Chalice N&N 12.19.25
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Upcoming Events
Dec 21 - Rev. Nica’s Sabbatical Ritual/Solstice service - 10 am Chalice
Dec 21 - Holiday Singalong Concert with, cookies and cocoa - 5 pm at Chalice.
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE: https://chaliceuu.yapsody.com/event/index/860663/holiday-sing-along
Dec 24 - Christmas Eve Candlelight Service w Rev. Nica - Sanctuary 5pm
Dec 28 - Grateful Gathering Drop In Group - noon in the Nest
Dec 28 - Chalice Climate Action Team - 12:30 on Zoom
Dec 31 - New Year’s Eve Queeraoke & Cupcakes - 6pm-9pm in the Lounge Open to All! Sing, Eat & Celebrate the Ball Drop (East Coast time!)
Jan 3 - Pizza and Undeck the Halls - 12-3 pm Chalice
SUNDAY SERVICE
Onsite & Online ~ 10 am
Reverend Nica Eaton
Finding The Light - Solstice Service
On this Winter Solstice we honor the turning of the year, the shortest day and the longest night. Together we will journey to the neolithic tomb of Newgrange in Ireland, where once each year a single shaft of sunlight pierces the darkness, reminding us that even in our deepest shadows the light returns. Join us for this sacred morning of reflection and hope as we share a sabbatical send-off ritual for Rev. Nica. This is her final Sunday service before sabbatical, though she will also lead our Christmas Eve celebration.
The registration link below will allow you to register for the service with your preferred email address. A service link will then be sent to that email. This service link will be active 5 minutes prior to the service. As an added benefit, you’ll be sent a recording of the service after it is done streaming!
Registration Link for the StreamYard Meeting:
You can also view our Livestream on FB: https://www.facebook.com/ChaliceUUF
Get your tickets now! This delightful evening of music, cookies, cocoa and community is sure to put you in the mood. Tickets are $20, all proceeds to benefit Chalice. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
Reach out to Anthony Concepcion at musicd...@chaliceuu.org
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE: https://chaliceuu.yapsody.com/event/index/860663/holiday-sing-along
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE - December 24th
Onsite & Online ~ 5 pm
Reverend Nica Eaton
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service - Love Is Born
Join us this Christmas Eve as we honor the love that continues to be born in us and among us. With story, music, fun for the kids, and our beloved candlelighting ritual, we gather in love and joy. Bring the whole family to this hope filled service and join us for cookies and merriment afterwards, and maybe even a visit from Santa!
The registration link below will allow you to register for the service with your preferred email address. A service link will then be sent to that email. This service link will be active 5 minutes prior to the service. As an added benefit, you’ll be sent a recording of the service after it is done streaming!
Registration Link for the StreamYard Meeting:
StreamYard Registration Link (Christmas Eve)
You can also view our Livestream on FB: https://www.facebook.com/ChaliceUUF
Grateful Gathering Drop in Circle - All Are Welcome!
December 28th - Noon to 1:30pm
in the Nest
Join this month’s Grateful Living Circle. This drop in group will offer the warm bond of small groups we are all familiar with, while bringing fresh new material from Grateful Living. Together, we will be in awe of the beauty around us, hold one another gently in the tender moments, and be open to all the wondrous things waiting just around the corner as we explore what it means to live a life of gratitude.
This gathering is open to anyone who would like to participate.
We hope to see you there!
New Year’s Eve Queeraoke and Cupcakes!
All are Welcome!
Join this joyful all ages celebration from 6pm-9pm on Wednesday, December 31st in the Lounge . We’ll ring in the New Year with singing, noshing on pizza & sweet treats, glitter tattoos & watching the East Coast Feed of the ball drop. Bring a snack to share. All are welcome!
Undeck the Halls Pizza Party
Saturday, January 3 noon to 3pm
At Chalice
Do you like pizza? Do you like to hang out with others? Do you like to have fun? Are you a fabulous person? Come join us, eat pizza, help put away our holiday decor and be fabulous! We’d love to see you there. For more information, contact Sam Dickerson at d...@chaliceuu.org
Chalice Lighting
To start your day, a meeting, or before a meal
In honor of ancient traditions that celebrate this time of longest night,
we observe that the flaming chalice holds the elements of the four directions:
Earth, air, fire, water.
The lamp oil for earth
The air that feeds the flame
The fire we light
And the chalice itself, the cup, the symbol of water
We light our chalice and reflect on the light we need to guide us through hard times:
the light of our shared faith,
the light of loving community,
the light of love, joy, and hope.
~ Rev. Sharon Wylie
December 25th Free Community Dinner
Temple Adat Elohim
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Sabbatical FAQ’s
Now available on the website, some answers to most frequently asked questions about Reverend Nica’s upcoming sabbatical which starts December 26, 2025. To find out more, click on the following link:
https://www.chaliceuu.org/blog/minister-sabbatical/
Food & Toiletries Drive for Adelante Comunidad Conejo
Donations are needed for vulnerable families. Needed items: Baby Formula, Bagged Beans, Bagged Rice, Deodorant, Diapers, Dish and Laundry Soap, Feminine Hygiene Products, Paper Towels, Reusable Grocery Bags, Shampoo, Soap, and Toilet Paper.
Drop donations inside the Chalice lobby on Wednesdays from 10am to 8pm or after service on Sundays.
Please make sure the items are not expired.
If you can help with temporary storage and/or pick up and delivery of items, please contact Clint at citize...@protonmail.com
Democracy In Action
If you're feeling overwhelmed by the political climate and unsure of how to take action, you're not alone. To help sift through all of the information, the Democracy in Action Team is sending out details each week on what actionable items you can take to fight political division and its threats to equal rights, our values, and democracy. It lists upcoming in-person, local events, as well as important calls you can make to your representatives. If you'd like to receive these emails, please email Kelly Niebergall at kellyni...@gmail.com. Let's resist together.
Love In Action Link
Looking for ways to put your love into action? Check out these opportunities!
https://bit.ly/LoveInActionOpportunities
Chalice has many Social Action groups
to engage with on a monthly basis!
Racial & Cultural Justice Team: 1st Wednesday Zoom meetings at 5:30pm each month.
The Citizens 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/
Put this on your Calendar!
Joys & Sorrows
Please email any joys and sorrows 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.
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Get more involved, connected and learn more about Chalice structure & Governance as a member: view links here: Making Connections 2025
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.
If you have special news to share with the congregation in Sunday services please write to j...@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 Wisdom Exploration: d...@chaliceuu.org
Ana Krista Johnson, Office Administrator: ad...@chaliceuu.org or Bookkeeper, bookk...@chaliceuu.org
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