News from the Chalice Unitarian Univeralist Congregation in Escondido, CA
These are the remarks Rev. Sharon offered at the April 7th pledge drive dinner.
A little less than five years ago, this congregation voted to call me as your settled minister. We were so excited to have found each other! Everything seemed possible together.
I went back … read more.
Kathy ZapataOur Renovation Committee, led by Bob Nelson, and our Capital Campaign, led by Jim Idell, presented some tough realities to the Board of Trustees during our April meeting. Despite the phenomenal efforts of these two hardworking teams since Chalice embarked on our expansion plans … read more.
This is the prayer of confession shared during this morning’s service. It originates from First Church in Jamaica Plain Unitarian Universalist, where it was written by Rev. Terry Burke. It has been subsequently revised by Rev. Elizabeth Bukey, and revised again by Rev. Sharon Wylie.
Prayer of … read more.
May 7 is our monthly Social Justice Sunday, when we donate our offering to a local organization that makes a difference in our larger community.
This month, our offering supports the Center for Community Solutions (CCS). CCS works to end relationship and sexual violence by … read more.
Coordinating Team has approved the use of a new “template” for our Chalice website. We are using a template developed by the UUA’s Outreach Team, based partly on research into how users look for items on church websites. Transfer to the new template is currently underway and … read more.
Bob Nelson presented status of the Capital Fund and the Phase 1 building project at the April 11th Board meeting. The material they presented is on the Members Only section of the Chalice web site under Renovation Committee Revised CUP.
Join Dean Goddette and friends at Chalice on Saturday, May 6 starting at 5 pm. Dean’s band, Kensington, will play. If you have a strong urge to sing the blues, or serve friends your own favorite chili, let them know!
This party was offered at the … read more.
The 2017-2018 pledge drive “A Beacon in North County” ends this Sunday, April 30. Pledging information and a form to submit your commitment can be found at this website: ChalicePledgeDrive.weebly.com. We have received 74 pledges at this time; thank you for making your pledge commitment! We look … read more.
Observing widespread support in the congregation, Chalice’s Board has voted to endorse the “Declaration of Conscience” from the Unitarian Universalist Association and Unitarian Universalist Service Committee:
At this extraordinary time in our nation’s history, we are called to affirm our profound commitment … read more.
Our April Social Justice Offering will be given to Fraternity House. The mission of Fraternity House and Michelle House is to provide warm and caring homes where very low-income men and women disabled by HIV/AIDS can receive comprehensive care and services in order … read more.
