Religious Exploration at Chalice!
A place for wonder. A place for fun.
Welcome, welcome everyone!
Chalice Family Update
September 12, 2024
In September, our theme is the Practice of Invitation
Our Sacred Earth:
in Words and Music
Sunday morning at 10am
with Rev. Nica Eaton & Merlin Snider
What comes to mind when you think of sacred spaces? A cathedral, a temple, a burial ground? Native American spirituality teaches us that we are all intimately connected to the natural world and every being around us. Likewise, John Muir, and our transcendentalist forbearers, saw the natural world as sacred and divine. The earth herself is our sacred space. But our Mother Earth is in trouble right now, which means we are in trouble. Yet, “No one will protect what they don’t care about; and no one will care about what they have never experienced,” said David Attenborough. Today Rev Nica and Merlin Snider will use music and words to reflect upon our sacred space, Earth.
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Families welcome! The Joy Corner is open!
Children will be led by the Lamp of Love to their RE spaces partway through the service.
September 8–
Families Care – With the new church year, we bring back Families Care! Children will put together care kits for unhoused people, filled with personal care items, snacks, and even notes of encouragement and love. Care kits will be handed out during coffee hour.
If you would like to contribute to the care kits, please see the list of need items below. Items can be placed in the blue baskets in the foyer before the service. Thank you!
Each week we will offer book suggestions for all ages, books that celebrate diverse identities, resist stereotypes, and uplift social justice. Whether you choose to purchase the books, borrow them from a friend, or check them out from your local library, we hope you enjoy these stories featuring characters from a wide range of communities.
*Credit given to RebekahGienapp.com for most suggestions
Scrap Metal Swan: A River Clean Up Story by Joanne Linden (ages 3-7)
Catalina Incognito by Jennifer Torres (ages 6-9)
Charlie Hernandez and the Castle of Bones by Ryan Calejo (ages 10+)
Ariel Crashes a Train by Olivia a. Cole (YA)
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Have you signed your family’s photo release?
In an effort to obtain permissions for photography and videography at Chalice and Chalice events, we are reintroducing our media release form. You can find this form through Breeze. We will also have paper copies available at the RE table during the Ingathering celebration on September 8. The Social Media Team is working on updating our photo policy. You can also view Chalice’s Photographer’s Covenant here. If you have questions, you can contact the Social Media Team or Sam Dickerson.
Did you know?
Childcare will be offered for a Chalice Circle being held in person at Chalice the 3rd Sunday of the month, noon to 2pm. It’s a perfect opportunity for parents to gather in person knowing their children are with safe and loving people just down the hall. If you’re interested you can register here.
THE CHALICE & NEIGHBORS WEEKEND RETREAT
Friday, September 27 through Sunday, September 29, 2024
We look forward to reuniting with many of our Chalice members and neighbors to enjoy the calm and beautiful mountains with hikes, archery, crafts, connections, and conversations.
Programing for children and youth will also be available!
New and exciting this year, we hope to inspire more families with children to attend this retreat by offering special programming for different age groups. Please notice that we slashed the pricing for youth and children making it more affordable. If you are in need of scholarship assistance, please speak with Annie Barker or Sam Dickerson.
Find more information here and register here.
Sept 22 at 10am –
We Need Each Other: An Animal Blessing
An All-Ages Service
It’s that time for our annual blessing of the animals! People of all ages take this moment to lift up our furry, feathered, and scaly family members, reminding them how grateful we are to have them in our lives.
Please note: Due to space restrictions, we will not be able to have our pets in the Sanctuary this year. You are welcome to bring pictures of your loved ones, or join us virtually so we may see them on camera. Thank you!
