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horizon unitarian universalist church • 1641 w. hebron pkwy. • carrollton, tx • 75010 6334 t: 972 492 4940 • f: 972 394 05 • email: [email protected]





Horizon’s Spring Auction is Here!

Please plan to join us for FIASCO! Saturday, March 22 @ 7:00 PM - Doors open at 6:30 PM

PASTA and FIASCO make it fun to raise funds that support our church. Actually, they are really just a great excuse for a party twice a year!

Our annual spring fundraising auction is called FIASCO while PASTA is usually held in the fall

and features a delicious Italian dinner (thus the name!) Members donate items, events,

services, and classes that are then put into a silent auction. A few good examples include use

of members’ vacation homes, a private dinner in a home or special restaurant, a bridge

party, hand-made jewelry and even Spanish lessons. There is always entertainment,

refreshments and lots of fun!

FIASCO IS THIS SATURDAY - FEATURING "A TASTE OF HERB"! Live Entertainment – Spectacular Auction – Great Food

The Taste of Herb is the premier Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass tribute band in the North

Texas - Metroplex area. It is dedicated to reviving the sounds and feel of the once popular

style of music. In the 1960s, the music of Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass could be heard

on the top radio shows of the time, as well as television and the big screen. The music of

Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass is quirky, retro, hip, sometimes cheesy, but always groovy!



FUTURE SUNDAYS

Horizon encourages you to attend weekly worship here within your community, Sundays 10:30AM * Horizon Unitarian Universalist Church, 1641 W. Hebron Pkwy, Carrollton TX 75010

March 30, Planting Horizon - Lyssa Jenkens, Intern Minister Church start-ups have the same slim odds of survival as any non-profit or small business, maybe even less among UU churches. Yet, Horizon has prospered in the 27 years since it was planted to serve the northwestern suburbs of Dallas. What conditions conspired to make this so? And, what is the yield of this success?





Come Explore Horizon with Us!

For those who are visiting and want to know more about Unitarian Universalism and

Horizon, or for members who want to learn more about how Horizon works, a series of

classes may answer your questions.

On Sunday, March 23rd, Reverend Dennis Hamilton will lead “New to UU” from 12:30-2:30.

Light lunch served. Learn about the history and structure and uniqueness of Unitarian

Universalism. Hear about our Seven Principles that we strive to understand and integrate

into our lives. This class will be in the Fellowship Hall after the Sunday service.

On Saturday, March 29th “How Do U Fit into UU?” will (PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A NEW DATE),

be presented by members of the Membership Committee and other Horizon leaders. It

starts at 10:30 AM and runs until 2:30 PM. Hear about the history of Horizon, how our

members participate in the life of the church and what activities and offerings we have.

We’ll also cover the expectations of membership. A light lunch will be served during class,

which will be held in the church library.

On Sunday, March 30th, Reverend Hamilton will conduct a New Member Sunday

where anyone wanting to join Horizon may do so at that time. Contact him at

[email protected] if you would like to join.

You can enroll in the Exploring Horizon classes by sending an email to membership

@horizonuu.org. Or, look for a sign-up sheet at the Welcome Center in the church lobby.

Please also feel free to send questions to the email address above—we sincerely hope you

will join us!



Thank You to These Families

Who Turned in Pledge Cards as of March. 18th!

If your name is not listed (50 of you left!), please turn your card in quickly. Cards are available in

the church office or on our website. Thank you for your gift! We have raised $287,158 so far, which

is 88% of our goal!

