How do we make well informed decisions that reflect our values about quality of life as we age when the morass of disorganized, problematic, publicly available resources is so daunting? Do I want to stay in my home or move? If I … read more.
February 2016 and 2015: We made 150 sack lunches for people experiencing homelessness, to be distributed by our partner, Interfaith Community Services.
Thoughts
This morning’s sermon was challenging, I know. I’m grateful to serve a congregation where the minister can offer a challenging sermon and be thanked. Several congregants told me I gave them a lot to think about, which is all I hope for from a sermon.
References
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Voluntary Simplicity: Responsible Finances
December 27 Sermon: “To Be Wealthy, Not Rich“
Wednesday, January 20 Potluck Dinner at 6 p.m.
Join the Spirit Study Facebook group to share how you’re doing with the challenge
Challenge: take steps to improve your financial well being. What this might be is … read more.
December 2015 and 2014. We collected household items and gift cards for youth transitioning out of the foster care system.
Voluntary Simplicity: Daily Spiritual Practice
December 6 Sermon “Find a Stillness“
Challenge: A minimum of five minutes a day of prayer, meditation, journaling, or sitting in silence. DAILY.
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Resources
About Prayer
My advice: Don’t overthink it. Don’t … read more.
A memorial service for Gordon Carter will be held at Chalice on Saturday, January 23rd at 2 p.m.
For those coming from out of town:
Escondido, California is about 30 miles northeast of downtown San Diego. You will want to fly into San Diego International Airport (aka … read more.
In the past, Chalice has participated as a congregation in the Holiday Adopt-a-Family program at Interfaith Community Services (ICS). But ICS’s program is really set up for families to be matched with families, so we stopped participating at a congregation level last year.
But … read more.
Voluntary Simplicity: Simplify the Holidays
November 8 Sermon: “There’s More Than One Love Language”
Challenge: Create a plan for a meaningful December holiday season
Wednesday, November 18 Potluck Dinner at 6 p.m.
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Resources
From … read more.
I’m offering a “Planning Your Memorial” workshop on November 1 (12:30-1:30 p.m. at Chalice). My husband, who doesn’t like to discuss things like mortality and death, doubted that anybody would come, but I have already heard from several people who plan to attend. It … read more.
