Chalice News and Notes 5.24.24
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We Nurture Spiritually Courageous People
Who Transform the World through
Justice and Compassion
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Upcoming Events
May 26 - Climate Action Team Meeting - 12:30 pm Hybrid
https://zoom.us/j/873183426?pwd=K3FiL1VrYVJDM25zdjdTdHZXb0E4QT09
May 28 - Annual Budget Review - 6pm Zoom
https://zoom.us/j/91343828361?pwd=VGxNNzNKS1Y5TE1YeGxmT3U3U2V3dz09
May 30 - Living Dharma Meditation & Discussion - 7:30 in Fellowship Hall for information email at freder...@protonmail.com
June 9 - Annual Congregational Meeting - 11:30 Sanctuary/ online
June 15 - Chalice Cabaret - 7pm Sanctuary
Tickets are available using this link:
Chalice Cabaret Tickets
June 16 - Final Service in the Sanctuary - 10 am
June 23 & 30 - Services to be held online only
June 23 - Family Celebration Picnic - 12-3pm Peppertree Park
SUNDAY SERVICE
Onsite and Online ~ 10 am
Reverend Kikanza Nuri-Robins & Ayanna Gaines
Is It Binary, Or Not?
Life is complicated, and sometimes confusing. When we try to oversimplify things, we lose the nuances and subtleties that often make the biggest differences. In the Western World, we are taught to think rationally, logically and in a binary fashion. Often, however, the answer to the question, is it this or is it that, is yes. Come and reflect on the value of resting in ambiguity. What might we learn from the Paradoxes of the East?
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
We are grateful for all you give!
This past Sunday we raised over $900 for Unity Conejo and the Camarillo June Pride event. Thank you for participating as we live our values out in the community!
Chalice Lighting
To start your day, a meeting, or before a meal
In betwixt and in between
We move in the liminal spaces
that show shades of
what can become
what can be
We light this chalice
as a symbol of courage
to move into that time of
this and that
and not this
and not that
With patience and faith
and love
and hope
that this time will pass
Like the sun that moves
in between
rising
and setting
Reminding us that
beauty resounds
In betwixt
and
In between
~Reverend Summer Albayati
Annual Budget Review
Conversation & Questions
May 28th
6pm on Zoom
Join us here for a conversation about our 2024-2025 Annual Budget and get your questions answered!
https://zoom.us/j/91343828361?pwd=VGxNNzNKS1Y5TE1YeGxmT3U3U2V3dz09
Living Dharma Connection
Thursday, May 30th
7:30 to 9:00 pm
In Fellowship Hall
This informal Buddhist meditation and Dharma discussion group is open to everyone, but oriented to people with some familiarity with Buddhism. To join and receive monthly meeting details/readings, please contact Frédérik Sisa by email at freder...@protonmail.com.
For news about our move, visit the Site Vision page on our website: https://www.chaliceuu.org/our-site-vision/
Our Annual Congregational Meeting will be held June 9th after service from 11:30 in the Sanctuary (and on Zoom if you cannot be present onsite). We invite everyone to stay and participate. We'll review and vote on the budget, as well as take a straw vote, which will impact how our delegates vote on Article II during General Assembly. Your voice will always matter to us, and we encourage all members to come practice the "The Right of Conscience and the Use of the Democratic Process Within Our Congregations and in Society at Large”
Save the date in your calendar now!
Cabaret Tickets Now Available
Purchase in advance for $5 off!
We’re putting “fun” into Fundraising…
An event you won’t want to miss!
Saturday June 15th @ 7:00pm
In the Sanctuary
Chalice’s Cabaret Fundraiser is a spectacular evening of entertainment that showcases our community’s many talents, with some special surprises in store. Musicians, magicians, dancers, poets and more will be sharing their talents. During the intermission, be sure to enjoy fellowship, hors d’oeuvres and beverages.