1. Terri Allison

2. Linda Alred

3. Marc Amberson

4. Betty Andrade

5. Robin Anstead

6. Gordon Aplin

7. Judy and Don Aplin

8. Judy Bailey

9. Beth Bargar and Randy

Lisbona

10. Katie Barnes

11. Erin Beach

12. Ted Belden

13. Ellen Bell and Dale

Moon

14. Liz and Mark Bibeau

15. Mary Bittle

16. John Bloomer

17. Kim Bolin

18. Charles Boyd

19. Ellen Bratton and Floyd

McGlothlin

20. Patti and Jerry Burns

21. Susan and Peter

Campagna

22. Colleen Casey

23. Roxanne and David

Cassard

24. Zeynep Celik-Butler

and Don Butler

25. Lisa Casto and Joel

Woiton

26. Sarah and Brian

Chadderdon

27. Elaine Commins

28. Gay and Ron Cox

29. Betty and Dan Crane

30. Kristin and Eric

Cummings

31. Lauren Daniell

32. Kay and Kent Darwin

33. Eileen Dashiell

34. Julie Davis

35. Andrea Dodds

36. Jocelyn and David

Dunham

37. Kristin Eoff

38. Jolene Fee

39. Nancy and Grant

Foreman

40. Carol Franzen and

Steve Klarer

41. Deb and Eric Freeman

42. Dale Gaskill and Jack

Tiller

43. Greg Gent

44. Peggy and John Gill

45. Beth and David Ginez

46. Rebecca Ginez

47. Tinker Goggans and

Russ Sikes

48. Marga Gordon

49. Leonard Greer

50. Sonnie Greer

51. Elizabeth Gustwick and

Diana Bracken

52. Marie Hansen

53. Courtney Harris and

P.J. Blanco

54. Robin and Chad Hebert

55. Peter Hendee

56. Nikki Henderson

57. Lynn Hess

58. Kim Higgins

59. Neera and Steve

Jackson

60. Suzanne and Dave

Johnsen

61. Neysa Johnson and

Steve Tryon

62. Kimberly and Charlie

Jones

63. Marte and Ed Keller

64. Diane and Jon Kiser

65. Lisa Krishnan

66. Dawn LaGrone

67. Judith Lane

68. David Laubach

69. Alita and Glen

Lichtenwalter

70. Lucy Lockwood

71. Lisa Lungren



72. Peggy and Jay

Luippold

73. Wendy Maceron and

Klaus Milbitz

74. Karyn Maynard

75. Carolyn and Bruce

McClung

76. Jan McDowell

77. Madira and Michael

McKee

78. Loraine McNeill

79. Eddie Meaders

80. Judy and M.C. Meador

81. Kathy Merrill

82. Helen Minkes

83. Jamie and Rob Moore

84. Carolyn Moore

85. Bill Moore

86. Mary Morris and

Rowland Harvey

87. Sandy and Mark Morris

88. Bobbi and John Myers

89. Kapi Nance

90. Karen and Acie Nobles

91. Camilla Norder

92. Nancy and Toni Nori

93. Nelta and Larry Owen

94. Menaca and Bhaskar

Padakandla

95. Megan and Spencer

Peacock

96. Ann Pettit

97. Sandy and Dan Pierce

98. Marcia Raines

99. Sue Ridnour

100. Walter Riley

101. Marty Robinson

102. Patsy and

Gordon Roe

103. Jane Roehl

104. Maria Rojas

105. Sarah and Dave

Roye

106. Lynn and Scott

Schulns

107. Pam Schuman

108. Beth and Walter

Simmons

109. Shanna Sims-

Bradish

110. Rachel Smith

111. Mackedie and

Warren Spiker

112. Beth Blake-

Hedges Sproat and

Alan Sproat

113. Sandy and Guy

Steele

114. Rosie and Adam

Stolfi

115. Holly and Todd

Stout

116. Jim Sturdivant

117. Steven

Sturdivant

118. Wendy Sue

119. Bunny and Bob

Summerlin

120. Kent Taylor

121. Aly Tharp

122. Anita Thurmond

123. Christy and Chris

Thompson

124. Jannae Tunnell

125. Lindsay Tinnin

and David Turner

126. Cindy and Alan

Treece

127. Ruth and Steve

Trudeau

128. Peter Turla

129. Gisele and Ron

Turner

130. Tina Ulakovic

131. Debbi Wagner-

Johnson and Jeff

Johnson

132. Beth and John

Webb

133. Marty and Janna

Wertheim

134. Candance and

Thomas Williams

135. Nancy and Jim

Yank ___________________________



Adult Religious Explorations

Contact: [email protected]

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

March 23, 2014 “Grief”, part two of presentation by David Martin, Hospice Chaplain. We’ll watch the last half of a video featuring Stephen Jenkinson, a Harvard trained theologian and David’s mentor. We will continue to discuss what it means to live deeply and die well as our death-phobic culture.

March 30, 2014 Forum. Facilitated by John Myers a class discussion on "Planting" What will you invest in this spring? Beans? Soy? Your family? Your Soul? What will you be planting in society? Justice? Health? Sanity? The Chalice Circle model for interactive learning will continue. The subject supports the Horizon theme for March.



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

Horizon helpers in action!

Last Sunday Horizon children from Kindergarten-8th grade spent their class period doing a social action project. They put together twenty-five Easter baskets for abused and neglected children served by the Community Partners of Dallas. A big thank you goes out to the parents who helped and to the Horizon Social Justice Committee for purchasing the supplies.

Thank you for supporting the Coming of Age

Carwash! The Coming of Age class earned more than expected last Sunday even though the cold temperatures and the high winds kept them from completing their car wash. Thank you so much for supporting their efforts and helping them earn the money towards their heritage trip to Boston this summer.



Announcements:

Children’s and Youth Religious Education

Can you donate some candy, small toys, or plastic Easter eggs to Children’s Religious Education at Horizon? Horizon Children will be having an Easter Egg Hunt April 20th and many supplies are needed to make it a successful event. Would you be willing to bring a bag of individually wrapped candies (no chocolate, please) a bag of small toys or some plastic Easter eggs? Donations can be dropped off in the lobby. Thank you in advance for helping make the 2014 Horizon Easter Egg Hunt a success!



North Texas Youth Rally

Grades 9-12

Community UU in Plano

April 11-13th

ThrUU the Looking Glass

The first 100 registered and paid youth will get a spot!

