Chalice News & Notes 4.18.25
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Upcoming Events
TODAY! - Good Friday “Grieving All That’s Being Lost” Zoom Circle - 5-6
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://uuma.zoom.us/j/2921204025?omn=92265101253
April 20 - Flower Celebration - Bring a flower to service!
April 20 - Open Mic Nite - 5:30pm the Lounge
April 27 - Crossing Paths - 10:30 (lasts 1 hour) - RE
May 4 - Bagel Buddies - after service
Good Friday “Grieving All That’s Being Lost” Zoom Circle
Dearest Beloved Chalice Community,
It seems important with all that’s going on in our country and world at the moment, to have an opportunity to gather and share how you are doing. And Good Friday - a time of grieving - seems like the day to do it.
So I am offering an impromptu Zoom gathering TODAY from 5 - 6 pm.
We will begin and end with a brief meditation, followed by a time of sharing what’s on your heart. It will be an opportunity to witness one another, not to solve problems, but to be heard in our grief and worries. I know this also falls during Passover, but I am hoping this call will come before people's Passover Seders begin.
Please have a candle ready to light in your space.
The Zoom link for this call is:
Topic: Good Friday Communal Grieving
Time: Apr 18, 2025 05:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://uuma.zoom.us/j/2921204025?omn=92265101253
Meeting ID: 292 120 4025
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Please note, to ensure our safety, only people who put their full name in the zoom registration and who are in our Breeze database, will be admitted to the call. Please let me know if you intend to join us by simply replying 'yes' to mini...@chaliceuu.org. Thanks.
I look forward to gathering with you later today.
With care,
Rev. Nica
SUNDAY SERVICE
Onsite & Online ~ 10 am
Reverend Nica Eaton
Easter - Joy Springs from Adversity
Easter is a time when we reflect on the themes of suffering, death, and resurrection—how the story of Jesus' crucifixion, which seemed like the ultimate loss, transformed into joy and renewal. For many of us, this moment represents the paradox of life itself—sometimes the worst thing can become the opening for something new, something beautiful, something full of joy. Join us this Easter as we celebrate our annual Flower Celebration to remember the beauty that arises from darkness.
Please bring a flower to share.
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
We give thanks for life reborn.
We give thanks for joy to overcome loss and pain.
We give thanks for the earth as it blooms its renewal.
We give thanks that all living things are revived.
As a sign of our gratitude,
We light this chalice to welcome all new songs of life.
~ Mark Harris
Thanks for your generosity!
Last Week’s Special Collection for Adelante Comunidad
Raised over $1150. Your generosity continues to make our Community stronger and better! Thank you for all of the ways you contribute to our world
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.
Looking for “Love Me Tender” Cabaret Performers!
Our annual cabaret, “Love Me Tender,” will be held June 13, 2025, and it’s time to begin gathering our performers! Share your unique talents with our beloved community by signing up for this love-themed cabaret. Singers, instrumentalists, storytellers, jugglers, magicians, poets, dancers, comedians and more are encouraged to participate! If you’re interested in performing, email our music director, Anthony, at musicd...@chaliceuu.org.
The deadline to signup is May 4th.
Next Meeting of Moonflower Women’s Group
April 24th at 7pm
Our next meeting will be at Vanessa Otto's home in Camarillo at 7 PM on April 24. Are you new to Chalice? Please join us! You can email sharon...@gmail.com and she will put you on the mailing list.
Hi Chalice Members!
You may have seen the announcement in News & Notes on February 28th regarding the clean-up work at Chalice. If not, here is a link to that N&N: N&N 2.28.25.
This link will take you to pictures of the current items we wish to remove from the building: Pictures of Chalice Items:
Please take a look, and reach out to BBU...@chaliceuu.org if you or your committee/group use them at Chalice, or want them for yourself.
Timing is of the essence.
Please keep your eyes on News & Notes for future items, or save the “Pictures of Chalice Items” link to see latest items up for grabs.
Thank you,
Your Better Building Use Team
(aka BBUT)
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 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/
Is there anyone who should support this more than “the Love People?”
Please join us for the Love Run to benefit Senior Concerns’ Meals on Wheels Program!
You don’t even have to run!!!
The in person event takes place on June 1st.
But join the Chalice UU virtual run team and run/walk whenever you want!
Register here, selecting “Carol’s Tribe Virtual Run” and then “Chalice UU:”
https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/RaceGroup-1765369?raceId=14443
Questions? Email randalled...@gmail.com
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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 Lifespan Religious Exploration d...@chaliceuu.org
Ana Krista Johnson, Office Administrator ad...@chaliceuu.org or bookkeeper, bookk...@chaliceuu.org
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