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March 10 - Middle School Hangout - 6pm Social Hall
March 11 - Citizens’ Climate Lobby - 9am Social Hall
March 11 - CCAT - Sign Making - 11 am Social Hall
March 11 - Community Forum - Addressing Anti Semitism - 7 pm online
March 12 - SiteVisioning Families Meeting - 11:30 Sanctuary
March 12 - Crossing Paths - Paganism 1 pm Social Hall
March 12 - OWL - 1 pm
Grades K-1 in Innovations room
Grades 7-9 in YRUU room
March 13 - Monday Night Book Club - 7:30 pm online
March 17 - YRUU Hangout - 6 pm
RSVP here: https://bit.ly/ChaliceHangout by March 16th
March Hangouts:
Middle School - March 10th 6-8 pm in Social Hall
YRUU Hangout on March 17th - Please RSVP no later than the day before the hangout you plan to attend:
RSVP here: https://bit.ly/ChaliceHangout
Saturday, March 11th – 7:00 p.m. PT (via Zoom)
Rising Anti Semitism and How We Address It
with
Dan Meisel, Regional Director
Mark Goldstein, Board Chair
Anti-Defamation League, Santa Barbara/Tri-Counties
Antisemitism in the US has risen by 34% since 2021. As more news agencies are reporting these disturbing incidents, we struggle to find ways to address them. Join us for a discussion of some unique aspects of contemporary antisemitism, factors contributing to their recent resurgence, and how to wield truth in response to antisemitism’s various iterations.
Dan Meisel serves as the Regional Director of the Anti-Defamation League, a leading anti-hate organization that counters antisemitism, extremism, and all forms of bigotry. It’s nearly 110 year-old mission is to “stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all.” Dan was previously a First Amendment and general litigation attorney, and has written and produced the feature film “All She Can.”
Mark Goldstein, Chair of the ADL Santa Barbara/Tri-Counties Regional Board, is an intellectual property attorney at SoCal IP Law Group. Among his many volunteer activities, Mark is active at Temple Etz Chaim in Thousand Oaks, participates in local interfaith activities, and guest lectures at UCSB and CLU.
Please register for the forum in advance here:
https://bit.ly/RisingAntisemitismandHowWeAddressIt
In Person & Online Service - 10 am
Reverend Anne Hines
The Most Important Prayer
If you had only one prayer to raise to God or the Universe, what would/should that be? The 13th century Catholic mystic, Meister Eckhart, had an answer, and it ties in to generosity.
Join us in person or for the Zoom Meeting at 10 am
https://zoom.us/j/209555249?pwd=dkVSdDE1ZWh5dHBVcXo2ZHVKQUJkQT09
Meeting ID: 209 555 249
Phone: 16699009128
Password: 2020
This Week’s offering will be a special collection to benefit
Earthquake response in Turkey and Syria
The Unitarian Universalist Service Committee and our community are in solidarity with the people of Turkey and Syria impacted by the devastating earthquake on February 6th. Contributions will be made to the Global Fund for Human Rights earthquake response where 100% of donations will be distributed to local civil society groups on the ground and the White Helmets supporting the earthquake response in Syria.
Crossing Paths for Adults: Paganism!
Sundays 1pm
Social Hall
RSVP: https://bit.ly/CrossingPathsRSVP
OWL
Sundays - 1:00 pm
Grades 7-9 in YRUU room
Grades K-1 in Innovations room
Please address any communications or questions to: O...@chaliceuu.org
THIS week
Sunday, March 12th after the service in the Sanctuary
Chalice Lighting
To start your day, a meeting, or before a meal
We light this Chalice today because it's dark out here in the world and we need to see what it is that we are doing and what remains to be done.
We light this Chalice in the hope that it will shine forth our principles so we might work and dwell in the wisdom of those sources that inspire our faith.
And now, having lit this flame, we look around and see one another. And in seeing you, I am comforted that I am not alone. My prayer is that you are comforted also.
~ Rick Wells
Monday Night Book Group - Dinners with Ruth
Monday March 13th at 7:30PM on zoom
The next selection of the Monday night book group is Dinners with Ruth, by Nina Totenberg.
The author describes her long term friendship with Ruth Bader Ginsberg, dating from 1971.
A loving tribute as well as an insight into Totenberg’s career.
