News from the Chalice Unitarian Univeralist Congregation in Escondido, CA
by Jerry Carter
I just finished taking this online class on member engagement. It was not my first experience in taking a course on line, but it was my first online course in “things UU.”
The course was about that journey we all take from our first … read more.
On Saturday, March 18, sixteen Chalice congregants gathered to reflect on our congregation’s social justice calling. We considered joining a public statement that “At this extraordinary time in our nation’s history…we will oppose any and all unjust government actions to deport, register, discriminate, or despoil.” … read more.
Beloved community,
I was reminded this past weekend that not everyone is aware that Rev. Elizabeth Bukey will be leaving Chalice by the end of June. Her position, Minister of Congregational Life, was funded for three years, and unfortunately, we will not likely be able to … read more.
Chalice UU Congregation publishes a monthly newsletter. This is an article written by our Board President, Kathy Zapata for the February 2017 newsletter.
“If the world were merely seductive, that would be easy. If it were merely challenging, that would be no problem. But I arise … read more.
Greetings from Deb Coon, Dennis Brown, and Rev. Elizabeth, current co-chairs of the newly re-organized Social Justice Team! We see our role as empowering and overseeing social justice programs and actions here at Chalice. Do you have a social justice program, project, or specific action … read more.
At the January 15 “greeter” meeting, a decision was reached to separate some of the traditional greeter duties to create a new position for Sunday mornings: usher.
Ushers are part of worship team along with worship associates, song leaders, story tellers, musicians, and our Chalice professional … read more.
Chalice congregants signed cards of love and support for our Muslim friends at church on Sunday, January 29. The card was then delivered to the Islamic Society of North County (ISNC, located in Escondido) on Friday, February 3.
Four Chalice congregants represented our community in delivering the … read more.
At our service this morning, I described two opportunities to gather with interfaith friends this week. Here are links to more detailed information:
Martin Luther King Day event
Monday, January 16 from 5:30-7 pm
More information here
Inauguration Day Vigil
Friday, January 20 at 5:30 … read more.
BOARD PRESIDENT’S NEWSLETTER COLUMN – JANUARY 2017
I dare say that many of us in our little community are beginning 2017 with a sense of relief – at least 2016 is over! We experienced real losses this past year, both within our congregation and more distant … read more.
This Sunday 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 Just in Time for Foster Youth (JIT). Just in Time for Foster Youth engages a … read more.
