Chalice News and Notes 6.17.22
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Who Transform the World through
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This Sunday’s Service 10 am in person and online
Reverend Nica Eaton-Guinn
Honoring Juneteenth and Father's Day
Today marks the convergence of two celebrations: Juneteenth and Father's Day. So today we celebrate and lift up among others the gifts of Black Fathers. Join us for this uniquely UU celebration of the blessings of fathers and Juneteenth.
Join us In Person or for the Zoom Meeting at 10:00 am
https://zoom.us/j/209555249?pwd=dkVSdDE1ZWh5dHBVcXo2ZHVKQUJkQT09
Meeting ID: 209 555 249
Phone: 16699009128
Password: 2020
Summer Youth Programs begin THIS SUNDAY June 19th
Summer Sundays @ 11:30
We have 3 fabulous RE programs for our Chalice youth this summer.
These engaging programs will be appropriate to our various age groups.
Watch this video: https://youtu.be/ORy29JFK7_4
Or read more about them below…
“Magic Summer” for elementary aged youth explores the magic of our 7th Principle through the three S's: Service to Others, Silence and Mindfulness, and Sunshine and Movement. We'll be making seed balls and exploring water justice but also making treats for the humane society and writing notes of encouragement for elders.
“Doh God” for middle school youth explores social justice themes found in episodes of The Simpsons.
“5th Dimension” for YRUU (high school) youth explores themes found in episodes of The Twilight Zone.
Each program begins on Sunday at 11:30 am
and lasts 45 minutes to an hour depending on the material.
And while the youth are attending their programs, Reverend Nica will host:
Connect with the Minister Family Coffee Hour
June 19th at 11:30 (after service)
In Adult RE room upstairs - Fellowship Hall
During the launch of these RE programs, Reverend Nica Eaton-Guinn will host a coffee hour and Connect with the Minister specifically for parents. Take this opportunity, while your children begin their summer programs to get to know other parents and Reverend Nica.
We hope to see you there!
Have ideas about what you want to see in RE? Or questions about these programs?
Email your DRE Sam Dickerson d...@chaliceuu.org
Please note for the following Sunday…
A special service at a special time
Sunday June 26th - 9:30am - ONLINE ONLY
Reverend Gretchen Haley, Reverend Sean Neil-Barron and Reverend Shari Halliday-Quan
Join us for the largest annual gathering of UUs in worship. This powerful, communal worship experience Sunday June 26th at 9:30am Pacific will take place online. The Rev. Gretchen Haley, Senior Minister of the Foothills Unitarian Universalist Church in Fort Collins, CO will lead the 2022 Sunday Service at GA.
Chalice General Assembly Q & A Online
Saturday, June 18th at 11:30 a.m.
Got questions about GA business?
Want to chat with your Chalice delegates?
https://uuma.zoom.us/my/revnica
or
Email anytime to: gadel...@chailceuu.org
Video of public events from General Assembly (GA) 2022 will be live-streamed on this page, June 22-26—no registration is required. https://www.uua.org/ga/off-site/2022
Watch General Sessions, the Sunday Morning Worship, the Service of Living Tradition, and the Synergy Bridging Worship.
Business Agenda: https://www.uua.org/files/2022-05/final%20agenda%2022.pdf
AIW’s Action of Immediate Witness: https://www.uua.org/action/process/planning-aiw-ga
General Assembly: June 22-26, 2022 – Online or In-person
To register for GA 2022:
Chalice Open Mic Nite
Starting THIS SUNDAY June 19th ~ 6-8 pm
Sign ups begin @ 5:30 pm
For more information, see flier below or reach out to Anthony at musicd...@chaliceuu.org
Chalice Lighting
To start your day, a meeting, or before a meal
We Light Our Chalice For Fathers and For Fatherhood
For sleepless nights awaiting the curfew-breakers
For anxious hours as a driving instructor
For hours spent on sidelines, cheering
And watching school plays, sometimes “resting our eyes,”
For the pressures of bread-winning
And “wait ‘til your father gets home.”
For teaching moments and mentoring moments,
For making up answers when you just don’t know,
But are expected to because you know everything
For scrapes and boo-boo kisses and Band-Aids,
For hugs and kisses and silliness and play
For bedtime stories and early morning ice time
For all the after-shave and ties received as gifts
For handing over car keys and waves good-bye
For father-daughter wedding dances
And cradling grandchildren for the first time
For all the moments and all the meaning in the role of a lifetime,
We light our chalice for fathers and for fatherhood.
~ Rev. Peter Friedrichs
Thank You for Your Participation in the
ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
The Slate for both the new Board and for the Conflict Resolution committee were adopted, as was the annual budget. We thank you all for your participation in this process.
