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Pathways Weekly
March 5, 2008
So many exciting
opportunities and events are always happening at Pathways Church! Please take a moment to look through this edition and see what's in store for you at Pathways.
For more information about us and to see our full calendar, visit www.pathwaysUU.org.
This Week's Sermon
Rev. Kathy Schmitz
Gossip, Rumor,
and Innuendo
Mindful speech is the practice of being aware of the words
that come out of our mouths and taking responsibility for them. Using the
principles of Just War Theory, we explore the power of our words to
either enhance or damage our relationships and our communities.
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News and Announcements
Spring Forward This Sunday
Daylight Saving Time begins this Sunday morning at 2:00 a.m.
Don't forget to set your clocks forward one hour!
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Board Positions Open
Do you feel passionate about the mission and vision of Pathways Church? If so, please consider whether Board Membership might be a way for you to
contribute to its success.
Three positions will rotate off the board this summer and we
are currently seeking candidates to fill these positions for a three-year
term. Interested persons are invited to submit a resume or summary of
their professional and volunteer leadership experiences no later than
March 22nd. The Pathways Nominating Committee will select a limited
number of applicants to interview and will present their recommended
slate at the May 18th congregational meeting. Additional information on
the positions may be found on the Pathways Web site at www.pathwaysUU.org/nominations.htm.
For questions, or to submit a resume, please contact committee chair John
Kent at johndkent@mac.com or (817) 685-5914.
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Stewardship Update
Many thanks to each of you who have already turned in your
pledge. However, we are still missing pledges from 26 members and
friends. If you have not yet made your pledge, please bring your
completed pledge form to church on Sunday and place it in the collection
basket, or send an e-mail to martywertheim@yahoo.com,
with the following information:
I/we intend to support Pathways with a pledge of $_______
for the 2008-2009 church year.
I/we intend to pay our pledge in (check one) :
__ Equal weekly installments
__ Equal monthly installments
__ Other (please specify): _____________________
Many thanks for your support of Pathways Church.
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Bouncing E-mail
We have had a number of reports of e-mails to pathways
addresses bouncing (i.e. pastor@pathwaysUU.org). We are looking into it.
In the meantime, if you can't get a message through to a staff member,
please use Kathy's alternate address, which is kschmitz@uuma.org. She will make sure it
gets to the right person. Also, if you ever don't get an expected
response, please check with us to make sure we received your e-mail.
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Out of Town
Rev. Kathy Schmitz will be away from the office from March
11-21 for the impending birth of her first grandchild. The time will be a
combination of vacation and study leave. She will be checking e-mail
regularly, so please be in touch as necessary. You may also call her cell
phone at (940) 765-8590.
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Pathways Happenings
Discover More About Pathways
THIS Sunday, March
9, 11:20-12:20 p.m.
Would you like to learn more about Pathways Church? Come to our next Discovery Class this Sunday, March 9, from 11:20-12:20 p.m. in the
DRE's Office. You'll have a chance to meet some friendly people, find out
about what's going on at Pathways, and discover more about membership, as
well as your interests in service and spiritual growth. A companion
session focusing on Unitarian Universalism will be scheduled for April.
For more information, contact Rev. Kathy Schmitz, at pastor@pathwaysUU.org.
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Sunday Lunch Potluck
THIS Sunday, March
9, 12:30 p.m.
Join us for our Sunday Lunch Potluck, a time when the
Pathways family comes together to share food and fellowship. We will have
an opportunity to discuss church issues with Board members who are in
attendance. The topic for discussion will be the Pathways worship
experience.
Bring a dish that will serve 12 or more people according to
the first letter of your last name:
A-M entree, side
dish, or fruit;
N-Z dessert or
bread.
Paper products, drinks, and ice will be provided. Remember
to bring and label your name on any serving utensils your dish will need.
Additionally, label your dish it if it is not obvious what it contains
and for those who may be sensitive to certain foods.
