After Worship: Compassion for Ourselves
I preached today about self-compassion and drew a lot on the work of Dr. Kristen Neff. Check out her website here for a lot of resources on understanding and practicing self-compassion.
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News from the Chalice Unitarian Univeralist Congregation in Escondido, CA
From Rev. Elizabeth: How Big Is Chalice, Anyway?
Or: Minister Gets Too Excited About Data
There’s a funny thing going around Facebook where you describe yourself using three fictional characters. Mine would probably be Hermione, Mr. Spock, and Dr. Holtzmann from the new Ghostbusters. In other words: I really like research and patterns. This … read more.
Cabaret 2016: Revolution!
What is Cabaret?
Chalice Cabaret is an extravaganza of song and dance. The music is centered around a theme, with songs pulled largely from the Broadway catalog. There is singing, dancing, a live band, and professional sound and lighting. The chapel is turned into … read more.
Volunteer Spotlight on Doug Key
August VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT ON Doug Key
Coordinating Team would like to thank and recognize Doug Key for his work as the Chalice Safety Officer. Doug has overseen the weatherizing of one of the play structures, adding hay bales behind the play structures at the edge of … read more.
After Worship: Music Shapes Us
I preached about the power of music last Sunday, and had fun leading you in singing “if you’re happy and you know it, sing a song!” and “if your neighbor sings badly, that’s ok!” I truly believe making music is an important part of being … read more.
From Rev. Elizabeth: Dance!
The San Diego Women’s Chorus performing at the GALA Festival of Choruses, July 2016.
Is the world getting scarier, or are we just paying more attention? It’s hard to know. It seems like every time I lead worship, I have to add some special acknowledgment of … read more.
Board President August 2016
I write this column while wrapping up my work responsibilities and Chalice responsibilities in preparation for a month in Greece and Bulgaria, doing yoga, visiting a beach town, some historical cities and perhaps a winery or two. When you read this in mid-August, Alec … read more.
From the Board President July 2016
I write my first column as Chalice’s incoming congregational president while processing the death of my mother Pat. Many of you know that my mom spent the last four years in a memory care facility in Escondido, where I visited with her once or twice … read more.
From Rev. Elizabeth: Here We Go!
I’m excited and honored to be serving as your sabbatical minister. As you know, I will be coordinating and leading worship and pastoral care while Rev. Sharon is away. I will also be continuing my regular portfolio of work as Minister of Congregational Life: organizing … read more.
After Worship: Black Lives Matter
In my sermon on Sunday, I talked about Black Lives Matter, and I wanted to share with you a number of articles and resources that are helping me as I struggle to understand race and violence in our country: