What does it take to see a new world before others can imagine it? Through the lives of 3 women visionaries: Malala Yousafzai, Joan of Arc, and Lee Miller, we will explore the courage to trust our vision, speak when silence feels safer, and act on behalf of a future still waiting to be born.

On August 16, we mark ten years to the day since Rev. Nica began her ministry at Chalice. Together, we will honor all we have accomplished and weathered, and celebrate the thriving community we have become.

In a time of uncertainty, conflict, and emotional exhaustion, many of us wonder how to stay compassionate without becoming overwhelmed. Drawing on personal story, spiritual wisdom, and the UUA’s invitation to “meet the moment,” Rev. Nica reflects on how we can face life’s heartbreak and hurt with honesty and compassion, while still making room for joy, wonder, and hope.

We become what we revere. In a world competing constantly for our attention and allegiance, what is truly worthy of our devotion? Together we’ll explore how reclaiming reverence can awaken us to the sacredness already woven through everyday life.

This July 4th weekend, as America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we’ll explore the surprising story of the revolutionaries, heretics, and visionaries who helped shape Unitarianism in Britain and America. From burned churches and bold acts of conscience to the enduring quest for truth and freedom, this is the story of a faith tradition that crossed the Atlantic and helped nurture some of America’s deepest ideals: freedom of conscience, religious liberty, and the courage to challenge authority.

What does Unitarian Universalism look like beyond North America? Rev. Nica’s sabbatical took her across Europe and to the European UU Conference. This Sunday, she reflects on the people, communities, and traditions she encountered and what they reveal about our shared faith.

Recent events have reminded us how important Unitarian Universalism’s voice is in our world and raised a deeper question: Why do we gather? This Sunday, as we celebrate our newest members, we’ll explore how spiritual community offers belonging, wisdom, hope, and joy, while helping us become a force for love and light in challenging times.

What if life is not a race to be won, or a destination to arrive at, but a pilgrimage to be walked with presence, courage, and wonder? Drawing on stories and insights from her sabbatical travels to pilgrimage sites across Europe, Rev. Nica explores what it means to live life as a pilgrimage, and how we might be transformed when we learn to walk through life with openness, intention, and awe.

Today, Rev. Nica returns to Chalice from her sabbatical. Please join us in welcoming her back and beginning to get a sense of her adventures.