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Contemplations * Rev. Dennis Hamilton * [email protected]

My One of the misconceptions about meditating is that it takes you out of this world and into some state of bliss. In fact you can do just that by imagining a place of safety and peace, perhaps a natural setting, a beach or a mountain meadow filled with wild flowers. I go there often in my mind. It is a great place to visit and a welcome relief from the stress of conventional life. But it is not the only or by far the best use of meditation, and it is not the objective of Buddhist practice. Rather meditation can be a technique for understanding oneself, for recognizing where our suffering resides in our bodies and our minds. Therapy can also ease our mental and emotional torment by practicing affirmations and positive thinking. But again, if that’s all we do in therapy, we won’t ever deal with the root of our torment. You have to go to the place that hurts, the woundedness, the heartbreak, the shame, the anger. This is where the understanding is. This is where the liberation of the human spirit happens, in the pain and disappointment. We are liberated only to the degree that we face our demons and deal with them. Rumi says in The Guest House,

“This being human is a guest house. Every morning a new arrival. A joy, a depression, a meanness, some momentary awareness comes as an unexpected visitor. Welcome and entertain them all even if they’re a crowd of sorrows, who violently sweep your house empty of its furniture. Still treat each guest honorably. He may be clearing you out for some new delight. The dark thought, the shame, the malice—meet them at the door laughing, and invite them in. Be grateful for whoever comes, because each has been sent as a guide from beyond.”

We are forever tempted to leave home and wander the world looking for the answer, the way out, the quick fix, the diversion. Or we torment ourselves trying to fix ourselves, to make us fit to love. Religions often are the worst culprits for this chasing after perfection or being good enough for God. Before organized religion absconded with Jesus, he taught us to welcome the stranger, the poor and destitute, to love unconditionally even the meanest ones. Martin Luther King led us right to the haters and he taught us how to open their hearts



and minds, not by making them wrong, but by showing them what love and understanding, kindness and forgiveness looks like.

Pema Chodron says, “Trying to change ourselves doesn’t work in the long run because we’re resisting our own energy. Self-improvement can have temporary results, but lasting transformation occurs only when we honor ourselves as the source of wisdom and compassion. We are, as the eighth-century Buddhist master Shantideva pointed out, very much like a blind person who finds a jewel buried in a heap of garbage. It is right here in our smelliest of stuff that we discover the awakened heart of basic clarity and goodness, the completely open mind of bodhichitta… (Buddhist term for the loving heart/mind)” “Learning to stay with ourselves in meditation is like training a dog. If we train a dog by beating it, we’ll end up with an obedient but very inflexible and rather terrified dog. The dog may obey when we say "Stay!" "Come!" "Roll over!" and "Sit up!" but he will also be neurotic and confused. By contrast, training with kindness results in someone who is flexible and confident, who doesn’t become upset when situations are unpredictable and insecure. So whenever we wander off, we gently encourage ourselves to "stay" and settle down.”

We will elaborate on the various meanings of “Staying” this month. Some of the aspects of staying to think about are what might commitment mean? How about surrender? Faithfulness? Courage? Honesty? Relationship? What does it mean to be present? What does it mean to stay? So don’t go anywhere. We will be here all month, staying in touch, staying in love, staying healthy. Faithfully, Dennis



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

on Sundays at 10:30AM

February 2 “Revival” Worship Arts and Friends Each year we invite two members to tell their stories, their religious journeys, and how being a member of this religious community has inspired and changed them. This year Ruth Trudeau and Daniel Crane will witness to their revival. The choir will sing. And, it being Groundhog Day, we will await news from Punxatawny Phil as to whether we will need to repeat this day again and again until we get it right.

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?



