Chalice News & Notes 1.31.25
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We Nurture Spiritually Courageous People
Who Transform the World through
Justice and Compassion
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Upcoming Events
Feb 2 - Bagel Buddies - Sunday after Service at Chalice
Feb 2 - Congregational Mid-Year Meeting - Sunday after Service (hybrid)
Feb 14 - Family Friday - 5:30 pm in the Lounge
Feb 16 - Open Mic Night - 6 pm in the Lounge
Feb 21 - Community Forum - 30 Ways to Counter Hate - 7 pm via Zoom
Please register for the forum in advance here:
https://bit.ly/30WaystoCounterHate
March 2- Meet the Minister - 11:30 in the Nest
SUNDAY SERVICE
Onsite & Online ~ 10 am
Reverend Nica Eaton
Boundless Welcome: The Heart of Our Inclusive Faith
Unitarian Universalism celebrates diversity as a cornerstone of our shared faith. Today, we will explore how our inclusive principles and values invite us to honor every person’s worth and dignity, build bridges across difference, and create a spiritual home for all. Together, we’ll reflect on the transformative power of truly embracing one another and welcoming all.
Link for the Zoom Meeting at 10 am:
https://zoom.us/j/209555249?pwd=dkVSdDE1ZWh5dHBVcXo2ZHVKQUJkQT09
Meeting ID: 209 555 249
Phone: 16699009128
Password: 2020
You can also view our Livestream on FB: https://www.facebook.com/ChaliceUUF
February 2nd (THIS SUNDAY) after service
Dear Members of Chalice,
Please mark your calendars for the Chalice 2025 Mid-Year Meeting on Sunday, February 2nd, at 11:30 AM, following the morning worship service. The meeting will be available in-person and via Zoom, and we encourage in-person attendance to fully engage with the community. A more detailed agenda can be found at: 2024-25 Fellowship Meetings
Joys and Sorrows have become increasingly challenging to manage with too many channels coming in at the same time during service. We are trying to streamline things for our wonderful Worship team. We have decided to stop receiving texts and Zoom chat joys and sorrows and instead request that all joys and sorrows be emailed 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.
Chalice Lighting
To start your day, a meeting, or before a meal
Welcome! What you bring—who you are—enriches us all.
We say “Welcome” to your joy, your hope, your pride.
We say “Welcome” to your grief, your fear, your anger.
And the parts of you that are not yet ready to be seen and heard—
Welcome to them as well.
For we are people of faith:
Faith in our expansive welcome
Faith in our ability to grow
Faith in the precious gift of our truths
Faith in the promise of trying, learning, changing
Faith in our capacity to know ourselves and each other ever deeply.
Welcome to you who are gay, straight, bi, pan, lesbian, queer, questioning, unable to be contained in any word.
Welcome to you who are trans, cis, genderqueer, nonbinary, intersex, agender, beyond words.
Welcome to you who are human.
Welcome to you who love and are loved.
Welcome to you who are blessed (which is all of you).
May this time together be a blessing.
We light this chalice to honor every single one of us.
~ Monica Jacobson-Tennessen
DeBenneville Family Winter Camp
Sat. Feb 15 - Monday Feb. 17th
Link for more information and to register:
Family Winter Camp - DeBenneville
Matthew Vasko
Founder of Century of Compassion; UUA Religious Educator
Friday, February 21st – 7:00 p.m. PT (via Zoom)
Hate has been on the rise in recent years, and the current political climate is only serving to exacerbate an already bad situation. Learn ways to speak up against hate both on social media and in everyday life. This comprehensive presentation combines the best teachings of trusted entities like the United Nations and Southern Poverty Law Center.
Topics to include:
· The importance of fact-checking and countering misinformation and outdated ideas
· How to calmly ally with targeted groups and individuals
· Why it matters that we speak up even while others remain silent
· Ways to support targeted groups and victims of hate crimes
· What a “Unity Rally” is and how to host one
And much, much more!
Please register for the forum in advance here:
https://bit.ly/30WaystoCounterHate
Announcing the 2025 Chalice Women’s Retreat!
Theme: Finding What Is Holy
Dates: Friday, March 28 – Sunday, March 30
Register now for a weekend at Camp de Benneville Pines in the San Bernadino Mountains. Come explore and identify aspects of your life, experiences, or the world around you that hold deep spiritual significance. Seek out the things that inspire a feeling of awe, wonder, and deep connection to something greater than yourself. Deepen your relationships with women from Chalice, make new friends, and renew your spirit among the pines.
Cost is $175 per person, which includes lodging, meals, and materials. Some scholarships will be available. Most attendees carpool to the event. There is limited space so a lottery will be held on 2/23 if interest exceeds capacity. Please contact Andy Pletcher before then to register or for registration-related inquiries. (805-551-0456, andypl...@gmail.com) Reach out to Jill Schlaus with any other questions. (805-504-5802, jills...@gmail.com)
Chalice has many Social Action groups
to engage with on a monthly basis!
Racial & Cultural Justice Team: 1st Monday zoom meetings at 5:30pm each month.
BIPOC UU Tri-County Collaborative: currently on hiatus
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 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/
Other ways to get involved or stay connected:
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
Take the Chalice Involvement in Groups, Committees, Social Justice and more Survey: How you are engaging with Chalice at this time. Click: Here
Visiting or new to Chalice and wish to receive and share more about yourself? Take this survey: Let's Get Connected
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, Minister, mini...@chaliceuu.org
Anthony Concepcion, Music Director musicd...@chaliceuu.org
Samantha Dickerson, Director of Lifespan Religious Exploration d...@chaliceuu.org
Ana Krista Johnson, Office Administrator ad...@chaliceuu.org or bookkeeper, bookk...@chaliceuu.org
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