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
Pamela Lopez with Worship Host Tim Snowber Getting into Good Trouble We will explore the obstacles affecting our sacred rights to vote, and are invited to Get Into Good Trouble by UUing the Vote. Our member and good trouble activist, Pamela Lopez, will be leading the service. Our Special Collection will benefit UU the Vote … Continue reading Order of Service 8.14.22
Over the next few Sundays, leading up to the Blessing of the Backpacks on August 28, Chalice will be collecting school supplies to be donated to children and teens in need. Supplies can be placed in baskets located in the Sanctuary and Fellowship Hall. Items for Donation: backpacks ~ binders ~ … Continue reading Chalice Hosts a School Supply Drive through Aug. 28th
The Chalice Choir wants you to sing with us! Whether you’ve been singing all your life or you have never sung outside of your car, we want you to sing with the Chalice Choir! No audition necessary! Our annual choir camp/potluck dinner will be held on August 20th. This is a great time to meet … Continue reading Choir Camp kicks off Choir on August 20th
Rev Dana Worsnop with Shane Niebergall and Ayanna Gaines Earthseed: The Book of the Living Earthseed is a real religion inspired by the science fiction of Octavia Butler. Today we explore passages from her books, set in a dystopian future, and learn how they can apply to our everyday lives. Rev. Dana Worsnop from UUC … Continue reading Order of Service 8.7.22
Reverend Nica Eaton-Guinn Finding Kindness in a Cruel World Today we explore how to find and create more kindness and compassion in a world that is often cruel and filled with suffering. Join us to explore ‘nurturance culture’ and the possibility of more loving lives. This is Rev. Nica’s last service before her summer study … Continue reading Order of Service – 7.24.22
Reverend Nica Eaton-Guinn Animal Blessing Today we celebrate and bless the animals in our lives. You may bring your pets to Chalice if they’re able to be in public spaces safely, or show them to us on screen. We look forward to celebrating the difference animals make in our lives. Opening Hymn – #38 … Continue reading Order of Service 7.17.22 Animal Blessing
Reverend Nica Eaton-Guinn & Friends Inspiration from our Wider Faith – Our UU General Assembly Last month several Chalice members attended our annual Unitarian Universalist General Assembly. Today Rev. Nica and members share inspiration, updates, and lessons about our wider faith tradition with our Chalice community. Prelude – Anthony Concepcion Opening Hymn – Hymn #1000, … Continue reading Order of Service 7.10.22
Dear Friends, We have received word from so many of you who are eager to share the Article II Study Commission’s presentations with your congregations. We are pleased to say that we are extending the deadline for feedback to give folks a chance to view the presentations and share their ideas with us! Our feedback … Continue reading Article II Study Commission Presentations
