Religious Exploration at Chalice!
A place for wonder. A place for fun.
Welcome, welcome everyone!
Chalice Family Update
July 25, 2024
In the month of July, the Gift of Our Faith is Renewal
Braiding Sweetgrass
Sunday morning at 10am
with members of the Braiding Sweetgrass group
Humans can be hard on ourselves, giving no quarter for not knowing something the first time, allowing no room for the grace of learning. We are hard on ourselves and each other. Rev. Dana of the Ventura UU Church shares a practice of grace, possibly even for the ‘hot button’ issues of our day.
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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.
July 28–
Popcorn Summer: The Value of Generosity – What does it mean to live a life of giving and gratitude? What are the many ways we can be generous with each other?
Join us this Sunday and throughout the summer as we explore our many Unitarian Universalist values and inspirations.
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
A New Kind of Wild by Zara Gonzalez Hoang (ages 3-7)
All the Way to the Top by Annette Bay Pimental (ages 4-9)
Merci Suarez Can’t Dance by Meg Medina (ages 9-12)
I Will Never Leave You by Kara A. Kennedy (YA)
Unfortunately, the Cluster Picnic in Santa Barbara that was planned for Saturday, August 3, is being postponed. We will share an update on this event in the near future.
Have you responded to our annual survey? You voice helps us to build a stronger and more engaging program for families.
Please fill out the short survey by August 7.
2023-24 Family Survey
Have you met J. Piglet?
credit to Meredith Plummer
J. Piglet is an easy and fun way for children, youth, and adults to learn about our Unitarian Universalist values. As we explore these values and some of their inspirations throughout the summer–and beyond–J. Piglet will be a trusted friend along the journey. We hope you choose to invite him into your home too!
Young Adult Camp is an annual summer retreat for 18 to 35 year-old Unitarian Universalists and people of all faiths.
Meet new friends, reconnect with old friends, learn alongside social justice volunteers all while dancing your heart out and laughing out loud. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the mountain views, starry night skies, and a welcoming community, you will find your space and your place in this magical mountain top retreat center.
Register here! Scholarship assistance is available through Chalice RE and de Benneville Pines.
Int’l Friendship Day is July 30
“The International Day of Friendship highlights the importance of friendship as a way to foster peace and cultural understanding among diverse communities. This special day promotes the idea that through friendships, we can break down barriers, cultivate respect, and foster acceptance among individuals from different backgrounds. Valuing the power of human connection, the Observance aims to unite people in both their common humanity and cultural diversity.” – wincalendar.com
What are the ways you are cultivating friendships in our wider community?
