What to Expect on Sundays
If you are looking for a faith community that helps you grow spiritually, without dictating how you should to do it, this is the community for you. We warmly welcome all ages, abilities, families and singles, ethnic and racial backgrounds, sexual orientations and gender identities.
Visiting on Sunday Mornings
worship is at 10:30am in the sanctuary
and livestreamed on our youtube channel.
Programming for children and teens begins at 10:45AM
We are very excited to welcome people to in-person worship in the Sanctuary! Ushers will direct you. Greeters welcome you, get you a name tag, answer any questions, and direct you to the Sanctuary. After the service enjoy coffee and conversation in the Fellowship Hall.
Where do I go?
Horizon is located at 1641 W. Hebron Pkwy, Carrollton, TX 75010. There are parking spaces reserved for visitors near the front of the building and spaces for those who are less mobile in the front and on the side of the building. The entrance doors are the two sets of double-glass doors on the northeast corner of the building.
Is your facility handicapped accessible?
Yes, there are handicap accessible doors in the front of the building. There are no steps in the building, and all areas are accessible within the building. Assistive listening devices are available inside the sanctuary; ask a Greeter or Usher for one.
How should I dress?
Please feel free to come as you are most comfortable. Some people come each week dressed up while others are very casual. This “come as you are” atmosphere extends beyond mere clothing, as we welcome all seekers.
What time do I need to be there?
Our Sunday morning services start at 10:30 AM. People tend to arrive between 10:15 and 10:25.
What should I expect before the service?
Our greeters will be available at our Welcome Center to say hello to you and your family and help you make name tags. (Don’t worry. Everyone wears a name tag.) The Greeters also will explain how programming for children and youth will work on that Sunday. Our Greeters and Ushers will be in the lobby and sanctuary prior to the service to answer questions and introduce you to others, if you wish. Brochures and information are available at the Welcome Center and on the bulletin boards outside the sanctuary.
How are your services organized?
The start of each worship service is signaled by the sound of a gong outside the sanctuary. You will be handed an Order of Service as you enter.
Services generally include multiple hymns or special music, a Time for All Ages story, receiving of an offering for the congregation or a non-profit group, the sharing of joys and concerns submitted by congregants, silent meditation or prayer, readings from a variety of sources and a sermon.
The services are typically led by our minister. The service may also be led by a visiting minister, a member from our congregation, or a guest speaker.
What happens after the service?
People gather for coffee and conversation. We encourage visitors to stay and meet people, enjoy conversations and ask any questions.
What about my children?
Children are always welcome in worship and Horizon also offers childcare and programs for ages 3+ year-round. Childcare up to age 3 opens at 9:45 and lasts till 12:30. Children in the preschool/ Kindergarten class can go directly to their rooms at 10:30. Ages 6 and older are invited to participate in the first 15 minutes of worship with their families. If it is the family’s preference, children can remain with their family for the entire worship service. If a family member needs more room, the service is also streamed into the Fellowship Hall where we have a comfy rocker for adults and child-sized tables, chairs and toys. Be sure to check out the Hands-on Worship table and handiwork items for all ages to enjoy in front of the AV booth in the sanctuary.
If your child or children are attending worship, there is a “Time for All Ages” just for them after the opening hymn and afterwards they will be invited to gather in the lobby to meet their teachers and go to their classrooms. You are also welcome to come forward with your child for the Time for All Ages and/or escort them to their classroom.
Please enjoy some free time for coffee and conversation after the service. About 11:40 the children in classrooms will be brought to the sanctuary or Fellowship Hall to be rejoined with their families. However children in childcare must be picked up and signed out by an adult family member for safety reasons.
Our programs for children and teens are open to visitors as well as members. Please refer to our bulletin boards or pick up a brochure at the Welcome Center about opportunities for your family or contact Lauren Daniell, the Director of Religious Education, at dlre@horizonuu.org for more information.