Family Activities 2/6/25

Religious Exploration at Chalice!

A place for wonder. A place for fun.

Welcome, welcome everyone!

Chalice Family Update

February 6, 2025

In February, the theme is the Practice of Inclusion


Housing is a Human Right

Sunday morning at 10am

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At Many Mansions we envision a vibrant, inclusive community where everyone has access to affordable housing and the support needed to thrive. How does shifting our perspective to housing as a human right break down divides and build up community and belonging? The Rev. Laurel Johnston serves as Director of Individual Giving for Many Mansions and is an ordained Priest in the Episcopal Church.

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You can also view our Livestream on FB

Families welcome! The Joy Corner is open!

Children will be led by the Lamp of Love to their RE spaces partway through the service.


February 9–

Welcome, Welcome Everyone! – What does it mean to include everyone? What do people need to feel welcomed? We’ll explore this and more through stories and games.

Plus, kids can collect their Kindness Bingo sheet as we head into Random Acts of Kindness Week. Win prizes and receive a very special award!


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

Bringing in the New Year by Grace Lin (ages 3-6)

The Slumber Party Payback by Derrick D. Barnes (ages 7-10)

Betty Before X by Ilyasah Shabazz (ages 8-12)

This Thing of Ours by Frederick Joseph (YA)

We might not have had a Time for All Ages, but…

please enjoy this ode to our blessed chickens. Yes, chickens.

We Celebrate the Web of Life

Courtesy of the UUAA


RSVP by 2/12 – bit.ly/3U6sEI9



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This camp is for grades K through 6 and their families

2025 UU Elementary Family Winter Camp

February 15 – 17, 2025

Together we’ll harness the forces of confidence, character, and creativity to discover the superpowers hidden inside us all. Winter camp is the perfect way to spend quality time with the family, as well as allow children the opportunity for personal growth and foster independence.

For more information and to register, click here.


Six steps to planning a successful campout for Venturers, Sea Scouts and Scouts BSA members

It’s time for another Chalice campout!

A weekend campout is currently being planned for the month of May. However, we need your help choosing the date and location! The three options are as follows:

May 2-4 @ Leo Carrillo State Park ($12/person)

May 15-18 @ Carpinteria State Beach Group Site ($22/person)

May 15-18 @ Leo Carrillo State Park ($12/person)

*Prices are estimates

If you are interested in attending and would like to share you preference, or rank of preference, please email Sam at dre@chaliceuu.org or speak with Katie Smith on Sunday.


Our Whole Lives

Presented by Horizon Hills Parenting Program

Parent Information Night

Tuesday, March 18th 6:30-7:30

This specific OWL class is for children ages 5 years old – 7 years old. Parents attend weekly classes with their child. Additional OWL classes for other ages will be available at a later date.
• Cost: $125 per student ($75 for Sibling)
• Only 12 spots. Space Limited.

OWL classes @ Horizon Hills:
8 Tuesdays: April 1st – May 27th
(no class 4/22) 3:30pm – 4:30pm

Call to register for info night: 805-492-8837


Our mission: Religious Exploration empowers children and youth and supports families with tools to create a world of justice and compassion.

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