Chalice News and Notes 2.3.23
Chalice Admin
We Nurture Spiritually Courageous People
Who Transform the World through
Justice and Compassion
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Feb 4 - Families Care - Social Hall - 4pm donate: https://bit.ly/FamiliesCare
Feb 5 - Crossing Paths, Hinduism - 1pm RSVP: https://bit.ly/CrossingPathsRSVP
Feb 5- OWL - 1pm
Grades 7-9 in YRUU room
Grades K-1 in Innovations room
Feb 8 - Racial and Cultural Justice Ministry Team meeting - 5:30pm
Feb 9 - BIPOC UU Tri-County Collaborative meeting - 6 pm
Feb 10 - Middle School Hangout - 6 pm RSVP: https://bit.ly/ChaliceHangout
Feb 12 - Bowl Painting Party to benefit Many Mansions - Social Hall - 12:30 pm
Registration in advance is preferred https://bit.ly/BowlPaintingParty
Feb 17 - Community Forum - Restorative Justice: Harm to Healing - 7 pm
Register in advance: https://bit.ly/RestorativeJusticeTransformingHarmtoHealing
Families Care - Tomorrow evening
Care Kit Assembly followed by Potluck!
Saturday, February 4th 4-6pm
Sign up to donate items: https://bit.ly/FamiliesCare
In Person & Online Service - 10 am
Tim Snowber
Vulnerability, the new Superpower?
Vulnerability is a popular topic lately- and the general takeaway is that weakness can be the key to strength and resilience. How can that be? Isn't strength all about being strong- and likewise, weakness is about being weak? This morning we will explore vulnerability as a spiritual concept- what does it mean? How can it be a path of strength? And how do we invite/make space for it to be a powerful force in our lives?
Join us in person or for the Zoom Meeting at 10 am
https://zoom.us/j/209555249?pwd=dkVSdDE1ZWh5dHBVcXo2ZHVKQUJkQT09
Meeting ID: 209 555 249
Phone: 16699009128
Password: 2020
Crossing Paths for Adults
Sundays
1-2:30 pm
in the library/ board room
(at the top of the stairs in Fellowship Hall)
This month Hinduism
Please Note we will not have a meeting on Feb. 26th
RSVP: https://bit.ly/CrossingPathsRSVP
OWL
Sundays - 1:00 pm
Grades 7-9 in YRUU room
Grades K-1 in Innovations room
Please address any communications or questions to: O...@chaliceuu.org
Diapers and Wipes Drive - Final day this Sunday
Sponsored by the Third Monday Chalice Circle
We have learned that many parents in our local community are struggling to meet the rising costs of diapers for their babies. Chalice would like to help the Conejo Community Outreach Center with their ‘diaper drive’ and will be collecting diapers and wipes beginning this Sunday and throughout January.
More specifically, they need:
All brands are accepted and appreciated but the diaper bank is especially grateful for donations of Huggies or Pampers diapers.
The diaper bank can accept open boxes of diapers, and even open sleeves — just make sure they are labeled with brand and size.
Most requested sizes: 5, 6, and 4t/5t pull ups, but any size donation is wonderful!
If you’d like to donate wipes, the diaper bank asks for unscented, sealed packs.
The third Monday Afternoon Chalice Circle is also contributing to this collection. Please join them in donating and helping our local parents.
Please Look for the collection box in Fellowship Hall when you come by on Sunday. For more information please contact:
Andy Pletcher andypl...@gmail.com
Jill Lewis Jilll...@yahoo.com
Chalice Lighting
To start your day, a meeting, or before a meal
We light this chalice,
For those who convinced us
that it was safe to share our longings,
For those who proved
that not everyone will run from the weight of the pain we carry,
For those who held us in our fear
and helped us heal from our regret,
For those whose humble apologies
made us believe
that we too could be forgiven,
And for those whose tenderness helped us see
that we no longer need to hide.
Our vulnerability frees us. It binds us.
It makes holy the path we travel together.
May this flame ever help us keep that in view.
~ Reverend Scott Tayler
Middle School Hangout
February 10th - 6-8 pm in Social Hall
RSVP by February 9th: https://bit.ly/ChaliceHangout
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Starting Next Sunday February 12th
Underwear Collection Challenge!
Help us to reach 300 pairs - details below
And also on February 12th…
Special Collection during service will benefit the Living Legacy Project (Selma Relief & Recovery Fund
After service we’ll be announcing the Chalice Sweetheart!
Come to a Bowl Painting Party to benefit Many Mansions!!!
Sunday, February 12th at 12:30 in Social Hall
(right after our Sweetheart Serenade and Potluck)
Participants will be given a bowl to paint which will later be given away to attendees of the Bowls of Hope Fundraiser.
