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Pathways Weekly
May 21, 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
Faith and Doubt
A recent ad campaign by the Unitarian Universalist Association featured the slogan, When in doubt pray, when in prayer doubt. It has caused a lot of conversation in the greater UU universe, so it seems like a wonderful time to explore the value of doubt in our spiritual lives.
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News and Announcements
Ministerial Search Committee News
Our year long search for a new settled minister is rapidly coming to an end. Pathways Church has been delighted this year to have Kathy Schmitz as our advocate, cheerleader, teacher, mentor, and interim minister. She will continue serving as our interim minister through late July. After that time, she will move on to her next interim minister position.
The Ministerial Search Committee announced last week that it had found a wonderful candidate to be put forward to be the next settled minister of Pathways Church. His name is Rev. Tony Lorenzen. You can learn more about Tony at his Web site www.revtonylorenzen.com.
Tony, wife Tina, and son Zach will be with us the week of June 1 - 8 for candidating week. Tony will be in the pulpit on both of those Sundays and will be attending Pathways functions scheduled throughout that week. Mark your calendar now and plan on attending one or more of the events so that you get the opportunity to get to know Tony and his family.
Schedule for candidating week
After the service on June 8th, the congregation members will meet to vote on whether to call Tony Lorenzen to be our settled minister. If called, Tony would begin his work with Pathways on September 15, 2008.
During the month of August and early September our wonderful Worship Network Team will see that our pulpit is filled each Sunday.
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Tax Rebates and Pathways
Members and friends of Pathways Church, we have experienced tremendous generosity during this year's pledge drive and our heartfelt thanks to all! In spite of our generous giving, we have fallen short of our pledge goal and we remain in a non-sustainable deficit spending mode. With our federal government preparing to send out rebates, please consider donating your rebate to Pathways. The following link provides excellent information on this issue.
www.pgdc.com/pgdc/special-report-potential-giving-tax-rebates-charity
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Pathways Happenings
4th Friday Fun, Fellowship, Friendship, and Food
THIS Friday, May 23, 12:00 Noon
Join your Pathways friends for 4th Friday Fun, Fellowship, Friendship, and Food! Bring a brown bag lunch and meet at Pathways in the Community Room. Come one! Come all! And bring a friend. For more information contact: Mariel Peterson at marielp@mindspring.com or Beth Wasson at elizabethwasson@mindspring.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.
3rd 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. |
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. |
| 7:00
p.m. |
Women's Book
Group
The next book is Mountains Beyond Mountains by Pulitzer-winning author Tracy Kidder. This book follows the work of Dr. Paul Farmer, physician, Harvard professor, anthropologist, renowned infectious-disease specialist, whose life calling is to bring life-saving modern medicine to the poorest of the poor in rural Haiti. We will discuss this book on May 21 and June 4. |
4th 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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Summer Religious Education
The last religious education classes for children and youth will be THIS Sunday, May 25. Summer classes will begin June 15. Summer brochures are available in the church lobby.
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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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Community News
Zen Meditation Series
Tuesdays through June 17, 5:45-6:45 p.m.
Trammel Crow Museum
Savor silence and awaken to the reality of the present moment. Guidance will be offered on posture, breathing, and mindfulness. This series of five sessions running through Tuesday, June 17, is sponsored by the Maria Kannon Zen Center. Please wear comfortable clothes.
FREE. Donations accepted. Reservations are required. Space is limited. Please call (214) 979-6438 to register. The Trammel Crow Museum of Asian Art is located in downtown Dallas. Park free on garage levels 4 and 5 and bring your ticket to the museum for validation. www.crowcollection.org
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This Week at Pathways
| TONIGHT |
May 21 |
6:30 p.m. |
Brown Bag Supper |
| TONIGHT |
May 21 |
7:00 p.m. |
Buddhist Reflections |
| TONIGHT |
May 21 |
7:00 p.m. |
Meditation for Children |
| TONIGHT |
May 21 |
7:00 p.m. |
Mah Jongg |
| TONIGHT |
May 21 |
7:00 p.m. |
Women's Book Group |
| Friday |
May 23 |
12:00 p.m. |
4th Friday Friends Lunch |
| Sunday |
May 25 |
10:00 a.m. |
Common Ground Service |
| Sunday |
May 25 |
11:20 a.m. |
Classes for Children & Youth |
| Sunday |
May 25 |
11:20 a.m. |
The Harried Reasoners |
| Sunday |
May 25 |
11:20 a.m. |
Metaphysical Mystics |
| Sunday |
May 25 |
11:20 a.m. |
The Artist's Way |
| Sunday |
May 25 |
7:00 p.m. |
Life With God |
| Monday |
May 26 |
All Day |
Church Office Closed |
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.
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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