News from the Chalice Unitarian Univeralist Congregation in Escondido, CA
We are now over five weeks into our stay-at-home order in California. As I write this, we are approaching our eighth Sunday of online worship.
I have heard some people talking about trying to adapt to the “new normal.” If that phrase speaks to you, that’s … read more.
Steven Withers has been one of Chalice’s Sunday worship musicians since 2016. We have just learned that he died unexpectedly on May 2, apparently from a heart attack. We will miss him. We will miss his smiling face. We will miss his music.
Steven … read more.
What a lot has changed, and so very quickly.
I returned to work on March 10 after a two week vacation. At the Board meeting that night, we talked a bit about the novel coronavirus. San Diego had had only one case of COVID-19 so far … read more.
Attending Sunday worship on Zoom means you need to see and hear what’s happening—fairly simple for anyone who is comfortable watching videos on YouTube or other places online.
Attending coffee hour on Zoom means that other people need to hear—and hopefully see—YOU. A bit trickier.
If you … read more.
Review the instructions for meeting attendees first.
Who Schedules and Who Hosts
Someone involved with the meeting needs to have a professional (i.e., paid for) Zoom account. Rev. Sharon has an account, and several Chalice congregants have purchased their own accounts. There is no need for … read more.
Attending Sunday worship on Zoom means you need to see and hear what’s happening—fairly simple for anyone who is comfortable watching videos on YouTube or other places online.
Attending a meeting on Zoom means that other people need to hear—and hopefully see—YOU. A bit trickier.
If you … read more.
Step 1. Set Up Zoom
Setting Up On a Mobile Device
You do not need a Zoom account (but please know that accounts are free).
For a smart phone or tablet, look for the Zoom app in the app store and download.
“Zoom Cloud Meetings”–it’s free.
“Zoom for Blackberry” for … read more.
Beloved Chalites,
In response to direction from local and state officials prohibiting gatherings where people cannot observe social distancing (staying 6 feet apart), our Sunday worship through the end of March will happen online.
I have reached this decision in consultation with two of our Chalice members: … read more.
Beloved Chalites,
I’m so sorry that my sermon series on living in an age of overwhelm has turned out to be terribly and perpetually appropriate!
I know many of you are worried about the coronavirus and its potential impact. And I know this worry is heightened by … read more.
We’ll have a “Membership 101” class on Sunday, April 5 from 10:15 to 11 a.m. in the Green Room. This will be a time for congregants who are considering membership at Chalice to learn more about the rights and responsibilities that come with membership.
You are … read more.
