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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]



FUTURE SUNDAYS Horizon Unitarian Universalist Church encourages you to

attend weekly worship here within your community Sundays 10:30AM - 1641 W. Hebron Pkwy, Carrollton TX 75010

April 20, 2014 – Easter Service

Jesus and His Merry Band of Fools - Rev. Dennis Hamilton

He knew they would crucify him for his foolishness. How could he think he could heal the wound of Rome, of patriarchy, of fear and hatred? How naïve he must have been to think that love could save him. What a fool. What a beautiful fool.

April 27, 2014 – Holy Fools - Rev. Hamilton

We are all fools of one sort or another, usually without our knowing it. Some holy fools are sincere, but foolish in their fear and hatred of the body or sex or the world. Some fools just don’t understand what brings happiness and waste their lives on addictions, resentments and false promises of eternal life. Today we look at what kind of foolishness makes sense.

The Theotokos of Vladimir (Greek: Θεοτόκος του Βλαντιμίρ), also known as Our Lady of Vladimir, Vladimir Mother of God, or Virgin of Vladimir (Russian: Владимирская Икона Божией Матери), Our Lady of Vyshhorod (Ukrainian: Вишгородська ікона Божої Матері) and "The Vladimir Madonna" - is a medieval Byzantineicon of the Virgin and Child that has been in Russia since soon after it was painted. It is one of the most venerated Orthodox icons and a fine and early example of the iconography of the Eleusa type. The Theotokos (Greek for Virgin Mary, literally meaning "Birth-Giver of God") is regarded as the holy protectress of Russia. The icon is displayed in the Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow in a former church in the grounds of the museum.[2] Her feast day is June 3. Even more than most famous icons, the original has been copied repeatedly for centuries, and many copies have considerable artistic and religious significance of their own.[3] The icon is a version of the Eleusa (tenderness) type, with the Christ child snuggling up to his mother's cheek”. (Wikipedia)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vyshhorod

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Byzantine_art

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Byzantine_art

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virgin_and_Child

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_Orthodoxy

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iconography

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eleusa

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theotokos

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holy

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theotokos_of_Vladimir#cite_note-2

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theotokos_of_Vladimir#cite_note-3

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eleusa



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

All Horizon children are invited to come to church on Sunday, April 27 to do a special activity for you-know-who. Middle school students will work in their rooms at 10:30. After the Bridging Ceremony, all students Kindergarten-5th grade will gather in the portable to do their special activity. The activity can also be downloaded and completed at home: www.horizonuu.org/dre/. Finished projects can be given to Lauren Daniell at church or emailed to her, to the address above. PS: Don’t Tell Dennis or Mary Kay!

Horizon’s annual Easter Egg hunt for children in the nursery-5th grade will be this Sunday, April 20th beginning at approximately 11am. Children should bring an Easter basket and come dressed in comfortable clothes and shoes. The event will take place outdoors on the playgrounds, weather permitting. ◦ Come to classrooms Nursery-Preschool:

at 10:30 am. Egg hunt will begin at approximately 10:45 am nursery / 11am preschool.

◦ Begin in the Kindergarten-5th grade:

http://www.horizonuu.org/dre/



service with your parents/guardians. Dismiss to classrooms after the Conversation With the Children. Egg hunt wil begin at approximately 11:15am with Easter activities to follow.

◦ Report to classrooms at 10:30am. Teachers and volunteers Middle school: will supervise you hiding eggs on the playgrounds (or indoors, if raining.) Easter activities and treats in classroom afterwards.



Next Sunday April 27th we will honor our graduating high school seniors in a ceremony during the service. In the Horizon lobby and in your Order of Service this Sunday you will find blank note cards on which to put a short message to our teens. These notes will be collected and distributed to the graduates at the ceremony. You may write to a particular graduate or write a general note to be

given to any one of the teens. Let us all show our love and support for our young UUs as they transition to a new phase in their lives.

Bridging Ceremony for High School Seniors

Sunday, April 27th

Come celebrate the transition of our youth from their high school experience into young adulthood during this spring’s Bridging Ceremony which will be held on Sunday, April 27th during the service. We’ll wish them well and honor them at a short reception afterwards.