Dear Members and Friends, As we move towards an exciting event in our church history—the selection of our second senior minister—Horizon has never been stronger. Our leaders have planned well for this important transition. We will miss our beloved Reverend Dennis Hamilton, but our best gift to him is to show strong support for our future. Recently, we achieved a five-year goal of having 300 voting members—an increase of 60 over last year! In approximately 14 months, we will be completely debt-free, having paid the last of our loans to build our building in 1995. Last year, we had our best Commitment Campaign ever, raising more than $315,000. Thank you for this! Our new members in the last three to four years have been exceptionally generous. As we develop our plans for the future, we want to build on our success while also fulfilling our ongoing needs. We want to be sure that Horizon remains a place where you feel loved, where you have opportunities to deepen your own spirituality and where you can participate in service activities that make our world a better place. We strive to be a place where you can explore your own beliefs without judgment. Your gift to our annual Commitment Campaign enables us to do that. Our theme this year is “To Horizon with Love…” We hope you will give this year to reflect the love you feel when you walk through the doors of our church. Giving with love means that you will consider your gift carefully and with commitment…but voluntarily and at a level you feel comfortable with. We are fortunate to have members and friends who are generous and know that to move our church forward, we must have their strong financial support. The results of our Commitment Campaign drive what we can accomplish in the coming year. Your pledge enables us to plan our financial resources for the coming year (July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015)—just like we plan Sunday services. More than 80% of the funds to run Horizon come from our annual pledge drive!



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. You are our financial foundation. It costs approximately $360,000 a year to run Horizon—that’s a cost of $1,200 per adult for our 300+ members. We know that not everyone can give at that level, but consider a monthly increase if you give $1,200 or less and an increase of 5-10% if you are giving above $1,200. Bring your pledge to Celebration Sunday, February 9th (or please mail or fax or scan it in to [email protected]). Sincerely,

Cindy Scott Treece Bruce McClung Jan McDowell Commitment Campaign Chair Board of Trustees Chair Treasurer







COME TO CHURCH ON FEBRUARY 9TH!

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

2014 Commitment Campaign

“I believe we're all one family and need each other in times of grief and gladness. And I believe in the power of human ingenuity and people of goodwill to make a difference in the world. This is my credo as a Unitarian Universalist. It's what Superman and I have in common.” - Christopher Reeve, Actor and UU

Our Commitment Campaign (annual pledge drive) will happen this year on one day, Super Celebration Sunday, February 9th. Plan to stay after the service for the potluck meal (and a few surprises!). We are going to celebrate our theme this year, “To Horizon with Love…” 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 February 9th, 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! Pledge cards will be handed out this Sunday at Revival Sunday—come “rock down” with our gospel choir and enjoy some lively and fun UU evangelism (we need to get better at it). Hear testimonials from brother/sister Horizon UU’s…it’s one of the best services of the year! We’d love to see ALL of you on Super Celebration Sunday, February 9th But we want your pledge by the 9th, even if you can’t come to church on that day! Your timely pledge is vital for our Board and leaders to be able to plan for the upcoming 2014-2015 financial year. 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 do I need to do to participate? Come to church and get a pledge card at Revival Sunday on February 2nd—it’s an inspirational and fun service. 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 at all possible. Fill out your card either before or at Super Celebration Sunday and come to church on February 9th. If you can’t come to church before or on February 9th, there’ still no excuse! You can print the pledge card off the Horizon website (www.horizonuu.org) under the “Give” section…OR you can use the card we’ll send out in an all-church next week and scan your card in and send it to [email protected] or to [email protected] OR fax your card to Horizon at 972-392-0570. Just do it-- turn in your pledge card on or before Sunday, February 9th!



Horizon hosted "After DOMA" event

More than 80 people gathered at Horizon UU Church to learn how the U.S. Supreme Court

ruling on DOMA affects couples in Texas. Taxes, insurance, property, trusts, inheritance,

veteran benefits and other topics were addressed.

Panelists included Bob Stutz, CPA; Alex Alfano, financial adviser; and Paul Castillo, Lambda

Legal staff attorney. The discussion was facilitated by Ezra Litton. Organized and sponsored

by the Gay and Lesbian Alliance of North Texas (GALA NTX) and Equality Texas, this event

was hosted by Horizon's Social Justice - Human Rights Task Force.



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]

Thank you to all our playground volunteers!

