Chalice News and Notes 6.7.24
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Who Transform the World through
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Upcoming Events
June 9 - Annual Congregational Meeting - 11:30 (after service) 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 22 & 29 - Chalice Moving Days - help needed! 9am - 1:00 pm
Contact Randy Slentz: slent...@gmail.com
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 Nica Eaton
This I Remember…
Today, we renew our commitment to each other and our community. We hear inspiring stories from long time members who share tales from their years at Chalice. Join us for these stories of our history, as we prepare for our next chapter. We'll also be celebrating our newest Chalice members in today's service!
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
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 poll, 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”
Meet our newest Chalice Members
We hope you’ll get to know them more in the weeks to come. Be sure to say “hi” and extend a warm welcome to these wonderful people!
Bethany Simonsen
Bethany Simonsen has been married to her husband, Mike, for twenty-two years. They have three children, and the youngest, Lydia, has been enjoying coming to Chalice with her. Bethany grew up in Oregon and has a degree in Humanities-Classics from BYU. She left the Mormon church because it didn't live up to her standards of love, inclusion, and serving others. Bethany is an avid reader, a writer, a freelance editor, and a musician. In her (little) free time, she also likes to garden and raise monarch butterflies.
David Campbell
I grew up in Simi Valley and left as soon as I could at 19 years old on my own to find a more diverse and inclusive community and college. I finished my A.A. at Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut, CA and then made an even greater move to Chicago where I finished my Bachelor of Science in Commerce with a degree in Finance at DePaul University. Not long after, I fell into a career in accounting for large real estate assets (such as a regional shopping mall for example). I've been in that field for 18 years and have enjoyed being able to utilize both my practical and intellectual skills as well as my social and creative skills. Just no creative accounting!
I spend most of my time spoiling my two dogs, Clover & Spirit who are 8 year old Malagasy Coton de Tulears. I call them "My boys". They have a lot more hair than I do so I spend a lot of time grooming them myself so their long coats always look fresh. I enjoy taking them on adventures such as family camping trips or trips to the beach or dog park or just relaxing at home. I also enjoy reading, cooking, baking, gardening, helping others and building a legacy of goodwill. Usually, when safe, the boys get to sample what I cook.
I was raised Catholic but left the church as soon as I had a choice. I didn't believe a faith existed that included and accepted everyone as I was taught to. Years ago I asked Google "is there a religion that accepts everyone" - and that's where I found the Unitarian Universalists. It took quite a time, and some courage after that, before I finally decided to come see what UU's are all about and landed at Chalice.
Things you may not know about me is at one point I was an avid musician and at one time had an opportunity to be a professional model but chose business school instead. I love to experience the diversity the world has to offer whether it is meeting new people, traveling, nature, or trying different or even exotic foods.
In participating in the Starting Point program at Chalice, I never imagined finding so much in common within the differences I had with my peers. I am happy to have met everyone in Starting Point and to continue getting to know others in our congregation. I am grateful to be part of a loving and inclusive community that can also have difficult conversations and also gives back to local people and organizations.
Erica Gardner Schuster & Wayne Ayres
In addition to being new members of Chalice, Wayne and Erica are now new parents! “We are so happy to share the joyful news of our daughter's birth. Solstice Scout Gardner Schuster Ayers was born on Friday 5/17 at 6:14 am. She is our miracle, and we're very much in love (as well as quite sleep-deprived). We look forward to raising her in this special spiritual community.”
THIS WEEK enjoy COFFEE in the NEW LOUNGE!
As we transition out of our Sanctuary we’ll be inviting you to grab your coffee in the Lounge (this was formerly Childspace and is next to the administration office). We’re not finished with it, but it is taking shape nicely and promises to be a cozy gathering place. We invite you to grab your coffee there and then head back to the Sanctuary for the Congregational Meeting!
Chalice Lighting
To start your day, a meeting, or before a meal
We are all flames.
When we gather
hand in hand
our church
our community
our home
We inspire,
We celebrate,
We come together
Sharing our light
of hope
for our shared future.
~Josh, Prudence, & Percival Robern
Your help is needed for our move!
On June 22 & 29 we will be moving all items from the Sanctuary to fellowship hall. 9:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. (additional if needed.) Please contact Randy Slentz for more information: slent...@gmail.com
For news and updated about our move, visit the Site Vision page on our website: https://www.chaliceuu.org/our-site-vision/
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!
General Assembly
June 20 through 23
If you’d like to attend the conference you can still register. 2024 Virtual General Assembly is an enriching experience packed with featured speakers, dynamic worship, and exclusive access to our event app’s on-demand content. Whether you’re a past attendee or a first-timer, this is your chance to be part of an incredible gathering. Reserve your virtual spot today, and join us at General Assembly 2024.
You can learn more here:
Register here:
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, every other month - Next meeting July 11th 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/
Hello Team UUtheVote!
This week, many of us are writing postcards for North Carolina. I hoped for us to meet and stamp but the congregational meeting is right after service on Sunday. Please give me (Jill Lewis) the completed ones this Sunday in the Sanctuary after (or before) service. I will stamp and mail.
Next Sunday, June 16, we will meet upstairs in the boardroom, chat and stamp after service.
I hope some of you were able to text with Sylvester from VoteRiders this Tuesday. His sessions are super fun with driving music on as we text. Why not try it? If you have been texting, please give us the numbers. We track and report these actions toward our UUA Good Trouble efforts.
VoteRiders does have an event coming up you may want to attend-
See below:
Our Time is Now": Inspiring and Mobilizing Black Women (virtual registration) · VoteRiders
It's motivating to hear how others are working toward our same values and better outcomes for us all.
As I mentioned a few emails ago, Pamela Lopez is going on vacation for a few weeks. Please contact me (Jill) with all UUtheVote matters for now.
NEW CARDS COMING!
I expect to have 500 Environmental Voters Project postcards next week. I will email you as soon as they are available. Not sure if they will be in bundles of 20 or 30. You can email me with orders starting today so that I can package them for you when they arrive.
That's it for now.
Love,
Jill
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.
Saturday, June 8
7:30am AA Meeting
9:00am Citizens Climate Lobby
10:00am OA Meeting
Sunday, June 9
10:00am Chalice Worship Service (onsite & Zoom 2)
11:30am Annual Chalice Congregational Meeting ((In person & Zoom2)
5:00pm Newcomer AA Meeting
Monday, June 10
7:00pm Women's Evening Group (zoom)
Tuesday, June 11
10:00am Gardenia Group (zoom)
6:00pm RE Committee Meeting (zoom2)
7:00pm COSM (zoomN)
Wednesday, June 12
5:00pm Finance Committee Meeting (ZoomD)
5:30pm Overeaters Anonymous
7:00pm Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, June 13
7:00pm Sapphire women's Group (Zoom)
7:00pm 2nd Thursday UU Ukeleles
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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