ONLINE SERVICE ONLY UUA President Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray Woven in a Single Garment of Destiny “Woven in a Single Garment of Destiny” is a full-length video worship service exploring and celebrating hallmarks of our Unitarian Universalist theology. We’re all connected: an interdependent whole. Therefore, says Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray, “covenant is our religious response to our … Continue reading Order of Service 10.16.22- THIS WEEK ONLINE ONLY
Matthew Chapa Was That Me Roaring? Courage? I take heart from the cowardly lion, in the Wizard of Oz. What if we all have the courage needed for life but we find reason to disempower our super power. Join us as we explore what courage is versus our internal conversation. Prelude – Anthony Concepcion Welcome … Continue reading Order of Service 10.9.22
Reverend Nica Eaton-Guinn Courage for the Future Does the future feel uncertain and perhaps even scary to you? With growing climate issues, social division, wars and violence all increasing, how do we find courage and hope for the future? Join us to help nurture courage and resilience in yourselves and one another for the challenging … Continue reading Order of Service 10.2.22
Chalice is always monitoring conditions around Covid-19. The community risk levels of Ventura County, Santa Barbara County, and Los Angeles Counties are all at the low level. Given this change, the Board of Trustees of Chalice has voted to highly recommend wearing masks indoors at Chalice rather than requiring them. The buildings of Chalice have … Continue reading Masking Policy Announcement October 2022
Reverend Nica Eaton-Guinn Why go to church or a spiritual community? Why do you attend Chalice? Is it for the community, the spiritual growth, or the commitment to justice work and love in action? Is it because of the friendly people of all ages, our wonderful children and elders, reminding you, you are not alone … Continue reading Order of Service 9.25.22
Reverend Nica Eaton-Guinn Covenanting to Belong Unitarian Universalism is a covenantal faith, as opposed to a creedal one. This means we covenant how to be together in community, how we treat one another, how we care for each other and the wider world. Our covenants emerge from our values. Values such as love, justice, inclusion, … Continue reading Order of Service 9.18.22
Service begins @ 10 am Reverend Nica Eaton-Guinn We Belong Together (Chalice Ingathering) Join us for our Ingathering service reminding us we belong together. Ingathering is our annual service celebrating our community. We will share a special water ceremony, enjoy amazing music, and celebrate Chalice folk coming together after years of pandemic and separation. If … Continue reading Order of Service 9.11.22 (Chalice Ingathering)
Rick Wells with Reverend Rod Richards of UU San Luis Obispo Long to Belong We are living through a time of deep loneliness, heightened by the necessary precautions we practice in this time of COVID. What is more natural than the desire to belong? Where does that desire lead us? And can it ever lead … Continue reading Order of Service 9.4.22
Reverend Nica Eaton-Guinn Navigating Change This week Rev. Nica has returned from dropping her son off at college, and her summer break. Families are returning from summer vacations and sending kids back to school. It’s a time of big transitions for all. We will bless the backpacks we use in returning to our work and … Continue reading Order of Service 8.28.22
Ayanna Gaines with Matthew Chapa Tales from Camp: Lessons Learned in the Woods DeBenneville Pines is a beautiful UU camp in the San Bernardino mountains. This summer saw the first youth camps held since the pandemic began. Ayanna Gaines had the opportunity to serve as a staff member for both elementary and high school camps, … Continue reading Order of Service 8.21.22
