News from the Chalice Unitarian Univeralist Congregation in Escondido, CA
The Coordinating Team has been researching how other congregations are handling the gradual reopening of their campuses in light of new CDC guidelines. Based on our discussions, we are adapting (not adopting full-fledged) the model First UU Church of San Diego is using.
Regarding vaccination:
We strongly … read more.
Reports To: Senior Minister
Status: Half-time Hourly (26 hours)
FLSA: Non-exempt
OVERVIEW
Chalice Unitarian Universalist Congregation is a mid-size congregation with approximately 200 congregants. The Office Administrator position has a few weekly and monthly responsibilities, and then lots of other little tasks that need to be done occasionally and … read more.
Beloved Chalites,
If you are not aware, a white man in Atlanta shot and killed eight people yesterday, including six Asian women. The shooter is in custody.
This violence comes as violence against Asian and Pacific Islander Americans (APIA) is on the rise. As President Biden noted … read more.
This past September, I added a component called “land acknowledgment” to our Sunday worship. The words I use have been evolving; these are the words I have used most recently:
We begin our service by acknowledging that wherever each of us is watching, if we are … read more.
The New Year is here and it’s time for the Annual Chalice Auction fundraiser. This year, for the first time, the auction will be held entirely online. It will be a new and exciting adventure.
The auction opens for bidding on Sunday, February 7 at 12 … read more.
In this pandemic time, you are invited to participate in a communal but solitary water ritual. Bring a small amount of water from your home.
Where?
If you live outside Escondido or are otherwise unable to get to the Chalice campus, simply find a spot of earth … read more.
Drop off canned or dried goods at the Chalice campus any time in September for donation to Interfaith Community Services.
As we begin our work together to dismantle White Supremacy, we invite and encourage the Chalice Congregation to read two informative and challenging books.
We will begin with White Fragility, written by a white professor Robin DiAngelo for white people. Jonathan Capehart, in a recent article in … read more.
Your legacy at Chalice Unitarian Universalist Congregation
Ensuring a Bright Future Through Legacy Giving
Your legacy gift in support of Chalice ensures that our congregation will be vibrant for generations to come. Legacy gifts are a wonderful way to provide for Chalice while making sound … read more.
Open Position Posted: July 22, 2020
Position Title: Congregational Administrator
Reports To: Senior Minister
Status: Half-time Hourly (22 hours)
Start Date: August 10, 2020 (negotiable)
Application Deadline: August 5, 2020
JOB SUMMARY
The Congregational Administrator is the primary person responsible for ensuring that the business affairs of the congregation are conducted in an … read more.