Last Saturday morning fifteen volunteers worked on the Horizon playground to make it safer and more attractive for our children. Among other tasks, the helpers laid three cubic yards of soft wood mulch under the play equipment and two yards of sand in the newly refurbished sandbox. Thank you to our awesome volunteers for all your hard work!



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]

Care Package Potluck Party

This Friday, 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 pass.

mailto:[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.





First Wednesdays Wednesday, February 5th

7-9 pm

Staying

We are all on a journey of self-discovery. Sometimes the road we

follow is straight and easy, yet other times it takes us to dark places.

How do we stay with ourselves – our feelings, our minds and our

histories –while on the path?

Join Lauren Daniell and Marianna Seaton for an exploration of the

Horizon monthly theme.

Brown bag dinner and conversation begin at 6:30 Reserve childcare at [email protected]




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 (Friday 6:30pm-Saturday 5:00pm)

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 or

fireworks

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




Upcoming Events for Children and Youth February 1st: (Saturday) RE teacher appreciation dinner, Temple Shalom (Dallas) RSVP required February 2nd: Children’s Chapel, grades K-5, 10:30 am, Portable Bldg. 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 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. Children invited to attend the service. 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 2 * REVIVAL SUNDAY 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM UU Christian Fellowship / Study - E3 10:15 AM - 12:30 PM Library Ministry - Open for Browsing - E3 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Main Worship - SH - Sanc. 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM HP Planning-Mar 9 Service - S6 - Class 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM After Church Lunch Bunch -- All Are Welcome! - Offsite 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Wellspring 2013/14 - P2 – Couch

MONDAY FEBRUARY 3

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Wings Chalice Circle - E3 - Library, KI - Kitch, S1 - Nursery 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM SMART Recovery - FH - Fellowship Hall 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Pastoral Caregivers Meeting - MO

TUESDAY FEBRUARY 47:00 PM - 9:00 PM Buddhist Sangha - P1 - Lg, P2 - Couch 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Tuesday Wisdom Circle - E3 – Library

WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 5

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Library Ministry - E3 - Library 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM First Wednesdays - FH - Fellowship Hall 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Bridge Class - P1 - Lg 7:00 PM - 9:00 Wellspring 2013/14 - Wednesday Group - P2 – Couch

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 66:00 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 7

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Candlelighters - FH - Fellowship Hall

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 88:00 AM - 10:00 AM Men's Support Group - E3 - Library 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM Rental - Isha Institute - FH - Fellowship Hall 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Volunteer at Metrocrest Social Services Food Pantry - Other - Offsite 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM HP Rehearsal - SH - Sanc. 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM All-Church Reception 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM Line Dancing - FH - Fellowship Hall





Adult Religious Explorations

Contact: [email protected]

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

February 2, 2014

Christian Chalice Circle: The World into which Jesus was Born, facilitated by Peggy Gill. Peggy will facilitate the class on “Kidnapped by the Christian Right, Discarded by the Secular Left, Jesus needs saving.” (4th of 12 series)

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.

February 23, 2014

Metocrest Services presentation by Bunny Summerlin, former Executive Director of Metrocrest, and Nicole Newkham, Senior Director of Development and Special Programs. Bunny will give a historical perspective and Nicole will give information on current programs, its role in the community, and the 2013 merger of Metrocrest with Senior Adult Services. There will be time for Q & A.



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 2nd: 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. $ - $$ http://www.logansroadhouse.com

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

February 23rd: Pei Wei Asian Diner: 713 Hebron Pkwy, Lewisville, TX 75057. Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Thai, and Vietnamese dishes. Fresh, quick and casual. Lots of choices. $ - $$ http://www.peiwei.com

http://www.logansroadhouse.com/

http://www.cristinasmex.com/



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Line Dancing at Horizon is... healthy family friendly easy free fun!

What’s not to love? No experience required. We learn as we go along. Everyone of all ages is welcome. We meet in the Horizon Fellowship Hall on the 2nd Saturday evening each month from 7:30 – 10:00 p.m. Bring a snack to share if desired.



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].

