Upcoming Events
Wednesday, May 16th
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Gentle Yoga
- Start time: 07:00pm
- End date: Wednesday, May 16th
- End time: 08:00pm
- Published: Saturday, February 25th
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A Gentle Yoga class will be held on Wednesday Evenings at 7 pm. The First Class will start March 7th. This is a donation class with all donations going to Pathways. Please bring a Yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing. Location: Sanctuary
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Women's Book Group
- Start time: 07:00pm
- End date: Wednesday, May 16th
- End time: 09:00pm
- Published: Wednesday, April 25th
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Meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 7 pm.
Newcomers are welcome to join this group in the Community Room. The selection for May is Ladies of Liberty: The Women Who Shaped Our Nation by Cokie Roberts. - View this event in Google Calendar
Sunday, May 20th
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Common Ground Worship Service
- Start time: 10:00am
- End date: Sunday, May 20th
- End time: 11:15am
- Published: Monday, December 6th
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Speaker: Rev. Chuck Freeman
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Harried Reasoners Humanism Group
- Start time: 11:30am
- End date: Sunday, May 20th
- End time: 12:30pm
- Published: Monday, August 8th
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Harried Reasoners Humanism Meetup Group (Democracy Room)
This weekly group focuses on human solutions to human issues from a skeptical, secular or humanist point of view -- the good, the bad, the funny, and the...Details: http://www.meetup.com/humanism-191/events/kkjdnyplbsb/
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Wednesday, May 23rd
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Gentle Yoga
- Start time: 07:00pm
- End date: Wednesday, May 23rd
- End time: 08:00pm
- Published: Saturday, February 25th
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A Gentle Yoga class will be held on Wednesday Evenings at 7 pm. The First Class will start March 7th. This is a donation class with all donations going to Pathways. Please bring a Yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing. Location: Sanctuary
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Sunday, May 27th
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Common Ground Worship Service
- Start time: 10:00am
- End date: Sunday, May 27th
- End time: 11:15am
- Published: Monday, December 6th
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Speaker: Scottie Johnson
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Buddha's Brain
- Start time: 11:30am
- End date: Sunday, May 27th
- End time: 12:30pm
- Published: Monday, September 5th
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Discussion of the book, Buddha's Brain, led by Jana Wertheim. Modern science and ancient teachings combine to show readers how to have greater emotional balance in turbulent times. Location: Sanctuary
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Harried Reasoners Humanism Group
- Start time: 11:30am
- End date: Sunday, May 27th
- End time: 12:30pm
- Published: Monday, August 8th
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Harried Reasoners Humanism Meetup Group (Democracy Room)
This weekly group focuses on human solutions to human issues from a skeptical, secular or humanist point of view -- the good, the bad, the funny, and the...Details: http://www.meetup.com/humanism-191/events/kkjdnyplbsb/
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Wednesday, May 30th
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Gentle Yoga
- Start time: 07:00pm
- End date: Wednesday, May 30th
- End time: 08:00pm
- Published: Saturday, February 25th
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A Gentle Yoga class will be held on Wednesday Evenings at 7 pm. The First Class will start March 7th. This is a donation class with all donations going to Pathways. Please bring a Yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing. Location: Sanctuary
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PATHWAYS CHURCH DNA
Our Core Convictions and Practices
November, 2006
As a congregation that upholds the Principles and Purposes of the Unitarian Universalist Association, Pathways UU Church affirms these Convictions:
Sacred Essence: The sacred is inherently present in nature and in human life. In the act of mindful connection with this essence, we find that we are changed: our relationships are healed, our creativity is unleashed, and our possibilities are expanded.
Many Paths, Many Sources: There are many paths to the sacred in life. We are each travelers on our own unique spiritual journeys, and we find strength, enrichment, and courage in traveling together. Incorporating wisdom, teachings and practices from many sources helps us develop an authentic, generous, and mature spirituality.
Spiritual Vocabulary: Religious words are best interpreted metaphorically, since the sacred is ultimately a mystery. We value a rich and diverse spiritual vocabulary and use many names - both traditional and innovative - to describe the sacred, including God, Goddess, Web of Life, Human Potential, Spirit, Infinite Intelligence, All That Is, Energy, Love, and the Divine. Affirmation and Acceptance: All people have inherent worth and dignity, and we celebrate our human potential to grow in spirit, intellect, and compassion. We also acknowledge our limits and imperfections, and we embrace humility.
Service: Service is vital to practicing our spirituality and living our mission in the world. We aspire to work together to create healing and wholeness for as many people as possible.
Accountability: In our ongoing search for truth and meaning, we respect the current understanding and personal boundaries of our fellow travelers. We evaluate the worth of ideas based on the impact of those ideas on ourselves, on others and on the planet.
Our core convictions as a congregation lead us to practice the following behaviors:
Encouraging Spiritual Growth: We strive to provide people of all ages with personal and spiritual growth experiences that are nurturing, challenging, and potentially transformational. We are sensitive to differences in spiritual style and offer a variety of worship and learning options that celebrate those differences.
Creating Radical Hospitality: We welcome and embrace those who are new to our community and aspire to be sensitive to their needs. We honor differences in race, color, sex, disability, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or national origin, without requiring adherence to any particular interpretation of religion or to any particular religious belief or creed. We actively support members and friends of our community in times of celebration and crisis.
Building Healthy Relationships: We communicate open-minded respect in our interactions with each other. We strive for supportive relationships, encourage healthy dialogue, and manage conflict in fair and positive ways. We are especially mindful of our children and youth, and work to ensure their safety and security.
Sharing Our Resources: We give generously out of an abundance mentality. We are wise stewards of our financial resources.
Recognizing and Using Our Talents: We assist each other in discovering and developing our talents. We find meaningful ways to use these gifts in leadership and service roles.
Telling the Pathways Story: We are intentional about sharing who we are and what we stand for with people who have never before heard about Pathways or Unitarian Universalism.
Making a Difference: We engage in outward directed service opportunities that make a difference in Northeast Tarrant County and the world.
Walking the Talk: We strive for excellence in all our undertakings and hold ourselves accountable to the DNA in kind and positive ways, mindful of our limitations. We seek opportunities for innovation and improvement in all that we do.
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