Religious Education at Chalice!

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Chalice Family Update

March 23, 2023

In March, we are on the path of Abundance!

AWEsome!

Sunday morning at 10am

With Rev. Anne Hines

What does it take to touch — or be touched — by the Holy? How far do we need to travel to be overtaken with awe?

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Families welcome! The Joy Corner is available. Younger children will be sung out partway through the service and guided to Childspace.

March 19–

Serenity – Time, Talent, Treasure

YRUU – Poor People Gonna Rise Up

You can always see what’s happening in the coming weeks by visiting the RE Events Calendar on our website.

YA Hangout – Friday, March 24 6-8pm

Let’s have breakfast for dinner!

We’ll cook up something tasty together and enjoy a fantastic meal with friends.

6-8pm in the Social Hall at Chalice

Young Adult RSVP here: bit.ly/ChaliceYA

Please RSVP by the Thursday prior to your chosen Hangout

Is there something you want to see or do at your Hangout? Let Sam know! dre@chaliceuu.org

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

Zahra’s Blessing by Shirin Shamsi (ages 4-8)

She Persisted: Patsy Mink by Tae Keller (ages 7-10)

Wildseed Witch by Marti Dumas (ages 10+)

Money Out Loud: All the Financial Stuff No One Taught Us by Berna Anat (YA)

Crossing Paths – for Adults!

In March we will explore… Paganism!

When: Sundays, 1-2:30pm, 3/5 thru 3/26

Where: Social Hall

Please RSVP for March sessions here: https://bit.ly/ChaliceCP Space is limited.

Questions: Email Sam Dickerson dre@chaliceuu.org

We will not be offering Crossing Paths in April. We will return in May to Explore Buddhism.

Families Care

Note new date and time!

Sunday, April 2 – after service

Bring your lunch and enjoy visiting with other families after the service. At noon, we will gather in the Social Hall with you donated items to build care kits for unhoused people.

Select items to donate from SignUp Genius here:

https://bit.ly/FamiliesCare

In an effort to make this a more inclusive activity, we will now hold Families Care on the first Sunday of each month as our RE programming.

Questions? Email Sam Dickerson dre@chaliceuu.org

PSW Area Assembly and Youth Con

Join us to share what’s going on in your congregation and to enjoy meaningful keynote topics with two Chumash elders, an assortment of workshops, worship, meals and more!

Oh yeah, and there’s a YOUTH CON!!!! Youth Con activities will be open to 8th through 12th grade teens. Attend keynote events and worship, share meals together, and enjoy events planned just for you. (Teens will stay overnight at UUSLO with Youth Con staff.)

Cost for PSW Assembly is $75. Registration opens 2/18. Register here.

Cost for Youth Con is $75 and on a sliding scale. Registration opens 2/25. Link to come…

Summer UU Youth and Family Camps

Registration will open mid-March — be sure to save the dates in your calendars!

General questions: contact Janet James, executive director at director@uucamp.org

Registration questions: contact Laura Chamberlin, registrar at registrar@uucamp.org

Youth Camp questions: contact Marianne Swift-Gifford, camping ministries director at cm@uucamp.org

Ramadan begins March 22

Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar, and also said to be the holiest month of the year. This time is observed by honoring the Five Pillars of Islam–faith, prayer, almsgiving, fasting, and pilgrimage. You can learn more about the Five Pillars in this video.

Climate Justice Month – March 22 thru April 22

“From World Water Day to Earth Day (March 22 to April 22), Unitarian Universalists and other people of faith and conscience take action to build resistance to climate change and add our moral voices to the movement for climate justice…” Read more from the UUA site on Climate Justice Month here.

How does your family help the cause of environmental justice? Want to do more? Check out these tips for families:

Protecting Our Planet Starts with You

28 Ways Your Family can Protect the Earth

“Green” Parenting Tips

Our mission: Religious Education empowers children and youth and supports families with tools to create a world of justice and compassion.