Category: Chalice Blog

News from the Chalice Unitarian Univeralist Congregation in Escondido, CA

February Newcomer Coffee

Newcomer Coffee and Campus Tour
This coming Sunday, Feb. 23, between services

If you are a newcomer to Chalice, feel like one, or are a recent or returning visitor, we would love to share a cup of coffee and all things UU with you.

Between services this coming Sunday,
Meet at the table … read more.

Auction Details for First-Timers

If you are new to Chalice, you may not be familiar with our annual auction, which is TOMORROW (Saturday, February 8) starting at 4 PM. Congregants bring finger foods, beer, wine & other beverages are provided. It is a GREAT party atmosphere, meeting with friends … read more.

January Newcomer Coffee

Newcomer Coffee and Campus Tour
This coming Sunday, Jan. 26, between services

If you are a newcomer to Chalice, feel like one, or are a recent or returning visitor, we would love to share a cup of coffee and all things UU with you.

Between services this coming Sunday,
Meet at the table with … read more.

President’s Message – January 2020

Happy New Year! I’m excited about 2020 for a couple of reasons. For one, it’s nice to have a decade that’s easier to talk about. “The twenties” is so much easier than either “the aughts” or the “the tens (or teens)”. The second and bigger … read more.

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.