There’s a $30 per bowl fee to cover the supplies, glazing and firing process. (Scholarships are available.)
Come, have fun, and help support the children and adult services of Many Mansions at the same time!!
To be sure we have enough bowls, please sign up in advance here:
https://bit.ly/BowlPaintingParty
Enjoy reading and discussing books with fellow UUs?
Join the Monday Night Book Group online @ 7:30 pm
Please join for discussions of the following books :
February 13th – Circe by Madeline Miller
March 13th – Dinners with Ruth by Nina Totenberg
April 10th – The Maid, a mystery by Nita Prose
May 8th – The Warmth of Other Suns by by Isabel Wilkerson
June 12th – Ordinary Grace by William Kreuger
July 10th – River of the Gods by Candice Millard
August 14th – The English Understand Wool by Helen De Witt
September 11th – Barefoot Lawyer by Chen Guangcheng
October 9th – Booth, a Novel by Joy Fuller
November 13th - Love Songs of W.E.B. DuBois by Honore Jeffers
December 11th – selection of titles for 2024
Zoom link : https://zoom.us/j/94954957056?pwd=ZnVVTzBBTVdubjBMYTZVSGp1eDM3dz09
Questions? Contact Sheri Hanson sheril...@gmail.com
or Jo Ann Van Reenan vanre...@gmail.com
Restorative Justice –
Transforming Harm to Healing
Friday, February 17th – 7:00 p.m. PT (via Zoom)
with
Erik Nasarenko, Ventura County District Attorney
Heather Garcia, Victor Juarez, and Sarah Mendez, Interface Children & Family Services
Chris Modica, Ventura County Probation
Transforming Harm to Healing is a Restorative Justice Program aimed at reducing disparities in the juvenile justice system and preventing recidivism. Hear how this process can allow the non-violent offender to learn how their actions caused harm and help offer empowerment and closure to the victim.
Please register for the forum in advance here:
https://bit.ly/RestorativeJusticeTransformingHarmtoHealing
Our Mission: To nurture spiritually courageous people who transform the world through justice and compassion.
OUR PROGRAM IS FREE BUT DONATIONS ARE GRATEFULLY ACCEPTED
Chalice Social Media Update
It is with regret that we say goodbye to Oscar Johnson, our social media consultant who has chosen to move on from his work with Chalice. In his absence, if you have any questions with regards to social media, feel free to reach out to socia...@chaliceuu.org or to Ana Johnson, our admin, at ad...@chaliceuu.org. We thank you for your patience as we deal with this transition.
Midyear Meeting Follow Up:
Dear Chalice Members,
If you missed the mid year congregational meeting that was held a few weeks ago, here are some links to recordings so you can see what you missed:
To view the whole meeting click Here
Here is the link to the section of the UUA Board meeting on Article II presentation. It’s a 30-minute watch on YouTube:
and
Here is a link to the portion of the mid year meeting regarding SiteVisioning:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1gbr66RcK6C-2r1E_XgUaV8eWjqW1Bux_
Families with elementary age kids, our district mountain camp invites you to:
“Choose Your Own Adventure”
2023 UU Elementary Family Winter Camp
This camp is for youth grades K through 6 and their families.
Saturday, February 18 – Monday, February 20, 2023
Deans: Shannon and Bill Stoker
Registration is OPEN!
https://www.uucamp.org/camps-retreats/youth-camps/2023-uu-elementary-family-winter-camp/
This camp is designed for kids in elementary school at the time of camp. Campers in grades 2–6 are encouraged to come to Camp and stay on their own in cabins with well-trained and talented counselors. While we welcome younger children to this camp, there is no programming provided for Junior and Senior High young people. These youth are welcome to attend our summer camps that are focused on their age groups.
If your 2–6 grade camper is not feeling quite ready for the counselor-cabin, they have the option of staying with their family in a family-cabin. Younger siblings (grades K-1) are invited along for the fun but must stay with their parent/guardian in a family-cabin. The littlest of siblings (Pre-K and below) are welcome at appropriate activities but must always be accompanied by a parent throughout the day.
Registration fees:
Camper (Kindergarten to 6th Grade): $185
Accompanying sibling (3 years to Pre-K): $125
Accompanying sibling (infant to 2 years): $0
Adult Parent/Guardian: $185
Questions about registration, contact our registrar, Laura Chamberlin, at regi...@uucamp.org. Questions about EFWC details, programming or camper concerns, contact our Camping Ministries Director, Marianne Swift-Gifford, at c...@uucamp.org.
