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Pathways Weekly
July 1, 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
Pam Wat, UUA Ministerial Candidate
Common Threads
A Catholic was explaining to a Unitarian Universalist friend how dogma was formulated in the Catholic Church. "First it is debated by the Church authorities. Then, when the debate is ended, whatever was decided upon is declared dogma by the Pope."
"It's pretty much the same with us," said the Unitarian Universalist.
"I thought you didn't have dogma?"
"That's because no debate among Unitarian Universalists ever ends!"
The members and friends of Pathways represent people who are politically-liberal, politically-conservative, fervent Christians, Christian-skeptics, Buddhists, tree-huggers, radicals, activists, Yankees, Texans... the list is long and the range diverse. While many of us share common threads, if you attend a committee meeting you might see that our distinguishing features are not our common threads but our differences. This year, during the last week in June, the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) held its 47th annual General Assembly in Florida with the theme of "Common Threads." Following her attendance at General Assembly this year, Pam will share news from the UUA and will explore Pathways' relationship to this larger entity.
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News and Announcements
Pathways Weekly Submission Deadline Has Changed!
Starting today, your Pathways Weekly will reach your inbox on Tuesdays instead of Wednesdays. This means that any submissions to be included need to be sent to announcements@pathwaysuu.org by the end of the day on Mondays.
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Where's Rev. Kathy?
Rev. Kathy Schmitz is away for vacation through Sunday, July 6. During that time she will periodically check e-mail (pastor@pathwaysUU.org) and messages left on her cell phone (940-765-8590). She may respond only to emergencies and timely issues before her return.
Kathy's last day with Pathways will be Sunday, July 20. Please let her know if you would like to schedule time between July 7 and July 20 to wrap up any Pathways or personal matters that need attention.
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Didn't Make it to General Assembly this Year? Watch it Online!
The Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) General Assembly (GA) may be over, but it can still come to your computer via archived video! The GA Web staff brings more than twenty hours of GA to you. Point your browser to the site listed below for a list of video events.
Watch here: http://uua.org/events/generalassembly/2008/112314.shtml
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Pathways Happenings
Pathways Summer Film Festival
Next Showing: Saturday, July 19, 7:30 p.m.
Mark the dates of July 19, and August 16 in your calendar and plan to be at Pathways for the Saturday night Summer Film Festival. The festival will raise your environmental consciousness, show you how community activism works, stimulate your mind and imagination with the mysteries of quantum physics, and inspire you with the power of forgiveness. All showings will begin at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 19
The Power of Forgiveness won Best Film award at the Sun Valley Film Festival. It examines the role forgiveness can play in alleviating anger and grief after such horrific events as the Amish school shooting, as well as the physical, mental and spiritual benefits that come with forgiveness. It includes stories and interviews with people from many faith traditions: Buddhist teacher Thich Nhat Hanh; Nobel Peace Laureate Elie Wiesel on forgiveness in the Jewish faith; Azim Khamisa on forgiveness and Islam; Rev. James Forbes, pastor of Riverside Church in New York, on forgiveness from a Christian perspective. And best-selling author Thomas Moore (Care of the Soul) speaks on forgiveness from a spiritual dimension.
Information and preview at www.thepowerofforgiveness.com
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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):
| 6:30
p.m. |
Brown Bag Supper
Bring your supper and start your salon evening with a meal in community. |
| 7:00
p.m. |
NO Meditation for Children this week |
| 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
For the month of July, the selection is Generation Me: Why Today's Young Americans Are More Confident, Assertive, Entitled - and More Miserable Than Ever Before by Jean M. Twenge. |
2nd 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
Bring your supper and start your salon evening with a meal in community. |
| 7:00
p.m. |
NO Meditation for Children this week |
| 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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Pathways Youth Social Justice Committee Needs YOU!
Pathways Youth Social Justice Committee is collecting old eyeglasses and used cell phones to recycle. The cell phones can be in any condition. Keep them out of our landfills! Help the needy! Clean out your junk drawer! You will find the drop box for these items in the church lobby. Don't delay -- this social awareness summer project ends August 10.
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Yoga Classes Offered at Pathways
Saturdays 9:00-10:15 a.m.
Yoga instructor Eva Rosenkranz offers basic/beginner yoga classes in our building on Saturdays from 9:00 - 10:15 a.m. No prior knowledge is required. Please wear comfortable, non-restricting clothes, and bring a blanket, a beach towel or, if possible, a yoga mat. A very limited number of yoga mats are available. The monthly fee is $40.00 for friends and members of Pathways and $50.00 for anyone else. Drop-in charges are $15.00 per lesson. A portion of the tuition goes to Pathways. For questions, please contact Eva at evarosenkranz@tx.rr.com.
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DLRE Summer Office Schedule
Julie Lambert, Director of Lifespan Religious Education, will be out of the office through July 12. She will also be gone August 10-15 to attend the Dwight Brown Leadership Experience. Eric Terrell will stand in for her on those Sundays. If you need to contact her, she will check her e-mail intermittently (lifespanre@pathwaysUU.org). In an emergency, Eric Terrell or the Pathways office will be able to reach her by phone.
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Community News
9-Week Compassionate Communication Study
Tuesdays, June 24-August 19, 2008, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Learn to speak in a way that inspires compassionate giving and receiving. Learn to listen in a way that gets to the heart of what's alive in you and others.
The Fort Worth Center for Compassionate Communication presents a 9-week Compassionate Communication Study based on Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life by Marshall Rosenberg at the Center for the Healing Arts, 312 W. Leuda St. Fort Worth, TX. Facilitated by Owen Kinser and J Kendel Johnson (www.fwcompassion.org).
To register or ask questions, please contact Owen Kinser at owen@fwcompassion.org (214) 289-6774 or J Kendel Johnson at j@texasdop.org (214) 532-3761.
We are requesting a payment range of $90 - $135 ($10 - $150 per class) to cover expenses and support our work to spread this study to others throughout the Metroplex. Please contact us if the minimum fee is preventing you from taking the class. It is our earnest desire to make learning and deepening the practice of nonviolent communication available to everyone.
For more information on nonviolent communication, visit www.CNVC.org and www.NonviolentCommunication.com.
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This Week at Pathways
| Wednesday |
Jul 2 |
6:30 p.m. |
Salon Brown Bag Supper |
| Wednesday |
Jul 2 |
7:00 p.m. |
Buddhist Reflections |
| Wednesday |
Jul 2 |
cancelled |
NO Meditation for Children |
| Wednesday |
Jul 2 |
7:00 p.m. |
Mah Jongg |
| Wednesday |
Jul 2 |
7:00 p.m. |
Women's Book Group |
| Thursday |
Jul 3 |
7:00 p.m. |
Men's Journey |
| Friday |
Jul 4 |
All Day |
Happy Independence Day! |
| Saturday |
Jul 5 |
9:00 a.m. |
Basic/Beginner Yoga |
| Sunday |
Jul 6 |
10:00 a.m. |
Common Ground Service |
| Sunday |
Jul 6 |
11:20 a.m. |
The Harried Reasoners |
| Sunday |
Jul 6 |
cancelled |
NO Classes for Children and Youth |
| Sunday |
Jul 6 |
6:00 p.m. |
Program Council |
| Sunday |
Jul 6 |
7:00 p.m. |
Life With God |
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 NEW deadline for submissions to Pathways Weekly is end of the day on Mondays.
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
Building a spiritual community that changes lives
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