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Lifespan Enrichment
Wednesday Evening Salon
Wednesdays,
beginning at 6:30 p.m.
The Wednesday Evening Salon happens each week, with a
rotating list of events. Something exciting happens every week! Childcare
reservations must be made before noon on Tuesday.
1st Wednesday Schedule (this week):
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6:30 p.m.
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Brown Bag Supper
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7:00 p.m.
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Meditation for Children
Meditation is a wonderful tool for physical, mental, and emotional
relaxation. It improves concentration and memory, enhances
self-understanding and spiritual development, and helps our ability to
handle stress. Parents may attend with their child(ren) so that the
family can practice these simple meditation techniques together.
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7:00 p.m.
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Buddhist Reflections
Sessions begin and end with meditation and include background material
as well an opportunity for discussion of practical applications of
Buddhist teachings. Sessions will evolve and be balanced to meet the
needs to the group. Beginners to both meditation and Buddhism are
welcome. Drop-ins are welcome. Open to adults and high school students.
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7:00 p.m.
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Women's Book Group
The book selection for March is Their Eyes Were Watching God by
Zora Neale Hurston. A novelist, folklorist, product of the rural black
South, and daughter of the Harlem Renaissance, Hurston spent her life
struggling to keep her people's cultural heritage alive. This book is
considered a literary classic.
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2nd Wednesday Schedule (next week):
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6:00 p.m.
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Sit 'N Knit
Join us in our love of making things with sticks and string. Come as
you are, everyone is welcome. If you already knit, bring your project.
If you want to learn, we have extra needles, practice yarn, and easy
patterns to get you started. Share patterns, stitches, techniques,
stories, and celebrate the finished objects.
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6:30 p.m.
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Brown Bag Supper
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7:00 p.m.
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Meditation for Children
Meditation is a wonderful tool for physical, mental, and emotional
relaxation. It improves concentration and memory, enhances
self-understanding and spiritual development, and helps our ability to
handle stress. Parents may attend with their child(ren) so that the
family can practice these simple meditation techniques together.
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7:00 p.m.
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Buddhist Reflections
Sessions begin and end with meditation and include background material
as well an opportunity for discussion of practical applications of
Buddhist teachings. Sessions will evolve and be balanced to meet the
needs to the group. Beginners to both meditation and Buddhism are
welcome. Drop-ins are welcome. Open to adults and high school students.
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7:00 p.m.
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Mah Jongg
If you like to play cards, this is a lot more fun, and a bit more
challenging - about as challenging as Sudoku (not as challenging as
bridge). There is no betting or score keeping. There will, however, be
fun and good people! Beginners are welcome, as are adults and teens.
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Contact Julie Lambert at lifespanre@pathwaysUU.org.
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Common PlayGround and Navigators
This Sunday
Common PlayGround and Navigators will meet this Sunday,
March 9. Youth from 4th through 12th grade meet at 10:00 a.m. in the
Community Room. Younger children will go to Common Ground and will be
called to worship from there. An offering will be collected.
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Calling All Activists!
The Religious Education project for children and youth in
June and July will be tackling the issue of recycling in Southlake. You
don't need to volunteer for the entire two months, but if you can spare
part of the summer to help train a new generation of activists to achieve
real change in their community, contact Julie Lambert at lifespanre@pathwaysUU.org.
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Community News
for the BIBLE tells me so
THIS Friday, March
7, 7:00 p.m.
Horizon Unitarian
Universalist Church
Equality Texas and Horizon Unitarian Universalist Church
present a screening and discussion of for the BIBLE tells me so, a
documentary film by Daniel Karslake.
