We Nurture Spiritually Courageous People
Who Transform the World through
Justice and Compassion
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Upcoming Events
Dec 22 - Crossing Paths - during R.E. at Chalice
Dec 24 - Christmas Eve Service - 5pm at Chalice / streaming on FB live
Jan. 5 - Neighborhood Networks - after service at Chalice or online
Jan. 11 - Gen XYZ Drum Circle & Potluck - 5 pm Chalice Lounge
Jan. 12 - Cottage Conversations - 12 noon in person at Chalice
Jan. 15 - Cottage Conversations - 6pm on Zoom
Jan. 16 - Cottage Conversations - 7pm on Zoom
Jan. 22 - Cottage Conversations - 2pm in person at Chalice
RSVP Now! - Cottage Conversation signup
Jan. 25 - Climate Justice Revival - 10am -2:00 pm at Chalice
Jan. 26 - Climate Justice Revival - after service at Chalice
SUNDAY SERVICE
Onsite & Online ~ 10 am
Grenda David
The Gift of Presence through Stories of Resilience
Our survival instincts (and the media) encourage us to focus on the worst of what is going on in the world. There is evidence that we are remarkably resilient beings with the capacity to evolve, heal and renew. Presence is the gift of knowing we are not alone as we journey and the holiday season is filled with human rituals of connection and hope that can help us guide our way. Join Grenda as she shares stories of resilience, hope and presence.
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
Chalice Lighting
To start your day, a meeting, or before a meal
WALK SLOWLY It only takes a reminder to breathe,
a moment to be still,
and just like that,
something in me settles, softens,
makes space for imperfection.
The harsh voice of judgment drops to a whisper
and I remember again that life isn't a relay race;
that we will all cross the finish line;
that waking up to life is what we were born for.
As many times as I forget, catch myself charging forward
without even knowing where I'm going,
that many times I can make the choice to stop,
to breathe, and be, and walk
slowly into the mystery.
~ Danna Faulds
Join Us Tuesday Evening at 5 pm
For this very special candlelight service
Refreshments to Follow!
Minister’s Schedule
Rev. Nica will be taking personal leave, vacation and study leave starting Monday, November 25 and returning Tuesday, January 7th. She will not be available by email or text during that time. Our wonderful worship services will continue with special guest speakers.
Please refer general matters to our Administrator, Ana Krista Johnson at ad...@chaliceuu.org or reach out to Board President, Annie Barker, with any urgent issues at Pres...@chaliceuu.org. Our Pastoral Care team is also available at pastor...@chaliceuu.org.
Thank you for granting Rev. Nica this important time of rest, study and renewal.
Sunday, January 5th Families Care
Donations for Care Kits Gratefully Accepted!
Neighborhood Networks Dot Sunday
Stay after service Sunday January 5th
to connect with your neighbors!
It is a great opportunity to connect with Chalice members and friends who live near you and get to know each other in a smaller group setting.
There will be both in person and virtual options.
Any questions? Reach out to Sharon Slentz who is our
Neighborhood Network Director.
DRUM CIRCLE & POTLUCK
2nd Saturdays Starting January 11th
5pm in the Lounge
Cottage Conversations: What does our future look like?
Please come to our Cottage Conversations, available on four different dates and times. This will be an opportunity to share in a small group the ways that Chalice and its new Sanctuary bring meaning to your life.
Think of it as a social & community event, not a meeting. Please consider bringing a potluck item to share. If you choose one of the zoom sessions, feel free to also eat while discussing.
We invite you to attend one of these sessions. Either:
Sun. Jan. 12th at 12 noon in person at Chalice
Wed. Jan. 15th at 6pm on Zoom
Thur. Jan. 16th at 7pm on Zoom
Wed. Jan. 22th at 2pm in person at Chalice
Let us know which session you’d like to attend at:
and we’ll send you a reminder in January.
Happy Holidays, Your Board of Trustees
Save the Date!
Chalice Climate Justice Revival
January 25 10 am-2:00 pm
& after service on the 26th
Day One will include carefully designed facilitated dialog sessions for adults and interested youth to reflect, relate to each other and the larger group while creatively engaging together. Scripts are based on systems thinking principles, relational organizing and practices for complex problems. They are intended to help build trust and connection as we:
1. develop a “rich picture” of where we want to be locally, across many perspectives
2. value self-care with somatic exercise and take time to acknowledge obstacles together,
3. explore our collective capacity, practice genuine appreciation, with grace for our imperfections
4. create sacred circles of individual and collective commitment to live into our vision.
Day Two is for meaningful worship and music, a dedicated special collection for a local group, followed by an hour of group engagement around action.
Love In Action Opportunities
As a new addition to our Newsletter, we’ve created a document that all can contribute to and reference. This ongoing living document is intended to give us all opportunities to build and strengthen links to the wider community, live out our values and be the change we want to see in the world. Each time one of us participates outside of the Chalice walls we strengthen our interdependent web of life and deepen our resilience.
Do you know of any events or volunteering opportunities you'd like us to invite our members to participate in? If so, please share the information here:
LOVE IN ACTION OPPORTUNITIES with CHALICE
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/
Listen to the Chalice Podcast Here!
https://open.spotify.com/show/70G7HepNJJqAG5pXA2v6pX?si=RWj-14fXTeGZSu7948hQ_g
Or Here:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chalice-unitarian-universalist-inspiration/id1771213181
Follow Us to be notified about new episodes!
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:
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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