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Pathways Weekly
April 2, 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
Lessons from My GPS
People often speak of their spiritual life as a path or a journey. For most of my life, I have used the metaphor of maps to think about this. Last year, as I prepared to move out of the area I'd lived in all my life, my mother gave me a navigation system (GPS) for my car. Besides helping me find my way around Texas, this has inspired some new thoughts about how we navigate our spiritual journeys.
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Pathways Happenings
Forgiveness Workshop
Saturday, April 19, 9:00-Noon at Pathways Church
Forgiveness is a process that allows us to peel off layers of dark emotions and reveal our connection to the Divine. It is something we do for ourselves, to make us feel better and to allow us to travel on our spiritual journey with a lighter load. In this three-hour workshop, we explore and experience a seven-step process to forgiveness. Don't arrive expecting a lecture -- the three hours will be full of both individual and group exercises, culminating with a letting-go experience that will free your spirit.
This transformational workshop is free to the Pathways community (although love offerings will be accepted to offset costs). The fee is $35 for non-Pathways members. Facilitated by Kristin Robertson. To register, contact Kristin at (817) 577-7030 or krisrob@krconsulting.com.
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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):
| 6:30
p.m. |
Brown Bag Supper |
| 7:00
p.m. |
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. |
| 7:00
p.m. |
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. |
| 7:00
p.m. |
Women's Book
Group
The book selection for April is the award-winning Freakonomics by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner. A quote from the Wall Street Journal reads, "If Indiana Jones were an economist, he'd be Steven Levitt...a maverick treasure hunter who relies for success on his wit, pluck and disregard for conventional wisdom...Freakonomics reads like a detective novel..." |
| 7:00
p.m. |
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. |
2nd Wednesday Schedule (next week):
| 6:00
p.m. |
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. |
| 6:30
p.m. |
Brown Bag Supper |
| 7:00
p.m. |
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. |
| 7:00
p.m. |
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. |
| 7:00
p.m. |
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. |
Contact Julie Lambert at lifespanre@pathwaysUU.org.
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Welcoming Congregation Workshop
THIS Sunday, 11:20 a.m.
The next Welcoming Congregation Workshop takes place this Sunday at 11:20 a.m. in our sanctuary. These monthly workshops invite participants to explore topics related to helping Pathways provide a safe and welcoming environment for people of all sexual orientations. Everyone is welcome and you may bring a bag lunch with you. In order to allow everyone to participate in this important workshop, Metaphysical Mystics, The Artist's Way, and the Harried Reasoners groups will not meet this week.
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Adult Advisors Needed for Youth Conference
Adult advisors are needed to sponsor Pathways kids at the Middle School Youth Conference at First Jefferson UU Church, Fort Worth, from Saturday, April 12, 8:00 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. Sunday, April 13. Contact Julie Lambert at lifespanre@pathwaysUU.org if you can help out.
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Summer Teachers Needed for Pre-K through 2nd Grade
Volunteer religious education teachers are needed for the littlest members of our Pathways family for June, July, and August. No experience necessary -- we'll train you! Contact Julie Lambert at lifespanre@pathwaysUU.org.
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Leadership Training Opportunities
Work with Our Children and Youth
- Renaissance Module on Youth Ministries, Fort Worth, May 2-4
- Our Whole Lives (OWL) Training, All Levels, Dallas, June 6-8
- Spirit Play Training with Spirit Play Founder Nita Penfield, New Orleans, Saturday, June 14
If you are interested in any of these training sessions, please contact Julie Lambert at lifespanre@pathwaysUU.org.
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Community News
Potluck Seder
Saturday, April 12, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Horizon Unitarian Universalist Church, Carrollton, TX
The Passover Seder is a Jewish ritual feast of praise and thanksgiving held on the first night of the Jewish holiday of Passover. Families gather around the table on the night of Passover to read the Haggadah, the story of the Israelite exodus from Egypt. Seder customs include drinking of four cups of wine, eating matza, and partaking of symbolic foods placed on the Passover Seder Plate. With the Haggadah serving as a guide, the Seder is performed in much the same way all over the world.
Saturday, April 12, 4:00-6:00 p.m. in Sanders Hall at Horizon UU Church, a potluck Seder will be held. In addition to the potluck meal, a basket will be available for donations to defray the cost of the ritual foods and wine. A donation of $5.00 per person or $15.00 per family is suggested, but not required. In order to get an estimated head count, RSVPs are requested, but again not required. All are welcome. For information, to RSVP, or to sign up to bring a certain dish, e-mail Eileen Terrell at uuseder@horizonuu.org or egmt@peoplepc.com.
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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. If you have questions, e-mail conference@austinuu.org.
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This Week at Pathways
| TONIGHT |
April 2 |
6:30 p.m. |
Brown Bag Supper |
| TONIGHT |
April 2 |
7:00 p.m. |
Buddhist Reflections |
| TONIGHT |
April 2 |
7:00 p.m. |
Meditation for Children |
| TONIGHT |
April 2 |
7:00 p.m. |
Mah Jongg |
| TONIGHT |
April 2 |
7:00 p.m. |
Women's Book Group |
| Sunday |
April 6 |
10:00 a.m. |
Common Ground Service |
| Sunday |
April 6 |
11:20 a.m. |
Classes for Children & Youth |
| Sunday |
April 6 |
11:20 a.m. |
Welcoming Congregation Workshop |
| Sunday |
April 6 |
1:00 p.m. |
Equipping Ministry Meeting |
| Sunday |
April 6 |
6:00 p.m. |
Program Council Meeting |
| Sunday |
April 6 |
7:00 p.m. |
Life With God |
For additional details about these and other classes and groups, please pick up a schedule on the vistor'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.
A 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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