Listening to the Soul
Ayanna Gaines will explore what it means to listen to the soul, touching on topics such as the meaning of the soul and whether living beings have souls.
Podcast: Chalice Sermons
Listening Deeply – the Balm for our Time?
Explore the power of listening deeply as a tool for healing, understanding, and building a more peaceful world. We will delve into spiritual teachings, personal stories, and practical tips for practicing deep listening in our daily lives. Join Rev. Nica to explore this vital balm for our fragmented times.
Matt & Rick’s Excellent Adventure!
It’s quite an adventure being here at Chalice with all of you. How did we get here? What led us? Why do we stay? What’s next? Join Matt and Rick as we explore why we make Chalice our home. Hint- It has a lot to do with you. You really are that kind of special.
Ingathering – Invitation to Joy!
Our Ingathering is a special annual service inviting us all to return to the home of our souls, our precious Chalice community. Today we offer an invitation to joy, inviting you to experience joy in your lives, in our community, service and celebration. Join us to bring a smile to your face!
Democracy is On the Ballot
Today’s service focuses on UU’s Fifth Principle “the right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large.” This year Democracy is on the Ballot!
Braiding Sweetgrass
How do you connect with Mother Earth? Is it through science? Through nature? The ancestors? Perhaps something else? Over the past year, Chalice’s Braiding Sweetgrass group has explored these questions and more with the guidance of Robin Wall Kimmerer’s book of the same title. Join us as members of this group share their own stories and reflections of their relationship with our Dear Mother.
Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda
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.
Love at the Center: Reflections on General Assembly
In June, our Annual Unitarian Universalist General Assembly took place on line. Our denomination voted to place Love at the Center of how we articulate our faith. Join us to hear about what’s going on at a national level and learn more about current trends in Unitarian Universalism. This is Rev. Nica’s last service before her summer break.
Shining our Light Wherever We Are
July 7th marks our first service in our new temporary Sanctuary in Fellowship Hall. No matter where we are, we, the people, are Chalice. With our world in disarray, it is important we shine our light wherever we are. Join us in person to experience the joy of using our building in a new way. You can experience the service live in our Sanctuary or sit with friends on sofas in our new Lounge or Nest and enjoy the service on screens, partaking in communal rituals all together. And of course, we continue to offer online zoom services. Welcome to our new way of worshipping together.
Endings and Beginnings
With every ending comes a new beginning. After 16 years, today marks our last service in our current Sanctuary. We take time to bid adieu while we welcome in our new chapter in Fellowhip Hall. Join us for this poignant last service in person at 3327 Old Conejo Road.