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Chalice Family Update
January 16, 2025
In January, our theme is the Practice of Story
Cultivating Mental Resilience in Challenging Times
Sunday morning at 10am
with Rev. Nica Eaton
As we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and embark on a new presidential term, we draw inspiration from Dr. King’s profound mental strength in the face of relentless adversity. His unwavering commitment to justice and hope offers us a guide for navigating times of uncertainty and fear. In a season when the future feels precarious, we’ll explore how we can cultivate resilience, courage, and purpose, drawing strength from our shared values and our vision of a more just and compassionate world. Together, we will reflect on how to stand strong, as Dr. King did, for the road ahead.
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Families welcome! The Joy Corner is open!
Children will be led by the Lamp of Love to their RE spaces partway through the service.
January 19–
Tell Me a Story – Children 3rd grade and younger will not only hear stories, but also have opportunities to tell stories. Our communities can find commonalities and strength when we engage in storytelling.
AND…
Crossing Paths – Quakers (Society of Friends)
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
My Rainbow by Trinity and DeShanna Neal (ages 4-8)
The Favorite Daughter by Allen Say (ages 5-9)
The Chance to Fly by Ali Stroker (ages 8-12)
Camila Núñez’s Year of Disasters Miriam Zoila Pérez (YA)
Did you enjoy last week’s Time for All Ages?
Stuie the Tui by Cory Hills
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpByW7dFbN0
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Ventura County’s 39th Annual MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY “MISSION POSSIBLE: Protecting Freedom, Justice and Democracy”
Monday, January 20 at 8am gather for the “Freedom March” at Plaza Park, 5th Street and C Street, Oxnard, CA. Hear from local leaders and join with our wider community to walk to Oxnard Performing Arts Center (OPAC). Note: A free shuttle starts from the Oxnard Performing Arts Center to Plaza Park beginning at 7:30 AM if you park at OPAC.
9am the Observance Program begins at the at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center, 800 Hobson Way, Oxnard, CA 93030. Keynote speaker is James Joyce III, a civil rights activist, social entrepreneur and founder of Coffee with a Black Guy.
$10 admission includes refreshments and vendor exhibits. Tickets may be purchased from MLK Committee members, at the door, or online.
Climate Justice Revival January 25 & 26
Join us and over 370 UU congregations as we take part in the UU Climate Justice Revival! The goal is to enter into a new era of climate action, faithfully dismantling silos and transforming our congregations through inspiring collective worship, creative learning, and new frameworks at the intersection of climate and justice.
Special programming for children and youth will happen concurrently!
We will build a vision of the future future we want through music, art, and exploring nature so that may connect our joys to our community’s needs. A pizza and ice cream lunch will be provided for children and youth!
To help us with lunch arrangements, please register by January 20th for the Saturday, January 25th 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. https://bit.ly/CJRSaturdaySignUp
Sunday’s Climate Justice worship service with Reverend Nica will be followed by a congregational lunch and a Love in Action Hour for all ages!
