Upcoming Events
Saturday, February 25th
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Coffee House: Rachel Avonne
- Start time: 07:00pm
- End date: Saturday, February 25th
- End time: 09:00pm
- Published: Saturday, February 4th
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As the leader of the house trio at the Mansion On Turtle Creek in Dallas for five years, Rachel Avonne sang and played piano for Don Henley, Rod Stewart, Steve Winwood, Paul McCartney, Quincy Jones, Billy Joel, Sidney Portier, Robert Goulet, Patti LaBelle, and others. She has performed at special events. wineries, and exclusive night spots throughout the United States.
Classy, soulful, sultry, intoxicating, and powerful. Armed with a concert pianist’s technique and a jazz pianist’s improvisational skills, Rachel’s piano playing is unparalleled. Often imitated - never duplicated. A prolific songwriter, Rachel has composed music in the styles of Pop, Jazz, R&B, Rock, Country, Blues, and more. She knows how to gauge a crowd and their musical cravings instead of sticking to a regimented "set list".
Rachel’s musical depth and proficiency give her the ability to change a set on command. She can segue from sultry jazz standards to groovy Motown songs to pop and rock.
A seasoned performer with a polished sound, Rachel has that kind of voice that exhibits emotion, eliciting a connection with her audience that lets them know she's lived what she sings.
She is a true artist and makes every song she performs her own. Once you’ve heard her unforgettable voice you’ll understand why she is the favorite singer of Dallas night life.
Come listen to Rachel Avonne - for just a voluntary “Love Offering” of $10.
BYOB. Coffee, tea and soft drinks will be provided. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the music… - View this event in Google Calendar
Sunday, February 26th
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Common Ground Worship Service
- Start time: 10:00am
- End date: Sunday, February 26th
- End time: 11:15am
- Published: Monday, December 6th
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Sermon: Kristen Robertson
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Buddha's Brain
- Start time: 11:30am
- End date: Sunday, February 26th
- End time: 12:30pm
- Published: Monday, September 5th
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Discussion of the book, Buddha's Brain, led by Jana Wertheim in the Sanctuary. Modern science and ancient teachings combine to show readers how to have greater emotional balance in turbulent times
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Harried Reasoners Humanism Group
- Start time: 11:30am
- End date: Sunday, February 26th
- 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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Relgious Education
- Start time: 11:30am
- End date: Sunday, February 26th
- End time: 12:30pm
- Published: Tuesday, August 23rd
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Religious Education for youth and adults will take place after our Common Ground Service. We teach age appropriate classes to support the Unitarian Universalist Seven Principles and the inherit worth and dignity of all.
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Tuesday, February 28th
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Board of Trustees Meeting
- Start time: 07:00pm
- End date: Tuesday, February 28th
- End time: 09:00pm
- Published: Friday, December 30th
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All are welcome to join the board of trustees meeting. (Community Room)
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Sunday, March 4th
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Common Ground Worship Service
- Start time: 10:00am
- End date: Sunday, March 4th
- End time: 11:15am
- Published: Monday, December 6th
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Harried Reasoners Humanism Group
- Start time: 11:30am
- End date: Sunday, March 4th
- 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/
- View this event in Google Calendar
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Relgious Education
- Start time: 11:30am
- End date: Sunday, March 4th
- End time: 12:30pm
- Published: Tuesday, August 23rd
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Religious Education for youth and adults will take place after our Common Ground Service. We teach age appropriate classes to support the Unitarian Universalist Seven Principles and the inherit worth and dignity of all.
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Nursery, infant through 4 years, 9:15am-11:00am
Pathways is pleased to once again offer professional nursery care for our youngest members! Our bright and lively nursery is equipped with numerous books and toys to spark the imaginations of babies and toddlers alike. The nursery is located directly behind the coffee area. As you go down the hall, it is the first door on your left.
Since the nursery care worker is a paid position, a small love offering is asked of parents who use the nursery to offset the nanny's costs.
