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
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
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
Reverend Gretchen Haley, Reverend Sean Neil-Barron and Reverend Shari Halliday-Quan Join us for the largest annual gathering of UUs in worship. This powerful, communal worship experience on Sunday June 26th at 9:30am Pacific will take place online. The Rev. Gretchen Haley, Senior Minister of the Foothills Unitarian Universalist Church in Fort Collins, CO will lead … Continue reading General Assembly – Order of Service 6.26.22
Reverend Nica Eaton-Guinn In it Together – Celebrating our Community’s Blessings As we navigate these challenging times, we are so grateful to have community with whom we can share our ups and downs and grow together. Today we celebrate the many blessings of our community, and share the strength, gifts, and blessings we might derive … Continue reading Order of Service 6.12.22
