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President’s Message – May 2016

May at Chalice brings the end of the Pledge Drive, where we all are asked to commit (and recommit) financial support to Chalice’s annual operating budget. This sustaining action supports all of our staff and all our committees’ activities and is the foundation our annual … read more.

New Social Justice Policy

Watch this video about our new Social Justice Policy, which was drafted by Dennis Brown, Deb Coon, Jeff Heys, and Susan Spoto, along with Rev. Elizabeth:

A note from Rev. Elizabeth:
Rev. Sharon and Chalice congregants attending a City Planning Commission meeting in 2014.

When a faith community … read more.

Just the Way You Are

(note: this is adapted from my April 10 sermon “Just the Way You Are.”)

Many of us have a hard time truly believing that we are worthy of love, just the way we are. The dominant culture teaches us that we have to DO more, or buy … read more.

Volunteer Spotlight on: Paula Gonzalez

APRIL VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT ON PAULA GONZALES 
Coordinating Team would like to thank and recognize Paula Gonzales for her work as Chalice’s newsletter editor and as a longtime volunteer with our children’s religious education program.

WHAT MINISTRY / GROUP / TEAM DO YOU VOLUNTEER WITH?
Currently: Newsletter … read more.

Minister’s Message – April 2016

If you happen to be in my office any time soon, you will notice I have a list on my white board that reads as follows:

GOALS FOR SABBATICAL
A good (healing) experience for Chalice
Maintain momentum
Respond to church drama non-anxiously
Staff supports each other

One … read more.

President’s Message – April 2016

Spring is blooming within our Chalice property, so I encourage everyone to take a leisurely stroll around the grounds and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Chalice’s entire campus garnered a habitat designation several years ago, called “Backyard Wildlife Habitat” at the time but now designated as a National Wildlife … read more.

Newcomers Group: Sharing Our Journeys

photo by Stuart Holmes Photography

Wednesday, April 6, 7-8:30pm
Are you new to Chalice in the last year? Join Rev. Elizabeth in a special small group ministry. We will meet to share about our spiritual journeys in an atmosphere of caring. Join us first and third … read more.