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Pathways Weekly
April 23, 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. Rob Moore, Guest
Preacher
Come Be My
Light
As we continue to enjoy the spring season of light out of
the darkness of winter, many of us look to bring light and love into our
lives more intentionally. We will look at the life and ministry of Mother
Teresa to see how she brought that light and love to the poorest of the
poor even in the midst of her own terrible "dark night of the
soul." Along the way, maybe we can find some wisdom and more light
and love for our own lives.
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News and Announcements
Slate Selected for Open Board of
Trustee Positions
The Pathways Nominating Committee has completed its
selection of the slate to be considered for service on the Board of
Trustees. We were blessed with a large and excellent pool of candidates
for the open nominee positions. Anyone of them would have been an
outstanding member of the Board of Trustees and it was not easy selecting
the best candidates to serve at this time. We thank all of the candidates
for offering their services on the Board of Trustees. We were honored to
meet with them and get to know each one a little better.
During the process, we received notice of an additional
Board position opening up due to a resignation and an adjustment to the
length of term for one of the positions. That meant we were searching for
four people instead of three. After much deliberation, the Pathways
Nominating Committee is proud to recommend the following nominees for
service on the Board of Trustees:
- Eugene
Stockton (three-year term)
- Joyce Frey (three-year
term)
- Tracee Fisher (one-year
term)
- Marian Cartwright
(one-year term)
Because Tracee and Marian are filling
partial terms, each is eligible to be considered for service again next
year.
Biographical information is available on the members-only
section of our Web site. Please take the opportunity to speak with these
candidates in the coming weeks in preparation for the May 18
congregational meeting where members in good standing will cast their votes.
A current list of voting members can be found posted in our lobby and on
our Web site at www.pathwaysuu.org/pdf
_files/VotingMembersApril2008.pdf.
A full report can be found at: www.pathwaysuu.org/pdf_files/BoardSlate2008.pdf
If you have questions about any aspect of the selection or
voting process, please contact the chairperson of the Nominating Committee,
John Kent - johndkent@mac.com. The other members of the Nominating
Committee are: Peggy Browning, Lisa Efthymiou,
Kristin Robertson, and Pete DeKalb. We all appreciate this opportunity to
be of service to our church community.
John Kent
Nominating Committee Chair
(Fall 2007-Fall 2008)
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Pathways Happenings
Church Camp Out
Friday, May 2 -
Sunday, May 4
Camp out with us Friday and Saturday night at Mineral Wells
State Park, on US 180 about 14 miles west of Weatherford. Arrive anytime
Friday after 3:00 p.m. and leave at your leisure on Sunday after outdoor
worship.
Four screened shelters have been reserved for Pathways.
Shelters have water and electricity, and can hold about 4 people. There
is also plenty of room for tent campers near the shelters. Facilities
include rest rooms with flush toilets and hot showers.
Cost: $60 for shelter for the weekend plus $5 per day park
fee
Tent campers only pay the $5 per day park fee
Things to do: hiking, swimming, biking, boating, rock
climbing, rappelling, enjoying the outdoors, taking it easy, connecting
with our Pathways community away from church
Park web site: www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/lake_mineral_wells/#act
Contact Charlie Behrens at (817) 756-6209 or charlie.behrens@gmail.com
if you are interested in attending.
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Pathways to Host Pangea Day
Broadcast
Saturday, May 10,
1:00- 4:00 p.m.
In a world where people are often divided by borders,
difference, and conflict, it's easy to lose
sight of what we all have in common. Pangea Day seeks to overcome that --
to help people see themselves in others -- through the power of film.
Starting at 18:00 GMT on Saturday, May 10, 2008, locations
in Cairo, Kigali,
London, Los Angeles,
Mumbai, and Rio de Janeiro
will be linked via satellite for a live program of powerful films, live
music, and visionary speakers. The entire program will be broadcast -- in
seven languages -- to millions of people worldwide through the internet,
television, and mobile phones.
The 24 short films to be featured have been selected from an
international competition that generated more than 2,500 submissions from
over 100 countries. The films were chosen based on their ability to
inspire, transform, and allow us see the world through another person's
eyes.
