Category: Chalice Blog

News from the Chalice Unitarian Univeralist Congregation in Escondido, CA

Inquirers Series Schedule

Learn more about Chalice and Unitarian Universalism

Would you like to know more about Chalice UU Congregation and Unitarian Universalism in general? Visitors, newcomers, and new members are invited to a series of gatherings–the Inquirers Series–to answer your questions.

Plan to attend one or more of the six sessions … read more.

Scams Against Seniors classes

Mondays in February from 10-11 a.m.
A series of classes offered by the Escondido Police Department.
Designed for seniors to reduce financial crimes.
This class will meet in Chalice’s Rainbow Room.
February 3: Telephone Scams
February 10: Identity Theft Prevention
February 17: Scams and Personal Safety
February 24: Common Local … read more.

Job Opening: Children’s Choir Director

Reports to: Music Director

Effective: 1/1/20

Status: Part-Time

FLSA: Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

The Children’s Choir Director rehearses Spirit of Chalice (Chalice UU Congregation’s children’s choir for children in Kindergarten through 5th grade) and leads them in performances approximately 3-4 times per year at Sunday morning … read more.

Join us on Dec. 21st for a Winter Solstice Celebration!

Winter Solstice Celebration at Chalice
Saturday, December 21
4:00 pm to 8:00 pm

The Family Ministries Team is hosting a Winter Solstice Celebration on Saturday, December 21st from 4:00pm to 8:00pm.

Some of you may know that the format of this year’s holiday celebration is a little different than in … read more.

President’s Message – December 2019

First off, the Strong Finish Campaign was a success – thank you all for your support. The work on new playground is now in the hands of the Coordinating Team and Family Ministries. Read on.

I’ve recently had a surprising number of conversations with congregants about … read more.

December Message from the Minister

Beloved community,

As we—finally! at long last!—get settled into our new space and continue to adjust to all the changes on our campus (we have a campus!), you will notice that we are paying fresh attention to the names of our rooms and buildings. This is … read more.

President’s Message – November 2019

November’s here. Halloween, Thanksgiving, Harvest Festivals and the beginning of what has become known as the Holiday Season. Take a deep breath and enjoy the three-month long ride on what feels a bit like those bumper cars at amusement parks. You get knocked around a … read more.

President’s Message – October 2019

October has arrived in Escondido with the promise of some cooler days. I’m hopeful.

We’ve been busy putting the finishing touches on construction and things are really starting to look great. By the time you read this, we will have finished our annual Oktoberfest celebration, for … read more.