to those children whose parents/guardians reserve a spot on or before March 15th with [email protected]





District Overnight event for Grades 6-8 at Horizon

February 21-22nd

Horizon is pleased to be the host site of CongrUUity – the annual middle school overnight event for North Texas UUs in grades 6-8. This is a fantastic way for our middle school students to meet others young UUs from around North Texas, have fun and deepen their faith. Please see the yellow ad for more details.

Attention High School Seniors: 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. Please be on the lookout for email and “snail mail” invitations coming soon.

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.



Middle School Event at Horizon!

Deadline to register is

Friday, February 14th

What do I bring? How Do I register? Leave at home

One adult for every 8 youth Fill out the form* electronic games

Sleeping bag & pillow Mail it to Horizon. iPods

Clothes to sleep in the cost is $25. money

Change of clothes for Saturday Deadline: February 14 cell phones

Toiletries (there are no showers) Make checks payable to

Horizon UU Church

fireworks

*Pick up a form in class for email [email protected] to receive an email version




Upcoming Events for Children and Youth

February 21-22nd: (Fri pm-Sat pm) Middle school NTUUC overnight event at Horizon. All 6-8th graders invited. Preregistration by 2/15 required. 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 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





CALENDAR: What’s Going On At Horizon?

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 9 * Celebration Sunday

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 - 12:00 PM Main Worship - SH - Sanc. 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM 2nd Sunday Potluck EVERYONE WELCOME!! - FH - Fellowship Hall, KI - Kitch 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM UU History Class - E3 – Library

MONDAY FEBRUARY 10

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM SMART Recovery - FH - Fellowship Hall 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM Board of Trustees - E3 - Library, KI – Kitch

TUESDAY FEBRUARY 11

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 FEBRUARY 12

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Library Ministry - E3 - Library 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Bridge Class - P1 - Lg 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Chalice Circle Council - S6 - Class 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM UU History Class - FH - Fellowship Hall 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM WFIG (Women's Friendship in Growth) Chalice Circle - E3 – Library

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 13

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 14 St. Valentine's Day

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Candlelighters - FH - Fellowship Hall, KI - Kitch 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Women's Bunco - FH - Fellowship Hall

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 15

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Men's Support Group - E3 - Library 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM HP Rehearsal - P1 - Lg 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Horizon Dinners - Other - Offsite 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM UDV - Church Rental



Adult Religious Explorations Contact: [email protected]

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

February 9, 2014

Immigration. Facilitated by David Laubach with a focus on The History of Immigration to the United States. He will bring three guests from Malaysia, Iran, and Pakistan who came to this country as children or first generation Americans. Have your questions ready for David and his guests.

February 16, 2014

Forum. Facilitated by John Myers a class discussion on “Staying”: Often it is easier to change the subject, eat something, watch a show, rather than staying with the feeling; …focus and mindfulness of our living. The Chalice Circle model for interactive learning will continue. The subject supports the Horizon theme for February.

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 9th: 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. Thank you to the Wings Parenting Chalice Circle for coordinating this month!

February 16th: Cristina’s Fine Mexican Restaurant. 360 E. Round Grove Road, Lewisville,

Texas 75067. Good Tex-Mex food plus authentic and traditional dishes from Mexico. $$ http://www.cristinasmex.com

http://www.cristinasmex.com/



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].



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.



NEW BEGINNINGS:

A Chalice Circle Exploring the Seven Principles of UU

Thursdays from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. in the Horizon Library This group is designed for newcomers and longer-term Horizon attendees who are making any kind of new start in their lives. Come join us this Thursday evening! We will meet weekly at this time between January 9 and March 6, 2014 to talk about our thoughts and feelings around these principles, and to deeply listen to those of others in our group. Sessions will include:

· An introductory session to get to know one another and create our group covenant; · 1st Principle: The inherent worth and dignity of every person; · 2nd Principle: Justice, equity and compassion in human relations; · 3rd Principle: Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations; · 4th Principle: A free and responsible search for truth and meaning; · 5th Principle: The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large; · 6th Principle: The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all; · 7th Principle: Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.

Facilitated by Chalice Circle Co-Chair, Nancy Foreman. For more information e-mail [email protected].

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