Chalice 3.27.26 News and Notes
Chalice Admin
We Nurture Spiritually Courageous People
Who Transform the World through
Justice and Compassion
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Upcoming Events
March 29 - Pride Squad - noon in the Library / on Zoom
March 29 - COSM “Keeping Hope Alive” listening circle - 1:00 pm Sanctuary
April 1 - Racial & Cultural Justice Team Meeting - 5:30 pm Zoom 2
April 5 - Flower Communion service (bring a flower!)
April 10 - Community Forum: “Why Celebrate the Earth?” - 7:00 pm Zoom
Please register for the forum in advance here:
https://tinyurl.com/whycelebratetheearth
April 11 - Citizen’s Climate Lobby - 9 am hybrid (rm 1 & zoom)
April 12 - Bagel Buddies - after service in the breezeway - $5 donation recommended to benefit RE scholarships and local charities. THIS will be the FINAL Bagel Buddies of the year.
April 12 - Voices at Dusk - 5 pm in the Sanctuary
April 13 - Journaling Workshop begins - 5:30 pm on Zoom
Please email Barbara at bjj...@verizon.net to register
April 17 - Karaoke Night (hosted by Pride Squad) - 7 pm in the Lounge
April 19 - Starting Point session #2 - Noon to 2 pm in the Nest
April 19 - Open Mic Night - 6:00 pm in the Lounge
April 26 - Chalice Climate Action Team Meeting - 12:30 on Zoom
SUNDAY SERVICE
Onsite & Online ~ 10 am
with Pamela Lopez & Matt Chapa
Getting Through Today While Dreaming a New Tomorrow
Long-time member and democracy activist Pamela Lopez reflects on the challenging times we find ourselves in today and explores the possibility of creating a path to a hopeful, inclusive and sustainable future.
The registration link below will allow you to register for the service with your preferred email address. A service link will then be sent to that email. This service link will be active 5 minutes prior to the service. As an added benefit, you’ll be sent a recording of the service after it is done streaming!
Registration Link for the StreamYard Meeting:
You can also view our Livestream on FB: https://www.facebook.com/ChaliceUUF
Pride Squad Meeting
Sunday March 29th at noon
Hybrid: Upstairs in the library and on Zoom
https://zoom.us/j/96865510420?pwd=rAV3PiKjlEs1ZuVO4yNv7lBbzuvr74.1
If you would like to attend this meeting virtually, you may do so via this Zoom link:
https://zoom.us/j/96865510420?pwd=rAV3PiKjlEs1ZuVO4yNv7lBbzuvr74.1
UUTHEVOTE after Service
Upstairs in Room 1
The UUA has now outlined what activities they require for UU congregations to complete to become Good Trouble congregations. They have safety training and summit meetings at participating UUs and more. We now hope to expand the team of leaders to meet this challenge.
This Sunday we will be meeting upstairs in Room 1 after service to collect and stamp VA and PA cards. The final due date for WI was March 22 so hopefully those have been mailed. If you have any remaining, please bring them to us.
VA cards deadline for mailing is 4/6. If you cannot complete your cards, please return them to us ASAP so that we can make sure they are completed. If you still have VA cards, we need to replace the sticker on them, so please bring them on Sunday (or get them to us sooner!) Also, if you can give us an idea of how many you have, we will know how many stickers to print.
The Environmental Voter Project (EVP) Pennsylvania cards need to be mailed EXACTLY on April 15. Please make sure you have them completed and returned by 4/13 for stamping.
We are expecting another 500 EVP cards for New York within the next week. Interestingly, these are part of a marketing test and apparently some cards will have a different message and image than others. They hope to determine which approach is more effective.
There is much more coming up. Thank you for being a part of it all!
In Unity and Solidarity,
Jill Lewis and Pamela Lopez
Chalice Council on Shared Ministry (COSM)
Hosts
Listen and Share: Keeping Hope Alive in Challenging Times
Sunday, March 29th 1:00 - 2:30 pm in the Sanctuary
Listen and Share: Keeping Hope Alive in Challenging Times
- a Listening Circle opportunity for all members and friends to come together, share thoughts and feelings about what’s happening in our world, and find hope in community.
Chalice Lighting
To start your day, a meeting, or before a meal
A Reminder of What We Share
The chalice is a symbol of our faith:
Like our faith, it is not magic
nor is it mysterious.
We light it
as a reminder of what we share
as a community
and of who, each of us, is called to be.
When we feel lost in a chaotic world
May the light of our chalice show us our path.
When we are afraid of the times we live in
May the light of our chalice give us courage.
When we despair at the injustice and cruelty around us
May the light of our chalice recall us to a faithful hope.
Our chalice is a symbol
of our commitment to each other
and to ourselves.
We light it today
as a gathered community
that we may understand more completely
and act more boldly
and hope more fiercely.
~Pat Uribe-Lichty
meets the first Monday of Each Month
Next meeting is Monday April 1st, 5:30 to 7pm
Join us by Zoom, as we consider developing resources for these challenging times.
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://zoom.us/j/95038163842?pwd=Z08zK3piTDkrNVhvTFFBZWNncVhwZz09
One tap mobile
Meeting ID: 950 3816 3842
Passcode: 734802
Why Celebrate the Earth?
