Chalice News & Notes 6.28.24
Chalice Admin
We Nurture Spiritually Courageous People
Who Transform the World through
Justice and Compassion
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Upcoming Events
TONIGHT! June 28 - Community Forum: “A Look at Proposition 47” - 7pm on Zoom
Please register for the forum in advance here:
https://bit.ly/VeraInstituteofJusticeProp47
June 29 - Chalice Moving Day - We need your help! 9am - 1:00 pm
Contact Randy Slentz: slent...@gmail.com
June 30 - Service to be held online only
July 1 - Racial & Cultural Justice Team - 5:30 on Zoom
July 7 - First service back onsite! With special Lunch after service - 10 am at 3331 Old Conejo Rd. (aka Fellowship Hall)
July 11 - BIPOC UU Tri-County Collaborative - 6pm on Zoom
July 14 - Ice Cream Social, Scavenger Hunt & Family Check-In - 11:30 (after service) at Chalice
July 21 - Family Hike and Lunch after service
July 21 - Open Mic Nite - 6pm in the Lounge
Prioritizing Care, Safety, and Community Investments:
A Look at Proposition 47 and Other Rollback Efforts
Vera Institute of Justice
TONIGHT! Friday, June 28th – 7:00 p.m. PT (via Zoom)
In 2014, California voters adopted Proposition 47, which changed certain low-level crimes from potential felonies to misdemeanors. The savings from reduced incarceration costs have allowed for over $800M to be reinvested into victim services, treatment, and prevention programs.
A new ballot measure backed by big retailers is looking to roll back key elements of Proposition 47 and increase incarceration by criminalizing homelessness and substance use disorders and increasing theft related penalties and sentencing enhancements. Over the next 10 years, the measure would cost our communities over $1 billion in funding for drug treatment, homelessness prevention, survivor services, and school-based prevention programs.
Join us and the Vera Institute of Justice, a national research and advocacy nonprofit working to end mass incarceration, for a community presentation on Proposition 47 and these rollback efforts.
Please register for the forum in advance here:
https://bit.ly/VeraInstituteofJusticeProp47
SUNDAY SERVICE
Online ONLY ~ 10 am
Tim Snowber with an ONLINE ONLY service from
Flaming Chalice International
My Muzungu Eyes Are Improving
UU Liz James has worked in a variety of service and development projects throughout the world. Her work with a particular project in Kenya through Flaming Chalice International has been particularly meaningful. In this service she is joined by Rev. Fulgence Ndadigimana, founder of Flaming Chalice, as she shares her work of trying to step back from a colonialist "let me show you how it's done" mindset.
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
New Light
We light this chalice to affirm that new light is ever waiting to break through to enlighten our ways:
That new truth is ever waiting to break through to illumine our minds:
And that new love is ever waiting to break through to warm our hearts.
May we be open to this light, and to the rich possibilities that it brings us.
~Charles A. Howe
(adapted from a responsive reading by Napoleon Lovely)
Your help is still needed for our move!
On June 29 we will be continuing our move from 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/
As you can see, we have many fun activities for you to participate in this summer. On July 14th we hope you’ll stay after service to participate in an Ice Cream Social and Scavenger Hunt for the whole congregation,
followed by a check in for our families.
For any questions or more information, you can contact Samantha Dickerson, our Director of Lifespan Religious Exploration (DLRE) at
Community Life Invites You!
Moonflower Women’s Group
4th Thursday of the month from 7-9 pm
Are you looking to connect with an interesting and supportive women’s discussion group? Please join us for Moonflower on the 4th Thursday of the month from 7-9. Currently we meet on Zoom but we will be discussing the option of meeting in person and sharing a meal. Just send us your email and we'll send you the zoom link (moonf...@chaliceuu.org) or contact Sharon Slentz. Our next meeting is June 27th and we will be discussing "Compassion". We would love for you to join us!
THE CHALICE CLUSTER WEEKEND RETREAT
at Camp deBenneville Pines is coming Soon!
Save the dates:
Friday, September 27 through Sunday, September 29, 2024
Join Chalice members and many of our neighboring congregations for this weekend retreat in the mountains. Sign up early and join in a beautiful weekend among the towering cedars, oaks, and pines of this beautiful camp owned and operated by the Pacific Southwest Regional Area of the UUA.
The atmosphere is one of fun, camaraderie, and friendship. This weekend is a chance for the whole family to relax, hike, sing, play games, swim, and enjoy the fresh air among other UUs.
For more information, registration, or to fill our need for a volunteer for Programs, or need for a Nurse contact Annie or David Barker (anniez...@gmail.com, davida...@gmail.com or both at cluster...@chaliceuu.org ).
We welcome your assistance!!! Please let us know!
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 (no meeting in July) will resume in August
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/
Dear UUtheVote Team,
The EVP postcards have arrived. I have 500 and they are going to be in packs of 25. They are due to mail Exactly on Tuesday, August 6. The message is shorter than on the Reclaim The Vote cards. Please send me your order and I will make them ready for you. We will have to cut off the orders for these at 500.
As you complete them, I will collect them and we can stamp them together. Pamela and I will hold them and mail them on 8/6.
We will continue with the Reclaim Our Vote Postcards in a few weeks. There will be 1000s more before the election.
Thank you so much for adding your hands and energy to UUtheVote's mission.
Love,
Jill and Pamela
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, June 28
7:00pm Community Forum - Bail Reform with the Vera Institute
7:30pm Movie Group 1 (zoom)
Saturday, June 29
7:30am AA Meeting
9:00 am - 1:00 pm MOVING DAY
10:00am OA Meeting - The Nest
Sunday, June 30
10:00am Chalice Worship Service Online Only (Zoom 2)
5:00pm Newcomer AA Meeting
Monday, July 1
5:30pm Racial and Cultural Justice Ministry Team meeting
Tuesday, July 2
6:30pm Community Life Meeting (zoom2)
Wednesday, July 3
6:00pm Portfolio Meeting
7:00pm Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, July 4
10:30am Jonquil Women's Group (zoom)
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
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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
Explore our website to learn more about everything we are doing.