Chalice News and Notes 9.22.23
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Who Transform the World through
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September 24 - Bring A Friend to Chalice Day & Pancake Breakfast - Service at 10am in Sanctuary, Breakfast to follow in Social Hall
September 24 - Starting Point 2nd Session - Noon -2pm
September 24 - Mabon Celebration of the Harvest - 4pm Fellowship Hall
October 1 - Worship Service will be streamed- 10 am option to view with others in Fellowship Hall
October 2 - Racial & Cultural Justice Team - 5:30 Zoom
October 7 - Chalice Annual Auction - 2-5pm Creekside Pavilion at Conejo Creek North Park
Donations: Auction Donation Form
Buy Tickets: Chalice Auction Tickets
October 8 - Braiding Sweetgrass - 12-1:30 pm Camarillo Grove Park (for first session)
October 8 - Second Sunday UU Ukes - 6:30-8 pm Sanctuary
October 9 - UU Book Discussion - Booth, a novel by Joy Fuller - 7:30pm Zoom
October 13 - Youth Hangout - 6-8pm Social Hall
RSVP by 10/12 bit.ly/ChaliceHangout
October 15 - Open Mic Nite - 6-8 pm Sanctuary
October 18 - Our Whole Lives Parent Info Night - 6-7:30 pm Fellowship Hall
Online and In Person - 10 am Sunday
Rev. Nica Eaton
You Are Not Alone - Bring a Friend to Chalice
Today we ask you to come to Chalice with a friend. Invite someone who might appreciate being part of a conscious, loving spiritual community, who might benefit from the gifts of our Fellowship. Help others know they are not alone in this often challenging life, and that there is a compassionate, justice seeking community that cares, right here in the Conejo Valley. After service we invite your friends to be our guests at our Pancake breakfast, prepared by our families. Let's show how welcoming we can be and what we offer the world.
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
Our last Special Collection raised over $690 for the Growing Works program in Ventura. Thank you for your generosity!
PANCAKE BREAKFAST AFTER SERVICE!
Invite friends to experience our service followed by a pancake breakfast.
Mabon Celebration
September 24th - 4 pm
Chalice Lighting
To start your day, a meeting, or before a meal
Know You are Not Alone and Discover the Way Our Voices Rise
For this one moment
Know only that you are loved
That you are safe, and whole and loved
Know that you belong here
Here among us, here upon this earth
In your body
However tired, or broken
Your heart may be
Whatever fear, disappointment, anger
you carry
For this hour know you are not alone
Feel the presence of others
Surrounding you,
Breathing beside you, and with you,
Discovering together the way our voices rise, and fall together
In harmony, in hope
Claim here a resilient freedom
The choice for love, for light, to live with joy
and gratitude and praise
as a form of resistance
We light our chalice reminding us all we are not alone.
~ Rev. Gretchen Haley
Next Week’s Service will be Streamed!
Many of our friends and members will be away at the Cluster retreat at Camp de Benneville Pines from Sept. 29th through Oct 1st, including many of our service technicians. So we will be participating virtually with the UU Congregation of Santee, CA on Sunday October 1st in place of our in person service. The service is titled: Universe-ALL? Ultra-Universalism and Today. Ultra-Universalism is one of our historical beliefs as UUs, but not without complication. Today, we look at what it means, and how we might apply it to modern Unitarian Universalism.
Please note that this service will stream from a different Zoom link than usual:
https://zoom.us/j/96409392934 Meeting ID: 964 0939 2934
One tap mobile +16699006833, 92427188743# US (San Jose)
For those of you who would like to view this service in community, you can join us in Fellowship Hall where we’ll be streaming the service from our screen. We hope you join us online or in Fellowship Hall!
THE CLUSTER CONGREGATIONAL WEEKEND RETREAT
at Camp deBenneville Pines is next week!
REGISTER NOW…LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER!
Cluster Camp: Friday, September 29 through Sunday October 1, 2023
Join many of our neighboring congregations in (or near) the Channel Cluster for a weekend retreat in the mountains. Join in a beautiful weekend among the towering cedars, oaks and pines of this beautiful camp owned and operated by the UU Pacific Southwest Service Area.
The atmosphere is one of congeniality, camaraderie and friendship. This weekend is a chance for the whole family to relax, hike, sing, play games, swim and enjoy the fresh air with Chalice members and other UUs in our cluster.
For more information, registration, or to volunteer for programs and workshops see more information at:
Registration: https://bit.ly/ClusterRetreatRegistration2023
In Fellowship Hall
or contact Sharon Damerell, Annie or David Barker cluster...@chaliceuu.org
See you at camp! (http://debenneville.org/)
Our Annual Auction is October 7th
Last Chance for Your Donations and Events!
Our Live Auction opens this Saturday - TOMORROW!