Wayne Morgan*
League of Women Voters US Climate Action Plan Team Co-Leader
Climate Reality Project South Central Coast Chapter Chair
Ventura Climate Coalition Chair
Friday, April 10th – 7:00 p.m. PT (via Zoom)
Earth month gives us a reminder to appreciate our Earth and to see where we are, where we are heading, and what we can do
to make our environment better.
Topics to include:
• Why appreciate the earth?
• Industrial revolution’s impact
• Environmental concerns + successes
• Our future, our choice
• What we as individuals can do
*Wayne Morgan also is a co-host of the Ask Sean Show which offers help to homeowners who want to electrify their homes. Being an electrical engineer, Wayne is passionate about electrification and has converted his home to all electric.
Please register for the forum in advance here:
https://tinyurl.com/whycelebratetheearth
Journaling Group
Coming April 13th!
Chalice's annual summer cabaret will be held on June 12th at 7:00 pm, and we need you to share your talents! "Moss & Moonlight" is a nature themed cabaret, so let the brainstorming begin!
Please email Anthony if you're interested in participating by May 3rd at musicd...@chaliceuu.org
Upcoming UU Assembly Opportunities!
Please let pres...@chaliceuu.org know if you plan to attend any of the Conferences listed below, and are willing to be a Delegate. You can also call or email Annie Barker for more information.
Our Pacific Western Region is gathering, both online and in-person in Sacramento, for a time of interconnection, worship, learning, and fun: our bi-annual Regional Assembly, April 10-12.
Rising Resilient Regional Assembly: Register here!
PSW Assembly April 24-26th information here: https://www.pswassembly.org
Register Here: Register for PSW Assembly
And…
General Assembly (GA) is the annual meeting of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA), where participants gather to worship, witness, learn, connect, and make policy decisions for the Association through a democratic process. Anyone can attend! Members interested in being delegates may communicate interest to: pres...@chaliceuu.org
Learn more here: https://www.uua.org/ga
Register Here: https://www.uua.org/ga/registration
Sabbatical FAQ’s
Reverend Nica’s sabbatical started on December 26, 2025. We have provided some answers to most frequently asked questions about her time away on our website (follow the link at the bottom of this post). Please note that in her absence, you can contact pastoral care at pastor...@chaliceuu.org; Ana Johnson our administrator at ad...@chaliceuu.org; Annie Barker, our president at Pres...@chaliceuu.org and the board at bo...@chaliceuu.org
Committee on Shared Ministry at CO...@chaliceuu.org Other contact information and answers to questions are available at the link below:
https://www.chaliceuu.org/blog/minister-sabbatical/
Democracy In Action
If you're feeling overwhelmed by the political climate and unsure of how to take action, you're not alone. To help sift through all of the information, the Democracy in Action Team is sending out details each week on what actionable items you can take to fight political division and its threats to equal rights, our values, and democracy. It lists upcoming in-person, local events, as well as important calls you can make to your representatives. If you'd like to receive these emails, please email Kelly Niebergall at kellyni...@gmail.com. Let's resist together.
Love In Action Link
Looking for ways to put your love into action? Check out these opportunities!
https://bit.ly/LoveInActionOpportunities
Chalice has many Social Action groups
to engage with on a monthly basis!
Racial & Cultural Justice Team: 1st Wednesday Zoom meetings at 5:30pm each month.
The Citizens Climate Lobby Meeting: 2nd Saturday of the month - 9 am
Chalice Climate Action Team Meeting: 4th Sunday of the Month @ 12:30 Community Forum Team Meeting: 3rd Mondays at 7:00 p.m.
Pride Squad Meeting (LGBTQ+ and allies): 2nd Sunday of the month - noon
Contact Justicecom...@chaliceuu.org for more information
Consider joining the Chalice Social Justice Facebook group. To learn about latest events supporting Black Lives Matter, Climate Justice, and other concerns, click on:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1260868657268458/
Put this on your Calendar!
Joys & Sorrows
Please email any joys and sorrows prior to service by 8 am on Sunday mornings to this address: j...@chaliceuu.org.
You may still fill out cards if you are attending in person.
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Stay informed as a Chalice Member
Leadership Documents can be accessed from our website, click on the Members pull-down, then Members Resources to reach our Google Members Shared Drive. Members Shared Drive
Get more involved, connected and learn more about Chalice structure & Governance as a member: view links here: Making Connections 2026
We hope this is helpful. Please feel free to reach out if you need assistance or have questions: Pres...@chaliceuu.org, and Trea...@chaliceuu.org for Financial questions.
If you have special news to share with the congregation in Sunday services please write to j...@chaliceuu.org.
Or reach out to us here:
Chalice Office # (805) 498-9548 - Messages will be checked regularly.
Rev. Nica Eaton, our Minister, is currently on sabbatical, in her absence you can reach our congregation president, Annie Barker, at pres...@chaliceuu.org
Anthony Concepcion, Music Director: musicd...@chaliceuu.org
Samantha Dickerson, Director of Wisdom Exploration: d...@chaliceuu.org
Ana Krista Johnson, Office Administrator: ad...@chaliceuu.org or Bookkeeper, bookk...@chaliceuu.org
Explore our website to learn more about everything we are doing.