Tickets available for purchase in advance for $25 (youth for $15). Tickets at the door are $30.
There are a limited number of seats so don’t wait!
Tickets are available using this link:
Chalice Cabaret Tickets
All proceeds go to sustaining Chalice UU Fellowship.
No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
Family Celebration Picnic
Sunday, June 23rd, 12pm - 3pm
Peppertree Park, 3720 Old Conejo Rd
Community Life wants to expand!
Our community has many fun activities coming up and we would love your ideas and sparkle. Our Community Life team is an easy and fun way to connect and to add your own special touch to the life of our beloved community. Inquire at commun...@chaliceuu.org. We look forward to hearing from you!
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/
Chalice Climate Action Team Meeting
Meets 4th Sunday of the Month
next meeting Sunday, May 26th at 12:30 p.m.
Join us for a discussion on action items to help tackle the climate crisis.
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/873183426?pwd=K3FiL1VrYVJDM25zdjdTdHZXb0E4QT09
Or by smart phone - One tap mobile+16699009128,,873183426#
Or dial in: +1 669 900 9128
Meeting ID: 873 183 426
Password: 715302
CCAT: Respecting the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part, the Chalice Climate Action Team educates ourselves and connects with others to advocate for a just and sustainable future for life on Earth.
Cards, cards and more cards... This month we're sending cards to Black registered voters in North Carolina, come pick up a batch, or return your completed cards for stamping. We are taking orders and can get them to you, or give them to you at service on Sunday. They are prepared in bundles of 30 and ready to go.
They are due back by June 28, but can be returned to Jill or Pamela anytime before.
Also, if you want to try your hand at texting, there is a great opportunity to text voters in Wisconsin on 5/29 from 4-5PM. It's as easy as can be. If you participate in texting, please keep track of your numbers so we can count them towards our UU the Vote numbers. Here is the link to sign up for texting: https://mobilize.us/s/tcl8a7
As always, we plan to be upstairs in the boardroom for a brief update after service on Sunday.
We have the best team and are so grateful for you.
Jill and Pamela
Want to support Senior Concerns’ Meals on Wheels program
but don’t want to run? No problem!
Join the Chalice Team for the Love Run to benefit Senior Concerns’ Meals on Wheels program! You don’t even have to run!!!*
You can register for the Chalice “doggie dash” VIRTUAL* run here:
https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/RaceGroup-1?raceId=14443
Just select “Doggie Dash - Virtual” and “join or create a Team.”
On the next page select “Chalice” under “Select Team!”
*That’s right - we WON’T be running (except in spirit)!!!
Learn more about Senior Concerns at https://www.seniorconcerns.org
Chalice Tabling at Camarillo Pride
Sunday June 2nd from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Chalice is co-hosting a table at the Camarillo Pride Event with the Ventura UU church. Participants are needed, if you are available to help at the table any time between noon and 4pm on June 2nd. Please reach out to Annie Barker to support this wonderful event.
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, May 24
7:30pm Movie Group 1 (zoom)
Saturday, May 25
7:30am AA Meeting
10:00am OA Meeting
Sunday, May 26
10:00am Chalice Worship Service (In person & Zoom 2)
12:30pm Climate Action Team (Zoom2)
5:00pm Newcomer AA Meeting
Monday, May 27
5:30pm Community Life Meeting (zoom2)
7:00pm Women's Evening Group (zoom)
Tuesday, May 28
10:00am Gardenia Group (zoom)
1:00pm Feeding Hands (food preparation)
4:00pm Feeding Hands (serving)
6:00pm 2024-25 Budget Conversation (Zoom2)
7:00pm 4th Tuesday Chalice Circle
7:00pm Worship Committee (ZoomN)
Wednesday, May 29
5:30pm Overeaters Anonymous
6:30pm Search SVT Leaders
7:00pm Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, May 30
7:30pm Living Dharma Connection - Meditation & Discussion (onsite only)
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
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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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