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Who Transform the World through
Justice and Compassion
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Upcoming Events
March 2- Meet the Minister - 11:30 in the Nest -
Please RSVP Here: Meet The Minister
March 3 - Racial & Cultural Justice Team - 5:30 Zoom
March 9 - Families Care makes kits for the unhoused - donations requested! Distributed during coffee hour in the Lounge
March 16 - Crossing Paths - during RE (lasts one hour) in room 4
March 16 - Open Mic Nite - 6 pm in the Lounge
March 21 - Community Forum: “California’s Path Forward” - 7 pm Zoom
Please register for the forum in advance here:
https://bit.ly/CAPathForwardImpactsofProject2025
SUNDAY SERVICE
Onsite & Online ~ 10 am
Rev. Nica Eaton
What Can We Trust?
When the world around us is devolving into chaos, what can we trust? Trusting ourselves can feel impossible when we are overwhelmed by uncertainty, grief, or fear, yet deep within us lies a wisdom that has guided us through every challenge. This service explores how we can cultivate trust, not through control or certainty, but through deep presence, self-compassion, and an openness to life as it unfolds. Grounded in Unitarian Universalist values and the world's wisdom traditions, we will reflect on how we can trust both ourselves and our community, moving beyond fear into a place of quiet confidence, resilience, and love.
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
RSVP for Meet the Minister Here: Meet The Minister
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our dear member Charles "Chuck" McKinnon. He was born August 19, 1933 and led a full and eclectic life; holding a doctorate in aerospace engineering, he held patents from his work with various aerospace companies. His work with Engineers Without Borders took him to Africa, building water towers for remote villages. He was an Air Force veteran and served in the reserves for many years, as well as an accomplished sailor, amateur astronomer, and passionate camper. He and his wife Laure have been members of Chalice for two decades. He is survived by his wife, two sons, three daughters, grandchildren and great grandchildren. The family will hold a celebration of life at Chalice on May 17th.
A Message from the Chalice Board
Hi Members of Chalice,
Following a request at our Mid-Year meeting, we’ve made it easier to access our financial reports and we continue to give you access to the board meeting minutes and a lot more.
Accessing our Leadership Documents can be as easy as going to our website, clicking on the Members pull-down, and then clicking on Members Resources, which will take you to our Shared Google Drive. Several years ago, we set up a Shared Google Drive for all members, called ‘Members.’ Inside, you'll find folders with various information, including: Board, Community Life, Covenant/Values/Vision, History, and Library. Here is the link: Members Shared Drive
In the Board folder, you can access board meeting minutes, fellowship meetings, financial reports, and other organizational documents. Here is the direct link: Members Board Shared Drive
Feel free to explore the information to stay informed about the work of your volunteers and staff, and/or take some time to get familiar with all the available resources.
Our Chalice Vision has been slightly edited to incorporate disabilities into our work, take a look: Covenant/Vision/Values
We hope this is helpful. Please feel free to reach out if you need assistance or have questions: Pres...@chaliceuu.org, and Trea...@chaliceuu.org for Financial questions.
Warmly,
Annie Barker and Chalice Board
Greetings Chalice from the Better Building Use Team
(aka BBUT)
We are a group who volunteered at January’s congregational meeting to clear out things that are no longer being used by us but are taking up useful space in various corners of our building. The ultimate goal is to make the best use of the precious space that we own. We will identify things that don’t seem to be in use and we need your help in a couple of ways:
Help us identify things that, even if they might look like random items, actually are currently being used.
Help us identify things that may have significant historical significance and should be held onto in some form or find its way to a caretaker. For example, the “blue tree” from the YRUU room.
Help us find new homes for things if you are interested in owning or purchasing from us (or repossessing things that may have once been yours.)
Let us know if you think anyone else you know- in Chalice or beyond- might be interested in or need any of the things we are clearing out.
Process for dealing with stuff:
We will post a brief description (and pictures when possible) of items we believe we no longer want or need. This notice of things “on the chopping block” will be in News and Notes and in the slides before each service.
You will have one week to let us know if something needs to be handled a particular way.
If you see something you think we should hold onto, contact us via email at bbu...@chaliceuu.org.
If nobody indicates a use or need for something, we will sell/donate/discard items as appropriate.
You, that’s right each and everyone of YOU, are the crucial link in helping us identify and process stuff correctly. Please let us know by email at bbu...@chaliceuu.org. You can also be in touch with Erika, Claudia, Tim or Randy.
We are very excited to be clearing things out so our beautiful building serves our needs in the best way possible.
Thanks very much!
Chalice Lighting
To start your day, a meeting, or before a meal
A Sturdy Flame
We light this chalice with hope, a sturdy flame we nurture in these difficult times.
We light this chalice with the heart of compassion for a nation divided by politics and strife.
We light this chalice knowing that it will take all of us to repair this world we live in.
May we find rest, compassion and the hope that we need to nurture ourselves and each other.
May this sturdy light remind us of the people we can be, and the difference we can make in the world together.
~ Rev. Julianne Lepp
Joys and Sorrows have become increasingly challenging to manage with too many channels coming in at the same time during service. We are trying to streamline things for our wonderful Worship team. We have decided to stop receiving texts and Zoom chat joys and sorrows and instead request that all joys and sorrows be emailed prior to service by 8 am on Sunday mornings to this address: j...@chaliceuu.org.
