The Black Lives Matter movement came to national prominence in 2016. While the phrase is used as a rallying cry for those working for change in our society, it can also be looked at from a more personal perspective. Worship Associate Ayanna Gaines examines what happens when someone forgets that their own minority racial identity matters. If Black Lives don’t Matter, then what of the lives of those living them?
Today we will be blessing the animals in our lives. Please have them present with you in service, or bring their photo, if you would like to have them blessed. Please bring photos of any beloved animals who have passed and whom you wish to memorialize. We look forward to celebrating the difference animals make in our lives.
Czech dissident and President, Vaclav Havel, wrote in “The Power of the Powerless” that: “Hope is not a prognostication – it’s an orientation of the spirit….” How do we orient our spirit towards hope when there is so much in our world right now that feels hopeless and scary? What resources do we need to draw on to orient our spirit towards hope? In this service, Rev Nica will explore how to turn our internal compass in the direction of hope.
Since manifest destiny our country has raised its people on being rugged individualists. What effect does that have on us and what effect is then created for our society? Anthony & Matt are the mad scientists creating this service about isolation and the power of camaraderie.
Sunday Service on Zoom at 10 a.m.
We are certainly living in interesting times, as the old Chinese curse has it. But we’ve been through turbulent and seemingly existential challenges before. Lay leader, Deryck True, examines the explosive America of the 1960s and his responses then, as a teenager, compared to our current threats and what he sees as his responsibilities and plans for tomorrow and the days to follow.
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Several members of Chalice attended our annual General Assembly virtually this year. Join us to hear stories and impressions from this first ever completely virtual GA.
This Father’s Day we honor the men in our lives who value compassion in their parenting, work and lives. For so long society has praised power and strength in men as opposed to compassion and kindness. Join Reverend Nica, and Chalice members Matt Petras, Raul Ballesteros and Tim Snowber to celebrate the power of being a compassionate man.
Service Sunday on Zoom at 10 a.m.
Today we begin our focus on the monthly theme of Compassion. As we welcome new members into our community, we explore the compassionate spiritual path that binds our community together. Join us to meet the new members of Chalice and find clarity and guidance in our communal Unitarian Universalist spiritual journey.
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Service Sunday on Zoom at 10 a.m.
As we gradually come out of isolation and step into a very different reality, what’s the world we want to create now? What changes from our distancing time do we want to embrace? What will we bring with us? What will we leave behind? Join us to explore the question of what’s next.
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What do you call it when you are not where you were, but not where you are going? How do you prepare for tomorrow when the only thing you are sure of is that it won’t look anything like yesterday? Join with us as we take a look at an ancient story Noah and the Ark, from the perspective of Life After the Pandemic.
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The Rev. Dr. Kikanza Nuri-Robins is an organization development consultant who works with people and organizations that are in transition — or ought to be. Her clients are not-for-profit and faith-based organizations, and schools. Her focus in on nurturing equitable and just cultures through mindful leadership, heart-based communication and cultural proficiency. Kikanza was ordained by the Presbyterian church and calls the UU Community Church of Santa Monica home.
