Chalice News & Notes 12.13.24
Chalice Admin
We Nurture Spiritually Courageous People
Who Transform the World through
Justice and Compassion
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Upcoming Events
Dec 14 - Citizens’ Climate Lobby - 1-4 pm offsite
RSVP required, please RSVP here:
Once they receive an RSVP, they will forward the address
Dec 15 - Open Mic Night - 6 pm in the Lounge
Dec 16 - Living Dharma Connection - 7:30 pm at Chalice
Dec 22 - Crossing Paths - during R.E. at Chalice
Dec 24 - Christmas Eve Service - 5pm at Chalice / streaming on FB live
Jan. 11 - Gen XYZ Drum Circle & Potluck - 5 pm Chalice Lounge
Jan. 12 - Cottage Conversations - 12 noon in person at Chalice
Jan. 15 - Cottage Conversations - 6pm on Zoom
Jan. 16 - Cottage Conversations - 7pm on Zoom
Jan. 22 - Cottage Conversations - 2pm in person at Chalice
Cottage Conversation signup
Jan. 25 - Climate Justice Revival - 10am -2:30pm at Chalice
Jan. 26 - Climate Justice Revival - after service at Chalice
Citizens Climate Lobby
Saturday, December 14
Holiday Meeting
RSVP required:
https://mailchi.mp/436610e8631e/holiday-cheer
Instead of the usual CCL meeting, this month the Citizens Climate Lobby of Ventura County is having a 1-4 PM gathering. It will be at a member's home that will feature a tour of all of the things that have been electrified--heat pump, water heater, solar panels, induction cooktop, etc. If Chalice members would like to attend, here is the link to RSVP: https://mailchi.mp/436610e8631e/holiday-cheer
Once we receive an RSVP, we will forward the address.
Happy Holidays!
SUNDAY SERVICE
Onsite & Online ~ 10 am
Sam Dickerson & Friends
A Celebration of the Holidays
December is filled with holidays from around the world--and around our congregation! Please join us for this intergenerational celebration with music and stories as we honor the many beautiful and sacred traditions within and beyond our Chalice community.
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 Harbor House Special Collection raised over $640. Thank you for your generosity!
Chalice Lighting
To start your day, a meeting, or before a meal
We kindle a small flame,
in the dark of the year
remembering the promise
of life abundant,
of a possible peace.
We pause on this morning of celebration,
to tell the stories,
to sing the songs,
and to bring more light
into the world.
~ Linda Hart
Living Dharma Connection
3rd Monday of every month
Monday December 16th
7:30 to 9 pm
On site 3331 Old Conejo Rd.
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 us for our annual holiday service and then stay after for holiday refreshments and social time!
Minister’s Schedule
Rev. Nica will be taking personal leave, vacation and study leave starting Monday, November 25 and returning Tuesday, January 7th. She will not be available by email or text during that time. Our wonderful worship services will continue with special guest speakers.
Please refer general matters to our Administrator, Ana Krista Johnson at ad...@chaliceuu.org or reach out to Board President, Annie Barker, with any urgent issues at Pres...@chaliceuu.org. Our Pastoral Care team is also available at pastor...@chaliceuu.org.
Thank you for granting Rev. Nica this important time of rest, study and renewal.
DRUM CIRCLE & POTLUCK
2nd Saturdays Starting January 11th
5pm in the Lounge
Cottage Conversations: What does our future look like?
We are planning our future together with Cottage Conversations in January. These gatherings will help us explore where we are and where we want to go, especially in light of current global circumstances and our financial situation. We hope you'll mark your calendar now before the holiday rush.
Please plan to attend one of these sessions. Either:
Sun. Jan. 12th at 12 noon in person at Chalice
Wed. Jan. 15th at 6pm on Zoom
Thur. Jan. 16th at 7pm on Zoom
Wed. Jan. 22th at 2pm in person at Chalice
Afterwards we will consolidate all we know and learn. Then on February 2nd at our Mid-year meeting after service, we will share outcomes and plan our future together.
Let us know which session you’d like to attend at:
and we’ll send you a reminder in January.
Happy Holidays, Your Board of Trustees
Save the Date!
Chalice Climate Justice Revival
January 25 10 am-2:30 pm
& after service on the 26th
Love In Action Opportunities
As a new addition to our Newsletter, we’ve created a document that all can contribute to and reference. This ongoing living document is intended to give us all opportunities to build and strengthen links to the wider community, live out our values and be the change we want to see in the world. Each time one of us participates outside of the Chalice walls we strengthen our interdependent web of life and deepen our resilience.
Do you know of any events or volunteering opportunities you'd like us to invite our members to participate in? If so, please share the information here:
LOVE IN ACTION OPPORTUNITIES with CHALICE
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/
Listen to the Chalice Podcast Here!
https://open.spotify.com/show/70G7HepNJJqAG5pXA2v6pX?si=RWj-14fXTeGZSu7948hQ_g
Or Here:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chalice-unitarian-universalist-inspiration/id1771213181
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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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