You may still fill out cards if you are attending in person.
Donations Requested: socks, rain ponchos, beanies, warm gloves, shampoo/ conditioner, bars of soap, hand sanitizer, toothbrushes, nail clippers, nail files, hair ties, band-aids, tissues, cotton swabs, lip balm, pens, hand lotion, sunscreen
In travel sizes…
Sign up to donate:
Families Care Donations Sign Up Genius
Chalice Families Are Invited to Join the As One Harmony Choir
We welcome ‘As One Harmony’ to Chalice. Chalice families are offered the opportunity to participate in any of the choirs! Contact director, Katie Phillipson at katherine....@gmail.com.
California’s Path Forward
and the Impact of Project 2025
Jacqui Irwin
Assemblymember, District 42, California State Assembly
Deborah Klein Lopez
Councilmember, Agoura Hills City Council
Adriene Coulter
Indivisible Ventura Co-Founder
Friday, March 21st – 7:00 p.m. PT (via Zoom)
As our leaders in Sacramento prepare for the new year, we’ll discuss how the fires and the anti- democratic actions from Washington D.C. with Project 2025 have impacted our path forward.
Topics to include
· California’s vision for this year
· What’s in “Project 2025”
· What are the impacts in California
· What are the impacts locally
· What we can do to protect democracy
Please register for the forum in advance here:
https://bit.ly/CAPathForwardImpactsofProject2025
2025 Chalice Women’s Retreat!
Theme: Finding What Is Holy
Dates: Friday, March 28 – Sunday, March 30
Register now for a weekend at Camp de Benneville Pines in the San Bernadino Mountains. Come explore and identify aspects of your life, experiences, or the world around you that hold deep spiritual significance. Seek out the things that inspire a feeling of awe, wonder, and deep connection to something greater than yourself. Deepen your relationships with women from Chalice, make new friends, and renew your spirit among the pines.
Cost is $175 per person, which includes lodging, meals, and materials. Some scholarships will be available. Most attendees carpool to the event. There is limited space so a lottery will be held on 2/23 if interest exceeds capacity. Please contact Andy Pletcher before then to register or for registration-related inquiries. (805-551-0456, andypl...@gmail.com) Reach out to Jill Schlaus with any other questions. (805-504-5802, jills...@gmail.com)
GRATITUDE CIRCLES
With Reverend Nica & Sam Dickerson
Link to Register: https://grateful.org/gathering/nica-eaton
Limited to 14 spaces so don’t wait!
First come first served
If we reach the limit, those signing up after will be added to a waiting list
Hollywood Bowl Season
Please Respond with interest by March 14th!
Tis the season for food, wine, fellowship and music under the stars!
Join your UU friends and family for a picnic and a world class concert this summer at the iconic Hollywood Bowl. Check the list below, and email Anthony at musicd...@chaliceuu.org with the concerts you’re interested in. The concerts we attend, as well as the rates won’t be determined until we determine the numbers of attendees. Submitting your interest in not a commitment to purchase tickets. 3/14/25 is the deadline for submitting your interest, but please submit ASAP. Final decisions and costs will be made 3/16/25 with payments due 3/17/25.
(We typically meet 1.5-2 hours before showtime for the picnic)
Opening Night w/Hugh Jackman-6/7/25 8pm
John Fogerty- 7/6/25 7:30pm
Bugs Bunny at the Symphony- 7/11/25 8pm; 7/12/25 8pm
Tchaikovsky w/Fireworks- 7/18/25 8pm
Diana Ross- 7/25/25 8pm; 7/26/25 8pm
I Want My ‘80s- 7/27/25 7:30pm
Cynthia Erivo in Jesus Christ Superstar- 8/1/25 8pm; 8/2/25 8pm; 8/3/25 7:30pm
Dudamel Conducts Ellington and Ravel- 8/5/25 8pm
Jurassic Park Live in Concert- 8/8/25 8pm; 8/9/25 8pm
Gustavo, Yuja & the Bolivars- 8/12/25 8pm
Alabama Shakes- 8/13/25 8pm
Rachmaninoff- 8/19/25 8pm; 8/21/25 8pm
Maestro of the Movies John Williams- 8/22/25 8pm; 8/23/25 8pm
Cyndi Lauper 9/29/25 8pm; 9/30/25 8pm
Mozart’s Requiem 9/4/25 8pm
Josh Groban w/LA Phil- 9/5/25 8pm; 9/6/25 8pm
Chicago w/Fireworks- 9/12/25 8pm; 9/13/25 8pm; 9/14/25 7:30pm
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/
meets the first Monday of Each Month
Next meeting Monday March 3, 5:30 to 7pm
Join us by Zoom, as we consider developing resources for these challenging times.
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://zoom.us/j/95038163842?pwd=Z08zK3piTDkrNVhvTFFBZWNncVhwZz09
One tap mobile
Meeting ID: 950 3816 3842
Passcode: 734802
For one day, don’t make purchases online or in stores. If necessary, buy only essentials of foods and medicines and where possible only buy from small local businesses. No large retailers, no fast food chain stores.
Also, a lenten retail fast has been announced… March 5th through April 17
Learn more about it here:
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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