SUNDAY SERVICE Onsite & Online ~ 10 am Reverend Nica Eaton Giving Thanks Amidst Challenges As the season of gratitude arrives, how do we open our hearts to thankfulness when life feels uncertain or hard? This Sunday we’ll explore the practice of gratitude not as denial of struggle, but as a pathway to resilience and … Continue reading Order of Service 11.23.25 10am
SUNDAY SERVICE Onsite & Online ~ 10 am Reverend Nica Eaton Many Unitarian Universalists feel a discomfort around the figure of Jesus, because his teachings have been distorted by dogma, politics, and fundamentalism. But what if we look beyond doctrine and politics to rediscover the heart of his message? Who was Jesus, really, and what … Continue reading Order of Service 11.16.25 10am
SUNDAY SERVICE Onsite & Online ~ 10 am Reverend Ellie Kilpatrick & Reverend Nica Eaton Rev. Ellie Kilpatrick joins Rev. Nica to share her journey within her Jewish identity about Israel and Palestine, and how love called her to grow in her understanding of peace. Join us for this important ongoing conversation. Note: Special … Continue reading Order of Service 11.9.25
SUNDAY SERVICE Onsite & Online ~ 10 am Reverend Nica Eaton, Sam Dickerson & Anthony Concepcion Today, for All Souls Day, we honor our ancestors through spiritual music from various traditions. We will also be remembering beloved Chalice members who have passed within the last year. Please bring photos of your ancestors for our communal … Continue reading Order of Service 11.2.25 10am
SUNDAY SERVICE Onsite & Online ~ 10 am Rick Wells We pray a lot here at Chalice. We “give thanks for the gifts and the givers”. We consecrate things like babies and backpacks. We say prayers of petition or lamentation. We are a reverent community, but why? Who are we talking to? Join Rick Wells … Continue reading Order of Service 10.26.25 10am
Don’t forget to wear your purple for Spirit Day! SUNDAY SERVICE Onsite & Online ~ 10 am Reverend Nica Eaton How do we continue to get up each morning and face all the horrors the world offers, without being paralyzed by fear or despair? How do we hold onto our humanity, our joy, our love … Continue reading Order of Service 10.19.25
SUNDAY SERVICE Onsite & Online ~ 10 am Reverend Nica Eaton & Chumash Elder, Alan Salazar It has been over 180 years since the Ventura Chumash community has built a tomol in Ventura. They are currently finishing their first tomol in over 180 years… “We are due!” writes Alan Salazar, Chumash elder, who will share … Continue reading Order of Service 10.12.25. 10am
SUNDAY SERVICE Onsite & Online ~ 10 am Reverend Nica Eaton & Sam Dickerson Life is Better with You: Animal Blessing The unconditional love we receive from our animal friends and family members is a gift. In honor of all they have given us, today we offer them a blessing of love, happiness, and good … Continue reading Order of Service 10.5.25
SUNDAY SERVICE Onsite & Online ~ 10 am Darcey Lober Spirit of Life: On the Life and Music of Carolyn McDade Join us for a musical celebration of the life and wisdom of Singer-songwriter, Social Justice and Environmental Activist, Carolyn McDade. All Music in today’s service was composed by Carolyn McDade. Gathering Music … Continue reading Order of Service 9.28.25 10am
SUNDAY SERVICE Onsite & Online ~ 10 am Special Guest: Alex Alviar A former zen seminary student and poet in residence on the Flathead Indian Reservation, Alex Alviar shares two short essays and an ancient buddhist sutra that explore how to feel at home in one’s own skin no matter where in the world you … Continue reading Order of Service 9.21.25 10am