Here are the results:
Board of Trustees
President: Annie Barker 2 year term
Vice President: Brandi Baker 1 year term
Treasurer: Don Cooper 2 year term
Secretary: Matt Chapa 1 year term
At Large: Dave Buss 2 year term
At Large: Ayanna Gaines 1 year term
At Large: Andy Pletcher (she is continuing in her role as an At Large member)
Conflict Resolution Committee:
Merlin Snider 2 year term
Candy Ganka 2 year term
Randall Edwards 2 year term
A copy of the minutes can be found in our shared member google drive at this link:
2022 Membership Meeting 6/12 Minutes
Minister Out of Office
June 20 - July 4
Please note that Reverend Nica Eaton-Guinn will be out of the office from June 20th until July 4th. She will be attending the UUA General Assembly and UUMA Ministry Days from June 20 - 26th and on vacation from June 27th through July 4th. She will be back in the office on Tuesday, July 5th. During her week’s vacation she will not be checking emails, texts or phone messages.
Thank you for your patience in hearing back from her.
If you have an urgent need, please contact our Board President, Annie Barker, at pres...@chaliceuu.org. For general questions or concerns, please contact our Administrator, Ana Johnson at ad...@chaliceuu.org or by calling (805) 498-9548. For a non-emergency pastoral care need, our Pastoral Care Team is here to serve - please reach them by emailing pastor...@chaliceuu.org.
Many Mansions is inviting Chalice members and friends to visit
Thursday, June 30th at 10:00 am
Many Mansions is a non-profit organization that provides affordable housing to low-income residents of Ventura and Los Angeles Counties, with a special focus on those of very low-income, who are formerly homeless, seniors, veterans, or disabled. They’ve invited us to learn more about them!
If you are interested in touring Many Mansions, please contact Randall at randalled...@gmail.com
One Day Meditation Class with Rev. Nica
July 23rd from 9:30 am-4pm
A day-long mindfulness meditation retreat focused on
the practices of Loving Kindness and Compassion.
Prior meditation experience encouraged.
Free for members.
Bring your own sack lunch.
Email ad...@chaliceuu.org to reserve your spot!
Limited spots available.
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/
Tired of high gas prices?
Have you been considering purchasing an electric vehicle? You could save between $1000 and $7000 dollars!
Use this tool to determine incentive programs available for the purchase or lease of your clean vehicle: https://cleanvehiclerebate.org/en
Incentives are based on where you live, the type of vehicle purchased or leased and household income. Also check your local city, county, air district and utility company for rebates that may not be listed!
Chalice has many Social Action groups
to engage with on a monthly basis!
Racial Justice Team: 2nd Wednesday of Each Month - 5:30 - 7 pm
BIPOC UU Tri-County Collaborative: 2nd Thursday of the month - 6 pm
The Citizen’s Climate Lobby Meeting: 2nd Saturday of the month - 9 am
Chalice Climate Action Team Meeting: 4th Sunday of the Month -12:30 pm
Community Forum Team Meeting: 4th Monday of the month
Saturday, June 18
11:30am GA discussion with Chalice Delegates (Rev Nica zoom)
Sunday, June 19
10:00am Chalice Worship Service (Zoom 2)
11:30am D'Oh God! - Two Cars in Every Garage and Three Eyes on Every Fish
11:30am Magic Summer - Make Seed Balls Part 1
11:30am The 5th Dimension - Time Enough at Last
11:30am Parent’s Connect with the Minister Coffee Hour
5:00pm Newcomer AA Meeting
6:00pm 3rd Sunday of the Month Open Mic
Wednesday, June 22
12:00pm UU 2022 General Assembly
6:00pm Overeaters Anonymous
7:00pm Choir Rehearsal
7:30pm Meditation (zoomMH)
Thursday, June 23
UU 2022 General Assembly
7:00pm Men's Discussion Group (Zoom 2)
7:00pm Moonflower Women's Group (Zoom)
Other ways to get involved or stay connected:
Donate everytime you shop at Amazon. Start your shopping at smile.amazon.com. You can then choose to donate to the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Conejo Valley at no extra cost to you.
Take the Chalice Interest and Skills Survey: A way for newer members to find ways to get involved. How would you like to contribute, work with others, be in community and stay involved at Chalice? Click here: https://chaliceuu.breezechms.com/form/a0a810
Take the Chalice Involvement in Groups, Committees, Social Justice and more Survey: How you are engaging with Chalice at this time. Click here: https://chaliceuu.breezechms.com/form/d9b495
Visiting or new to Chalice and wish to receive and share more about yourself? Take this survey: https://bit.ly/ChaliceConnection
If you have special news to share with the congregation in Sunday services please write to ad...@chaliceuu.org or Rev Nica at mini...@chaliceuu.org.
Or reach out to us here:
Chalice Office # (805) 498-9548 - Messages will be checked regularly.
Rev. Nica Eaton-Guinn, Minister, mini...@chaliceuu.org
URGENT Calls or Texts to Minister (805) 410-3860
Anthony Concepcion, Music Director musicd...@chaliceUU.org
Samantha Dickerson, Director of Religious Education d...@chaliceuu.org
Ana Krista Johnson, Office Administrator admin@chaliceuu.org or bookkeeper, bookk...@chaliceuu.org
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