Chalice News and Notes Jan 1, 2021
Chalice Admin
We Nurture Spiritually Courageous People
Who Transform the World through Justice and Compassion.
Next Service Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021 - 10 AM
We have added some new and exciting break-out rooms! You can choose what break-out room you want to be in based on your interest and need. We hope this will be a powerful way for people to deepen their connections at Chalice.
***After the service please click on the break-out room button and choose the break out room you wish to be in. Then click on the participants number button to join your chosen break-out room. There will be 7 different break out rooms.
In order for this to work well on your computer/smart phone/tablet, it is suggested that you update to the latest Zoom client by following the instructions at https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362233-Upgrade-update-to-the-latest-version#h_2ec83f8e-8af3-48ef-94b4-2c8e964ffd4d***
Service/Sermon discussion with Ayanna Gaines
Check-in/How was your week? ?
Social Justice actions & discussion
Young Adults
70+ Seniors
Parents
Tech Debrief
We have programs for our middle schoolers and elementary kids. For now, we have put a pause on meetups for YRUU. Family Chapel continues on Sundays at 9am.
Family Chapel - Check your email!
Sundays 9-9:30am
Enjoy music, stories, and checking in with friends. Ideal for younger children through third grade but all are welcome!
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81860584057?pwd=SkppaGd1TlhraEh0b3BSemdrUGtidz09
Please share this information with your children and youth!
Send any questions to d...@chaliceuu.org.
Coming up for January – Crossing Paths: Quakerism
Registration opens December 15
Sessions start January 10
Open to 4th through 8th graders, we explore a different religion each month through videos, discussions, and activities. This is highly recommended to youth in 7th and 8th grade, offering a strong base when they begin Coming of Age in the 2021-22 church year.
For more information contact your DRE Sam Dickerson at d...@chaliceuu.org.
YA @ Chalice
18 - 30 Somethings… We are planning our next virtual meeting on Thursday, January 14th at 7 pm. This will be a Vision Board Party to help keep us focused in the New Year.
Supplies Needed:
Poster board
Scissors
Glue or Tape
Magazines or Computer and Printer
Positive Mindset for the Future
If you would like to participate and need supplies please reach out to ad...@chaliceuu.org so we can get them to you.
If you haven’t done so already please take our survey so that we can get to know what you are interested in and what will be best for us as a whole. https://chaliceuu.breezechms.com/form/886281
Starting Point V Journey Circle
Begins Sunday, January 17th, 1 - 3 pm
Are you new to UUism, or have you been here a while and would like to deepen your Chalice connections and UU understanding? If so, we invite you to join our UU journey program called 'Starting Point'. This monthly group is a hybrid between Chalice Circles and our Membership class. It will be a three session group. It is aimed at visitors, as well as long-time members. The idea is to deepen everyone’s spiritual journey and connect new and old with one another, creating a web of interconnection in our Fellowship. An additional hope is to help newer people deepen their spiritual engagement at Chalice and with small groups.
All are welcome to this class by prior registration, although preference will be given to newcomers. A commitment to all three sessions is requested.
Each session is from 1 - 3 pm on Zoom (link to be sent after registration):
Sunday, January 17 - Session 1 will explore our personal spiritual journeys.
Saturday, February 28 - Session 2 will examine UU and Chalice’s history.
Sunday, March 21 - Session 3 will look at our UU Theological journey.
Please let us know if you can join us by emailing SPi...@chaliceuu.org. It will be fun, we promise! Please register by January 10th.
Weekly Chalice Lighting
To start your day, a meeting, or before a meal
Chalice Lighting
We kindle this flame,
Honoring the doorways in our souls:
The windows through which we gaze at one another
The balconies where we catch glimpses of sky
The thresholds we stand on this morning
Wondering, hoping, fearing, dreaming.
Staff Schedule
Rev. Nica Eaton-Guinn will be on vacation and study leave from Friday, December 25 until Tuesday, January 5, 2021.
DRE Sam Dickerson will be on vacation from Thursday December 24, until Sunday, January 3, 2021.
If you need anything during this time please reach out to our President Jason Hall or admin Chavonne Estrella.
Join Rev. Nica on Thursdays, starting January 7, at 5 pm for an hour of community. Each week we will enjoy different activities together, which may include meditation, singing, check-in, spiritual practice, or even games. It’s a chance to share how you’re doing and be supported by Rev Nica and your Chalice community. Hope to see you there.
AmazonSmile is a program that donates 0.5% of your eligible purchases on Amazon to a charity of your choice.
Give to Chalice while you shop!
All you need to do is 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. It's an easy way to support this congregation.
Thank you for your support!
Taking Social Action Online
Consider joining the Chalice Social Justice Facebook group. To learn about latest events supporting Black Lives Matter and other concerns, click on: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1260868657268458/
Next Racial & Cultural Justice Team:
(Next meeting on Wed. Jan, 13, 2021 at 5:30 pm)
The Racial and Cultural Justice Team meets monthly to reflect on issues and develop action plans for education/service, advocacy/coalition and witness/protest. For more information contact Randall Edwards rcjco...@chaliceuu.org.