Our Contact Information
Camp de Benneville Pines
41750 Jenks Lake Road West
Angelus Oaks, CA 92305
SAVE THE DATES! Plan ahead for summer 2023 camps
(registration will open in March):
Elementary camp: July 9-15
Middle School camp: July 16-22
Sr High School camp: July 23-29
Family Camp: July 30-Aug 5th.
Chalice Women’s Retreat 2023
Starting Point Journey Circle
Begins Sunday, April 16th, 1 - 3 pm
In person @ Chalice
Do you want to explore Unitarian Universalism and your Spiritual Path more deeply?
Sign up for our next Starting Point Journey Circle
For newcomers to Chalice and existing members
We invite you to join our UU journey program called 'Starting Point’.
Starting Point is a three session series, led by Rev. Nica, designed to deepen your spiritual understanding of Unitarian Universalism and to connect newcomers with members, creating a web of interconnection at Chalice. Additionally, newer people will experience Chalice’s small group culture, thereby deepening your spiritual engagement with our community.
All are welcome to this class by prior registration.
A commitment to all three sessions is requested.
Each session is from 1 - 3 pm
Sunday, April 16 - 1-3 pm - Session 1 will explore our personal spiritual journeys.
Sunday, May 21 - 1-3 pm - Session 2 will examine UU and Chalice’s history.
Wednesday, May 31 - 6:30 to 8:30 pm- Session 3 will look at our UU Theological journey.
For more information, you can email SPi...@chaliceuu.org
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/
Your Guide to the Inflation Reduction Act
Everything you need to know to maximize your savings!
The Inflation Reduction Act is full of incentives to help you and your family go electric. But there’s a lot to explore and understand, from electric appliances you may not even know about yet to the best way to structure your electric journey for maximum savings. Our Go Electric guide provides everything you need to know to start using the electric bank account full of money you now have to electrify your household.
Get your free guide here: https://www.rewiringamerica.org/IRAguide
meets the second Wednesday of Each Month
Next meeting Wednesday, February 8, 5:30 to 7pm
Join us by Zoom, as we consider developing resources for these challenging times.
Join Zoom Meeting:
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BIPOC UU Tri-County Collaborative meeting
Thursday, February 9th - 6:00pm
If you are a BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, or Person Of Color) Unitarian Universalist, we invite you to join Matt Chapa and Ayanna Gaines of Chalice Unitarian Universalist Fellowship for an evening of support and discussion.
Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/95532331455?pwd=TFI3b2MwUG96MmN0c1M5RHZiUXFsZz09
Please note that this meeting is for BIPOC folk only. Allies are encouraged to seek out other opportunities.
Chalice has many Social Action groups
to engage with on a monthly basis!
Racial Justice Team: 2nd Wednesday of Each Month - 5:30 - 7 pm
BIPOC UU Tri-County Collaborative: 2nd Thursday of the month - 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 pm
Community Forum Team Meeting: 4th Monday of the month
Saturday, February 4
7:30am AA Meeting
10:00am OA Meeting
4:00pm Families Care - Assemble care kits for unhoused followed by Potluck dinner!
Sunday, February 5
10:00am Chalice Worship Service (Zoom 2)
11:30am RE: Innovations - Leap of Faith
11:30am RE: Parent Group
11:30am RE: Reflections - Lisa the Skeptic
11:30am RE: YRUU - Boys Don't Cry
1:00pm OWL K-2
1:00pm OWL 7-9
1:00pm Crossing Paths for Adults - Hinduism
5:00pm Newcomer AA Meeting
Tuesday, February 7
5:00pm Community Life Meeting (zoom2)
7:00pm Chalice Circle Facilitator's Meeting (Zoom)
Wednesday, February 8
5:00pm Finance Committee Meeting (ZoomD)
5:30pm Racial and Cultural Justice Ministry Team meeting
6:00pm Sitevisioning meeting (zoom2)
6:00pm Overeaters Anonymous
7:00pm Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, February 9
6:00pm BIPOC UU Tri-County collaborative meeting
Friday, February 10
6:00pm Middle School Hangout
Other ways to get involved or stay connected:
Donate everytime you shop at Amazon. 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.
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-Guinn, Minister, is on Sabbatical until May
URGENT Calls can be sent to our board president, Annie Barker at (805) 415-4918 or pres...@chaliceuu.org
For emergency Pastoral care you can reach our Sabbatical minister at rev...@chaliceuu.org
Anthony Concepcion, Music Director musicd...@chaliceuu.org
Samantha Dickerson, Director of Religious Education d...@chaliceuu.org
Ana Krista Johnson, Office Administrator ad...@chaliceuu.org or bookkeeper, bookk...@chaliceuu.org
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