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Pathways Weekly
June 4, 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
We Are Each
Other's Angels
Angels are messengers, ones who are sent, ones who stand
before the divine, who are on fire with the divine. Angels don't have to
be supernatural. We are all angels. We are each other's angels.
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News and Announcements
Candidating Week Continues
Rev. Tony Lorenzen, wife Tina, and
son Zach will be with us through this Sunday for candidating week. Tony
will be in the pulpit again this Sunday and will be attending Pathways
functions scheduled throughout this week. 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
If you missed Rev. Tony's sermon last Sunday, remember that
you can hear the podcast
or view the video from the
sermon
archives page of our Web site!
After the service this Sunday, 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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Proxy Forms Available
If you need a proxy form because you will be absent for the
vote, you may pick one up at the Pathways office, download
one from our Web site, or request one via e-mail. You may return the form
in person, by scanning and e-mailing it back, or by FAX at (817) 251-5554.
If you give another member your proxy, please e-mail Stan Roskoski at stanroskoski@roskoski.com
with that information.
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Rev. Kathy Away
Rev. Kathy will be away 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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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
Monthly Sunday Lunch Potluck
Sunday, June 22,
2008, 12:30 p.m.
Join us for our Monthly Sunday Lunch Potluck, a time when
the Pathways family comes together to share food and fellowship. We will
have an opportunity to discuss church issues with Board members who are
in attendance.
Bring a dish that will serve 12 or more people according to
the first letter of your last name:
A - M dessert, bread,
or fruit
N
- Z entree or hearty side dish
If possible, please bring extra portions
of your dish, as we have been running short on food before the potlucks
conclude.
Paper products, drinks and ice will be provided. Remember to
bring and label your name on any serving utensils your dish will need.
Additionally, label your dish it if it is not obvious what it contains
and for those who may be sensitive to nuts, dairy, or other foods.
Volunteers are always welcome for setting-up and cleaning-up
the potluck! Locate Bridget Rodewald on potluck day and she will happily
assign tasks.
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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.
1st Wednesday Schedule (this week):
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6:00 p.m.
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Catered Dinner with Rev. Tony Lorenzen
Come and meet our ministerial candidate over dinner before meeting with
your salon group! Rev. Tony will then drop in briefly with each group
meeting below.
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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.
(Lay led while Rev. Schmitz is away)
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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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7:00 p.m.
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Women's Book Group
This evening, the group will finish discussing Mountains Beyond
Mountains, by Tracey Kidder. For the June 18 meeting, the selection
is The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, by Alexander McCall
Smith.
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2nd Wednesday Schedule (next 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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Contact Julie Lambert at lifespanre@pathwaysUU.org.
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Summer Religious Education
There will be no religious education classes THIS Sunday due
to candidating week.
Summer classes will begin June 15. Summer brochures are
available in the church lobby.
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Teacher Appreciation Sunday
Sunday, June 15
Sunday, June 15, will be Teacher Appreciation Sunday. Please
join us in thanking the dedicated volunteers who guide our children's
spiritual and philosophical development every Sunday.
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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
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TONIGHT
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Jun 4
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5:30 p.m.
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Equipping Ministry w/ Tony
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TONIGHT
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Jun 4
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6:00 p.m.
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Small Groups Dinner w/ Tony
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TONIGHT
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Jun 4
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7:00 p.m.
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Buddhist Reflections
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TONIGHT
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Jun 4
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7:00 p.m.
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Meditation for Children
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TONIGHT
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Jun 4
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7:00 p.m.
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Mah Jongg
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TONIGHT
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Jun 4
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7:00 p.m.
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Women's Book Group
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Thursday
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Jun 5
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5:30 p.m.
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Worship Network w/ Tony
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Thursday
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Jun 5
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7:00 p.m.
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Men's Journey
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Saturday
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Jun 7
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10:00 a.m.
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Parents/Kids Meet w/ Tony
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Saturday
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Jun 7
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6:30 p.m.
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Members/Friends Welcome Tony
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Sunday
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Jun 8
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10:00 a.m.
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Common Ground Service
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Sunday
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Jun 8
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11:00 a.m.
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Last Minute Questions
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Sunday
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Jun 8
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11:20 a.m.
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Congregational Vote
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Sunday
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Jun 8
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1:00 p.m.
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Communicate Vote Results
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Sunday
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Jun 8
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6:00 p.m.
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Board of Trustees Meeting
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Sunday
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Jun 8
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7:00 p.m.
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Life With God
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Monday
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Jun 9
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Tony Responds to the Vote
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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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