Children’s and Youth Religious Education

Ceremony honoring new readers June 1st

On Sunday, June 1st Horizon will recognize its new readers in its annual TrUUth Ceremony during the service. Contact Lauren Daniell to reserve your child’s spot to be honored on this special day.

Calendar of Events

for Children and Youth April 20th: Easter Egg Hunt - nursery through 5th grade. Middle school students hide eggs and have special Easter treats and activities afterwards. April 27th: Bridging Ceremony for high school seniors during the service with reception following. April 27th: Special activity K-5 in lieu of class. CHILDREN STRONGLY URGED TO ATTEND THIS SUNDAY. May 4th: 9th Grade Coming of Age Credo service May 18th: Dennis Hamilton’s last service at Horizon June 1st: TrUUth Ceremony recognizing new readers

Last day of regular year classes June 8th: No RE preschool-12th grade (tentative) June 15th: Summer RE begins



Adult Religious Education

Have you ever wanted to take

an online class?

Have you ever wanted to take an adult Religious Education class, but didn’t want to drive all the way to Carrollton through heavy traffic to make the 7pm start time, or perhaps don’t feel comfortable driving at night anymore? Maybe, you are concerned about your carbon footprint and are looking for ways to reduce the amount you drive? Adult Religious Education at Horizon is looking to offer courses to members online for just these reasons. After Lauren’s successful experience with an online course through the UUA, she is able to train and support adult class facilitators with the technology needed to hold a videoconference class. She is seeking input on what kinds of classes to hold in this manner and if there are adults interested in leading an online class. Please contact Lauren if interested at the email address next to her picture at the beginning of this section.

Do you have a special passion?

Share it with other adults!

Do you have a special interest that you would like to share with other adults? Leaders for adult religious education classes are needed for next fall to lead planned courses in: ● UU Parenting ● Owning Your Religious Past ● Ethical Living ● A topic of your choosing Potential class leaders encouraged to look into using technology as a class supplement (blogs, on line meetings). Classes usually range from 3-6 meetings and schedules can vary.



Wisdom from the World Religions Additionally, Horizon Adult Religious Education would like to offer a yearlong series of classes about Theology of World Religions and what wisdom UUs can learn from them. RE is looking for adults to lead 1-2 sessions on: Christianity Islam Sikhism Taoism Confucianism Judaism Buddhism Hinduism Paganism other? Several members have already expressed interest in leading a few of these segments, but more are needed. Contact Lauren Daniell if you are interested in participating.

Adult Religious Explorations For more information contact [email protected]

Sundays 9 - 10 am Horizon Library



UU Summer Opportunities for All Ages Here is an encore presentation of the list of camps, trips, and events for UU families, teens and adults. Click on the links for more information.

Summer Activities for Families and Adults General Assembly (“GA”) Providence, Rhode Island June 25-29, 2014 www.uua.org/ga/travel/12631.shtml SWUUSI: Southwest UU Summer Institute Western Hills Guest Ranch near Hubert, Oklahoma July 20-25, 2014 http://www.swuuc.org/ Mississippi Civil Rights Tour with the UU College of Social Justice Various locations in Mississippi July 5-12, 2014 Rising 10th graders-adult http://uucsj.org/youth/civil-rights-journey/ Camp U-Bar-U Work Week Kerrville, Texas June15-21, 2014 For families and individuals http://www.ubaru.org/home/Events/SummerCamp/tabid/1434/Default.aspx

Summer Opportunities for Youth Camp-U-Bar-U Kerrville, Texas Junior Camp, July 6-12, 2014 for rising 7th-9th graders Senior Camp, July 13-19, 2014 for 9th-12th graders and those just graduated from h.s http://www.ubaru.org/home/Events/SummerCamp/tabid/1434/Default.aspx

http://www.uua.org/ga/travel/12631.shtml

http://www.swuuc.org/

http://uucsj.org/youth/civil-rights-journey/

http://uucsj.org/youth/civil-rights-journey/

http://www.ubaru.org/home/Events/SummerCamp/tabid/1434/Default.aspx




Camp Murray June 15-21, 2014 Lake Murray, Oklahoma Rising 9th- high school seniors who just graduated http://campmurray.org For more information, email Ann McDermott, youth director [email protected] Unitarian Universalist College of Social Justice Youth Justice Training New Orleans July 12—20, 2014 Boston July 19—August 1, 2014 Seattle: dates TBA Rising 10th – high school seniors who just graduated http://uucsj.org/youth/