The program will also include a number of exceptional
speakers and musical performers. Queen Noor of
Jordan, CNN's Christiane Amanpour,
musician/activist Bob Geldof, and Iranian rock
phenomenon Hypernova are among those taking
part.
Please RSVP for childcare by Monday, May 5, to pastor@pathwaysUU.org.
Contact Charlie Behrens at charlie.behrens@gmail.com
or Rev. Kathy Schmitz at pastor@pathwaysUU.org
if you can help.
For more information, see the event Web site at: www.pangeaday.org.
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Notice of Congregation Meeting
Sunday, May 18,
11:45 a.m.
Pathways Spring Congregation Meeting will be held on May 18,
2008. Lunch will be served following our service with the meeting to
begin at 11:45 and end at 1:30. Business to be conducted will include:
- Election of
new members to the Pathways Board of Trustees
- Financial report from
the Board of Trustees
- Other business and
discussion
All other reports will be made available
in advance of the meeting for individual review with an opportunity to
raise questions at the meeting. We look forward to seeing all members and
friends at our Spring meeting. All members in good standing are eligible
to vote. A current list of voting members can be found posted in our
lobby and on our Web site at www.pathwaysuu.org/pdf_files/VotingMembersApril2008.pdf.
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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.
4th Wednesday Schedule (this 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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5th Wednesday Schedule (next 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 May is Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by
Lisa See. Set in the nineteenth century in Hunan
Province in China,
two young girls are paired in a traditional bonding, an emotional match
that will last a lifetime. Entertainment Weekly called it,
"A marvelous narrative...a timeless portrait of a contentious,
full-blooded female friendship."
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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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New Family Accommodations During
Common Ground
A space with chairs and child-friendly diversions is available outside the Sanctuary window next to the DRE's office during Common Ground. If your child
needs a break, please feel free to use this space. We're working toward
making sound available to this area so you can hear the service clearly,
and hope to have this done in the next few weeks.
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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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Community News
SWUUD Annual Meeting and Spring
Conference
THIS Weekend, 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 this 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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Roy Zimmerman in Concert
Tuesday, May 13,
8:00 p.m., Arlington
Wednesday, May 14,
9:00 p.m., Denton
What's
funny about war, poverty, ignorance, bigotry, neo-conservatism, homophobia,
greed, lust, and fear? Ask Roy Zimmerman. He's
been writing satirical songs for twenty years. He founded and wrote all
the material for the satirical folk quartet The Foremen, who recorded for
Warner/Reprise throughout the Nineties.
Tom Lehrer says, "I congratulate Roy Zimmerman on
reintroducing literacy to comedy songs. And the rhymes actually rhyme,
they don't just rhyne."
Joni Mitchell says, "Roy's lyrics move beyond poetry and
achieve perfection."
He's
currently touring a one-man show called Faulty Intelligence. It's a ninety-minute theatrical presentation of
Zimmerman's original songs and comic commentary.
Tuesday, May 13, 8:00 p.m.
Draft House at J
Gilligan's, 400 E. Abram, Arlington, TX www.jgilligans.com
Wednesday, May 14, 9:00 p.m.
Hailey's, 122
Mulberry, Denton, TX, www.haileysclub.com
More at www.royzimmerman.com.
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This Week at Pathways
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April 23
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6:00 p.m.
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Sit 'N Knit
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TONIGHT
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April 23
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6:30 p.m.
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Brown Bag Supper
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April 23
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7:00 p.m.
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Buddhist Reflections
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TONIGHT
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April 23
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7:00 p.m.
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Meditation for Children
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April 23
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7:00 p.m.
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Mah Jongg
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Friday
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April 25
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12:00 p.m.
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4th Friday Friends Lunch
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Sunday
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April 27
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10:00 a.m.
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Common Ground Service
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Sunday
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April 27
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11:20 a.m.
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Classes for Children & Youth
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Sunday
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April 27
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11:20 a.m.
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The Harried Reasoners
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Sunday
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April 27
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11:20 a.m.
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Metaphysical Mystics
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Sunday
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April 27
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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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April 27
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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 information 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
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