Paybee Main Page link: https://paybee.io/@chalice
TICKETS Now Available Here:
https://paybee.io/quickpay.html?handle=chalice#optionList
Save the Date: October 7th
Location: Creekside Pavilion at Conejo Creek North Park,
1379 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
Attention all generous, extraordinary, talented, creative, loving, Chalice members and friends. At this time the auction committee is asking you to be a hero to the future of this community. Do you have valuable items, unique experiences, or extraordinary services that could make a tremendous impact? Please contact us! The possibilities are boundless! Here are some ideas for donation:
Unique Items, Fun events, Professional Services, Travel Packages, VIP Access, Dining Experiences, Nature Hike , Party , Concerts, Sports or Game Tournament, Teach a class.
Do you have a hosted event or an item to donate? Please fill out this form:
https://forms.gle/FxmvB7SeZaJyXYJs6
If you would like to participate in a volunteer position on the day of the Auction, review this: Signup!
Contact: AUC...@chaliceuu.org.
Thank you for being the spark that ignites hope and compassion. Together, we can achieve the extraordinary!
Auction Day Youth Care Available:
October 7th, 2023
Please RSVP no later than October 1st at noon
Chalice Invites You to Join a
Chalice Circle!
LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER
At Chalice UU, we explore a new theme each month, based on the inspiration of the Soul Matters program and others. You will hear the themes in Sermons, Religious Education classes, Chalice Circles, and other small groups.
Click here to find out more: What is a Chalice Circle?
Chalice Circles provide opportunities for us to enrich our lives, strengthen our Fellowship Community, and deepen our connections. Through the spiritual practices of deep listening, authentic sharing and respectful silence, Chalice Circles affirm and promote our third UU principle - acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth.
Why join a Chalice Circle?
deepen our spirituality through shared practice
share our thoughts on life’s big questions in a safe, confidential environment
connect across age, gender, ethnic, economic, and other differences
get to know newer and longtime members in our community
Circles will begin in October 2023 and will meet monthly for 9 months. They are open to all members and friends of Chalice, age 18 or older. Each month, facilitators will share a packet containing questions and exercises with their groups in advance of the circles.
To Register: Follow this link to the CC registration form:
https://bit.ly/ChaliceCircle2023
REGISTER NOW!
First session is Oct 8 and will be held at Camarillo Grove Park
-The group will meet roughly every three weeks, accommodating for holidays and events
-When the group does meet, it will be in The Nest on Sundays 12-1:30pm (Except for the first and last session)
-All sessions are in person
-A book will be provided if a participant cannot get one themselves
-The group size will max out at 12 (not including facilitators, Sam Dickerson and Dana Ryon)
-A waitlist will be started, if needed
To Register, contact Sam Dickerson @ d...@chaliceuu.org
Starting in October on the Second Sunday of the month we will have a Ukelele group practicing from 6:30 - 8:00 pm in the Sanctuary. Join us for music and fun. For more information contact Anthony at musicd...@chaliceuu.org
Chalice has many Social Action groups
to engage with on a monthly basis!
Racial & Cultural Justice Team: changing to first Monday zoom meetings at 5:30pm each month. Our next meeting is Monday, Oct 2 at 5:30pm
BIPOC UU Tri-County Collaborative: 2nd Thursday of the month once a quarter - Next meeting December 14th 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 pm
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/
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.
September's theme is
"The Gift of Welcome"
It takes courage to try something new, for example, when we come into a new community. Of course, we all want to feel welcomed when we come to a new place. How can each of us be a part of a welcoming community? Here at Chalice, we can make an effort to introduce ourselves to newcomers and also to introduce visitors to other people in our congregation. Visitors are given green name tags when they arrive so you can look for those green visitor name tags and say, "Hi!"
We can also encourage visitors to grab red cups during coffee hour. If you see someone with a red cup, introduce yourself and get curious about this new person who shows the courage to put themselves out there and explore our wonderful faith tradition. Perhaps you will meet a new friend in your mission to be welcoming, and friends (both new and old) are indeed a gift!
Friday, September 22
6:00pm Young Adult Hangout
7:30pm Movie Group 1 (zoom)
Saturday, September 23
7:30am AA Meeting
10:00am OA Meeting
Sunday, September 24
10:00am Chalice Worship Service (Zoom 2) (Bring your guests!)
11:30am Bring a Friend Pancake Breakfast
12:00pm Starting Point
12:30pm Climate Action Team (Zoom2))
4:00pm Mabon Pagan Ritual
5:00pm Newcomer AA Meeting
Monday, September 25
5:00pm Community Forum Planning Meeting (zoom2)
7:00pm Women's Evening Group (zoom)
Tuesday, September 26
10:00am Gardenia Group (zoom)
1:00pm Feeding Hands (food preparation)
4:00pm Feeding Hands (serving)
Wednesday, September 27
6:00pm Overeaters Anonymous
6:30pm Search SVT 2 & 4th wed. meeting
7:00pm Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, September 28
7:00pm Moonflower Women's Group (Zoom)
Friday, September 29
Cluster Retreat at Camp deBenneville PInes Begins
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 Religious Education d...@chaliceuu.org
Ana Krista Johnson, Office Administrator ad...@chaliceuu.org or bookkeeper, bookk...@chaliceuu.org
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