We Nurture Spiritually Courageous People
Who Transform the World through
Justice and Compassion
Explore our website to learn more about everything we are doing.
www.chaliceuu.org
Upcoming Events
Oct 17 - Community Forum: “Why is legal immigration nearly impossible? U.S. Legal Immigration Rules Explained.”
Please Register in Advance: https://bit.ly/Whyislegalimmigrationnearlyimpossible
Oct 19 - Sunday Spirit Day! Everyone Wear Purple!
Oct 19 - Starting Point for Newcomers Session 1 - The Lounge 12- 2:00pm
Oct 19 - Rotary Fair - 9 am - 4 pm, offsite - Contact Matt Chapa if you can support for any amount of time. See info below
Oct 19 - Open Mic Nite - 6pm The Lounge
Oct 26 - Grateful Gatherings Circle (drop in group) - noon The Nest
Nov 2 - Pride Squad Meeting - Noon-1 pm, in Room 1
Nov 7 - Community Forum: “Data Safety” - 7:00 p.m. Hybrid
Please Register in Advance: https://bit.ly/DataSafetyBesaferandsmarteronlineandontheground
Nov 8 - Conejo Valley Community Action Fair - 12 to 3pm offsite
Nov 15 - Chalice Annual Auction - 5-9 pm at Borchard Community Center - Volunteer Sign Up Here!
Chalice Auction: buy tickets, RSVP for free childcare, and make a donation
SUNDAY SERVICE
Onsite & Online ~ 10 am
Reverend Nica Eaton
How do we continue to get up each morning and face all the horrors the world offers, without being paralyzed by fear or despair? How do we hold onto our humanity, our joy, our love and peace amidst it all? How do we keep finding the light among all the darkness surrounding us? Join us for this deep dive into what it means to be human at this time.
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 10 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:
StreamYard Registration Link
You can also view our Livestream on FB: https://www.facebook.com/ChaliceUUF
Don’t forget to wear your purple this Sunday!
Chalice Lighting
To start your day, a meeting, or before a meal
“We Were Made for These Times”
Do not lose heart. We were made for these times.
We have been learning, preparing, training for this exact era
by showing up, by practicing compassion and courage.
Ours is not the task of fixing the entire world at once,
but of stretching out to mend the part of the world that is within our reach.
~Clarissa Pinkola Estés
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.
Visiting or New to Chalice?
If you would like to connect and share more about yourself, take this survey: Let's Get Connected
Starting Point Session 1
Sunday, October 19
Noon - 2:00pm in the Lounge
Helping Hands needed!
Looking for a way to put your love into action?
Get out into the community and support the Chalice booth
9 am - 4 pm on Sunday October 19th
Moorpark Road (between Hillcrest & Wilbur)
at the
TO Rotary Street Fair!
We would also really appreciate having "kiddo specialists" who can engage the youngins in activities of some type that they'd enjoy!
Please talk/text/email Matt Chapa about your burning desire to join the crew! Contact Matt at:
chapam...@gmail.com
Or (805) 630-7942
Drop in Circle
October 26 Noon
in the Nest
Introducing the Chalice Pride Squad!
Join us for a lunchtime meet-up on
Sunday, November 2, 12-1 pm, in Room 1.
We are building a Pride Squad to organize and lead the many events and activities offered throughout the year that support and affirm our fabulous LGTBQIA+ community.
Are you a planner? An organizer? A historian? An excellent cheerleader? Whether you have space for one small activity or several large ones, you are welcome on The Squad! This lunchtime meet-up is a time to learn what we've done so far, share ideas, and find out what our LGTBQIA+ family and friends need from us now. Rev. Nica and Sam look forward to chatting with you!
Data Safety: Be safer and smarter
online and on-the-ground
Victor Solis
Community Organizer with Indivisible Ventura & 805Undocufund
Friday, November 7th – 7:00 p.m. PT (In person* and via Zoom)
Learn how to protect your personal data and privacy in our current digital age. As state surveillance increases, discover how to be safer online, guard your privacy, and confidently exercise your first amendment rights. Get recommendations and tips for protecting your devices and communications with loved ones.
Safety practice topics to include
· Social media
· Email & messaging
· Internet sites, search engines, shopping
· Mobile phone
*Event location: Chalice UU – 3331 Old Conejo Rd, Newbury Park
Please register for the forum in advance here:
https://bit.ly/DataSafetyBesaferandsmarteronlineandontheground
Conejo Valley Community Action Fair
Location: Conejo Creek North Park,
1379 E Janss Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
Date: Saturday, November 8th, 2025
Time: 12 to 3pm
Speakers start around 12:30pm
Come join us for an event for the community, by the community!
“There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about.” - Margaret J. Wheatley
The Conejo Valley Community Action Fair is an opportunity to come together, share ideas and discover what we care about as a community. We’ll learn how progressive organizations in the Conejo Valley and Ventura County provide information and resources that make us safe and ensure that our voices are heard. We’ll listen to speakers from local organizations, including Rev. Nica, network with our neighbors and exchange ideas that will help us bring about positive change in our community.
For More Information: https://communityactionfair.com/
Join us for our annual AUCTION!
We are getting excited for our biggest fundraiser of the year - our Auction.
As always, the most important part of the event is YOU! Our Casino themed event will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2025 from 5:00 to 9:00 pm at Borchard Community Center (190 Reino Rd. where last year’s auction was held). This is a fun theme and you are invited to dress to the nines for this evening of great entertainment, food and music.
Do these three things now, all at this link: buy tickets, RSVP for free childcare, and make a donation
AND…. We’d love to have some support in setting up and having things run smoothly. Please consider a donation of your time as well!
Volunteer Sign-Up (SignUpGenius): Volunteer Sign Up Here!
Food & Toiletries Drive for Adelante Comunidad Conejo
Donations are needed for vulnerable families. Needed items: Baby Formula, Bagged Beans, Bagged Rice, Deodorant, Diapers, Dish and Laundry Soap, Feminine Hygiene Products, Paper Towels, Reusable Grocery Bags, Shampoo, Soap, and Toilet Paper.
Drop donations inside the Chalice lobby on Wednesdays from 10am to 8pm or after service on Sundays.
Please make sure the items are not expired.
If you can help with temporary storage and/or pick up and delivery of items, please contact Clint at citize...@protonmail.com
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.
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.
BIPOC UU Tri-County Collaborative: currently on hiatus
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.
Contact Justice...@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/
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 2025
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.
Explore our website to learn more about everything we are doing.
www.chaliceuu.org
