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Pathways Weekly
May 28, 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. Tony Lorenzen
A Decent Cup of Coffee
Life is like a game of Monopoly. Everyone starts with the same amount of money and the same chance to win. The board is flat; it's a level playing field - or is it? Maybe life isn't like a game of Monopoly. Maybe all we can expect is a decent cup of coffee.
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News and Announcements
Candidating Week: June 1-8
Rev. Tony Lorenzen, 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. During this important week, please remember to wear your nametag to all events to assist Tony and his family in getting to know everyone.
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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Rev. Kathy Away
Rev. Kathy will be away starting Friday, May 30, through Sunday, June 8. Board of Trustees President Pete DeKalb and staff members Julie Lambert and Stefanie Newton will know how to reach her in an emergency.
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New Board Members Elected
New members of the Pathways Board of Trustees were elected at the Spring Congregational Meeting on Sunday, May 18. Our appreciation and congratulations to newly-elected board members Marian Cartwright, who will be filling a one-year term, and Gene Stockton and Joyce Frey, who will be filling three-year terms. Tracee Fisher fills a one-year term, returning after her appointment to the Board to fill a vacated term. Many thanks to the Nominating Committee for their work putting together this slate.
Our deepest thanks to the three board members who are stepping down at the end of June. Stan Roskoski completes one year of service. Pete DeKalb finishes a three-year term. Kristin Robertson steps down after having served since Pathways' beginnings. Your dedication and service is greatly appreciated!
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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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Lifespan Enrichment
Wednesday Evening Salon
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):
| 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. |
1st Wednesday Schedule (next week):
| 6:00
p.m. |
Catered Dinner with Rev. Tony Lorenzen
Come and meet our ministerial candidate over dinner before meeting with your salon group! Please RSVP to your group facilitator by June 1. Rev. Tony will then drop in briefly with each group meeting below. |
| 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. (Lay led while Rev. Schmitz is away) |
| 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. |
Contact Julie Lambert at lifespanre@pathwaysUU.org.
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Summer Religious Education
There will be no religious education classes THIS Sunday, June 1, or NEXT Sunday, June 8, due to candidating week.
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 soon.
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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 28 |
6:00 p.m. |
Sit 'N Knit |
| TONIGHT |
May 28 |
6:30 p.m. |
Brown Bag Supper |
| TONIGHT |
May 28 |
7:00 p.m. |
Buddhist Reflections |
| TONIGHT |
May 28 |
7:00 p.m. |
Meditation for Children |
| TONIGHT |
May 28 |
7:00 p.m. |
Mah Jongg |
| Saturday |
May 31 |
1:00 p.m. |
Rev. Tony Arrives in Texas |
| Saturday |
May 31 |
6:00 p.m. |
Search Team Dinner w/ Tony |
| Sunday |
Jun 1 |
10:00 a.m. |
Common Ground Service |
| Sunday |
Jun 1 |
11:15 a.m. |
Open Forum with Rev. Tony |
| Sunday |
Jun 1 |
Cancelled |
NO RE Classes Today |
| Sunday |
Jun 1 |
12:30 p.m. |
Tony Meets w/ Youth |
| Sunday |
Jun 1 |
1:00 p.m. |
Equipping Ministry |
| Sunday |
Jun 1 |
1:30 p.m. |
Board Luncheon w/ Tony |
| Sunday |
Jun 1 |
6:00 p.m. |
Program Council |
| Sunday |
Jun 1 |
7:00 p.m. |
Life With God |
| Monday |
Jun 2 |
7:00 p.m. |
Welcoming Congregation Committee &
Harried Reasoners Meet w/ Tony |
| Tuesday |
Jun 3 |
10:00 a.m. |
Staff Meets w/ Rev. Tony |
| Tuesday |
Jun 3 |
6:30 p.m. |
Faculty Brown Bag w/ Tony |
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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