Chalice News & Notes 4.19.24
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Who Transform the World through
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Upcoming Events
April 21 - Open Mic Nite - 6pm Sanctuary
April 28 - Article II Conversation - Share and Learn -after service Sanctuary
May 5 - Meet the Minister - after service in the Nest (upstairs FH)
May 5 - Article II Discuss the Pros & Cons - 12:00 pm in the Sanctuary
May 17 - Community Forum - Film & Discussion: “The Mistranslation that Shifted Culture” - 7pm in person only 3327 Old Conejo Rd.
Please register for the forum in advance here:
https://bit.ly/1946TheMistranslationThatShiftedCulture
May 19 - Pancake Breakfast - 11:30 am Social Hall
May 19 - Congregational Meeting on our Move - Noon Sanctuary
CHALICE WILL HAVE A TABLE @ ARBOR EARTH DAY!
TOMORROW - April 20th 10 am - 2 pm
T.O. Community Center
Chalice Climate Action Team and other groups will be tabling at this uplifting family friendly community event at 2525 N. Moorpark Rd in T.O. If you have a bit of time, join us in offering connection and meaningful action. Contact Barbara Leighton for more info: belei...@yahoo.com
Earth Day Water Ceremony
Please bring a small amount of water to worship this Sunday
in a vial or jar from a place that holds personal significance to you. It could be water from a local river, a lake, the ocean, a rainstorm, or even your own tap at home. Whatever water you are grateful for. We will be combining our waters during the service. If you’re participating via zoom, please have a glass of water with you during worship.
SUNDAY SERVICE
In Person and Online ~ 10 am
Reverend Nica Eaton & Sam Dickerson
Kinship With Our Earth: An Intergenerational Service
“No one will protect what they don't care about, and no one will care about what they have never experienced” - David Attenborough. We know of the many ways to care for the earth, but what is that inspires us to do so? In this Intergenerational service, we will explore the many beautiful facets of this planet through song, stories, …and bubbles. Bring your wonder and affection for our blue boat home as we reconnect with our dear Mother Earth and celebrate Earth Day.
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
Thank You!
This past Sunday we raised over $500 to benefit the CA Interfaith Power and Light organization. Thank you for your generosity and for making a difference out in the community beyond our Chalice home!
April 28th at 11:30 am (after service)
& May 5th at 12:00
in the Sanctuary
Please join us for two opportunities to share, learn and discuss Article II which will be voted on at General Assembly this summer. On April 28th we will have a “Share and Learn” discussion held in the Sanctuary following service. On May 5th we will discuss the Pros & Cons of Article II and what it means for our faith moving forward. We hope you’ll join us for these two gatherings!
Chalice Lighting
To start your day, a meeting, or before a meal
We light this chalice for the web of life which sustains us,
For the sacred circle of life in which we have our being,
For the Earth, the Sky, Above and Below, and
For our Mother Earth, and for the Mystery.
~Paul Sprecher
“It’s About Time” Annual Cabaret
CALL for ACTS/ PERFORMERS
Let Anthony know by April 28th!
It’s that time; Chalice’s annual Cabaret is June 15th at 7pm - our last one in the Sanctuary - and we want you to participate! We welcome all types of talents. Musicians, magicians, storytellers, dancers and more are all encouraged to perform! This year’s theme is “time.”
As we prepare for our upcoming move into our new home, let’s reflect on time and its impact on our lives. We’re putting out a special call for dancers and/or choreographers to help with Rocky Horror Picture Show’s “Time Warp!” If you’re interested in being a part of our cabaret, please email music director, Anthony, by April 28th. Rehearsals will be held Wednesday and/or Thursday evenings beginning May 1st.
We need Content for our Social Media!
Add the Telegram app to your phone
Then open the email with this N&N on your phone
and then click the link to the Chalice sharing page here:
https://t.me/+q2yQdcVCS_tiY2Mx
You can then choose which photos you wish to share with Chalice for our social media!
Newcomers - We would like to invite people who have recently begun attending our services to meet Reverend Nica Eaton. You will have a chance to ask questions and to get to know her and our loving community a little better. We hope you will join her after service upstairs in Fellowship Hall to say hello!
Film & Discussion
1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture
Friday, May 17th – 7:00 p.m. PT (in person only)
This feature documentary chronicles the discovery of evidence that casts significant doubt on any biblical basis for LGBTQIA+ prejudice. “1946” is at once challenging, enlightening, and inspiring.
Event location: Chalice – 3327 Old Conejo Rd., Newbury Park, CA
Please register for the forum in advance here:
https://bit.ly/1946TheMistranslationThatShiftedCulture
April 26-28
We have 6 open positions for delegates to this Assembly in Ventura.
Please let Annie Barker know if you plan to attend, either virtually or in person and wish to be a delegate.
Contact pres...@chaliceuu.org
More Info here: 2024 Pacific Southwest Service Area Assembly
If you have questions about registration you can also contact Laura Chamberlin @ fundr...@uucamp.org.
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: 2nd Thursday of the month once a quarter - Next meeting June 13th 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
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/
Dear UUtheVote Team,
Thank you for returning the completed postcards! Your energy fuels us all.
We now have Virginia Phase II postcards. They have an April 23-June 3 deadline for mailing, which means we have time to work on them.
We have bunches of 20 same as before. I'll be at Chalice Sunday for our UUtheVote meet after service. We have completed cards for stamping.
And I will also have new bundles for Virginia. Please send me your orders so I can prepare them for you.
You can pick up Sunday, or as always, another time that's convenient at Jill or Pamela's.
Thank you for joining our efforts. We are one strong and determined team!
Love,
Jill and Pamela
The Women’s Interfaith Network
Cleaning Supply Drive
to benefit residents of Many Mansions
May 1st 6:30 pm
Want to make a special collection suggestion?
Chalice members are invited to submit a Special Collections Request Form for non-partisan, non-profit organizations whose work is consistent with UU values and principles and is not known to engage in activities which would conflict with UU values and principles. Requests are reviewed quarterly by the Special Collections Review Team.
Friday, April 19
Pacific Western Regional Assembly- Hybrid
Saturday, April 20
Pacific Western Regional Assembly- Hybrid
7:30am AA Meeting
10:00am OA Meeting
Sunday, April 21
Pacific Western Regional Assembly- Hybrid
10:00am Chalice Worship Service (Zoom 2)
5:00pm Newcomer AA Meeting
6:00pm 3rd Sunday of the Month Open Mic
Monday, April 22
7:00pm Women's Evening Group (zoom)
Tuesday, April 23
10:00am Gardenia Group (zoom)
1:00pm Feeding Hands (food preparation)
4:00pm Feeding Hands (serving)
7:00pm 4th Tuesday Chalice Circle
7:00pm Worship Committee (ZoomN)
Wednesday, April 24
6:00pm Overeaters Anonymous
6:30pm Search SVT 2 & 4th wed. meeting
7:00pm Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, April 25
7:00pm Moonflower Women's Group (Zoom)
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
Explore our website to learn more about everything we are doing.