UU Summer Camp for Children

Camp U-Bar-U Kerrville, Texas June 29-July 5, 2014 rising 3-6 graders http://www.ubaru.org/home/Events/SummerCamp/tabid/1434/Default.aspx

http://campmurray.org/

http://uucsj.org/youth/




SATURDAY APRIL 19

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Men's Support Group - E3 - Library 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Horizon Dinners - Offsite 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM UDV - Church Rental

SUNDAY APRIL 20 Easter

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 APRIL 21

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

TUESDAY APRIL 22

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 APRIL 23 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 APRIL 24 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 APRIL 25 Spring District Conference

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

SATURDAY APRIL 26

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Men's Support Group - E3 - Library 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM COA service practice - KI - Kitch, RL - Lobby / Narthex, SH - Sanc.



Fantastic Fiasco! Many people donated to a wide variety of events, services and items. A number of volunteers gave their time to help everything run smoothly. Even more came

to enjoy, bid, eat, and win.

Thank you to everyone!

Your involvement helped us raise more than $10,000 for Horizon.



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”.

April 20th: Italian Villa: 1012 W. Hebron Pkwy, Carrollton, TX 75010. Homemade pastas, whole wheat pasta, pizzas, salads, and subs. Good size portions and great tasting food. $$ http://www.italianvillacarrollton.com April 27th: Aw Shucks Oyster Bar: 1630 S. Stemmons Fwy, Lewisville, Texas. Seafood, Cajun/Creole. What’s on the menu in addition to oysters? Shrimp, crab, crawfish, scallops, soups, po boy sandwiches and salads. $ http://awshucksdallas.com

http://www.italianvillacarrollton.com/

http://awshucksdallas.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.



Holly Near is an inspiration to activists and anyone involved in

social justice. She is an extraordinary singer and one of the

mothers of women's music.

Holly’s concert at First Church on April 26, is a very rare opportunity!

Holly is only doing two shows in Texas, and the other one is sold out.

Texas is pretty far outside of her normal circuit, so this chance may

not come again. For tickets, go to: NTUUC.org/SWUUC2014



If you haven't registered for the Southwestern UU Conference Annual Conference in Dallas, April 25-26, now is the time to do so!

You're invited to

Love Reaches Out

the 2014 SWUUC Annual Conference, April 25 and 26, 2014 at First Unitarian Church of Dallas

Co-hosted by First Unitarian Church of Dallas and North Texas Unitarian Universalist Congregations (NTUUC)

Keynote by new UUA Moderator, Jim Key

(Simultaneous broadcast of worship and keynote to all our district meetings.)

"What's In a Name?" Jim will deconstruct our movement's name and suggest that it represents a theology that resonates

well with emerging demographics.

Presentations: Clusters: Self-Help From Beyond Your Walls

Building Leadership: Through Harvesting Their Power Jericho Road: What Does It Do? Jennifer Knoeber, Exec Dir.

Holly Near - Remain Teachable: Honor the World

Site Visits to:

Thanksgiving Square North Dallas Shared Ministries

Durable Medical Exchange Literacy Instruction for Texas, Dallas Branch

Habitat for Humanity of Dallas

Saturday concert: Holly Near: Peace Becomes You

$25 Concert only

Visit ntuuc.org/swuuc2014 for registration information.

REGISTER NOW

Learn more and REGISTER HERE.

See the 2014 Notice of Meeting Annual Packet here.

http://www.ntuuc.org/SWUUC_2014.shtml

http://uuasouthernregion.org/images/SWC_2014_Notice_of_Mtg_packet.pdf

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