Zoom link for the meeting:
https://zoom.us/j/94954957056?pwd=ZnVVTzBBTVdubjBMYTZVSGp1eDM3dz09
Living Dharma Connection
3rd Monday of every month
Monday March 20th
7:30 to 8:30 pm
NOW Hybrid: in Social Hall and zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85478702614?pwd=MGRZNXZ0dkFRWnBKcjdIMjJEcVNNQT09
This informal Buddhist meditation and Dharma discussion group is open to everyone. To join and receive monthly meeting details/readings, please contact Frédérik Sisa by email at freder...@protonmail.com.
Join Loretta J. Ross and Loan Tran to learn about CALLING IN!
Begins March 28th
March 28 is the start of a four-week ZOOM class with people across the country. Background, lectures and Q/A are on Tuesdays. The option to practice in guided, confidential, small groups is on Thursdays. Several of us from Chalice have attended past sessions. They are a great help in the ongoing work of building a personal “toolbox” to find meaningful responses to conflict – especially around racial justice. “Calling In” is about creating change without cancel culture. If you have questions, please contact Randall Edwards or Barbara Leighton.
To sign up or learn more visit: https://lorettajross.com/online-courses/calling-in-march2023
Lectures & QA
FOUR Tuesdays | 7pm-9pm EST; 4-6pm PT | March 28 and April 4, 11, and 18
Learning Labs
FOUR Thursdays | 7pm-8:30pm EST; 4-5:30pm PT | March 30 and April 6, 13, and 20
Fees
$5 for the first session or $20.00 total for the full Course (includes Learning Labs)
PSW ASSEMBLY REGISTRATION
Now Open
This year’s assembly will be held at the beautiful congregational facility, Unitarian Universalists San Luis Obispo. Join us to share what’s going on in your congregation and to enjoy meaningful keynote topics, an assortment of workshops, youth con activities, worship, meals and more! Keynote Speakers will include Speaker Chairwoman Violet Sage Walker of the Northern Chumash Tribal Council (NCTC) and Mona Olivas Tucker of the Northern Chumash Tribe.
We have 6 delegate spots, and people can attend virtually for only $50 to see speakers in the main hall, and attend and vote for deBenneville Board members
Full Details about the event available here:
Starting Point Journey Circle
Begins Sunday, April 16th, 1 - 3 pm
In person @ Chalice
Do you want to explore Unitarian Universalism and your Spiritual Path more deeply?
Sign up for our next Starting Point Journey Circle
For newcomers to Chalice and existing members
We invite you to join our UU journey program called 'Starting Point’.
Starting Point is a three session series, led by Rev. Nica, designed to deepen your spiritual understanding of Unitarian Universalism and to connect newcomers with members, creating a web of interconnection at Chalice. Additionally, newer people will experience Chalice’s small group culture, thereby deepening your spiritual engagement with our community.
All are welcome to this class by prior registration.
A commitment to all three sessions is requested.
Sunday, April 16 - 1-3 pm - Session 1 will explore our personal spiritual journeys.
Sunday, May 21 - 1-3 pm - Session 2 will examine UU and Chalice’s history.
Wednesday, May 31 - 6:30 to 8:30 pm- Session 3 will look at our UU Theological journey.
For more information, you can email SPi...@chaliceuu.org
Chalice Goes to the Hollywood Bowl!
It’s finally my favorite time of the year: Hollywood Bowl Season! This is a great way to join in fellowship with your Chalice community and other music lovers. Arrive early for a picnic dinner and then enjoy a world class summer concert under the stars. (Pack your own picnic.)
If you’re interested, please reach out to the music director, Anthony, at musicd...@chaliceuu.org. Tickets will be purchased 4/5/23, so all decisions and payments must be made prior. Tickets generally range from $15-45 per person. Go to hollywoodbowl.com for more information. (FYI, John Williams is 91, and likely won’t continue conducting much longer, and Dudamel is moving to the NY Phil in 2026.)
July 7 - 8:00pm Maestro of the Movies: John Williams w/Dudamel
July 11 - 8:00pm Verdi’s Requiem w/Dudamel
July 25 - 8:00pm Rhapsody in Blue & Dvorak Symphony 9
July 30 -7:30pm Everybody Rise! A Sondheim Celebration
August 3 - 8:00pm A Live Presentation of 2001: A Space Odyssey w/LA Phil & LA Master Chorale
August 16 - 8:00pm Gladys Knight
Anthony Concepcion music director
Families with elementary age kids -
Summer camp Registration to open this month
SAVE THE DATES! Plan ahead for summer 2023 camps
(registration will open in March):
Elementary camp: July 9-15
Middle School camp: July 16-22
Sr High School camp: July 23-29
Family Camp: July 30-Aug 5th
General Assembly June 21- 25, 2023
Information can be found here:
And registration is available here:
https://www.uua.org/ga/registration
Please let us know if you plan to attend in-person or on zoom! We can have 6 delegates and one could be you! Contact pres...@chaliceuu.org
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/
UU the Vote will be gearing up soon for more opportunities to get into “good trouble”! Stand by, more democracy-saving postcarding opportunities are coming up VERY SOON!
