Wisdom Exploration at Chalice!

A place for wonder. A place for fun.

Welcome, welcome everyone!

Chalice Family Update

January 22, 2026

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Hopers Unite!

Sunday morning at 10am

with Rev. Tom Owen-Towle

There is no virtue more crucial at this juncture in human history than the steadfast practice of hopefulness! It is the energizing power and presence we desperately need as we launch 2026, the 250th anniversary year of the founding of the United States of America. Our special guest speaker Reverend Tom Owen-Towle, is the author of two dozen books on progressive spirituality and social justice, and his latest book, Living with Purpose and Integrity: A Fresh Perspective on the Ten Commandments (2025)

Join StreamYard Meeting
You can also view our Livestream on FB

This is a welcoming space for people of all ages.
Children and youth have the option of staying for the entirety of the service or joining the Sunday WE program upstairs partway through.

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January 25–

Sunday Funday

It’s Magical! – We’ll be welcoming in a special guest this Sunday. Our time together will be truly magical!

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Super Ice Cream Bowl!

Saturday, February 7, 1-4pm at Chalice

Come one, come all! It will be a fantastic afternoon with–

* a build-your-own-sundae bar *

* create your own souvenir clay bowl *

* join the ping pong tournament *

* play a round of cornhole *

* hang out with some really fun people! *

So that we have plenty of supplies for all the attendees, please fill out this quick RSVP form:

https://chaliceuu.breezechms.com/form/a0723766879637

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Love At The Center: Reimagining the World As It Could Be

Mon, Jan 19, 2026 through Mon, Feb 16, 2026

30 Days of Love is the UUA’s annual celebration that runs approximately from Martin Luther King, Jr. Day through Valentine’s Day with weekly offerings of spiritual nourishment, political grounding, and shared practices of faith and justice. Find this space each each during 30 Days of Love for activities, music, and videos for your family to “reimagine the world as it could be.”

Week One: Reimagining Thriving

“Reimagining Thriving” Coloring Sheet by Lena Kassicieh  – Download here

Body Practice Inspired by “The Work of Creation” by Israel Buffardi

Something to sing together as a family:

UU Hymnal, Singing the Living Tradition: #6, “Just as Long as I Have Breath”

“Kindness” by The Juicebox Jukebox

Something to watch together as a family with younger kids: PBS Kids Talk About Friendship

Something to watch together as a family with older kids: The Way It Is – William Stafford

Something to do together as a family:

Practicing gratitude is a way to help us nurture hope and continue a lifelong practice of social justice action. It helps strengthen the foundation that inspires us to act on our values. Try one of the following practices together or come up with one that can work for you on a long-term basis. Be explicit with kids that practicing gratitude has been shown to benefit physical, emotional, and mental health.

-Mealtime gratitude: Take turns, having each person share what they are feeling thankful for as you eat.

-Gratitude journal: Start or end each day with writing down one or more appreciations. The act of writing (or drawing) appreciations helps embody the feelings.

-Gratitude chain: Cut strips of paper, leave them in a basket. Each day, each person writes something they are grateful for on a strip of paper and adds it to the chain. Do this for every day of 30 Days of Love!

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Our mission: Wisdom Exploration empowers and supports people of all ages to create a world of love, justice, and compassion.