Registration closes April 4th. (Preregistration required,

no drop-ins allowed)

Registration Fee: $35 before March 15th, $40 after.

Additional Rally Notes: No Queen or King air mattresses

for youth – please bring smaller sleeping supplies. Bring

closed-toe shoes and warm clothes for working outside.

Bring $12 for breakfast on the morning of April 13th

Rally Schedule: Doors open 9:00pm Friday night. Opening Circle at Midnight - Please, no

arrivals after Midnight! Closing Circle 8:30am Sunday morning. Traditional Sunday

morning group breakfast after Closing Circle (optional)

Follow this link to register: www.ntuuc.org/YouthRally

http://www.ntuuc.org/YouthRally



Calendar of Events for Children and Youth

March 23rd: Classes resume for all children and youth, preschool-12th grade April 4-5th: (Friday pm-Saturday am) OWL lock in #2 April 5th: YRUU practices for Sunday service 10am-3pm (Sanctuary) 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 June 1st : TrUUth Ceremony recognizing new readers



Announcements: Adult Religious Education

A Long Strange Trip: The Complete Video Guide

to Unitarian Universalist History with Lauren Daniell and guests

Part III – The Birth of Unitarianism (1620 - 1860)

Becoming fully Unitarian, new frontiers forded by the Transcedentalists, and developing into a force for social justice

Two showings:

Sunday, April 13th 12:30-2:00 pm OR Wednesday, April 16th 7:30-9:00pm Horizon Library Fellowship Hall

This segment is about the development of Unitarianism in America from 1620 through the death of Theodore Parker in 1860. The early fractures between religious liberals and Congregationalists in Colonial America will be discussed. It covers the effect of Joseph Priestley’s immigration and William Ellery Channing’s role in the formation of the American Unitarian movement. It tells the story of the final split between the Unitarians and the Trinitarian Congregationalists in the 1820s from both a theological and a legal perspective. This segment will cover the Arian/Socinian fracture and the Transcendentalism of Ralph Waldo Emerson, Margaret Fuller, and Theodore Parker. It will talk about the key role Fuller played in moving Transcendentalism out from a niche movement in Concord to becoming the driving force behind Unitarianism. Finally, the role Theodore Parker played in advancing Unitarianism beyond its traditional Bible-centered roots is covered, and highlights his role in some of the great social justice issues of the day, especially the abolition of slavery.

The same segment will have two showings to accommodate members’ schedules. Close-captioned. Reserve childcare at childcare@ horizonuu.org



CALENDAR: What’s Going On At Horizon?

SATURDAY MARCH 22 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Men's Support Group - E3 - Library

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM FIASCO: Our Spring Service Auction - Fellowship Hall, Sanc.

SUNDAY MARCH 23 2:30 AM - 2:30 AM New to UU - Exploring Horizon Class - FH - Fellowship Hall 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM Sunday Morning Journey Group - P2 - Couch 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM Adult Religious Explorations - E3 - Library 10:15 AM - 12:30 PM Library Ministry - Open for Browsing - E3 - Library 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Main Worship - SH - Sanc. 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM Social Justice - AD - Admin. Office 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM After Church Lunch Bunch -- All Are Welcome! - Other - Offsite

MONDAY MARCH 24

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 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM Board of Trustees - Budget Meeting - AD - Admin. Office, KI - Kitch 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Membership Committee - E3 - Library

TUESDAY MARCH 25

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Horizon Book Club - E3 - Library 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Buddhist Sangha - P1 - Lg, P2 - Couch 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Tuesday Wisdom Circle - E3 - Library

WEDNESDAY MARCH 26

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Library Ministry - E3 - Library 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM WFIG (Women's Friendship in Growth) Chalice Circle - E3 - Library

THURSDAY MARCH 27

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

FRIDAY MARCH 28

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Candlelighters - FH - Fellowship Hall 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM FREE MOVIE NIGHT!!! - SH - Sanc.

SATURDAY MARCH 29

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Men's Support Group - E3 - Library



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”.

March 23rd

: Grill 19: 1640 W Hebron Pkwy, Carrollton, TX 75010. Creative

American Cuisine. Voted “Best Dining Facility/Food and Best Service in 2012" by

Avid Golfer Magazine. Lovely back patio view, large portions, and reasonable prices.

Across Hebron from Horizon. $$

http://www.coyoteridgegolfclub.com/sites/courses/layout9.asp?id=584&page=30730

March 30th

: Nico’s Cocina Mexican Grill: 3065 N Josey Ln, Carrollton, TX 75007.

Delicious and plentiful Sunday buffet with many choices including Belgian waffles and

omelets made to order. Fun atmosphere. Accommodating wait staff. $$

http://www.nicoscocinamexicana.com

http://www.nicoscocinamexicana.com/









Join us on the 2nd Saturday of each month

7:30 p.m. in the Horizon Fellowship Hall

men, women, children,

those with no line dancing experience

experienced line dancers

great exercise no charge

snacks & drinks optional



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.





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