Can the love between two people ever be an abomination? Is
the chasm separating gays and lesbians and Christianity too wide to
cross? Is the Bible an excuse to hate? Winner of the Audience Award for
Best Documentary at the Seattle International Film Festival, Dan
Karslake's provocative, entertaining documentary brilliantly reconciles
homosexuality and Biblical scripture. Through the experiences of five
very normal, very Christian, very American families -- including those of
former House Majority Leader Richard Gephardt and Episcopalian Bishop
Gene Robinson -- we discover how insightful people of faith handle the
realization of having a gay child.
Friday, March 7, 7:00 p.m., Horizon Unitarian Universalist
Church, 1641 W. Hebron Parkway, Carrollton, TX, (972) 492-4940. $5
donation requested for admission.
forthebibletellsmeso.org
| equalitytexas.org
| horizonuu.org
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SWUUD Annual Meeting and Spring
Conference
April 25-27, 2008
Austin, TX
The news is out about the Southwestern UU District Annual
Meeting and Spring Conference, Friday, April 25 - Sunday, April 27, 2008,
at First UU Church of Austin. The theme this year is What the World
Needs from Religious Liberals and will cover a wide variety of
subjects in keynote addresses, workshops, worship, and UU conversations.
There are optional opportunities for recreation and for ecumenical
choices: a workshop with highlights from the Jesus Seminar, another with
exploration of Adult RE work on the Qu'ran, UU history, and an invitation
to visit Barsana Dham, Austin's Hindu Temple.
The busy schedule begins on Friday, April 25, with
registration starting at 4:00 p.m., continuing with an especially
meaningful full day on Saturday. Sunday worship services will include
special music from a widely-appreciated choir, led by Music Director
Brent Baldwin. Dr. Davidson Loehr, FUUCA's gifted and renowned preacher,
will deliver homilies and sermons for worship services.
Don't forget the District Annual Meeting! Delegates will
gather on Saturday afternoon for that -- to consider By-Law changes and
hold elections. Delegates from all congregations are expected to attend.
Please check out more details in the FUUCA brochure online
at www.austinuu.org.
Registration forms and fees must be received in the FUUCA office in order
to attend any or all of the conference. Early registration is accepted
through March 31, 2008; late registration adds to the cost. If you have
questions, e-mail conference@austinuu.org.
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This Week at Pathways
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March 5
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6:30 p.m.
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Brown Bag Supper
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March 5
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7:00 p.m.
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Buddhist Reflections
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March 5
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7:00 p.m.
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Meditation for Children
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TONIGHT
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March 5
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7:00 p.m.
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Women's Book Group
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Thursday
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March 6
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7:00 p.m.
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Men's Journey (Keller)
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Sunday
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March 9
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10:00 a.m.
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Common Ground Service
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Sunday
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March 9
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10:00 a.m.
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Navigator's Worship Academy
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Sunday
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March 9
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10:20 a.m.
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Common PlayGround
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Sunday
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March 9
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11:20 a.m.
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OWL Grades K-1 & 4-6
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Sunday
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March 9
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11:20 a.m.
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Classes for Children and Youth
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Sunday
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March 9
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11:20 a.m.
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The Harried Reasoners
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Sunday
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March 9
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11:20 a.m.
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Metaphysical Mystics
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Sunday
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March 9
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11:20 a.m.
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The Artist's Way
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Sunday
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March 9
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11:20 a.m.
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Discovery Class
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Sunday
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March 9
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12:30 p.m.
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Sunday Lunch Potluck
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Sunday
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March 9
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6:00 p.m.
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Board of Trustees
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Sunday
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March 9
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7:00 p.m.
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Life With God
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For additional details about these and other classes and
groups, please pick up a schedule on the visitor's table in our lobby or
see the full Pathways calendar at www.pathwaysuu.org/googlecal.htm.
The deadline for submissions to Pathways Weekly is
end of the day on Tuesdays.
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Unitarian Universalist Community
525
S. Nolen Drive, Suite 300
Southlake, TX 76092
phone 817.251.5555 |
fax 817.251.5554
Office hours: M-TH
9:00-2:00
www.pathwaysUU.org
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