Chalice Climate Action Team - (Zoom meeting 4th Sunday at 12:30pm, January 24, 2021 CCATContact@ChaliceUU.org
Sign up to see the ‘Kiss the Ground’ documentary and learn about regenerative agriculture and climate policy! It’s free!
And here’s some food for thought before you watch the documentary:
OPINION: Is Documentary ‘Kiss The Ground’ Just A Last Ditch Effort To Keep Meat Relevant?
Livestock can reverse climate change. That’s what the latest documentary will have you believe. But is this backed by science?
https://plantbasednews.org/opinion/kiss-the-earth-last-ditch-effort-keep-meat-relevant/
The Citizens Climate Lobby meetings are open to anyone interested in saving our planet! The meetings will continue on the 2nd Saturday of the month indefinitely. Next meeting on Saturday, January 9 @ 9 am.
Here is the sign-on info:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82274752266?pwd=YUR1enR2RXFQLzN1a0xTK0NiYXRqZz09
Or:
Meeting ID: 822 7475 2266
Passcode: 271577
THANK YOU FOR GIVING TO CHALICE
Here’s how to make your gifts go farthest...
We are so grateful for all and any gifts to Chalice! Thank you for helping our beautiful Fellowship thrive!
What you might not be aware of is that some of your gifts are subject to fees that reduce the funds that we get. Here are the ways that we get donations, and the associated fees, in ascending order of fees.
Cash: No fees. But we don’t generally know who it comes from, so you won’t get credit at tax time.
Checks to Chalice: No fees. Be sure to indicate on the memo line if they are for pledge fulfillment or a gift. A popular means of paying by check is to use online bill pay from your bank, which can be set up as a recurring payment. Chalice is not one of the bank’s regular payees (like a utility), but if you use “Chalice” as the name and our office address (3331 Old Conejo Road, Newbury Park, CA 91320-2115) it will work fine.
Automated withdrawal from a checking account (also called ACH). No fees.
Please contact Stewardship Chairperson Don Cooper can set this up for you. It’s a great way to give. Email: don...@roadrunner.com
Online or text-to-give through Breeze using ACH (your bank account): Fee of 1% plus $0.25 per transaction. You give Breeze your bank account number and the bank routing number to set this up.
Online or text-to-give through Breeze using a Credit Card: Fee of 2.9% plus $0.30 per transaction. This the easiest giving method, but it comes at a cost.
PayPal through the Chalice Website: Fee of 2.2% plus $0.30 per transaction. You access this through the Chalice home page using the “giving” pull-down menu, then “donate.”
If you wish to give via text or online, you may choose to add an additional amount to cover the fees to Chalice - so that Chalice receives the full amount you intended. Thank you!
Again, huge gratitude for any and all gifts.
We could not exist without your generosity.
Are you looking to Connect more deeply with Chalice activities and friends? Or are you currently actively involved in Chalice? There are ways to share this information using Breeze.
1. 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
2. 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
3. Visiting Chalice and wish to receive and share more about yourself? Take this survey: https://bit.ly/ChaliceConnection
Information from these forms will help both Community Life and the Leadership Cultivation Committee help YOU find ways to connect at Chalice. Thanks!
(Form 1 & 2 can also be found on your Profile page in Breeze)
Have you ever wanted to take voice lessons, learn to play the piano or study music theory? Has the pandemic left you with extra time on your hands and a desire to learn something new? If so, consider contacting Chalice’s Music Director, Anthony Concepcion. Anthony is currently offering zoom lessons at a discounted rate of 20% off for Chalice members and friends. Email him at musicd...@chaliceuu.org to ask any questions and schedule a trial lesson. Peace, love and music!
Weekly Calendar of Events
Sunday, January 3
9:00am Family Chapel - PreK – 2nd / Lower Elementary (Zoom B)
12:00pm RE Committee meeting
1:00pm Games!
1:00pm Crossing Paths (Zoom B)
5:00pm Newcomer AA Meeting
Tuesday, January 5
10:00am Gardenia Group (zoom)
6:30pm Chalice Circle Facilitator's Meeting (Zoom)
6:30pm Choir Tuesdays (Zoom B)
Wednesday, January 6
6:00pm Overeaters Anonymous
6:30pm Choir Rehearsal (Zoom)
7:30pm Meditation (zoomMH)
Thursday, January 7
10:30am Jonquil Women's Group (zoom)
5:00pm Community Hour with Rev. Nica (zoom2)
Friday, January 8
10:00am Orchids Group (zoom)
Our Community Cares - Pastoral Concerns
It's so important to stay connected during these times. In News and Notes we will share joys and concerns within our Chalice community. Let us know if you’d like to share something here. Also, 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.
May we hold each other up and support our Chalice community.
Staff Contact Information -
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
Chavonne Estrella, Office Administrator ad...@chaliceuu.org
Tonya Kulpaca, Bookkeeper, bookk...@chaliceuu.org