Citizen’s Climate Lobby
Meets Saturday, March 11th at 9am in person or via zoom
Meetings are open to anyone interested in saving our planet!
Here is the sign-on info:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82274752266?pwd=YUR1enR2RXFQLzN1a0xTK0NiYXRqZz09
Or:
Meeting ID: 822 7475 2266
Passcode: 271577
TOMORROW!
March 11 @ 11 am in Fellowship Hall
Climate Action Sign-making
and National Day of Action (March 21):
“The climate crisis poses a grave threat to every aspect of our economy and our everyday lives, which is why our entire banking system needs to divest from the fossil fuel industry and reinvest resources into a clean, just, renewable economy.” 350.org
WHAT: The Chalice Climate Action Team (CCAT) is preparing to join a National Day of Action to publicize how banks are making our climate crisis worse. Chase, Wells Fargo, Citibank and Bank of America are major investors in fossil fuels. We’ll ask people to consider moving their money to other banks or credit unions which do not invest in oil, gas or pipelines.
WHEN: Saturday, March 11, at 11am Sign-making - bring friends, energy, and creativity to Chalice Fellowship Hall. We’ll have snacks as we plan and make signs with positive messaging for the day of action.
March 21 National Day of Action - people across America will hold signs outside banks to let communities know how bank investments drive future fossil fuels and our climate crisis.
WHY: Money in the bank may be the largest part of a person’s carbon footprint. Chase, Wells Fargo, Citibank or Bank of America are the largest U.S. banking investors in fossil fuels. People who move their funds to more responsible institutions help send the message that we prioritize a livable future.
According to https://thirdact.org/national-day-of-action/, a $62,500 deposit loaned by the bank for pipelines, frack wells, coal, and oil exploration produces more carbon than all the driving, cooking, heating, cooling, and flying an average American will do in 6 months! Please act with us!
For more info contact ghc...@yahoo.com or see also: https://www.bankingonclimatechaos.org/
Chalice has many Social Action groups
to engage with on a monthly basis!
Racial Justice Team: 2nd Wednesday of Each Month - 5:30 - 7 pm
BIPOC UU Tri-County Collaborative: 2nd Thursday of the month - 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
Community Forum Team Meeting: 4th Monday of the month
Friday, March 10
6:00pm Middle School Hangout
Saturday, March 11
7:30am AA Meeting
9:00am Citizens Climate Lobby
10:00am OA Meeting
11:00am Sign Making with CCAT
7:00pm Community Forum: Rising Antisemitism and How We Address It (zoom2)
Sunday, March 12
10:00am Chalice Worship Service (Zoom 2)
11:15am Family Meeting with Site Visioning Team (hybrid in Sanctuary and on zoom)
1:00pm OWL 7-9
1:00pm OWL K-2
1:00pm Crossing Paths - for adults
5:00pm Newcomer AA Meeting
Monday, March 13
7:00pm 2nd Monday Chalice Circle (zoom2)
7:00pm COSM (ZoomB)
7:00pm Women's Evening Group
7:30pm Book Club (zoom2)
Tuesday, March 14
10:00am Gardenia Group (zoom)
6:00pm RE Committee Meeting (zoom2)
Wednesday, March 15
3:00pm 3rd Wednesday Chalice Circle (zoom)
5:00pm Finance Committee Meeting (ZoomD)
6:00pm Overeaters Anonymous
6:30pm Sitevisioning meeting (zoom2)
7:00pm Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, March 16
10:30am Jonquil Women's Group (zoom)
7:00pm Book Club: My Grandmother's Hands (zoom2)
Friday, March 17
6:00pm YRUU Hangout
Other ways to get involved or stay connected:
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Chalice Office # (805) 498-9548 - Messages will be checked regularly.
Rev. Nica Eaton-Guinn, Minister, is on Sabbatical until May
URGENT Calls can be sent to our board president, Annie Barker at (805) 415-4918 or pres...@chaliceuu.org
For emergency Pastoral care you can reach our Sabbatical minister at rev...@chaliceuu.org
Anthony Concepcion, Music Director musicd...@chaliceuu.org
Samantha Dickerson, Director of Religious Education d...@chaliceuu.org
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