Chalice News and Notes 5.17.24
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Who Transform the World through
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Upcoming Events
May 17 - Community Forum - Film & Discussion: “1946: The Mistranslation that Shifted Culture” - 7pm in person only 3327 Old Conejo Rd.
Please register for the forum in advance here:
https://bit.ly/1946TheMistranslationThatShiftedCulture
May 18 - Fellowship Hall Move Workday 2 - 9:30 -1:30 in FH. To help contact Randy Slentz - slent...@gmail.com
May 19 - Pancake Breakfast - 11:30 am Social Hall
May 19 - Congregational Meeting on our Move - Noon Sanctuary or online (same Zoom as workship)
May 19 - Open Mic Night - 6pm Sanctuary
May 28 - Annual Budget Review - 6pm Zoom
June 9 - Annual Congregational Meeting - 11:30 Sanctuary/ online
June 15 - Chalice Cabaret - 7pm Sanctuary
June 23 - Family Celebration Picnic - 12-3pm Peppertree Park
TONIGHT - ONSITE in our SANCTUARY
Film & Discussion
1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture
Friday, May 17th – 7:00 p.m. PT
(onsite only in our Sanctuary 3327 Old Conejo Road)
This feature documentary chronicles the discovery of evidence that casts significant doubt on any biblical basis for LGBTQIA+ prejudice. “1946” is at once challenging, enlightening, and inspiring.
Event location: Chalice – 3327 Old Conejo Rd., Newbury Park, CA
Please register for the forum in advance here:
https://bit.ly/1946TheMistranslationThatShiftedCulture
Workday Times, Saturday From 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
Our last service in the Sanctuary will be June 16th. We’re preparing Fellowship Hall to be able to hold our services in the Social Hall starting in July (JULY 7th will be the first service held in our former social hall at 3331 Old Conejo Rd.).
We’d love to have many hands to help out on May 18th when we’ll clean floors and windows and various parts of the downstairs, move unwanted furniture out, etc.
If you are available to help us, please reach out to Randy Slentz at: slent...@gmail.com
SUNDAY SERVICE
Onsite and Online ~ 10 am
Reverend Nica Eaton
Anchoring Ourselves in Times of Change
As Unitarian Universalists, we are fortunate to be able to draw from a wide range of sources to guide us on how best to deal with life's challenges. What does our pluralist approach teach us about anchoring ourselves in times of change and challenge? Join us to explore wisdom about resilience from various traditions that can help us steady during tumultuous times.
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
This Sunday, Stay after service for a Pancake Breakfast!
Then stay for our Congregational Meeting about our Move
This Sunday
Noon in the Sanctuary
(or online on the same Zoom link as worship)
Chalice Lighting
To start your day, a meeting, or before a meal
How often we seek refuge in this sacred flame
From the world’s trouble and pain.
Today, may our lamp light the way
For whose who know no refuge,
That we may open our minds
Our arms
Our hearts
Our mouths to sing
“Come, whoever you are,”
Wholly new and wholly true.
~Amy Carol Webb
Annual Budget Review
Conversation & Questions
May 28th
6pm on Zoom
Join us here for a conversation about our 2024-2025 Annual Budget and get your questions answered!
https://zoom.us/j/91343828361?pwd=VGxNNzNKS1Y5TE1YeGxmT3U3U2V3dz09
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 vote, 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!
Save the Date - and stay tuned for ticket info!
Annual Cabaret
June 15th - 7 pm in the Sanctuary
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!
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/
Guided Tour of the Santa Clara Preserve
Saturday, May 18th at 9:30am -
for those who have already reserved a spot
1368 Mission Rock Road, Santa Paula, CA 93060
2 hour tour
2 mile hike (minimal elevation gain)
Please bring close-toed shoes, sunhat, water and sunscreen
Let’s get together on May 18th for a guided tour of the Santa Clara Preserve in Santa Paula with Kat Selm! The Santa Clara Preserve spans almost two miles of the amazing Santa Clara River waterway and encompasses nearly 1,000 acres of upland habitat and riverbed.
There are few locations on the Santa Clara River that are accessible to the public. Now with the opening of this preserve, The Nature Conservancy has provided a beautiful space for outdoor education, community gatherings, wildlife viewing and hiking. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity!
More information:
Group size: 20 people maximum. First come, first served. Limited parking: 26 spaces. Carpooling is encouraged.
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
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.
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.
Friday, May 17
7:00pm Community Forum: Movie & Discussion: 1946
Saturday, May 18
7:30am AA Meeting
9:30am Fellowship Hall - Moving Workday #2
10:00am OA Meeting
Sunday, May 19
10:00am Chalice Worship Service (In Person & Zoom 2)
12:00pm Congregational Meeting on Our Move
5:00pm Newcomer AA Meeting
6:00pm 3rd Sunday of the Month Open Mic
Monday, May 20
7:00pm Community Forum Planning Meeting (zoom2)
7:00pm LCC Monthly Meeting (zoom2)
Tuesday, May 21
7:00pm Board Meeting (Zoom2)
Wednesday, May 22
5:30pm Overeaters Anonymous
6:30pm SVT Leaders Meeting
7:00pm Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, May 23
7:00pm Moonflower Women's Group (Zoom)
Friday, May 24
7:30pm Movie Group 1 (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
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Or reach out to us here:
Chalice Office # (805) 498-9548 - Messages will be checked regularly.
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Anthony Concepcion, Music Director musicd...@chaliceuu.org
Samantha Dickerson, Director of Lifespan Religious Exploration d...@chaliceuu.org
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