Community Hour, ages 5 to 11 years, 10:00 am—11:00 am
Children are always welcome in the worship services, but most of our children prefer to socialize and play instead. Children ages 5-11 can participate in a supervised Children's Community Hour. During this time the children can play together and do fun activities such as board games, creating with Legos, playing with our large collection of toys, and also doing art projects under the supervision of our wonderful child care volunteers. Children's Community Hour takes place in the Community Room which is located directly across from the sanctuary.
What if my child wants to stay with me during the service?
Children at Pathways are free to sit with their parents or guardians during part or all of the Common Ground service. Pathways also welcomes and encourages its nursing mothers. If your child needs additional activities during the service, there are coloring sheets, crayons, and books for quiet play in the sanctuary just for them. These items are located in the back of the sanctuary in the bookcase next to the audio-visual station. Please see an usher if you need help locating these materials for your child.
After the Service
Nursery care, Infant through age Four, 11:30am -12:30pm
Infants, toddlers, and young preschoolers are invited to stay in the nursery with our profesional nanny while their parents or guardians attend adult religious education classes. The nursery is full of age-appropriate toys, books, and videos to keep our very youngest children engaged during religious education. A snack will be provided. A small love offering is asked of parents using the nursery to help offset the costs of the nanny.
Spirit Play, ages 4 through 2nd grade, 11:30 am —12:30 pm
A program where children begin to explore questions such as “Where did we come from? What is our purpose?” It is a Montessori-style approach to Sunday school, which presents Unitarian Universalist foundational stories, fables, the Promises, Sources, Beginnings and Endings, and Sacred Places. For more information about this unique curriculum, see http://www.spiritplay.net
Pathfinders, Grades 3 through 6, 11:30 am —12:30 pm
As their spiritual understanding deepens, our Pathfinders explore their faith through age appropriate curricula. This year our curriculum will be Timeless Themes: Stories from the Hebrew and Christian Bible. This curriculum introduces children to religious literature which is central to our culture and to our heritage as Unitarian Universalists. http://www.uuabookstore.org/productdetails.cfm?PC=745
Our Whole Lives, Grades 7 through 9, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Our Whole Lives (OWL) is a series of sexuality education curricula. OWL helps participants make informed and responsible decisions about their sexual health and behavior. It equips participants with accurate, age-appropriate information in six subject areas: human development, relationships, personal skills, sexual behavior, sexual health, and society and culture. OWL helps participants to clarify their values, build interpersonal skills, and understand the spiritual, emotional, and social aspects of sexuality. Parental permission required before attending OWL. http://www.uua.org/religiouseducation/curricula/ourwhole/
High School, Grades 10 through 12, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Discussion, service and community are the core of our youth program. Programming focuses on spirituality and Unitarian Universalism and how they can use it in their lives in high school and the issues they face. In previous years, students have worked with their youth advisors on projects such as a youth section of the Pathways website, fund-raising projects, or multi-media presentations for our Common Ground service. They may serve on the worship team helping with Common Ground or Children’s Chapel. It is not all work; they will also hang out, build relationships and explore in their own way the central challenges of their lives.
Adult Religious Education 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
We also have a variety of adult religious education programming. Classes range from the spiritual, to studies of Jesus, to the Humanist point of view. Offerings vary throughout the year, so check back often to see which classes are meeting.
Ongoing: "Harried Reasoners"
One of our year-round groups is Harried Reasoners. This 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 serious--through an active ethical and rational approach to life. Harried Reasoners meets every week after service in the Independence room which is located next to the nursery.
October 2011-May 2012: "Buddha's Brain"
This class follows the book by Rick Hanson, PhD and Richard Mendius, MD. Buddha's Brain explores the brain states that underlie the mental states of happiness, love and wisdom and how to use our minds to strengthen these positive brain states. We discuss the authors' suggestions for doing small things that lead to big changes in one's brain, share our experiences together, and support one another's efforts.
Buddha's Brain will meet twice monthly: November 13th and 27th and December 11th and 18th.
2012 dates include January 8th and 22nd, February 12th and 26th, March 11th and 25th, April 15th and 22nd, and May 6th and 27th.
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