Chalice News and Notes 5.31.24
Chalice Admin
We Nurture Spiritually Courageous People
Who Transform the World through
Justice and Compassion
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Upcoming Events
June 2 - Sunday Service - 10:00 am Sanctuary
June 3 - Racial & Cultural Justice Team Meeting - 5:30 pm Zoom:
https://zoom.us/j/95038163842?pwd=Z08zK3piTDkrNVhvTFFBZWNncVhwZz09
June 9 - Annual Congregational Meeting - 11:30 Sanctuary/ online
June 13 - BIPOC UU Tri-County Collaborative - 6 pm Zoom
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 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 & Sam Dickerson
The Story Goes On....
Today we honor our youth, our Religious Exploration Volunteers and our beloved Director, Sam Dickerson. Join us to hear moving stories from youth who've grown up in our community, who pass the torch on to our current children as the story goes on.
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
People of Memory
We are a People of Memory.
As inheritors of our ancestors’ legacy, we hold their stories tenderly.
Gleaning wisdom from diverse journeys; united in hope for the future.
Guide us to trust in love as we kindle this flame together.
~ Rev. Kimberlee Anne Tomczak Carlson
For news and updated about our move, visit the Site Vision page on our website: https://www.chaliceuu.org/our-site-vision/
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”
Save the date in your calendar now!
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 - One More Delegate Needed!
June 20 through 23
Chalice needs one more delegate for GA. Come watch the democratic process of our faith from Fellowship Hall, be a delegate, and vote on behalf of our members, at no cost to you. You’ll be joining current delegates: Annie Barker, Randall Edwards, Kathleen Holland and Don Cooper.
Thoughts and questions can be sent to GAdel...@chaliceuu.org
And 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 once a quarter - Next meeting June 13th 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/
Chalice Tabling at Camarillo Pride
Sunday June 2nd from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Chalice is co-hosting a table at the Camarillo Pride Event with the Ventura UU church. Participants are needed, if you are available to help at the table any time between noon and 4pm on June 2nd. Please reach out to Annie Barker to support this wonderful event.
And invite your friends to stop by our table!
meets the first Monday of Each Month
Next meeting Monday June 3rd, 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
Hope you all enjoyed the Memorial Day long weekend in your own awesome style!
We have distributed all the postcards for the current campaign.You can return completed cards this Sunday, June 2, for stamping. Reminder-these need to be mailed the latest July 1. We will be stamping this weekend and next.
Our next postcard campaign is with Environmental Voters Project. We expect to have them in mid-June. These are to encourage Florida residents who have an interest in climate issues to Vote. Jill will email you all when they arrive. They are due back by August 4 but, as always, should be returned as completed.
Meantime, here's an opportunity to TEXT voters in Florida this Wednesday! Fun, easy and moves us toward achieving the Good Trouble designation. Sign up here: https://mobilize.us/s/ND1KQr
And --GREAT NEWS! We have received our second UU the Vote matching grant from Spirit Level Foundation. To receive the full amount ($7,500) we will need to raise $2,500 in donations. We will be having a special collection in August, but if you want to support our efforts (and achieve the 3-1 grant), you can always donate earlier with UU the Vote in the subject line. (Note-we have pre-purchased stamps to carry us through the elections.)
In solidarity and friendship,
Jill and Pamela
Want to support Senior Concerns’ Meals on Wheels program
but don’t want to run? No problem!
Join the Chalice Team for the Love Run to benefit Senior Concerns’ Meals on Wheels program! You don’t even have to run!!!*
You can register for the Chalice “doggie dash” VIRTUAL* run here:
https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/RaceGroup-1?raceId=14443
Just select “Doggie Dash - Virtual” and “join or create a Team.”
On the next page select “Chalice” under “Select Team!”
*That’s right - we WON’T be running (except in spirit)!!!
Learn more about Senior Concerns at https://www.seniorconcerns.org
BIPOC UU Tri-County Collaborative
Meets the second Thursday of the month
Next Meeting Thursday June 13th from 6pm-7pm
If you are a BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, or Person Of Color) Unitarian Universalist, we invite you to join Matt Chapa and Ayanna Gaines of Chalice Unitarian Universalist Fellowship for an evening of support and discussion.
Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/95532331455?pwd=TFI3b2MwUG96MmN0c1M5RHZiUXFsZz09
Please note that this meeting is for BIPOC folk only. Allies are encouraged to seek out other opportunities.
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 1
7:30am AA Meeting
10:00am OA Meeting
4:00pm Meet Matt's Grill-Friend Vegan Dinner (Social Hall & Kitchen)
Sunday, June 2
10:00am Chalice Worship Service (In Person & Zoom 2)
5:00pm Newcomer AA Meeting
Monday, June 3
5:30pm Racial and Cultural Justice Ministry Team meeting
Wednesday, June 5
5:30pm Overeaters Anonymous
6:30pm Finance SVT 1 & 3rd wed. meeting (zoom2 )
7:00pm Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, June 6
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
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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