Author: RevSharon

Memorial for Charles Pinney on Oct. 29th

As was announced to the congregation via email on September 8, Charles Pinney has passed away.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at Chalice on Sunday, October 29 at 2 p.m. Reception to follow.

For those coming from out of town:
Escondido, California is … read more.

Raising Unitarian Universalists

Beloved community,

The majority of children who are raised attending Unitarian Universalist congregations do NOT become adults who attend UU congregations. It is not that they leave Unitarian Universalism for other faith traditions, although some of them do. It is that they do not become … read more.

After worship: Prayer of confession

This is the prayer of confession shared during this morning’s service. It originates from First Church in Jamaica Plain Unitarian Universalist, where it was written by Rev. Terry Burke. It has been subsequently revised by Rev. Elizabeth Bukey, and revised again by Rev. Sharon Wylie.

Prayer of … read more.

April Minister’s Message

Beloved community,

I was reminded this past weekend that not everyone is aware that Rev. Elizabeth Bukey will be leaving Chalice by the end of June. Her position, Minister of Congregational Life, was funded for three years, and unfortunately, we will not likely be able to … read more.

Volunteers Needed for Ushering

At the January 15 “greeter” meeting, a decision was reached to separate some of the traditional greeter duties to create a new position for Sunday mornings: usher.

Ushers are part of worship team along with worship associates, song leaders, story tellers, musicians, and our Chalice professional … read more.

Chalice Delegation Visits Our Muslim Neighbors

Chalice congregants signed cards of love and support for our Muslim friends at church on Sunday, January 29. The card was then delivered to the Islamic Society of North County (ISNC, located in Escondido) on Friday, February 3.

Four Chalice congregants represented our community in delivering the … read more.