Speaker: Reverend Nica Eaton

The Power of Pausing

Sunday Service at 10 AM
in person (3331 Old Conejo Road, Newbury Park)
or via Zoom
Our work ethic culture encourages us to keep pushing on, working hard, and getting things done. But sometimes, particularly when the path ahead is unclear, it helps to take a pause, reflect, and listen deeply within. Join us today to explore the uncomfortable tension of pausing amidst the need to progress.
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Back to School, Back to Life

As we return from our summers and children go back to school, how can we intentionally re-engage with this season of life? What do we want to create in our lives now? Bring your backpack or handbag and join us for our annual Blessing of the Backpacks and to find inspiration for your return.

Love at the Center: Reflections on General Assembly

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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.

This I Remember

Today, we renew our commitment to each other and our community. We hear inspiring stories from long time members who share tales from their years at Chalice. Join us for these stories of our history, as we prepare for our next chapter. We’ll also be celebrating our newest Chalice members in today’s service!

Anchoring Ourselves in Times of Change

As Unitarian Universalists, we are fortunate to be able to draw from a wide range of sources to guide us on how best to deal with life’s challenges. What does our pluralist approach teach us about anchoring ourselves in times of change and challenge? Join us to explore wisdom about resilience from various traditions that can help us steady during tumultuous times.

We Need One Another

Our community is a precious gift. As we embark on another election year, we explore how we can better support one another through times of trauma, conflict and stress. We also honor our hospitality volunteers who provide our coffee, snacks and run Feeding Hands. Join us to discover tools for resilience and interdependence.

Blossoms from the Mud: Easter & Flower Celebration

Easter’s honoring of Christ’s death and rebirth is the ultimate story of transformation. Join us today as we explore our own tales of endings and new beginnings throughout life. Bring a flower to share in Unitarian Universalism’s ritual of transformation, our Flower Celebration.

As I Am, the World Becomes

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Today, Claude AnShin, the guiding teacher at the Magnolia Zen Center in Florida, joins us to share his wisdom. One of the most important aspects of Buddhist teaching is the truth of interconnectedness: the truth that within me exists the entire universe, so, as I am, the world becomes. It is my responsibility to slow down, to invite more silence into my life, so that the truth of my own suffering can become more clear. When my suffering shows itself, I can stop acting in automatic, habitual, or conditioned ways. I can pause and make new choices.